16 October 2012
President Michael Dunn called the October monthly meeting to order 1730hrs.
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
The September Monthly meetings were read and accepted. Wydra, G. O'Brien
Officers and Committees:
President's Report: Negotiations over, Union was in arbitration- City maintained communications to reach TA. Almost 100% turnout for voting. Going to Aldermen 11/9/12. After ratification will establish contract language.
Pension due in June, may opt not to supply letter to negotiate terms and leave it as it is.
Pink shirts out, doing well- almost 300 shirts. Please get IOUs in ASAP.
A lot of turmoil within the department. No answers available.
Grievance Committee: Ricci at state, Andy at state, Paul Geer filed as well.
Talaniec appointed to replace Hansen
Safety Committee:
United Way: Need new contact
Pension:
Awards Ceremony:
Bylaws:
Worker's Comp:
Retirement Diner: 7 December (?) Large group
Toys for Tots: Toys ordered- Should arrive 12/20. Set-up 12/19-21. Giveaway 12/22
Christmas Party: 15 December date confirmed.
Communications and Bills
Thank you from Connelly's
Thank you from Pat Hoppes
Thank you from Dana Farber
Thank you from Jimmy Fund
Frank Rhorig letter
Chickasha FD request for money for daughter of deceased member for cancer treatment
Unfinished Business
None
Good & Welfare
Marshals Office in disarray, please give Fino some lattitude.
Hilliard back
F,Geer back, burning days
Bortherton back
Clarke back
Hall still out- light duty
Holinko out
Slyman out
Bocchetta out
DeMartino baby is home, still needs swap days- P. Phelan
5 guys at academy- hearing good things
Paul Geer retired
Pat Hayden retired
Frank Geer papers in for October 26
Talaniec appointed to grievance committee for Hansen
Do not discuss things with Chris Biersworth upstairs.
Wydra wisely advised come 10/26- many possible openings, people needing help with adjusting to new positions with exodus-DON'T break their balls. Good opportunity to improve morale & rebuild department
No news on another lieutenant's test yet.
Anthem still working with us on new insurance plan
Treasurer's Report
See Attached
Pink t-shirts almost sold out
Retirement dinner needs check to hold seat when sign-up opens.
Still not paying Kane Partners
Accepted: Wydra, Donegan
New Business
Motion by Heenanfor donation to Chickasha Local 2041 of $25, Wydra 2nd, unanimous
Motion by Wydra to allow all e-board involved with negotioations and significant others to have dinner on Union, Donegan 2nd, Unanimous.
Motion by Wetmore (via Heenan) to donate $100 annually to provide flowers for 9/11 memorial. 2nd Whitbread, Unanimous.
Election of officers.
Hilliard stepped down, Kyer appointed- up for 2-year spot. Kyer Nominated by Heenan, 2nd by Wydra
G. O'Brien position open for 3 years on grievance. Re-nominated by AJ Murphy, 2nd by Donegan
Daytime Eboard- Fino. Fino re-nominated by Geno, 2nd by Whitbread
3-year eboard -Gil. spot. Wydra nominated by Whitbread, 2nd by Gavin. AJ Murphy by Ricci, 2nd by Gavin. Gil re-nominated by Ricci, 2nd by Wydra. Wydra withdrew his nomination.
Secretary spot open for Geanacopoulos. Re-nominated by Wydra, 2nd by AJ Murphy
Vice-President. Re-nominated Ricci by AJ Murphy, 2nd by Wydra.
Motion to honor 944 member retirees at holiday party by Wydra, 2nd by Whitbread. Unanimous
Question raised regarding possible Car 1 retirement, should he be invited to retirement dinner? Discussion. Held off until confirmation.
Question of venue regarding capacity with large retirement. Contact Captain Wetmore with suggestions.
New station update hopefully at commissioners meeting.
New antenna at 6s.
Motion to adjourn: Wydra
2nd: AJ Murphy
Unanimous
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael Geanacopoulos, Secretary
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