20 November 2012
President Michael Dunn called the November monthly meeting to order 1730hrs.
The October Monthly meetings were read and accepted. Rabel, Gavin. Unanimous.
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Officers and Committees:
Grievance Committee: No Changes. Same Grievances pending.
Safety Committee: Info on new quint for longer steps to remove ladders.
Tree at 5s.
United Way:
Pension: Tom Piskura is going to step down- seeking a replacement, Possibly F. Murphy.
Awards Ceremony:
Bylaws:
Worker's Comp:
Retirement Diner: Postponed to January 25th at Villa Bianca. Money must be handed in with sign-up.
Toys for Tots: December 22.Truck the 20th. Fill the boot Wednesday Night (21st) w/ Bocchetta.
Durham Schools. Stuff a Bus at Law/Foran game 9-12 & Stop & Shop East Town Rd 12/8 9-4
12/1 Lions Club Drive at the mall. Dinner 12/2
Kids Christmas Party: December 8th instead of 15th. Please email Waiksnoris with kids names/ages.
President's Report: Bid sheets- a lot of confusion. Heenan and Ricci in with Chief's today- will explain under new business. Bump in Bid no matter what.
Contract approved, but still not signed. Retro checks will be after it is signed by both parties.
Storm Sandy had a lot of questions regarding scheduling and hiring. Usual problems that arise with significant emergencies. Unfortunately, it's being considered typical and allowable and very little can be changed. Dedicated phone line set up for union members' families. All members volunteering to help with food/water distribution got hired for OT when they reported- discussed with Acting Chief Healey.
AC Healey appointed Acting Chief by BoFC. Working on application process. Issues will be handled as they arise the best they can.
A lot of promotions- no knowledge of grievances or lawsuits for test. New test info is out.
Not likely any detail positions next year.
Channel 8 requested firehouse cooks. Holinko & Hall going December 6th.
Still no information on new station. Apparently no house lights installed.
Communications and Bills
Pittsburgh FF with ALS
Frank Rhorig letter
Willimantic FF Cancer Fund. @ Willimantic Brewing Company
Unfinished Business
Election of officers. Gil & AJ Murphy
Good & Welfare
Slyman going for eval next week.
Bocchetta on light duty
Holinko eval next week
Hall on light duty
Academy recruits doing well
DeMartino family well
Promotions
AC Healey Acting Chief
BC Edo to AC
Capt Wassmer to BC of Logistics
Captain Chapman to BC of "D" platoon
Lt Brotherton to Captain of EMS/Haz-Mat/Safety
Lt Waiksnoris to Captain "A" Platoon
FF Wydra to 7s Lt "B" platoon
FF Brown to 7s Lt "A" platoon
FF Slyman to 4s Lt "D" platoon
FF Phelan to 4s Lt "B" platoon
Treasurer's Report
Motion by Rabel to accept as submitted. 2nd by Gil. Unanimous.
New Business
Rabel motion $25 to Pittsburgh. 2nd Talaniec. Unanimous
Santa on the Green needs help this Friday (22nd). 1745 at HQ.
Bid sheets- medics are medics, cannot opt to not be without dropping control. Check E5 medic box to signify you are a medic.
R1 going to 7s. R2 going to HQ.
Running assignments being tweaked by AC Edo now- "common sense" method.
Retirement party honorees discussion. Motion to honor Pat Hoppes by Rabel, 2nd by Kasper. Unanimous. Motion to honor AC Zingaro by Rose, 2nd by Gavin, unanimous. Motion to Honor Chief LaVecchia by Kasper, 2nd by Bocchetta. Discussion. 2nd withdrawn by Bocchetta. Motion removed for lack of second.
Motion by Whitbread not to extend invite to honor Chief LaVecchia this year. 2nd by Gavin. Discussion. Motion passed 14-1.
Motion to adjourn: Heenan
2nd: Rabel
Unanimous
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael Geanacopoulos, Secretary
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