18 September 2012
President Michael Dunn called the September monthly meeting to order 1730hrs.
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Moment of silence for Kevin Connelly
The June Monthly meetings were read and accepted. Wes, 2nd by Colwell
Officers and Committees:
Grievance Committee: Two pending- FF Ricci & Retired FF Vargo
Safety Committee: No one present- Whitbread raised concerns of Quint drivers about new E3, advised to put everything in writing.
United Way: Drive kicked off, Chairman wants to meet with department heads.
Pension:
Bylaws:
Worker's Comp:
Retirement Diner:
Toys for Tots: Toys bought from MA. Will inform of dates ASAP
Golf: Chief Newlan passed away (Orchards Contact)- No President's Cup this year. Spooky shootout Friday, October 26th at Great River (??)
Dunk Tank: $5101.00- $2000 each to Dana Farber/Easter Seals
Christmas Party: December 15th (??)
President's Report: Welcome back. Thanks from Connelly family.
Negotiations still pending, currently in binding arbitration, but still negotiating with City. City advised they would go to arbitration on every issue- we are trying to settle one issue.
Training issue for late training on 9/17 hopefully to be discussed with Chief after Commissioner's meeting.
OT hiring practice under question, looking into fixing it
IAFF Philly Convention, $0.42 increase monthly per capita- propose change in by-laws to compensate dues.
Adam Hansen resigned grievance committee- replacement yet to be appointed.
Question by Wacko regarding insurance through National.
Communications and Bills
Thank you from Hannah Colwell for Scholarship,
Connors Scholarship to Vitale & Fino
Central Falls FD request for money for retirees
Unfinished Business
No report
Good & Welfare
Hilliard coming back
Slyman still out, slow recovery
Heenan back
Elam back
DeMartino had baby @ 35 weeks, 3 1/2 lbs. Wife severe toxemia- due to be coming home, baby doing well. FF Phelan has swap list
F. Geer doing well, had drain put in- update in October
Holinko still out, healing well- rehab in 3 weeks for wrist
Clarke out for back (1 trick?)
Brotherton coming back September 29th
Hall on light duty
Bocchetta starting rehab September 19th, Girlfriend 17 weeks regnant
Connelly doing well- thanks for everything
Hayden Retired
Lynch Retired
D. Turner Retired
Five recruits at academy-no news, doing well
R. Turner Promoted to BC
Zak promoted to BC
Thornberg promoted to Captain
Wengenroth Cancer shirts to be discussed at commissioners meeting.
DelVecchio addressing uniform policy.
Tommy White issue back again. Letter sent to Chief, members advised to avoid him.
Treasurer's Report
See Attached
$5101.00 raised at Dunk Tank- $2000.00 each to Dana Farber and Easter Seals
IAFF Dues increased 0.42 cents monthly per capita increase
UPFFA $5.00/member charge to start pension/healthcare research
Stopped Kane Partner payments in July ($500.00/month)
Connors scholarship split 50/50 between Fino & Vitale
Acepted: Wydra, 2nd Wacko
New Business
Wacko request $1500 for toys for Christmas party. 2nd Gil. Unanimous
Gil request $300 for basketball fee. 2nd by Wydra. Unanimous
Notice to be put out for accepting by-law changes.
Wydra $60.00 to Central Falls retirees. 2nd Wes. Unanimous
Awards ceremony: Chief looking to Union to help. Discussion. Union maintained position.
Motion to adjourn: Wes
2nd: B. Edo
Unanimous
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael Geanacopoulos, Secretary
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