18 June 2013
President Michael Dunn called the June monthly meeting to order 1730hrs.
The May Monthly meetings were suspended for technical difficulties.
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Officers and Committees:
Grievance Committee:
Safety Committee:
United Way:
Pension: No response from City yet and no reply to the letters that have been sent. No negotiations by July 1 will be considered a roll and City will be informed as such if necessary.
President's Cup: September 5th 9 am shotgun start at the Orchards.
Awards Ceremony:
Bylaws:
Worker's Comp:
Social Committee: Picnic at Eisenhower is on, working on solidifying date. Pizza truck from 3-7, picnic will start at 1 and go all day. $10/person
Dunk Tank: Plan to donate money to Sandy Ground Project, still working on insurance.
Retirement Diner:
Toys for Tots:
Christmas Party:
President's Report: Sandy Ground project fundraiser at Two Roads went well, worthwhile project. See Ronnie Wetmore for tickets.
Branford Fireworks and Thimble Island Booze Cruise flyers up at stations are for Sandy Ground fundraising- see Jason Dombrowski.
Issue with Christine Bierswirth in office has been discussed with Acting Chief Healey, if any members have any issues or harassment from her, notify the Union.
Uniforms are being discussed with city, possibility of voucher for list of approved items.
Commissioners meeting scheduled for June 26th, hope for nomination of new Chief.
Communications and Bills
Luciano working on golf trip to Ocean City Maryland for 4 days ($431/golfer)
Newport Firefighters Golf Tournament- Flyer in stations, emailed, and on website
"Light the Night" Walk Team for leukemia fundraiser- possibly at hot dog night.
Unfinished Business
"Light the Night" Walk Team for leukemia fundraiser- possibly at hot dog night.
Good & Welfare
Halprin out for hernia
LaGuardia out for knee
LaVecchia out for hand- light duty Monday
Slyman still out for back
New guys on shift- doing well.
Eric Voroba
Matt Colucci
Mike O'Neil
Casey
Jake Cudgma
Brett Corris working on establishing new EAP for within department. Reaching out to various organizations to assist. Call Brett now with any questions, concerns- waiting on new Chief to set-up process, but assistance is available now.
Treasurer's Report
Attached.
Read & accepted: Corris, Talaniec
New Business
Motion to donate money from Dunk Tank (pending insurance) to Sandy Ground Project with half to go to in-house issue should one arise by Talaniec, 2nd by Wetmore. Unanimous
Tables & chairs policy should be established and locked up with keys for 7s Lts. Working on area to store them.
Inflatable bounce house for Fireworks Saturday needs insurance rider. Dombrowski (via Heenan) asked for Union to front no more than $100 to be repaid after event. Motion by Bocchetta, 2nd by J. Edo. Unanimous.
Brandon Edo volunteered to start some sort of award ceremony committee for Union and family members for recognition of new members, achievements, etc. to be held annually.
Motion to suspend next two (2) meetings by AJ Murphy, 2nd by Biroscak. Unanimous.
Commissioners Meeting Wednesday the 26th, 1900, HQ.
Motion to adjourn: Rose
Unanimous
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael Geanacopoulos, Secretary
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