15 September 2015
President Michael Dunn called the September monthly meeting to order 1733hrs.
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
The previous month's meeting minutes were suspended- O'Neil, 2nd LaGuardia, unanimous.
Officers and Committees:
Grievance Committee:
Safety Committee:
MDA: Second Fill-the-Boot 2 weeks ago. Almost $2100 ($3600 for the year) next drive October 7th from 3-5pm at HQ. B/C shifts on. So far has not been a notable turn out from department members to help. Try to spread the word to stations to get people out there. Would like to have members for safety after Michigan incident.
Pension:
Awards Ceremony:
Bylaws:
Worker's Comp:
Social Committee: Picnic next Saturday (26th) 12-8 pm at Eisenhower. May need some people around 1030 to help set-up. If we don't get a better turnout we can't afford to keep holding it.
Dunk Tank: Family came down and was very impressed with the operation. Best year so far-$9134. Mostly incident-free, went well overall. After expenses we should have a check for about $8000 to give the suites.
St. Patty's:
Easter Egg Hunt:
Golf: President's Cup may not happen due to change of course ownership. Big Tournament in May is still in the works.
President's Cup:.
President's Report: Half-day vacations MOU approved and in practice. Anytime, no restrictions. Up to ourselves to police it and make sure they are not abused.
MFD-AMR case settled- we won transport. Chief looking to make minimum staffing 25 instead of 23- Mayor seems to be on board so far. Discussions regarding full time Medic 2 by eliminating detail positions, RFPs out for transport companies to pick up the slack until department is ready to take over completely.
Discussions continuing for alternative work schedules. Meeting set for Friday to update from last meeting with Chiefs.
Member was suspended for character issue- not performance related.
Chief Edo is Italian-American of the Year- Orange Grassy Hill CC- 10/2/2015- $100 for dinner.
Nominations for union offices next month. President Dunn will not run again. Start thinking about who wants to run/be nominated. Anyone interested in getting involved in the Union has a good opportunity to get into a committee or on the Board. Make your own decisions instead of listening to rumors.
Communications and Bills
Thank you from the HOPE Foundation
Apology from Mark Bascetta for recent behavior
Unfinished Business
None
Good & Welfare
Ronnie Wetmore coming back Monday
Rob George resigned
Tom Thornberg out after motorcycle accident
Ron Veary retired and moved to Arizona-expressed great grattitude to department for helping him through some tough times. He will be missed
Keith Chamberlain will replace Ron- seems to be doing well so far, but be patient and help him out while he's adjusting to the department.
Bascetta suspended
Treasurer's Report
Read by Heenan. Accepted: Lucky, 2nd Stacoffe, Unanimous
New Business
MetLife
Liberty Mutual
Tables & chairs need to be replaced- round tables fell apart.
RFPs
By-laws
Elections next month- Open:
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President (Dunn)
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Treasurer (Heenan)
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E-Board (AJ)
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Day E- Board (Fino)
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Grievance (Gavin)
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Safety (Kyer)
Donation to O'Keefe Education fund (WH FF who passed away) for $100- Stacoffe, 2nd O'Neill, Unanimous.
Phil Stratton planning fundraiser for Alison. Doing online donations instead of tickets. Sunday October 4th- Wilbur-Cross Field. Motion to donate $200, Lucky, 2nd Stacoffe, unanimous.
5th Annual Wine Tasting- November 6th, Trumbull Marriott. Sponsor a table- $100, Dunn, 2nd Stacoffe, Unanimous.
Motion to buy 4 tickets ($400) to Chief Edo's Italian-American Dinner- Piskura, Lucky, unanimous.
Help needed for Toys for Tots- down to two members running it. Anyone interested contact Eboard, Jason Hall or Brian Colwell.
Department soliciting CPR Instructor candidates. Law that high school seniors need to be certified- will need a lot of instructors.
Motion to adjourn: Piskura
2nd: Vitale
Unanimous
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael Geanacopoulos, Secretary
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