16 September 2014
President Michael Dunn called the September monthly meeting to order 1730hrs.
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
The June monthly meeting minutes were read, accepted- Wes, Holinko
Officers and Committees:
Grievance Committee:
Safety Committee:
United Way:
MDA: looking for member to take over and organize fill-the-boot
Pension: See Presidents report
Awards Ceremony: Nothing yet
Bylaws:
Worker's Comp:
Social Committee:
Sick Benefit Memorial Breakfast: Poor attendance, poor advertising. Apparently on duty personnel were not allowed to go, although we've sent trucks out of town for other department's services. Hoffy looking to solicit replacement for sick benefit.
Dunk Tank: Raised $9000, after expenses came out to about $7,555. Will make out check and submit it to Burn Center. Biggest year yet.
Retirement Diner:
Toys for Tots: Toys ordered, Delivery 12/18, give-away 12/20
Golf:
Children' Holiday Party: Hilliard working on it, will update progress as it happens
President's Report: As of now, Pension negotiations are headed to arbitration. Cops sold out and accepted terms to split union and gave up new hires. Detailed report of PD accepted terms. Our union is maintaining a hard line on keeping current employees together, never even got into new hires. Spent all day waiting for response from city that never came as of 1730hrs it is our intention to go to arbitration. Potential still exists to meet if anything changes before our arbitration date (likely not until October if we're lucky). Advised by UPFFA, attorney, and mediator that "no changes" doesn't go over well in mediation, but changes must be reasonable. If an agreement is reached prior to arbitration date, TA can still be brought to union for ratification. Arbitrators choose one proposal for each issue, no compromises, can be $10-$100k- we're probably looking [hopefully] $30-$40k. We will have "on-the-record" meeting to submit proposals- if no negotiations still, letter of impasse will be submitted and will start paperwork to initiate arbitration process.
Heenan and Dunn went to Convention in Ohio, lengthy with a lot of votes. New FF Memorial in CO Springs; IAFF is funding it. Per capita went up 59 cents/month this year. Biggest vote was for District VPs to get a sizable raise (17.9% over 4 years). We voted against it, but it ultimately passed and increased our per capita by 9 cents. Met a lot of people and made contacts for DROP plan, and current status of things throughout the country.
Chiefs want to address OT policy again and get committee together. Any issues, please tell Dunn what the problem is so it can be specified to the Chief. Chief also wants to adjust the job descriptions for administrative staff.
EMS Billing and transport has ceased due to issues with AMR and potential audits. Will not be re-addressed until October 1st with new legislation.
All other negotiations have been halted until Pension Contract is settled.
EMT class is coming up.
October meeting will be at Station 8, nominations will be at that meeting.
November Meeting Station7, December meeting, HQ.
City is performing healthcare audit to verify current dependents. Should be submitting packet or calling. Please do not submit anything until information is verified by our attorney.
Communications and Bills
Layne & Roger's Kids submitted for scholarships
Letters from Frank Rhorig
Locals seeking help for sick kids
Thank you from Ronald McDonald house
Amanda's Angels Poker Run
Nominations for VP (Ricci), Secretary (Geno)- 2 years, E-board (Marty)- 3 years, Day E-Board (Fino)- one year, Grievance (Connelly)- 3 years, Safety (Rose)- 3 years
Unfinished Business
None
Good & Welfare
Gaffney- in for service disability
Gil- in for service disability
Demartino back to work
Three new probationary FFs went to academy- one resigned, other two are doing ok
Lucky's grandfather passed away yesterday- details will go out in email
Retiree Eddie Dulin having some medical issues, having a rough time offered any assistance he may need. Will be dispersed as information comes in.
Question by LaGuardia about reimbursement for private classes. Typically will pay for class, but not OT. Sometimes will relieve from duty. Will bring it up to Chief and try to establish consistent policy.
Treasurer's Report
Motion to suspend reading by Kasper, 2nd by Edo, unanimous
Hot dog giveaway went well, Burn Camp, Dunk tank & other fundraisers very successful.
IAFF dues increased.
No CTFFA slips submitted to Dave for day staff.
New Business
New banners for various charities proposed by Stacoffe
J. Edo request (via B. Edo) donation for sick nephew. Motion by Kasper for $1000, 2nd, unanimous
Motion for $100 for wine tasting event, 2nd, unanimous
Motion $100 for daughter of Playground builder's daughter. 2nd, unanimous- Donation for Brick by McGee $260, 2nd B Edo, unanimous.
Motion for $25 by Stacoffe for sick child of Binghamton, NY FF, 2nd by McGee,Unanimous
Motion for $25 by Stacoffe for sick children of WV FF, 2nd by Hannigan, unanimous.
Holiday Party December 5th B/C on shift.
Motion to adjourn: Wes
2nd: Holinko
Unanimous
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael Geanacopoulos, Secretary
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