Union Meetings 

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January 22-23, 2002 Union Meeting 

The following agenda items and minutes are specific for the two-shift Union Meeting held on January 22nd-23rd, 2002.

Attendees:

  • Hugh Crawford
  • Dennis Mitchell
  • Tim McDermott
  • Chris Beirne
  • Shane Raines
  • Tony Atteberry
  • Leroy Lukinbill
  • Mike Jones
  • Steve Lewis
  • Kieth Nelson
  • Chad Vanis
  • Mike Schneringer
  • Greg Skelly
  • Larry Smizer
  • Frank Crawley
  • Jim O’Neal
  • K.C. Day

Minutes:

Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report.
Motion by Steve Lewis 
2nd by Tim McDermott
16 for 
0 against 
0 abstain
Motion passes

  1. Discuss and possibly take action on restructuring Seniority points.

    Motion to schedule Special Union Meeting in February to discuss and possibly take action on Seniority and Pass but not Advance (PNA) point action on promotions.
    Motion by Tim McDermott 
    2nd by Tony Atteberry
    16 for 
    0 against 
    0 abstain
    Motion passes

  2. Discuss current status of cable and satellite TV.

     No motion made.

  3. Discuss and possibly take action on selling the remaining T-shirts from the FDNY benefit car wash.

    Motion to sell FDNY t-shirts to membership for $5 apiece with remaining shirts to be donated to charity.
    Motion by Tony Atteberry 
    2nd by Chad Vanis
    16 for 
    0 against 
    0 abstain
    Motion passes

  4. Discuss and possibly take action on posting promotional test book information annually.

    No motion made.

  5. Discuss requiring all candidates for next Captain's test to be less than 5 feet, 8 inches tall.

    No motion made.

  6. Discuss and possibly take action on enlarging the Training Division. A Training Officer to assist the Training Chief.

    No motion made.

  7. Discuss and possibly take action on forming a committee to adopt a wellness program.

    No motion made.

  8. President's report on Executive Board Meetings.

    No motion made.

  9. President's report on Health Insurance Committee.

    No motion made.

  10. President's report on current grievances.

    No motion made.

  11. Discuss and possibly take action on pay adjustment for President and Secretary, to be evaluated each year by Executive Board.

    Motion to increase President and Sec/Treas salary $100 per month with Union Officer pay scale to be evaluated by Executive Board.
    Motion by Larry Smizer 
    2nd by Tim McDermott
    16 for 
    0 against 
    0 abstain
    Motion passes

  12. Discuss and possibly take action on upcoming negotiation issues for 2002-2003.

    No motion made.

    Motion to adjourn.
    Motion by Jim O’Neal 
    2nd by K.C. Day
    16 for 
    0 against 
    0 abstain
    Motion passes