Rules of Parliamentary Procedure

Pursuant to Article IV, Section 11 of the IAFF Constitution and By-Laws, local, state and provincial affiliates may use either “Robert’s Rules of Order” or “Atwood’s Rules for Meetings” to govern their deliberations. The International’s Executive Board and the IAFF Convention use “Robert’s Rules of Order, Second Revised Edition,” by Mary A. DeVries.

“Atwood's Rules for Meetings” is available through the IAFF. “Robert’s Rules of Order” can be purchased at most bookstores.

The following are the minutes for the two-shift Union Meeting held on December 18 & 19, 2006. The meetings were held at Mid-Town Plaza, 330 West Gray Street, Lower level, conference room. Robert Darrow was drawn as the winner of the door prize and was not present to accept the prize. (Members must be present to win the $25 Door Prize.) The next meetings' door prize moves to $50.00.

Attendees:

• Hugh Crawford
• Brian Edwards
• Dennis Mitchell
• Chad Roney
• Mike Wilson
• Steve Roberts
• Nick Terhune
• Mack Brooks
• Tim McDermott
• Brad Stewart
• Mark Helm
• Jack Ingram
• Leroy Lukinbill
• Barry Moring
• Keith Scott
• Dewayne Gloveer
• David Perry
• Richard Hartless
• Chris Koscinski
• Gary Pollack
• Chris Beirne
• Greg Skelly
• Bobby Anderson
• Bruce Poteat
• K.C. Day
• Charles Littleton
• Keith Nelson
• Ronny Davenport
• Kurt Holley
• Bob Bledsoe
• Brent Hopkins
• Jessie Mitchell
• Mike Shuffield
   

Agenda Items/Minutes:

Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report.
Motion by Steve Roberts 2nd by Chris Beirne
32 for 0 against 0 abstain
Motion passes.

1. Discuss and possibly take action on having our Union support a candidate for Mayor.
   No motion made.
    
2. Discuss and possibly take action on raising Union Officers salaries.
   Motion to increase the salaries of Union President, Secretary/ Treasurer and Webmaster $75 per month to cover cell phone expenses.
   Motion by David Perry 2nd by Mike Wilson
   29 for 1 against 0 abstain
   Motion passes.
    
3. Discuss and possibly take action on adjusting Seniority Points.
   Motion to start Seniority Point accrual at 4 years with no cap
   (2 points per year).
   Motion by David Perry 2nd by Gary Pollack
   6 for 25 against 1 abstain
   Motion fails.
   
   Motion to form committee to pursue adjusting Seniority Points and Promotional Procedures with recommendations taken to a ballot box vote.
   Motion by Mark Helm 2nd by Steve Roberts
   25 for 5 against 1 abstain
   Motion passes.
    
4. Update on Grievances.
   No motion made.
    
5. Update on Health Insurance issues.
   No motion made.
    
6. Update on Union Committees.
   No motion made.
    
7. Update on Negotiations.
   No motion made.
    
8. Update on clothing issues.
   No motion made.