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July 14-15, 2008 Union Meeting 

July 17, 2008 - The following are the minutes/agenda for the two-shift Union Meeting held on July 14 & 15, 2008. The meetings was held at the Mid-Town Plaza, 7:00pm, 300 West Gray, lower level, conference room. The door prize was $125. Bobby Anderson was drawn for the prize but was unable to claim it. (You must be present at one of the meetings to win.) The next Union Meeting will see a $150.00 door prize!

Attendees:

  • Hugh Crawford
  • Dennis Mitchell
  • Steve Wood
  • Greg Skelly
  • Tim Terrell
  • K.C. Day
  • Brian Starkey
  • Kurt Holley
  • Ben Kupec
  • Keith Scott
  • Tim McDermott
  • Shane Raines
  • Jarod Stone
  • Jason Smith
  • Frank Crawley

Agenda Items/Minutes:

  • Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report
    Motion by Keith Nelson       
    2nd by Mike Jones
    16 for, 0 against, 0 abstain
    Motion passes
  1. Discuss and possibly take action on allowing Union President and Secretary Treasurer to record and submit in writing each month the mileage used in personal vehicles in route to meetings/events for Union Business; and to be reimbursed according to said documented usage within those reasonable guidelines set forth by the membership.
    • Motion to table agenda item #1.
      Motion by Greg Skelly     
      2nd by Tim Terrell
      14 for, 0 against, 0 abstain
      Motion passes.
       
  2. Discuss any requests made by the IAFF 2067, the IAFF, and the IAFC upon the Norman Fire Department in participation of the Annual Fire/EMS Safety “Stand-down” and any follow-ups, improvements, suggestions, and/or prioritizing of our ensured, timely, and continued participation in the future.
    • Discussed “Health, Safety, & Survival Week” Training.
      Membership agreed that the Union needs to participate in the future.
      No motion made.
  3. Discuss and possibly take action on sponsoring an approved USCA (United States Curling Association) Curling Team, made up of Local 2067 members, in preparation for the 2009 National Championships and possibly the 2010 Olympic Games.
    • No motion made.
  4. Discuss and possibly take action on making a donation to Baptist Burn Center ICU.
    • No motion made.
       
  5. Report on OSFA Convention.
    • Motion to accept OSFA Convention report.
      Motion by Kurt Holley      
      2nd by K.C. Day 14 for, 0 against, 0 abstain
      Motion passes.
  6. President’s update on:
    • Insurance Committee
    • Clothing Committee
    • Executive Board
    • Promotional Procedure
    • Rank Restructure * New Policies
    • Fundraisers
    • Clown Truck
    • Negotiation
    • Grievances
    • PAC Committee
      • No motion made.

 New Business

  • Proposed to start planning for “Stand-Down” training in January 09.