Union Meeting

The following are the minutes from the two-shift Union Meeting held on April 27 & 28, 2009 at 7:00pm. The meetings was held at Mid-Town Plaza, 330 W. Gray Street, lower level, conference room. Cody Goodnight was drawn for the $200.00 door-prize but as not in attendance to qualify to receive it. (You must be present at one of the meetings to win the door prize.)

Attendees:

• Hugh Crawford
• Dennis Mitchell
• Jeremy Morris
• Greg Skelly
• Keith Nelson
• Blake Talioferro
• Nick Terhune
• Nick Musgrove
• Tim Terrel
• Mike Maddry
• Keith Scott
• K.C. Day
• Chad Humphrey
• Steve Wood
• Tim McDermott
• Casey Elliott
• Chris Beirne
• Kurt Holley
• Bobby Anderson
• Mario Polumbo
• Leroy Lukinbill

Agenda Items/Minutes:

1. Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report
   Motion by Jeremy Morris 2nd by Keith Scott
   18 for 0 against 0 abstain
   -Motion passes.
2. Discuss and possibly take action on organizing a Norman Fire Department yearbook committee.
   -Motion to post signup sheet for Norman Fire Department Yearbook Committee (5 year committee).
   Motion by Jeremy Morris 2nd by Chris Beirne
   18 for 0 against 0 abstain
   Motion passes.
3. Discuss and possibly take action on creating a NFD belt buckle.
   -Motion to request Clothing Committee to research NFD duty belt buckle.
   Motion by Tim McDermott 2nd by Chad Humphrey
   18 for 0 against 0 abstain
   Motion passes.
4. Discuss and possibly take action on organizing a Firefighters Ball.
   -Motion to post signup sheet for NFD Recreation Committee.
   Motion by Jeremy Morris 2nd by Bobby Anderson
   19 for 0 against 0 abstain
   Motion passes.
5. Discuss and possibly take action on requesting NFD Class A uniforms for all personnel.
   -Motion to request clothing allowance increase in negotiations to address Class A uniform purchases.
   Motion by Jeremy Morris 2nd by Bobby Anderson
   17 for 1 against 0 abstain
   Motion passes.
6. Discuss and possibly take action on purchasing a Laptop Computer for our Secretary/ Treasurer.
   -Motion to purchase Laptop Computer for Secretary/ Treasurer
   with a $1300 limit.
   Motion by Bobby Anderson 2nd by Chris Beirne
   20 for 0 against 0 abstain
   Motion passes.
7. President Crawford will present Life Insurance information for members who desire additional coverage.
   -No motion made
8. Discuss and possibly take action on funding of cover for the Antique Fire Truck behind Station #6.
   -Motion to increase funding of cover for Antique Fire Truck to $1500 using PAC Fund money.
   Motion by Tim Terrel 2nd by Bobby Anderson
   20 for 0 against 0 abstain
   Motion passes.
9. Discuss and possibly take action on providing gas money to OSFA convention delegates.
   -No motion made
10. Discuss and possibly take action on requesting mattress replacement for Stations #1 & #7.
    -No motion made
11. Discuss and possibly take action on contract clarification of 16 hours refresher training for Haz Mat Technicians.
    -No motion made
12. Discuss and possibly take action on forming a fundraising committee for ill or injured Norman Firefighters.
    -No motion made
13. Discuss and possibly take action on upcoming seminars.
    -Motion to allow Seminar attendance with prior approval from Executive Board.
    Motion by Keith Scott 2nd by Chris Beirne
    20 for 0 against 0 abstain
    Motion passes.
14. Discuss and possibly take action on GPS issue.
    -No motion made
15. Update on * Rick Bacon * Negotiation Items * Insurance Committee * Clothing Committee * Executive Board * Promotional Procedures * Rank Restructure * New Policies * Fundraisers * Antique Fire Truck * Grievances * PAC Committee * Paramedic Protocols.
    -No motion made

New Business:

1. IAFF Health, Safety & Survival week in June.
2. Funeral for Dispatcher Carolyn Clouse.
3. Donation to Cancer Society for Chuck Killgore’s Dad.

-Motion to adjourn.
Motion by Greg Slelly 2nd by Kurt Holley
20 for 0 against 0 abstain
Motion passes.

*NOTE: Cody Goodnight was the name drawn for the door prize. Cody was not present to win. Door prize for next meeting will be $225.