November Meeting

The November meeting will take place on November 18 at 7 p.m. The Executive Board will meet at 5 p.m. See you there.

Next Meeting

The next meeting of Local 995 will be on October 21, 2010 at 7:00 pm.

September Meeting

Next meeting will take place on September 16, 2010. General membership meeting begins at 1900 hours. Executive Board meeting begins at 1700.

MDA Fundraiser

Last chance to raise some money for MDA. The Bouncing Betties Burlesque troupe has agreed to host a show to help us out. Come out and show your support. Gallery 5 is located in old Firehouse 5 on Marshall St.

E Board Meeting

There will be an E Board Meeting on Friday July 16 @ 1700 hours in the Union Hall. It is to discuss and vote on a fundraising idea from S. Whiteley's committee.

May 2010 General Membership Meeting

General Membership Meeting

May 27, 2010

Pledge

Roll Call

Motion to suspend reading of the minutes by Andrews, Von Mille 2^nd-passed

Brandon gave financial report; motion to accept and file Andrews, Von Mille 2^nd-passed

OLD BUSINESS

Spivey reported that K. Gran is still working on the data for the EMS Committee

Pres. Andes reported that C.F. Smith has completed repairs to floor and has moved on to other items.

Von Mille reported that t-shirt sales were going well.

R. Neville reported that newsletter was up and running needs items for inclusion in a timely fashion.

D. Owens met with Chief Carter re: MDA collection. Carter wants on duty personnel to stay away from intersections but supports on duty collection at store fronts and events. Fire Dept. cannot control off duty collection.

Pres. Andes reported that online EMS recert should begin within 7-10 days. Discussion about Local sponsoring CEU recert process for members close to expiration. Goode moved that Chief Thomas be given five days to implement process. Von Mille 2^nd-passed.

NEW

Chief Creecy says Workers’ Comp will not cover members injured while attending training off duty.

Brandon asked if the membership would like a workers’ comp attorney to speak to the membership at an upcoming meeting.

Retired FF Fred Robinson is coming to speak to the membership in June.

Pres. Andes said that city council members will be coming out to visit fire stations. Asks that membership not bash city or fire administration focus on safety/staffing. Educate them about issues faced by department. Brandon recommended that members focus on facts and not opinions.

Several members asked to be given notification when council visits will happen.

Pres. Andes says Career Development is frozen. Farber stated June 23, 2010 is the freeze date.

Pres. Andes met with Chief Creecy about policy concerning riding with three per apparatus. Local membership is against staffing three per apparatus for any reason.

Spruill moved to table discussion of 3/truck staffing for later date. Anderson 2^nd-passed

Spruill reported that Station 5 roof still not repaired.

Whitely reported on Richmond Raiders game on Saturday night; meet at 1800 hours next to the 7^th St. tunnel entrance.

Whitely volunteered to chair events committee for Local fundraising.

GOOD & WELFARE

T. Brandon had elbow surgery

D. Shires had heart valve surgery

M. Oprandy’s grandmother passed.

J. Schmidt’s grandmother passed.

Next Meeting

The next meeting will be on June 17 @ 1900 hours.

May Meeting

The May meeting will take place on May 27th at 7 pm. This is a change from the third Thursday.

April 10

General Meeting

April 15, 2010

 

Pledge

Roll Call

VonMille moved to suspend reading of the minutes,
2^nd Andrews-passed

 

Meeting suspended for Carol Thomas to speak to membership
about annuity options.

Meeting rejoined.

T. Brandon gave financial report. Andrews moved to
accept; Chambers 2^nd-passed

OLD:

K. Gran’s committee report about risks/benefits
of increased fire department role in EMS delivery based on comparable
citys’ experiences delayed until next month.

 

Repairs to Local’s building will begin next week.
Repairs being done by C.F. Smith.

 

VonMille has Local 995 merchandise for sale. (T shirts,
polo shirts, golf towels, hats, etc.)

 

Email list and website- A. Farber reported that a
website will cost $10-20 for domain registration, there will also be
a continuous fee for web hosting. Group discussion centered around need
for website.

R. Neville moved to implement a Facebook  presence
ASAP for Local 995 that will be administered by A. Farber. 2^nd
VonMille-passed.

MDA fund raising efforts will be limited to off duty
collection by volunteers. Chief Carter will allow the wearing of fire
helmets during collection.

NEW:

Williamson asked about EMS recert cancellation. Andes
will check with administration.

 

Burning Up the Bottom and Beat the Heat 5k will be
held together this year on June 19. R. Neville moved to form committee
on Burning Up the Bottom Firefighter Competition. Committee will be
chaired by Neville with assistance from Schmidt and others to be named
later. Competition should be done with no cost to Local 995 (Chambers
amendment).  2^nd Schmidt-passed.

Brandon is going to send letters to all fire houses
about which Vice President is responsible for what houses.

Fire Marshall D. Creasy says fire prevention has 1600
smoke detectors as result of a grant and he would like to see fire companies
blitzing neighborhoods to distribute.

PFTs will meet at Byrd Park M-F @ 0830 for anyone
interested in training for the Beat the Heat 5K

Chief Carter says Swift Water 24 will be operational
by July 1, 2010

BBC and Local to work together to get administration
to revive the Building Bridges Project.  Much discussion followed
as to the actual state of the program and not the administration’s
view of it. Consensus amongst those present is the program is dead.

GOOD & WELFARE:

L. Waltrip: Mother-in-Law passed.

 

General Meeting March 10

General Meeting

March 18, 2010

 

Pledge

Roll Call

Motion to suspend reading of minutes, Andrews   2^nd  VonMille-passed

T. Brandon gave financial report. Motion to accept, Andrews  2^nd Von Mille-passed

OLD

Email list discussiong

Building issues: Back room floor needs replacing; Middle room needs sheetrock, paint and trim;  Bathroom needs sheetrock repair and trim, replaster wall next to steps-get three estimates

VonMille has t-shirts, sweatshirts, golf towels for sale.

NEW

Building workdays needed to do repairs whether the building is sold or not.

Union website being constructed

Parade for Irish Festival on 3/20. Long sleeve shirt and uniform pants for marchers.

Local compiling list of city events so MDA collection can start early. Fire Admin. is okay with this. Kickoff is April 20 or 21.

Recommendations for people to be workhorses for the 2010 campaign.

MDA lock in at Morton’s 3/25.

Staffing-budget released 3/22 from mayor’s office; hoping for SAFER funding or we may lose one company. Not expecting furloughs or lay offs.

Andes meeting with council members about company brownouts.

K. Graziano brought up merger with RAA and fire department on 3/5. President Andes asked for comments (pro and con).

Motion to form a committee with K. Gran as chair to discuss issues (operational and administrative) regarding merger with RAA. Report due in 30 days with 5 of the best EMS systems in U.S. passed

15^th Annual Marvin Griffin Golf Tournament May 26 at Hunting Hawk. Motion for Local to sponsor for $500. Passed.

Martin’s Supermarkets will not allow fund raising on store property. MDA working on changing management’s mind.

RFDCU Dinner 4/30 @ Science Museum catered by Buzz & Ned’s

President Andes asked about increasing community involvement through the Local. Possibly CPR and AED training to community organizations/associations.

GOOD and WELFARE

Lt. John Loving (Ret.); son passed away.

Jerry Hohnbaum is cancer free.

Retirees this month

Dave Burns

Chris Davis

Warren Davis

Tommy Wright

Moved to adjourn passed.

 

March Meeting

Next meeting on March 18, 2010. General Meeting will start at 7 pm. The Executive Board will meet at 4 pm. Please note the one hour earlier start for the Executive Board.

Hope to see you there.

General Meeting Feb. 10

General Meeting

February 18, 2010

Pledge

Roll Call

Motion to suspend reading of minutes, Andrews 2^nd VonMille-passed

T. Brandon gave financial report. Motion to accept, Andrews 2^nd Von Mille-passed

OLD

Please sign email list, if you haven’t already done so. Farber volunteered to set up mailing list.

NEW

Andes gave overview of classes attended at Union Conference in Orlando.

MDA – Andes has been in contact with MDA representative. $50,000 goal for fire department year. Department will get an earlier start. Chief Carter has given permission. Need ideas and volunteers.

Burning Up the Bottom – Andes met with S. Gregory; sponsor the event, Gregory would like more RFD involvement. Glidewell looking at moving “Beat the Heat 5K” to the coincide with “Burning Up the Bottom.” Date is June 19, 2010.

Andes attended the City Council workshop to introduce himself and invite council members to a Local meeting. Spoke with Jackson about increasing earned time for post ’91 members and 100% sick leave credit for retirement.

K. Shears requesting $735 to fund softball team. Chambers asked that members present be verified. Shears moved that all softball team members also be Local 995 members; VonMille 2^nd Passed

Spivey asked how information would be promulgated? Email list suggested.

W. Andrews update on General Assembly – S.B. 68 passed; goes to House for consideration

Brandon – Transit Union gone end month. Pulliam, Salotti, Chambers on Real Estate Committee.

Fund raising ideas discussed

Pulliam spoke about IAFF Human Relations Committee; its responsibilities and purpose.

Andes asked that members do what they can to assist the Local/Meeting Hall improve.

Glidewell reminded the group to be aware of “MayDay” button on shoulder mic.

Andes stressed to look out for each other on TAC channel assignments

Gran is EMS Committee chair. Schmidt and Spivey committee members.

Vice Presidents will be responsible for special projects during their terms.

Hydrant mapping on the GIS is complete and updating automatically.

Motion to adjourn. Passed.

Next Meeting

February 18, 2010, at 7 pm.

January Meeting Minutes

General Meeting

January 21, 2010

Pledge

Roll Call

Motion to suspend reading of minutes, Andrews 2^nd Garland-passed

T. Brandon gave financial report. Motion to accept, Andrews 2^nd Von Mille-passed

Pulliam recognized for 23 years of service to Local. Pulliam expressed his gratitude to all especially Brandon.

K. Andes sworn in as new president,New Executive Board sworn in. Offer to keep Pulliam as consultant until President Andes is up to speed.

Open Forum

T. Brandon to visit each station and shift beginning in February.

Andes asking for each member of local to forward 3 goals for the Local

R. Neville asked about the possibility of PBSC and Local working together.

Andes that the local will work with the other organization, would like to see 2 groups as one

Pulliam stated stand together on issues.

Andes asked if discussion of race would be helpful? Chambers said yes, discussion should start at station level as a family.

Glidewell said lack of clarity causes most problems, Brandon added trust issues.

Pulliam explained the organization of each group. Local and PBSC have equal representation but the Local is the only bargaining agency.

Andes: Both groups want consistency in hiring process with standards and practices in writing.

Andes: Spoke about meeting with retirement (Bill Landham). Sick leave is a benefit, told Chief has the authority to deny sick leave/medical leave; Andes would like to invite Landham to meeting for question and answer session.

Brandon: People calling for staffing now — money not issue.

Whitely: Lt. Forgette questioned at civic meeting about staffing issues.

Farber: expressed that Local should go to civic meetings and explain need, rather than having on-duty members doing it.

Pulliam: Fire Chief and Chief Pulliam had explained same as well as NFPA 1710

Andes: Get citizens and council members to FTA to demonstrate 3 vs. 4-person company.

Ross: gave fire safety talk and stated he is there for Prevention tips/questions.

Schmidt: Hiring and promotion needed standardization.

Brandon: Need safe staffing

Pulliam: Need 1710 compliance

Andes: All local members need to be unified.

Pulliam: PPGs needed

L. Neville: per Chief operating under 2007 PPGs

Andes: recommends promotions based on sick leave usage

McGovern: 100% sick time towards retirement

Schmidt: burden of budget cuts needs to be shared equally, Ops taking the brunt; have E Board remind Admin of this.

Pulliam: Work force should not be cut anywhere.

Glidewell: explained differences between DROP and new hire; need all to work together

Farber: Asked about joining state association.

Andes: Will have state representative come to meeting and explain benefit of belonging.

Brandon: Explained why Local left the association; Pulliam added more information.

Schmidt: Need good communication device to get information to membership.

R. Neville moved that a PIO/Communication Committee be formed and its priority be obtaining email addresses from the membership in order to relay information.2^nd Whitely; passed.

FORUM CLOSED

Brandon reported that Transit Union was leaving. Will result in $500 loss/month.

Andrews reported on General Assembly: Line of Duty Benefits (will get Bill #)

Interrogation Process/witness changes

GOOD and WELFARE

Verlander’s mother passed.

Moved to adjourn, Brandon, 2^nd Von Mille passed.

January Meeting

January 21, 2009 will be the next meeting. New officers will be sworn in for their upcoming terms. Executive Board meeting starts at 1700. General Membership meeting begins at 1900.