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.