General Membership Meeting
May 27, 2010
Pledge
Roll Call
Motion to suspend reading of the minutes by Andrews, Von Mille 2nd-passed
Brandon gave financial report; motion to accept and file Andrews, Von Mille 2nd-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 2nd-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 2nd-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 7th 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.
