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September 26-27, 2011 Union Meeting

September 28, 2011 - A two-shift Union Meeting was held on September 26 & 27, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Mid-Town Plaza.

The following are the minutes for this two-shift meeting. Mark Castell was the name drawn for door prize. Mark was not present and thereby forfeits his winnings. Door prize for next meeting will be $100.00. (You must be present at one of the meetings to win the door prize.)

Members Present:

  • Hugh Crawford
  • Dennis Mitchell
  • Nick Terhune 
  • Keith Scott
  • Kurt Holley 
  • Greg Skelly
  • Blake Talliaferro 
  • Chris Beirne
  • Keith Nelson 
  • Frank Crawley
  • Kiff Day
  • Chad Nelson
  • Chad Hacker
  • Dana Cramer
  • Tim Terrel
  • Nick Musgrove
  • Casey Elliott
  • Justin Lechman

Agenda:

Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report.
Motion by Dana Cramer      
2nd by Nick Terhune
21 for   0 against   0 abstain Motion passes.

  1. Update on current grievances.
    No motion made.
  2. Discuss posting of City of Norman Job Announcements.
    No motion made.
  3. Discuss and possibly take action on Union participation in OSFA Convention in Norman.
    No motion made.
  4. Update on mold issue at Station #6.
    No motion made.
  5. Discuss getting clothing allowance money added to our pension system.
    No motion made.
  6. Executive Board will present plan of equal distribution of Tuition Assistance money.
    • Presentation of equal distribution of Tuition Assistance Money by Union President on behalf of Executive Board. Membership requested Executive Board and Union President meet with Fire Chief and Administration Secretary to finalize distribution of Tuition Assistance Money.
  7. Updates on:
    • Negotiations
    • Insurance
    • Clothing
    • Executive Board
    • Promotional Procedures  
    • Rank Restructure
    • Overtime Callback Policy
    • Grievances  
    • Antique Fire Truck
    • Fundraisers (SHO & Associates)
    • Donations
    • Progress of Station #9
    • Website
      No motion made.
  8. New Business.
    No New Business.
  9. Motion to adjourn.     
    Motion by Keith Scott     2nd by Greg Skelly     
    17 for  0 against  0 abstain      
    Motion passes.