AFSCME LOCAL 2017

Executive Board Meeting for October 4, 2007
CC Library Central Avenue

Meeting was called to order at 5:15pm.

 In attendance:
President: Mark Steiner
Vice President: Bill Scott
Secretary/Treasurer: Cathy Knepper
Recording Secretary: Sue Monroe
Carolynn Teal: Board Member
Trustee: Fred Gleim
Absent: Johnny Perez working, Larry Bacchi previous engagement
Also in attendance for about 45 minutes Gary Julian


Mark has a list of items to cover
Discussion of Insurance meeting with HR and proposed increase in rates to members
General Membership Meeting is scheduled for October 24, 2007. Will check to see if Norris Center is available for 5:00pm
We will need to do a newsletter with new Executive Board Members. Need to include Names, Dept, position, phone number and emails. Show outcome of election 86% voted for new leadership.
Gary suggested we create a web site for our local. Bill will check in to Council 79's website and see if we can "piggy back off of theirs or create our own.
Need a letter to HR, copy Council 79, copy International with new Board Members.
Need a letter to Dave Lykins & Mike Leslie Thanking them for allowing us to use the Community Services Gazebo.
Mark set up a list of Priorities
1. For the Union & Board to be more Accessible to all members.
2. To communicate more with the members.
3. To check on lowering dues if possible.
4. Want to have agendas posted & minutes to dues paying members.
5. Thank Marcy and Holly for doing a great job on the election committee.
6. Shirts for Board Members
7. Business Cards for Board Members
Mark wanted to know what committees we have currently:
Pension Board-Robert Monico Representative.
Health Insurance Committee-Chuck Walters
Grievance Committee-All Board Members. Page 1
AFSCME LOCAL 2017
Executive Board Meeting for October 4, 2007

Motion made by Cathy to remove Sunny Fore, Past President as signer on the bank account
with Fifth Third Bank. Mark seconded the motion and approved by all.
Discussion should Bill Scott be on the bank account. All agreed that it was a good idea, but must be approved by the executive board.
Motion made by Sue Monroe to add Mark Steiner, President and Bill Scott, Vice President to the Fifth Third Bank Account. Seconded by Cathy approved by all
Motion made by Cathy to get new PO Box Keys and she and Mark will get new keys. Seconded by Bill and approved by all.
Discussion about Fred Gleim filling the remaining Trustee position. Fred said he would fill the position. Motion by Sue that Fred Gleim be a Trustee. Seconded by Mark approved by all
Discussion about Stewards and how many we have. A list will be compiled at the next meeting. The stewards are appointed by the Executive Board. Mark will check on the local and international constitution language. Cathy talked to council 79 about who the stewards are and who will represent our members. We will get clarification on the issue.
We need to check on grievance filed by Rob Kossowski former Vice President for Jack Togher and possibly take over handling of grievance. Rob needed to bring this to the grievance committee and he did not.
Scheduled next E Board meeting 10/11/07 at 5:00pm at Library if available.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:15pm


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