AFSCME LOCAL 2017

Executive Board Meeting for January 8, 2008
Norris Center

Meeting was called to order at 5:05pm by Mark.

In attendance:
President: Mark Steiner
Vice President: Bill Scott
Secretary/Treasurer: Cathy Knepper
Recording Secretary: Sue Monroe
Board Member: Carolynn Teal
Board Member: Larry Bacci
Board Member: Johnny Perez
Fred Gleim: Trustee
Irwin Sharfield: Council 79 Representative

Need a form letter for representation other than union rep. Irwin had a sample. We typed a Representation form letter to be used if they do not want a steward to represent them.
Web Page-Cathy is working on the web page the next few weeks.
Constitution- Original Cathy will make copies. Mark to get last page of signed copy from HR.-Need binders-20 copies of constitution & 15 copies of contract.
Printer- Cathy & Mark will go after work one day & purchase a new printer for us to use. Approved at a previous meeting.
Guest Speakers discussion throughout the year-See if Terry Fedelem will come to February 12 E Board Meeting to discuss pension proposals.
People Meeting-Can we vote on a board member to attend the monthly meetings in Tampa? Cathy made a motion for one board member to attend People Meeting in Tampa each month and to reimburse for gas with a receipt. Fred seconded the motion and approved by all.
Constitution changes- Were they ever sent? No. We found change on the computer and printed and will may Constitution changes this week.
Shirts are done-Carolyn brought shirts and will pass them out to board members tonight.
Credit Card discussion-A credit card is allowed under the finance code since you have to have two signatures to pay the bill by a check. Fred made a motion to get a credit card from Fifth 3rd Bank. Bill seconded the motion and approved by all. We will apply with 5th Third Bank.
William Malpede Step 3 grievance was upheld. Cathy made a motion to go to arbitration Bill seconded the motion and approved by all. Mark will forward the information to Mike Temple.
Problems in Solid Waste with the task system-Carolyn to check to see if Drago was written up & will forward info to Mark to give to Irwin.
Committees need-
a. Contract Negotiations (Larry wants to be on negotiation Committee. Need to compare contract to City policies. Will talk about at Labor Management Meeting - Mark, Bill, and Irwin.
b. Membership Committee-Carolyn- (Current dues paying members-Bill worked on a list by department). Received a disc from HR.
c. Bulletin Board Committee
d. Web Committee
e. Newsletter-Larry working on
f. Pension - Sue checking to see if Terry Fedelem can come to our Feb. 12 E Board Meeting.

Set schedule of meetings-
g. Steward Training Tuesday Feb 5 5-6:30pm Norris Ctr.
h. Executive Board Meetings 1st half of 2008 Norris Center 5:00pm- Feb 12, March 4, April 1, May 6
i. Regular Membership Meeting-Tuesday March 11 5:00pm at Holiday Inn Pates-Carolyn to check to make sure available & will reserve
(All of the above meetings are reserved)
Also set following 2008 meetings 2nd half of 2008-Still need to reserve rooms.
j. Executive Board Meetings- June 3, July 8, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 5, December 2.
k. Regular Membership Meetings- June 10, September 9, December 9
Mark will type letter of support-to-support school union and send by mail or email.
Priorities-
l. Membership want 50% about 115 members.
m. Improvement Communication with Management.
n. Need Template for Business Cards-Mark to check with Joy in Tampa.
o. Newsletter for February-Larry to work on-Everyone welcome to our meetings.
p. Check mailing discount-Cathy will check with USPS.
Larry brought up $20.00 for new members and doesn't think board members should get the $20.00, but other members who sign up new members will get the $20.00.
Fred made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Carolyn seconded the motion and approved by all. Meeting adjourned at 7:17pm.