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Minutes for January 8 ,2008

29 members present: Troy Hagar, Scott Edmisten, Warren Flatt, Joe Midili,

Tim Laroche, Kenny Discepolo, Doug Perdue, Ron Brunetti , Mike

Stucchio, Kevin Carroll, Helen Genausa, Danny Papa , Doug Perdue,

Mark Watson , Barry Smith, Mike Rampino, Ryan Olding, Eric Romine , Dan

Licht, Steve Lawson , Aaron Wilcox , Nick Babino , Rob Leondyke ,

Jason Haas ,Rich Bozek , Zack Lyons , Alan Regis , Joe Morrongiello ,

and Barry Ryczek

President Hagar called meeting to order at 7:04

Pledge of allegiance to the flag

Accept minutes for December 4, 2007 . Motion by Ron Brunetti, Second

by Mark Watson. Motion passed by members present at meeting.

Reports of officers:

Treasury report by Joe Midili

Secretary Warren Flatt - Relay for life reminder for Sue Vermillion.

Next meeting January 14, 2008 at 6:30pm at Spring Hill Elementary.

V.P Scott Edminsten- nothing at this time

President Troy Hagar- Discussion on county wide survey. January 15,

2008 is a County Commision meeting. Survey company will be doing

presentation of report. President Hagar explained Unions feelings on

survey.

Mike Stucchio ask question about what are the Union?s tactics going to

be during this time. President Hagar explained in a in depth

discussion.

-February is going to be the start of renogiations. Mark Watson ask

what would happen to our contract and benefits In it if we were to

lose the referendum. President Hagar explained more on process.

Committees:

-President Hagar expressed that Christmas party went well and next

years date is December 12, 2008

-MDA- Local 2794 had a good reconition this year. Earned ?fill the

boot?s highest increase in growth?.

President Troy Hagar also thanked everyone that came out to station 3

open ceremony. Also thanked everyone who helped get it ready and help

with ceremony.

Unfinished business

President Hagar talked about safe tel. Rick Sudol was unable to make

meeting and will have update next meeting.

New business

Nick Babino- Nick is still working on talking who is in charge of HARC

program and working on setting up program.

Training concerns: This is topic that was brought up at last months

meeting and ask to be on the agenda. Dicussion followed by President

Hagar. President Hagar apologized for letting this kind of discussion

go on at meeting. VP Edminsten ask ?When is it time for the Union to

step in on these matters?. President Hagar expressed this issues

should not be brought up on open forum. Issues like this are to be

brought to shop stewards attention and then worked up through chain

and hopefully resolved at staff meetings. If not satisfied with

answers then it is to be brought to Union executive boards attention.

Kenny Discepolo expressed his feelings about last months meeting and

expressed he wished he was there to speak on training?s behalf. Kenny

also expressed his feelings about accusations made and wished the

people with the complaint were present at meeting so it could be

discussed.

Members comments

-Discussion on paycheck stubs from last pay period by President Hagar.

Explained why there were changes in some members pay for that pay

period.

-Mark Watson went over dental plan he has researched and prices. Any

questions feel free to call Mark. www.dentalplans.com

-Joe Midili let everyone know Union stickers are ordered and on the way

Announcements:

President welcomed and introduced the new members present at tonight?s

meeting.

Super bowl party announced to be at Scott Edminsten?s house

Meeting adjourned at 8:32pm