CALLED TO ORDER: 7:30 pm

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Tolley, Conte, Ken Atkinson, Hammer, Vinup, Rethwisch, K. Carroll, C. Carroll, Tymann, Platt, Bailey, Willman, Poley, Coggins, Bexfield, Hawkins, Rodriguez, S. Roberts, Padgett and Stone. RETIREES Batton, Crowl and Coulter.

MINUTES:

MOTION by Willman to accept quarterly minutes from 7/9/08. 2^nd by Rethwisch. Motion carried.

SPECIAL GUEST:

MDA representative talked with the Local about the Iris Roberts Act. The Act allows for

MDA boot drive to be conducted in the streets. The City must allow the boot drive as long as it meets certain requirements.

TREASURER REPORT:

MOTION by Bexfield to accept Treasurer Report. 2^nd by Tymann. Motion carried.

MOTION by Platt to take $105.00 from 3G of the Benevolent Fund for a quarter page advertisement add in the Johnson Middle School yearbook. 2^nd by Conte. Motion carried.

Time Pool was discussed. How it’s used and what it’s used for, the checks and balances involved to be granted time off. The union
has enough hours on the book that no time will be taken from the October paycheck.

PRESIDENT REPORT:

A memo of understanding has been signed by both the Union and the City regarding our pension improvements. Increased multiplier from 3 % to 3.25% and supplemental benefit went from $5.00 to $7.50. Ratification voting to be held on Tuesday the 7^th and Wednesday the 8^th at the union office from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Notices are posted on the union boards at the stations.

Status report on Station 71. The crews are now occupying the modular building. The time frame is still unknown for station cleaning/decontamination and or demolition.

The union is hopeful for demolition. We would like to see some type of planning similar to City Hall (plan and build for future expansion).

Retired Lt. John Munch sent his families heartfelt thanks to the union brothers and sisters for their acts of kindness and sympathy following the death of his son, Brian Munch.

Volunteers will be needed to hold signs at certain intersections for Mike Nowlin and Pat Poole. MFD and MPD are both supporting the candidates running for City Council. Also, help is needed to put about 40 Senator Bill Posey signs out. Contact Tolley.

Discussion held on Federal, State and Local candidate endorsements. A list will be sent out.

Discussion held on the Labor/Management meetings. Some topics included first responder Haz-mat training, specialized apparatus and equipment and dispatch service.

VICE PRESIDENT REPORT:

Discussed IAFF charges against BCFR and President Zocchi (consolidation threats).

Titusville, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Rockledge and Palm Bay have all filed the same charges. Locals are waiting for IAFF to reply. BCFR Local 2969 is linked on our web page.

NEW BUISNESS:

Spring/Fall Party (April and November) to replace Christmas Party. The Spring/Fall party will cover retirees and new hires. Chief Salmons, Rennelle Moreland and Sandy McCall are our next retirees. The department has hired 3 new employees, who are on
orientation at this time. Some possible sites mentioned are Eau Gallie Civic Center, Front Street Park, and Ballard Park.

Contract negotiations with the city will begin next week.

OLD BUSINESS:

Much discussion held on building committee search for a union building. Presently we pay $583.00 for rent of the union office. We have looked at the house at 400 Butler St. with an asking price of $130,000.00. Dan Platt made the point that we have cash and should be in no hurry to buy anything in this down market. He asked that we get an agent to find us “a steal”.

MOTION by Coulter to form a new building committee. 2^nd by Conte. Motion carried.

Contact the E-Board if interested.

MOTION to adjourn by Tolley. 2^nd by Atkinson. Motion carried.

ADJOURNED: 9:45 pm

Respectfully,

Tad Hammer

Secretary L-1951