Union Meetings 

Rules of Parliamentary Procedure

Pursuant to Article IV, Section 11 of the IAFF Constitution and By-Laws, local, state and provincial affiliates may use either “Robert’s Rules of Order” or “Atwood’s Rules for Meetings” to govern their deliberations. The International’s Executive Board and the IAFF Convention use “Robert’s Rules of Order, Second Revised Edition,” by Mary A. DeVries.

“Atwood's Rules for Meetings” is available through the IAFF. “Robert’s Rules of Order” can be purchased at most bookstores.

April 27-28, 2009 Union Meeting 

The following are the minutes from the two-shift Union Meeting held on April 27 & 28, 2009 at 7:00pm. The meetings was held at Mid-Town Plaza, 330 W. Gray Street, lower level, conference room. Cody Goodnight was drawn for the $200.00 door-prize but as not in attendance to qualify to receive it. (You must be present at one of the meetings to win the door prize.)

Attendees:

  • Hugh Crawford
  • Dennis Mitchell
  • Jeremy Morris
  • Greg Skelly
  • Keith Nelson
  • Blake Talioferro
  • Nick Terhune
  • Nick Musgrove
  • Tim Terrel
  • Mike Maddry
  • Keith Scott
  • K.C. Day
  • Chad Humphrey
  • Steve Wood
  • Tim McDermott
  • Casey Elliott
  • Chris Beirne
  • Kurt Holley
  • Bobby Anderson
  • Mario Polumbo
  • Leroy Lukinbill

Agenda Items/Minutes:

  1. Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report
    Motion by Jeremy Morris 2nd by Keith Scott
    18 for 0 against 0 abstain
    -Motion passes.
  2. Discuss and possibly take action on organizing a Norman Fire Department yearbook committee.
    -Motion to post signup sheet for Norman Fire Department Yearbook Committee (5 year committee).
    Motion by Jeremy Morris 2nd by Chris Beirne
    18 for 0 against 0 abstain
    Motion passes.
  3. Discuss and possibly take action on creating a NFD belt buckle.
    -Motion to request Clothing Committee to research NFD duty belt buckle.
    Motion by Tim McDermott 2nd by Chad Humphrey
    18 for 0 against 0 abstain
    Motion passes.
  4. Discuss and possibly take action on organizing a Firefighters Ball.
    -Motion to post signup sheet for NFD Recreation Committee.
    Motion by Jeremy Morris 2nd by Bobby Anderson
    19 for 0 against 0 abstain
    Motion passes.
  5. Discuss and possibly take action on requesting NFD Class A uniforms for all personnel.
    -Motion to request clothing allowance increase in negotiations to address Class A uniform purchases.
    Motion by Jeremy Morris 2nd by Bobby Anderson
    17 for 1 against 0 abstain
    Motion passes.
  6. Discuss and possibly take action on purchasing a Laptop Computer for our Secretary/ Treasurer.
    -Motion to purchase Laptop Computer for Secretary/ Treasurer
    with a $1300 limit.
    Motion by Bobby Anderson 2nd by Chris Beirne
    20 for 0 against 0 abstain
    Motion passes.
  7. President Crawford will present Life Insurance information for members who desire additional coverage.
    -No motion made
  8. Discuss and possibly take action on funding of cover for the Antique Fire Truck behind Station #6.
    -Motion to increase funding of cover for Antique Fire Truck to $1500 using PAC Fund money.
    Motion by Tim Terrel 2nd by Bobby Anderson
    20 for 0 against 0 abstain
    Motion passes.
  9. Discuss and possibly take action on providing gas money to OSFA convention delegates.
    -No motion made
  10. Discuss and possibly take action on requesting mattress replacement for Stations #1 & #7.
    -No motion made
  11. Discuss and possibly take action on contract clarification of 16 hours refresher training for Haz Mat Technicians.
    -No motion made
  12. Discuss and possibly take action on forming a fundraising committee for ill or injured Norman Firefighters.
    -No motion made
  13. Discuss and possibly take action on upcoming seminars.
    -Motion to allow Seminar attendance with prior approval from Executive Board.
    Motion by Keith Scott 2nd by Chris Beirne
    20 for 0 against 0 abstain
    Motion passes.
  14. Discuss and possibly take action on GPS issue.
    -No motion made
  15. Update on * Rick Bacon * Negotiation Items * Insurance Committee * Clothing Committee * Executive Board * Promotional Procedures * Rank Restructure * New Policies * Fundraisers * Antique Fire Truck * Grievances * PAC Committee * Paramedic Protocols.
    -No motion made

New Business:

  1. IAFF Health, Safety & Survival week in June.
  2. Funeral for Dispatcher Carolyn Clouse.
  3. Donation to Cancer Society for Chuck Killgore’s Dad.

-Motion to adjourn.
Motion by Greg Slelly 2nd by Kurt Holley
20 for 0 against 0 abstain
Motion passes.

*NOTE: Cody Goodnight was the name drawn for the door prize. Cody was not present to win. Door prize for next meeting will be $225.