Called to Order at 1900

In Attendance:

Mike Roman Paco Perez Del Teigeler Tony Skutt
Ken Barnes Mike Martin Jeff Patterson Michael Ruster
Kent Nordlund Larry Hutchinson Kelby Leiby Karyn Hester
Mark Covert Brent Davenport Brian Beckwith Dawn O’Brien
Robert Lane Mark Proebstle Shelly Feldpausch Bill Hester

Treasurer Report:

Ken Barnes talked about adjustments made with Union dues. New hires have not been added on to our account to have union dues added and the 3 latest Union members that are no longer with us were still being counted for. Monies owed will be taken out of money that is owed to us for overpaying our dues.

Chief Hilbert presented Ken Barnes with a check for half of the cost for the TV bought for Station 3 out of the Union fund.

All new hires have pain there $100.00 initiation fee.

Currently working on changing our name with the IRS to match what our Union name is per our Bylaws.

Safety Committee:

Ken Barnes reported that the Speak Easy mic’s have been ordered. Chief Hilbert only going to order 19 due to the increased cost this year over last year. Looking at by some from Thornapple Fire Department that are used and at a reduced cost.

Jeff Patterson reported that he is looking into a lock out/tag out system for use. These are about $34.95/each. Jeff Patterson has approached the chief about this with no resolve. Asked by Union President Dawn O’Brien to write up a safety concern and turn it in to one of the safety committee members.

Contract Research Committee:

Mike Roman updated Union members on how the committee will handle the investigation of different items. In contact with Jim Devries regarding this.

Old Business:

Jeff Patterson reported that the Joe Roman bathroom project went well and has been reimbursed for cost’s related to the project by donations from some Union members.

Mike Roman reported that the CT of Joe Roman has come back negative and will have a PET scan next week. Joe Roman is back to work and is looking forward to coming back to work here also.

New Business:

Kent Nordlund presented a possible amendment to the Bylaws in regards to the increase in funds that the Union can spend with a vote by the executive board for emergencies at $2500.00. This issue tabled until the next meeting.

Mike Martin gave a report on the status of our pop machines. We are currently only making 7-8 cents per bottle sold. Has already increased the cost to $1.25 at Goodyear and at the Township Administration.

The new Delta Township Library has inquired about a pop machine at the new facility when it opens sometime this summer.

Larry Hutchinson suggested that Mike Martin keep track of mileage for all of the driving he is doing to fill pop machines and to return bottles so that he may possibly get reimbursed for doing so. Mike Martin going to report back total mileage driven.

Del Teigeler made a motion to raise all pop machines that the Union currently has to $1.25. Larry Hutchinson seconded the motion. Motion passed with a vote of 10-5. Motion passed.

Mike Martin to call Pepsi and Coke to adjust machined to reflect the wishes of the Union.

Mike Martin drafted a letter for a Union picnic to be held sometime in May to bring some unity back into the Union and a chance for families to get together. Discussed when we would have it and decided to leave it up to the shifts to vote on which weekend to have it. Will report back and send out info as soon as possible.

Robert Lane made a motion that the picnic be paid for out of Union funds for the picnic. Everyone bring a dish to pass all else paid for by the Union. Seconded by Michael Ruster. Motion passed with a vote of 16-1.

Mike Martin talked about Fishing for Kids and the success that it is having. Last year donated over $1200.00 to the Great Lakes Burn Camp. Looking for a donation from our Union for the event.

Larry Hutchinson made a motion to donate $150.00 to the Fishing for Kids fundraiser. Mark Proebstle seconded. Motion passed with a vote of 16-1.

Dawn O’Brien suggested that we give the usual donation for the birth of Bruce and Lisa Bond’s baby. Del Teigeler made a motion for the gift. Seconded by Mark Proebstle. Motion passed 17-0.

Bruce Bond arbitration set for July 21.

Mark Proebstle report that mayonnaise bought for condiments is going bad a separating. Suggested that we cut back on how much we buy.

Larry Hutchinson reported that there are a number of cases of pop upstairs at Station 3 and it was decided that if anyone wants any that the get it quick or it was going to be thrown away. Pop is about 3 years old.

Tony Skutt inquired about Class A uniforms and honor guard uniforms. Del Teigeler stated that he has spoken with Chief Hilbert about this and was turned down.

Brent Davenport reported that it was said that the township would look into getting new workout equipment for Station 3. Wondering if anything has been done about it. Dawn O’Brien stated that she would talk to Richard Watkins about this situation and see about having a quote done for equipment.

Mike Roman made a motion to adjourn meeting. Seconded by Mark Covert. Motion passed 17-0. Meeting adjourned at 1943.

Next Meeting: Wednesday 7 May 2008