The Regular Meeting of the
Executive Board,
NATCA Local ZFW
June 6, 2003
Attending:
Meachum (EX)
Arnold (EA) Johnson (SR)
Smith
(IT) Colaianni (VC) Lastrapes (OB)
Ingersoll (IL) Foster (MB)
Ray (VO)
Grundmann (KO) Hillerud (SV)
Rennie (PP)
Quorum?
Yes
Guests:
J. Polk (JF)
The Chair, EX, called the
meeting to order at 1234L.
VO joined the meeting at 1330L and MB joined at 1409L.
Announcements:
·
Last Board
Meeting – EX pointed out that this was the last Board meeting he’d have the
opportunity to chair. He also discussed the last four years of the Local’s
history.
·
NATCA Picnic –
Coming June 10th. SR will conjure up new flyers to draw attention to
this fact. VC will coordinate with QA to get it on the marquee.
·
NATCA’s
Anniversary – June 19th will be NATCA’s 16th anniversary.
·
All-Center
FacRep Conference – We are hosting the next Conference which will be 23 through
26 SEP 03. We discussed the costs of these conferences at other locations and
IT’s research into local costs. See item under “New Business.”
·
NSW Fall
Seminar – This year’s seminar will be in San Antonio from 15 through 19 SEP
2003. See item under “New Business.”
Minutes:
Minutes from April 16, 2002:
Pending.
Minutes from June 11, 2002: Approved as submitted.
Minutes from June 19, 2002: Approved as submitted.
Minutes from June 25, 2002: Approved as submitted.
Minutes from July 3, 2002: Approved as submitted.
Minutes from July 9, 2002: Pending.
Minutes from July 17, 2002: Pending.
Minutes from July 23, 2002: Pending.
Minutes from August 6, 2002: Pending.
Minutes from August 16, 2002: Pending.
Minutes from August 26, 2002: Pending.
Minutes from October 6, 2002: Pending.
Minutes from October 16, 2002: Pending.
Minutes from October 26, 2002: Pending.
Minutes from November 6, 2002: Pending.
Minutes from November 14, 2002: Pending.
Minutes from November 26, 2002: Pending.
Minutes from December 6, 2002: Pending.
Minutes from December 16, 2002: Pending.
Minutes from January 6, 2003: Pending.
Minutes from January 14, 2003: Pending.
Minutes from January 26, 2003: Pending.
Minutes from February 6, 2003: Pending.
Minutes from February 16, 2003: Pending.
Minutes from March 6, 2003: Pending.
Minutes from March 27, 2003: Pending.
Minutes from April 6, 2003: Pending
Minutes from April 16, 2003: Pending.
Minutes from April 26, 2003: Pending.
Minutes from May 6, 2003: Pending.
Minutes from May 16, 2003: Pending.
Minutes from May 27, 2003: Approved as amended.
Reports:
Treasurer:
·
Checking – c.
$144.00.
·
Savings – c.
$35,700.00.
·
CDs – c.
$10,400.00.
Labor Relations:
BYP:
·
EEOC – A BYP
supe’s EEOC claim recently resulted in an offer for that supe to take a
temporary OM job. The Supe refused the offer.
CQY:
·
OWCP – Steve
Cook’s post-incident OWCP has been controverted by the Agency. Mr. Cook was
advised to expect just such a maneuver. VO will ensure that the Agency does NOT
reduce his sick leave balance by the amount of hours he was out on COP. The
only way COP will be converted to sick leave is if the DOL (not the FAA)
decides either that there was no injury or that the injury was not job-related.
JEN:
·
Leave – SV
will be on leave next week.
TMU:
·
Weather
“Pathfinder” Assignment – MB came from a meeting on this new initiative from
Central Flow. Essentially the goal is to get more user input as to which
particular aircraft will be launched to test out a newly opened route. We need
to check with the N.O. to see if they’re award of this new project. They want
to work with DAL ATCT initially as a test. There was some question as to
whether they might also use this for arrivals. We must ensure the Controller
retains control of the situation. However, again, the impact seems much greater
in the towers.
Unfinished Business:
·
Tee-Shirts
(New) – Brian Rountree is working on a new design & pricing. Looking at about
$12.00/shirt.
·
Area Reps’
Office Furniture – The furniture is partially set up. We’re considering a
conference table and chairs for meetings (EBoard, for example) in this office.
IT will research costs and options. VC briefed the Board on the progress with
the computer desks and lounge chairs for the Members’ Area. The Dell computers
are due in TUE/WED of next week.
·
Tee-Shirts
(Old) – Still have some of the “eagle” shirts in stock.
·
530 Liaison –
IT advised Jeff Blackburn (OF) will be our new 530 liaison. EX recommended that
OF attend the next EBoard meeting.
·
Facility SOPs
– KO agreed to work on these.
·
Old Computer
Equipment – EX brought up the fact that some of our smallest facilities are
NATCA represented contract towers. Should we consider them first, when
addressing the disposal of “depreciated” computers and monitors?
·
Credit Card –
EX is still working on a good prospect with an Atlanta bank. No personal SSAN
is required. EX will coordinate with IT.
·
Membership
Drive – IT introduced a goal to have five delegates at the next Convention. We
discussed a membership drive with motivators for the recruiters. A drive is
already budgeted (c. $2,000.00). SR will develop something for the Board’s
review.
New Business:
·
All-Center
FacRep Conference – See also item under “Announcements.” Discussed what other
Centers have done in the past. Also, it should be noted that this event will
not be hosted again by our Local for many years. It is also expected that some
other Centers and possibly NSW may help with expenses. IT & SR will be working
this project and will make every effort to control costs. They will also be
looking into sponsorship by SWA or AAL if no conflict of interest is found. Moved
(VC) and seconded to allocate up to $6,000.00 for the September 2003 All-Center
FacRep Conference. Unanimously approved.
·
NSW Fall
Seminar – Moved (IT) and seconded to fund any available EBoard Member and
up to six Members of the Local to attend the NSW Fall Seminar in San Antonio, 15
– 19 SEP 2003. Moved (SR) and seconded to amend “any available EBoard
Member and up to six Members of the Local” to read “up to eighteen Members of
the Local.” Motion to amend carried. Moved (PP) and seconded to
amend “eighteen” to read “twelve.” Motion to amend carried. Amended motion
as amended passed unanimously.
·
Color Laser
Printer – Discussed the Minolta Magic Color 2200 Laser Printer available at
Fry’s for about $830.00. They were offering a significant rebate that
may bring the cost down. Moved (PP) and seconded to allocate up to
$900.00 to purchase the Minolta Magic Color 2200 Laser Printer. Motion
carried. SV will make the buy. After the vote VC determined that the
rebate is still in effect for purchases through 30 JUN and the paperwork must be
mailed by the end of July.
·
Polo Shirts –
These would cost about $30.00 each. The shirts must be pre-ordered NLT 15 JUL.
EX will get photos of color choices and exact prices. Moved (VC) to
subsidize $20.00 per shirt. Died for lack of a second. Moved
(SV) and seconded to subsidize $15.00 for the first polo shirt per member,
others at full price. Motion carried.
·
Retirees –
NATCA has watches available if the Local would like to purchase them for our
retirees. EX suggested NATCA history books (“Against The Wind”) with signatures
from the area or facility. VO brought up plaques. The consensus was for a
combination of a book and a plaque showing the years of service. Allocate up
to $100.00 per retiree for the book/plaque combo? Approved by consensus.
This new policy will be put before the Membership at the next Quarterly Business
Meeting (THU, 7 AUG). We would like management to advise the Union when any BUE
initiates the retirement process.
·
New CPCs –
Management has agreed to contact NATCA about each new CPC. However, they are
not doing so. IT will check on this. We would like to recognize all BUEs who
successfully complete the entire training program.
Meeting adjourned at 1448L.
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Darrell Meachum, Date M. B.
Ingersoll, Date
Facility Representative Secretary
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