Richmond Firefighters' Assoc. Local 995

November Meeting

2010-11-09T17:26:00.001-05:00

The November meeting will take place on November 18 at 7 p.m. The Executive Board will meet at 5 p.m. See you there.

Next Meeting

2010-10-17T19:07:00.002-04:00

The next meeting of Local 995 will be on October 21, 2010 at 7:00 pm.

September Meeting

2010-09-13T14:24:00.001-04:00

Next meeting will take place on September 16, 2010. General membership meeting begins at 1900 hours. Executive Board meeting begins at 1700.

MDA Fundraiser

2010-09-01T08:40:00.002-04:00

Last chance to raise some money for MDA. The Bouncing Betties Burlesque troupe has agreed to host a show to help us out. Come out and show your support. Gallery 5 is located in old Firehouse 5 on Marshall St.

E Board Meeting

2010-07-15T14:32:00.001-04:00

There will be an E Board Meeting on Friday July 16 @ 1700 hours in the Union Hall. It is to discuss and vote on a fundraising idea from S. Whiteley's committee.

May 2010 General Membership Meeting

2010-06-14T12:40:00.002-04:00

General Membership Meeting

May 27, 2010

Pledge

Roll Call

Motion to suspend reading of the minutes by Andrews, Von Mille 2^nd-passed

Brandon gave financial report; motion to accept and file Andrews, Von Mille 2^nd-passed

OLD BUSINESS

Spivey reported that K. Gran is still working on the data for the EMS Committee

Pres. Andes reported that C.F. Smith has completed repairs to floor and has moved on to other items.

Von Mille reported that t-shirt sales were going well.

R. Neville reported that newsletter was up and running needs items for inclusion in a timely fashion.

D. Owens met with Chief Carter re: MDA collection. Carter wants on duty personnel to stay away from intersections but supports on duty collection at store fronts and events. Fire Dept. cannot control off duty collection.

Pres. Andes reported that online EMS recert should begin within 7-10 days. Discussion about Local sponsoring CEU recert process for members close to expiration. Goode moved that Chief Thomas be given five days to implement process. Von Mille 2^nd-passed.

NEW

Chief Creecy says Workers’ Comp will not cover members injured while attending training off duty.

Brandon asked if the membership would like a workers’ comp attorney to speak to the membership at an upcoming meeting.

Retired FF Fred Robinson is coming to speak to the membership in June.

Pres. Andes said that city council members will be coming out to visit fire stations. Asks that membership not bash city or fire administration focus on safety/staffing. Educate them about issues faced by department. Brandon recommended that members focus on facts and not opinions.

Several members asked to be given notification when council visits will happen.

Pres. Andes says Career Development is frozen. Farber stated June 23, 2010 is the freeze date.

Pres. Andes met with Chief Creecy about policy concerning riding with three per apparatus. Local membership is against staffing three per apparatus for any reason.

Spruill moved to table discussion of 3/truck staffing for later date. Anderson 2^nd-passed

Spruill reported that Station 5 roof still not repaired.

Whitely reported on Richmond Raiders game on Saturday night; meet at 1800 hours next to the 7^th St. tunnel entrance.

Whitely volunteered to chair events committee for Local fundraising.

GOOD & WELFARE

T. Brandon had elbow surgery

D. Shires had heart valve surgery

M. Oprandy’s grandmother passed.

J. Schmidt’s grandmother passed.

Next Meeting

2010-06-14T12:32:00.001-04:00

The next meeting will be on June 17 @ 1900 hours.

May Meeting

2010-04-30T20:30:00.001-04:00

The May meeting will take place on May 27th at 7 pm. This is a change from the third Thursday.

April 10

2010-04-18T13:02:00.001-04:00

General Meeting

April 15, 2010

Pledge

Roll Call

VonMille moved to suspend reading of the minutes,
2^nd Andrews-passed

Meeting suspended for Carol Thomas to speak to membership
about annuity options.

Meeting rejoined.

T. Brandon gave financial report. Andrews moved to
accept; Chambers 2^nd-passed

OLD:

K. Gran’s committee report about risks/benefits
of increased fire department role in EMS delivery based on comparable
citys’ experiences delayed until next month.

Repairs to Local’s building will begin next week.
Repairs being done by C.F. Smith.

VonMille has Local 995 merchandise for sale. (T shirts,
polo shirts, golf towels, hats, etc.)

Email list and website- A. Farber reported that a
website will cost $10-20 for domain registration, there will also be
a continuous fee for web hosting. Group discussion centered around need
for website.

R. Neville moved to implement a Facebook presence
ASAP for Local 995 that will be administered by A. Farber. 2^nd
VonMille-passed.

MDA fund raising efforts will be limited to off duty
collection by volunteers. Chief Carter will allow the wearing of fire
helmets during collection.

NEW:

Williamson asked about EMS recert cancellation. Andes
will check with administration.

Burning Up the Bottom and Beat the Heat 5k will be
held together this year on June 19. R. Neville moved to form committee
on Burning Up the Bottom Firefighter Competition. Committee will be
chaired by Neville with assistance from Schmidt and others to be named
later. Competition should be done with no cost to Local 995 (Chambers
amendment). 2^nd Schmidt-passed.

Brandon is going to send letters to all fire houses
about which Vice President is responsible for what houses.

Fire Marshall D. Creasy says fire prevention has 1600
smoke detectors as result of a grant and he would like to see fire companies
blitzing neighborhoods to distribute.

PFTs will meet at Byrd Park M-F @ 0830 for anyone
interested in training for the Beat the Heat 5K

Chief Carter says Swift Water 24 will be operational
by July 1, 2010

BBC and Local to work together to get administration
to revive the Building Bridges Project. Much discussion followed
as to the actual state of the program and not the administration’s
view of it. Consensus amongst those present is the program is dead.

GOOD & WELFARE:

L. Waltrip: Mother-in-Law passed.

General Meeting March 10

2010-04-15T22:26:00.001-04:00

General Meeting

March 18, 2010

Pledge

Roll Call

Motion to suspend reading of minutes, Andrews 2^nd VonMille-passed

T. Brandon gave financial report. Motion to accept, Andrews 2^nd Von Mille-passed

OLD

Email list discussiong

Building issues: Back room floor needs replacing; Middle room needs sheetrock, paint and trim; Bathroom needs sheetrock repair and trim, replaster wall next to steps-get three estimates

VonMille has t-shirts, sweatshirts, golf towels for sale.

NEW

Building workdays needed to do repairs whether the building is sold or not.

Union website being constructed

Parade for Irish Festival on 3/20. Long sleeve shirt and uniform pants for marchers.

Local compiling list of city events so MDA collection can start early. Fire Admin. is okay with this. Kickoff is April 20 or 21.

Recommendations for people to be workhorses for the 2010 campaign.

MDA lock in at Morton’s 3/25.

Staffing-budget released 3/22 from mayor’s office; hoping for SAFER funding or we may lose one company. Not expecting furloughs or lay offs.

Andes meeting with council members about company brownouts.

K. Graziano brought up merger with RAA and fire department on 3/5. President Andes asked for comments (pro and con).

Motion to form a committee with K. Gran as chair to discuss issues (operational and administrative) regarding merger with RAA. Report due in 30 days with 5 of the best EMS systems in U.S. passed

15^th Annual Marvin Griffin Golf Tournament May 26 at Hunting Hawk. Motion for Local to sponsor for $500. Passed.

Martin’s Supermarkets will not allow fund raising on store property. MDA working on changing management’s mind.

RFDCU Dinner 4/30 @ Science Museum catered by Buzz & Ned’s

President Andes asked about increasing community involvement through the Local. Possibly CPR and AED training to community organizations/associations.

GOOD and WELFARE

Lt. John Loving (Ret.); son passed away.

Jerry Hohnbaum is cancer free.

Retirees this month

Dave Burns

Chris Davis

Warren Davis

Tommy Wright

Moved to adjourn passed.

March Meeting

2010-03-12T08:26:00.000-05:00

Next meeting on March 18, 2010. General Meeting will start at 7 pm. The Executive Board will meet at 4 pm. Please note the one hour earlier start for the Executive Board.

Hope to see you there.

General Meeting Feb. 10

2010-03-07T08:16:00.002-05:00

General Meeting

February 18, 2010

Pledge

Roll Call

Motion to suspend reading of minutes, Andrews 2^nd VonMille-passed

T. Brandon gave financial report. Motion to accept, Andrews 2^nd Von Mille-passed

OLD

Please sign email list, if you haven’t already done so. Farber volunteered to set up mailing list.

NEW

Andes gave overview of classes attended at Union Conference in Orlando.

MDA – Andes has been in contact with MDA representative. $50,000 goal for fire department year. Department will get an earlier start. Chief Carter has given permission. Need ideas and volunteers.

Burning Up the Bottom – Andes met with S. Gregory; sponsor the event, Gregory would like more RFD involvement. Glidewell looking at moving “Beat the Heat 5K” to the coincide with “Burning Up the Bottom.” Date is June 19, 2010.

Andes attended the City Council workshop to introduce himself and invite council members to a Local meeting. Spoke with Jackson about increasing earned time for post ’91 members and 100% sick leave credit for retirement.

K. Shears requesting $735 to fund softball team. Chambers asked that members present be verified. Shears moved that all softball team members also be Local 995 members; VonMille 2^nd Passed

Spivey asked how information would be promulgated? Email list suggested.

W. Andrews update on General Assembly – S.B. 68 passed; goes to House for consideration

Brandon – Transit Union gone end month. Pulliam, Salotti, Chambers on Real Estate Committee.

Fund raising ideas discussed

Pulliam spoke about IAFF Human Relations Committee; its responsibilities and purpose.

Andes asked that members do what they can to assist the Local/Meeting Hall improve.

Glidewell reminded the group to be aware of “MayDay” button on shoulder mic.

Andes stressed to look out for each other on TAC channel assignments

Gran is EMS Committee chair. Schmidt and Spivey committee members.

Vice Presidents will be responsible for special projects during their terms.

Hydrant mapping on the GIS is complete and updating automatically.

Motion to adjourn. Passed.

Next Meeting

2010-02-17T11:13:00.002-05:00

February 18, 2010, at 7 pm.

January Meeting Minutes

2010-01-25T12:03:00.003-05:00

General Meeting

January 21, 2010

Pledge

Roll Call

Motion to suspend reading of minutes, Andrews 2^nd Garland-passed

T. Brandon gave financial report. Motion to accept, Andrews 2^nd Von Mille-passed

Pulliam recognized for 23 years of service to Local. Pulliam expressed his gratitude to all especially Brandon.

K. Andes sworn in as new president,New Executive Board sworn in. Offer to keep Pulliam as consultant until President Andes is up to speed.

Open Forum

T. Brandon to visit each station and shift beginning in February.

Andes asking for each member of local to forward 3 goals for the Local

R. Neville asked about the possibility of PBSC and Local working together.

Andes that the local will work with the other organization, would like to see 2 groups as one

Pulliam stated stand together on issues.

Andes asked if discussion of race would be helpful? Chambers said yes, discussion should start at station level as a family.

Glidewell said lack of clarity causes most problems, Brandon added trust issues.

Pulliam explained the organization of each group. Local and PBSC have equal representation but the Local is the only bargaining agency.

Andes: Both groups want consistency in hiring process with standards and practices in writing.

Andes: Spoke about meeting with retirement (Bill Landham). Sick leave is a benefit, told Chief has the authority to deny sick leave/medical leave; Andes would like to invite Landham to meeting for question and answer session.

Brandon: People calling for staffing now — money not issue.

Whitely: Lt. Forgette questioned at civic meeting about staffing issues.

Farber: expressed that Local should go to civic meetings and explain need, rather than having on-duty members doing it.

Pulliam: Fire Chief and Chief Pulliam had explained same as well as NFPA 1710

Andes: Get citizens and council members to FTA to demonstrate 3 vs. 4-person company.

Ross: gave fire safety talk and stated he is there for Prevention tips/questions.

Schmidt: Hiring and promotion needed standardization.

Brandon: Need safe staffing

Pulliam: Need 1710 compliance

Andes: All local members need to be unified.

Pulliam: PPGs needed

L. Neville: per Chief operating under 2007 PPGs

Andes: recommends promotions based on sick leave usage

McGovern: 100% sick time towards retirement

Schmidt: burden of budget cuts needs to be shared equally, Ops taking the brunt; have E Board remind Admin of this.

Pulliam: Work force should not be cut anywhere.

Glidewell: explained differences between DROP and new hire; need all to work together

Farber: Asked about joining state association.

Andes: Will have state representative come to meeting and explain benefit of belonging.

Brandon: Explained why Local left the association; Pulliam added more information.

Schmidt: Need good communication device to get information to membership.

R. Neville moved that a PIO/Communication Committee be formed and its priority be obtaining email addresses from the membership in order to relay information.2^nd Whitely; passed.

FORUM CLOSED

Brandon reported that Transit Union was leaving. Will result in $500 loss/month.

Andrews reported on General Assembly: Line of Duty Benefits (will get Bill #)

Interrogation Process/witness changes

GOOD and WELFARE

Verlander’s mother passed.

Moved to adjourn, Brandon, 2^nd Von Mille passed.

January Meeting

2010-01-03T09:05:00.002-05:00

January 21, 2009 will be the next meeting. New officers will be sworn in for their upcoming terms. Executive Board meeting starts at 1700. General Membership meeting begins at 1900.

President-elect K. Andes Holiday Message

2009-12-15T20:46:00.002-05:00

Brothers and Sisters,

I want to wish each of you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As we begin our 152nd year as a Department, please remember the goodwill we feel over the holidays and allow it to carry over throughout the year. I also ask you to keep in your thoughts and prayers our brother Gary Shortt and his family. We as a Department hope for a full recovery and await his return to full-active duty. Please also remember our fallen brothers and their families. I can only imagine the loss they feel which is only worsened during the holidays. Please continue to check on their welfare and update us of their needs when possible.

To those who are retiring this year, thank you for all you have done for us. Continued good health, and know you will be missed.

I look forward to the challenges that lie ahead for our Department. I want us to strive to be the best of the best. We will be visiting each of you to formulate ideas for the future of our Department. Please take the time to put some thought into how we can prosper as individuals, as companies, as a department, and for the citizens of Richmond.

Again, I wish you Happy Holidays and please take a minute to say a prayer for the safety of our men and women of the armed services who continue to make sacrifices for us.

Merry Christmas and Please Stay Safe,
Keith

November Meeting Minutes

2009-11-23T13:14:00.001-05:00

November 18, 2009

General Meeting

Pledge

Roll Call

Motion to suspend reading of minutes, Von Mille; 2^nd Taylor passed.

T. Brandon gave the Financial Report. Move to accept Andrews, 2^nd Chambers. Passed

Brandon moved to donate total of $100 to requests from other Locals with members in need.

Old:

C. Newbill elected to city council. Local supported with $500 donation. Newbill sits on Public Safety Committee.

No policy released on the Task Force concept for the two company houses.

New:

Public Safety Committee Meeting

Pulliam presented program at Public Safety Committee meeting. Program detailed city’s liability should it choose not to follow NFPA 1710 and 1720 standards. Program also informed committee of the reduction of daily staffing in the department. Pulliam asked the council members to fully fund overtime and insist the chief hire up to 101 every day.

Richmond Fire and RAA received award for 40% save rate on cardiac related calls.

Fire Prevention received grant of $35,000 for investigative division.

Since the committee meeting all council members have been provided with presentation packet.

Planning has started for presentation to council on fire growth.

To meet budget constraints the department has frozen 14 positions.

Grant given to city to build new Station 17 ($3.5 million) City must provide $1.5 million. Station has to be built at 22^nd and Semmes. There is a time constraint the city must meet or lose the grant.

Fire Chief Meeting:

CDP – only three members may be awarded grandfather status to old program.

Recruit class – Start in February 2010 and run through June 2010. 16 new hires.

Mayor has stated he does not want to close firehouses. 40-50 vacancies by June

Will mean closed houses unless OT is hired.

Elections results:

President — Keith Andes

Sec/Tres. — Tom Brandon

Rec. Sec. — Barney Ring

Vice Pres. — Rodney Spruill, Melody Spivey, Chris Wells, Zak VonMille, David Ross, Chris Stowell

Sgt-at-Arms — Ray Neville, Rob Gray

Trustees — Jim Chambers, Bill Andrews

For all but the newly elected Trustees the term lasts two years. Trustees serve for four years.

Good and Welfare

S. Richardson’s daughter in MCV with complications from H1N1.

George and Chip Bridgers’ father passed.

G. Short is making progress in his recovery.

Next Meeting

2009-11-10T13:32:00.000-05:00

Next Meeting

November 19, 2009

@ 7 pm

Come get the election results first hand.

October Minutes

2009-10-23T13:23:00.000-04:00

October 15, 2009
General Meeting

Pledge

Roll Call

T. Brandon gave the Financial Report. Move to accept Garland, 2nd Chambers. Passed

Old:
Staffing — Local to attend Council meeting on November 16, to ask for $350,000 to fix staffing problem. Chief has been notified. Need massive attendance from firefighters to make this happen.

Farber has created blog to publicly document companies being marked out of service for staffing shortage. Address is: www.richmondfirefighters.blogspot.com

PPGs — Language in PPGs about automatic termination regarding seatbelt use and stoplights discussed.

Recruitment — Ross reported 1700 took hiring test; 308 will be interviewed for 16 positions. Class being planned for early 2010 start.

Vacancies — By end of June 2010 there will be 44 vacancies in the department.

Sick Leave — Pulliam is going before Personnel Board to recommend 90% sick leave accrued be counted towards retirement time. Chief will support.

Grant — $3.5 million received from FIRE Act for new 17, $1.7 million more needed.

New:
Spanbauer reported that AL 11 was being stationed at #5. This means that both Utility 5 and AL 11 are being marked out. Quint 5 forced to mark out of service or respond with three personnel in case of working fire when AL 11 must respond.

Liverman working on plan to convert Quint 13 and Rescue 3 into a task force. Spivey spoke against task force plan.

T. Brandon moved to donate $50 to Manassas firefighter and $25 to Massachusetts firefighter; VonMille 2nd , passed.

7th District having special election. Cynthia Newbill is the Locals choice in the race. Brandon moved to contribute $500 for election, Garland 2nd, passed

P.O. Box rented for election; $60, stamps and envelopes purchased as well.

Nominations follow:
President — Dave Pulliam, Sr., Keith Andes, Wesley Taylor

Sec/Tres. — Tom Brandon, J.R. Hall

Rec. Sec. — Barney Ring

Vice Pres. – six positions — Rodney Spruill, Danny Owens, David Loving, Melody Spivey, Chris Wells, Kurt Gran, Zak VonMille, Patrick Stewart, Alex Farber, David Ross, Chris Stowell

Sgt-at-Arms — Ray Neville, Rob Gray

Trustees — Jim Chambers, Bill Andrews, Gary Lewis

Ballots will be mailed within seven days, must be received by November 17, 2009.

Good and Welfare
J. Hohnbaum finished with radiation therapy beginning chemo, looking good.

September Meeting Minutes

2009-09-20T12:18:00.002-04:00

September 17, 2009
General Meeting

Pledge

Roll Call

Reading of minutes from June’s meeting. Move to accept Chambers, 2nd Andrews. Passed

T. Brandon gave the Financial Report. Move to accept Andrews, 2nd Chambers. Passed

Old:
MDA — Pulliam explained the circumstances about the collection this year. MDA did not take the appropriate steps to ensure success i.e. meeting with mayor, filing an independent attorney opinion. $30,000 collected

Operations Chief — Batt. Chief M. Carter promoted to Operations Chief

Staffing — City and department not taking advantage of available SAFER funding. Could help alleviate problem with vacancies. Local giving information to city council and mayor’s office.

Apparatus — Money that was allocated in past budgets for apparatus but never spent is unaccounted for. Finance department investigating.

Beat the Heat 5K — Chief Glidewell commented that the 2009 race was a success. More than 400 runners participated.

Station 5 — Asbestos problem fixed, roof still leaking.

New:
Chief conferences — Three meetings held between Chief and staff and the employee groups (Local & PB&SC)

Subjects discussed – staffing, vacation and sick accrual, recruitment, CDP, apparatus replacement

Employment testing on September 26, more than 3,000 applied.

Possibility of holding joint meeting with PB&SC to discuss unified action on behalf of employees.

Farber to chair committee in order to release public information about out of service dates.

Local elections to take place in November, Nominations taken at October 15
meeting or by contacting Election Committee chairman P. Ledbetter. Full slate of officers up for reelection.

Good and Welfare
G. Short is improving
J. Hohnbaum receiving radiation therapy
S. Jones earned Master’s Degree from UR
Pulliam recognized the efforts of Spivey, Ross, Harris, Ashby and Ring for work done on Local’s behalf during the summer.

September Meeting

2009-09-08T13:53:00.001-04:00

The next General Membership Meeting will take place on September 17, 2009. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.

Minutes from June 19, 2009

2009-06-24T08:46:00.002-04:00

Pledge

Roll Call

Motion to suspend reading of minutes Pulliam, Andrews 2nd passed

T. Brandon gave financial report; Chambers moved to accept, Andrews 2nd passed

OLD:
EMS-Nothing new to report

MDA Fill the Boot — Researching options in the city will not let personnel collect on duty.

MDA Summer Camp — W. Taylor reports best week ever.

Operations Chief — no new info on why Wakeham fired. Search process has begun. 40+ applicants, one applicant from inside department.

Staffing — companies will continue marking out of service for foreseeable future.

Local blog — Feedback has been positive

CDP — trying to get members grandfathered into process if they had already begun in old system. Ashby and Harris to form committee to investigate and bring options to local for action.

Building sale — nothing to report.

NEW:
Floor waxing — question about whether the desist order on floor waxing has been rescinded. Some companies are waxing; some are not.

Call diversion — Companies are being diverted from calls to higher priority calls. New CAD is responsible.

Response profile — Chief Creecy has asked the Local and BSC to submit ideas for reworking the department’s response profile (i.e. Quints, Engines, etc.) Open forum on the subject at HQ tonight. Ross and Ring representing Local. Scheduling conflict with Local’s meeting was unintentional.

Grievance — A member called D. Pulliam, Sr. for assistance during a grievance hearing. Pulliam was in Florida on Local business. The member was unhappy about not having Local representation at the hearing. This member also thought the Local was acting counter to membership interests in regards to sick leave. The Local has asked for sick leave records to prove that sick leave abuse is non-existent among department members and is not to blame for the staffing shortages.

Asbestos complaint — Pulliam responded to complaint of asbestos at Station 5. Found obvious asbestos insulation cracked around pipes and brown goo running down walls in kitchen and dayroom. Pictures were taken and a complaint filed. Station 5 may be shut down during cleanup.

Beat the Heat 5K — L. Glidewell moved the Local to be a sponsor at $500. 2nd Chambers. Chambers amended that the money would come from savings account, Ashby 2nd. Brandon asked that amendment be removed and the money come from general account. Passed.

Burn Tournament — Brandon moved to pay half of sponsorship fee from Local funds and the players pay the other half to play. Players must be Local members. $700 total. Chambers 2nd, passed.

Local picnic — Chambers moved to hold annual picnic at Cobblestone if the cost can be kept under $1500. Other Locals invited. Plan for end of August. No crabs. 2nd Ashby, passed.

E-Board will meet in July to plan.

GOOD & WELFARE
J. Hornbaum recovering from surgery
A. Meadows passed away
G. Short’s condition continues to improve.

Adjourn

Next Meeting

2009-06-05T21:25:00.001-04:00

The next general membership meeting will take place at the Union Hall on June 18, 2009. It is a C-shift day. The meeting will begin promptly at 1900 hours. Please make every effort to attend.

Minutes from May 21, 2009

2009-05-22T11:34:00.001-04:00

Minutes from last meeting read and amended to read: Station 17 construction being researched on possibility of being built from stimulus money. Andrews moved to accept. 2nd Jones. passed

T. Brandon gave financial report. Moved to accept Andrews. Jones 2nd. Passed

OLD:
No attendee selected to attend IAFF EMS conference because of perceived opposition to Local’s involvement with RAA acquisition planning.

Staffing shortage appeared to be fixed until after the meeting last month when department’s policy changed.

Retirees have received COLA.

NEW:
April 17 the shutting down of companies began. Pulliam met with Chiefs Creecy, Wakeham, Jackson and Pulliam to discuss Local’s response. They were told the mayor’s office was the next stop and then the press would be contacted.

A press release was created and all major media outlets received a copy. Channel
6 did an interview immediately; the other media outlets’ response was delayed until a second press release was sent and several members of companies affected by the shutdowns handed out flyers in the districts affected.

Fire Department personnel participating in the flyer distribution are as follows: M. Spivey, M. Smith, J. Harris, S. Edwards, R. Nelson from Station 10 and L. Neville, T. Butler, R. Nunnally, C. Shears, C. McMillin, B. Ring from Station 13, and R. Neville from Station 1.

Calls were made to attempt to have several fire personnel attend the city council meeting the following Monday. Nine people attended. Many were the same who distributed flyers.

Budget Process:
Additional money added to department budget to boost overtime money available; still no sufficient to fund overtime for entire fiscal year.

Budget will be voted on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. No additional money is in budget for fire department budget.

Motion by VonMille not to fund any sitting council members campaign in the future. No second.

Department studying sick leave usage for signs of abuse by employees.

New snow day policy in effect. Shifts which work during time of emergency closure will be paid double time for the hours worked during the closure.

No official reason released for dismissal of Chief Wakeham.

Gran moved to direct third dues payment in May to the Building Checking account. 2nd Salotti. Passed.

Motion made by VonMille to place building up for sale pending appraisal and investigation into capital gains tax burden. 2nd Ledbetter. Passed.

Taylor moved to request Local 995 representation on any city committee that may discuss the acquisition of the RAA by the fire department. This is not an endorsement of any said acquisition. 2nd Gran. Passed

Career Development Change
Ring to meet with concerned members on CDP changes and present Local’s position to the fire chief.

MDA
Summer camp June 8-12. Volunteers needed every day, Richmond day is Tuesday. Contact W. Taylor for details.

MDA representatives have forwarded an ordinance that will allow fire personnel to collect on duty. Seven council members are patrons. The city attorney’s office is refusing to approve language in proposed ordinance based on legality of the language.

GOOD & WELFARE
J. Hohnbaum-lung cancer J. Rixner-going through rough personal times
R. Gray-recovering from surgery A. Meadows-passed away
D. Salotti-Birthday June 9, 61 years old.

Richmond Fire Beat the Heat 5K

2009-05-04T07:39:00.004-04:00

June 20, 2009, in Byrd Park.

Info and registration here: www.richmondfirefightersbeattheheat.org/cms/

April 2009 Minutes

2009-04-30T11:17:00.001-04:00

General Membership Meeting
April 16, 2009

Pledge

Roll Call

Motion to suspend reading of the minutes, motion passed.

T. Brandon gave financial report, motion to accept and file Andrews, 2nd Von Mille passed.

OLD:
Still waiting on final approval for snow day hours

Working on policy affecting staffing on a daily basis.

Retiree COLA retroactive to January 2009

NEW:
Pay raises for 2009 frozen (pending budget approval)

Budget: Department facing a 5-percent cut. Hiring freeze should take care of budget shortfall.

Stimulus Package
Station 17 will be built from fund

Apparatus replacement: 21 million operating budget
Need to find status of technical rescue equipment ordered some time ago.
ICS system, possible changes coming

Public Safety meeting
Possibility of department assuming EMS response: transition period 2 to 5 years

E board motion to send one member to EMS conference in Miami, FL cost approx. $1500, Von Mille 2nd, passed

Employee Wellness Fair
May 4th at Arthur Ashe Center

MDA organization meeting at the Omni Hotel on April 22, 2009; Shears, Wells, Pulliam and Brandon to attend.

Adjourn

Next Meeting

2009-04-30T10:41:00.002-04:00

The next general membership meeting will be on May 21, 2009. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.
Topics for discussion will include staffing, MDA and other important topics. Your input is needed and appreciated.

March 2009 Minutes

2009-04-21T17:57:00.003-04:00

General

Membership Meeting

March
19, 2009

Pledge

Roll Call

Motion to suspend reading of minutes Andrews, VonMille 2^nd passed

T. Brandon gave financial report; Andrews moved to accept, VonMille 2^nd
passed

E Board moved to close fund raising account and move $175.88 to savings account; Williamson
2^nd passed

NEW:

Building Bridges Package released

Public Safety Meeting-City investigation collecting taxes twice/year to up bond rating

City will have $21 million deficit at end of fiscal year

Pulliam is working with Chief Creecy on budget.

Minimum safe staffing is reduced to 98 from 101

Chief Creecy discussed history of staffing and how the department arrived
where it is now. Chief also gave views on the need for staffing to increase to
meet current safety standards. City is growing up and this increases
public safety danger as well as responder safety issues.

Council indicates it recognizes need for increased staffing.

Under stimulus plan from feds, no matching funds needed for SAFER Act

Retirement news-COLA increase of 1.5% retroactive to January 2009 on council agenda.

Richmond Retirement System fell from $700 million to $350 million over the
last reporting period.

MDA-Lockup on March 26^th, need volunteers to transport prisoners back

Council Members Jewell and Tyler to address panhandling laws in April

Local Sponsorship of Marvin Griffin Golf Tournement W. Taylor moved for the Local to donate $500 to Marvin Griffin Tournement, VonMille 2^nd, passed

City Council-Council ordered Chief Creecy to apply for SAFER grant and any funds
department is eligible for under federal stimulus package.

No news on CAO appointment.

GOOD & WELFARE

C. Ellis wife passed

Retirees Luncheon had 123 attendees; Phillip McCarter 14B, received the Lt. B. Emerson
Honor Guard Member of the Year award.

Adjourn

February 2009 Minutes

2009-04-21T17:18:00.001-04:00

General
Membership Meeting

February
19, 2009

Pledge

Roll Call

Minutes read; Andrews
move to accept and file, Spivey 2^nd passed

New member present:
Clinton Lewis 10C

T. Brandon gave
financial report; Andrews moved to accept, VonMille 2^nd
passed

E Board moved to close
fund raising account and move $175.88 to savings account; Williamson
2^nd passed

Deputy Chief R. Wakeham
is the newest member of the Local.

OLD:

Post ’91 vacation
issue: Patrons for the paper being selected; waiting for budget to be
finalized.

COLA for retirees:
waiting for budget to be finalized before action is taken

Council member D.
Conners working on correcting pay plan for employees who have been
omitted.

Local is endorsing C. Bessler for CAO

Details on new apparatus plan forthcoming

Tridata will deliver final portion of BBP in mid March

NEW:

Andes letter to Richmond Times-Dispatch discussed

Thank you letters from Hilbert and McQuinn for political support read

President Obama’s stimulus package includes $8.8 billion for public safety and $210
million for capital improvements and the SAFER program for fire
departments

Only one complaint came to Local for DMV check on all members.

Local needs to check on police dept.’s supervisor career development

General Assembly will send bill to Governor making killing a fire investigator an automatic
capital offense. Governor will probably veto.

Fire Chief asked to cut $4 million from budget. Chief offered Station 21 and 25. No action
taken.

Budget must be completed by April 30

James “Duke” Stewart is hired as civilian EOE officer for one year contract.

Jerry Overton resigned as RAA director

Shears moved to request $630 to pay for an entry fee for RFD softball team. Owens 2^nd
passed.

C. Shears, C. Wells are MDA volunteers as of now; need A shift volunteer.

Chief Creecy working on disciplinary procedure

GOOD & WELFARE

Don Etheridge-passed

Russ Acor’s father-passed

Keith Andes-shoulder surgery

Kelli Stowell-pregnant

Adjourn

Next Meeting

2009-04-15T13:35:00.001-04:00

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at the Union Hall at 2302 W. Main St. The General Membership Meeting starts promptly at 7 p.m. Please come out and share your opinions and questions.