Officers:
President: Lenny Govoni
V.P. Contract Administration: Jim Hensley- excused
Contract Negotiations: Mike Cate
Treasurer: Ken Deneau
Recording Secretary: Kenda Tibbs
Corresponding Secretary: Ronda Coffelt- excused
Membership Secretary: Debbi Sudduth
Directors:
| Dan Chegwidden |
Barbara Harrison-King- excused |
| Michael Gardner- excused |
Lowell Spotts |
| Bill Drake |
Shirley Kirkland |
| Ted Minnick- absent |
Gavin Smith- excused |
Richard Moore
Guests: Sara SiebertCall to Order- The meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m.
Reports of Officers-Recording Secretary- The minutes for June were reviewed. After corrections, it was moved and seconded to approve the June 8, 1999 minutes. Motion carried.
President's Report- Lenny Govoni reported on the following:- Gavin Smith attended the first game football meeting in reference to its affects on university staff. It was recommended that all departments consider a flex schedule for employees which would facilitate them leaving campus early on game day. It was noted that clases will be held as scheduled.
Treasurer's Report- Ken Deneau reported on the Monthly Financial Statement for the month ending 5/31/99. The balance as of 5/31/99 is $195,830.78. The balance as of 07/11/99 is 199,633.85. It was moved and seconded to approve the treasurer's report. Motion carried.
Ken noted the following:
- We continue to add to the fund balance as there were typical minimal expenses this month. We had no charges for legal retainer this month- waiting on the bill.
- IMMA account-was opened with $25,000
- DUES INCREASE- it was moved and seconded to postpone the dues increase and review the matter no later than March, 2000.
Vice President Negotiations- Mike Cate reported on the following:
- No word on the Department of Labor response since our letter was sent.
Contract Administration- Mike Cate reported on Grievance/Counseling Activity for this period.
- There are two ongoing investigations and 12 grievances .
- There was a Step III hearing on July 12 for a member who received a 5 day suspension- the grievant was not present due to the fact they were serving a 10 day suspension. It was recommended to move this case to arbitration if necessary. It was moved and seconded to approve arbitration. Motion carried.
- CTU reclassification- we will find out the University's position on this.
Corresponding Secretary- no report from Ronda Coffelt- excused.
Membership Secretary- Debbi Sudduth reviewed the May 1999 membership report. Total on the roster for May was 844. Two members completed probation in May; seven members will complete probation in June; and seven members will complete probation in July.
The comparative membership report for March 1998- April 1999 shows an average membership count of 855.Total correspondence from June 7, 1999- July 10, 1999 was 69.
Standing Committee Reports
Data Systems/ Specialist- no report.
Bylaws- no report.
Finance- no further report.
Grievance- no further report.
University Committee Reports-
Anti-Discrimination Judicial Board (ADJB)- no report.
Employee Assistance Program-EAP- no report.All-University Traffic Committee-AUTC- Bill Drake provided a written report for the April 15, 1999 meeting. Bill made note of the current issue of graduate assistant parking. It was noted that there are 7,700 graduate students at the University who share our privilege of hunting for a parking space.
Distinguished Staff Awards- no report.
President's Handicapper Advisory Council- no report.
DPS Oversight Committee- no report.
OLD BUSINESS-
NEW BUSINESS-
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday August 10, 1999- Kellogg Center Spartan Pub. Lunch will be in the River Cafe.Adjournment- Meeting was adjourned at 1:40 pm.