Utility Workers Union of America
Local 600
AFL-CIO
Representing Office, Clerical, Technical and Residual Employees 

GENERAL BOARD MINUTES

APRIL 26, 2007 

EXECUTIVE BOARD                                              Jim Anderson – President
                                                                                    Lori Stamper – Vice President
                                                                                    Mike Hiltenbeitel – Treasurer
                                                                                    Kristy Knobloch – Secretary

DELEGATES                                                             Randy Darby
                                                                                    Walt Dobbins
                                                                                    Shirley Cockrell
                                                                                    Steve Kowolonek
                                                                                    Phil Malone
                                                                                    Dave Schuck

The April meeting was called to order by President Anderson.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 

Roll call of Officers took place.  All were present. 

Motion to dispense reading of the minutes by Lori Stamper.  Second by Randy Darby.  Motion passed. 

Financial report was read by Mike Hiltenbeitel.  Motion to accept by Randy Darby.  A second by Shirley Cockrell.  Motion passed. 

COMMUNICATIONS 

Fire department came and did their inspection.  Passed inspection but do need to get 2 new fire extinguishers. 

AFL-CIO Union industries show – 2007 America at Work.   June 15th -17^th at the Duke Energy Center.  Free admission and open to all union members. 

REPORT OF OFFICERS 

Phil Malone – Power and Delivery renovation at 4^th and Main has been completed.  Had a celebration on April 25^th. 

Randy Darby – Would like to see the Reps on the UWUA website updated.  

Dave Schuck – asked about grievances being attached to the minutes.  Also inquired about AMI meters.  President Anderson wants a meeting set up with Union and Management. 

Walt Dobbins – inquired about sending T&D group out of town for storm duty.  Will possibly be discussed in negotiations. 

OLD BUSINESS 

Operation family reunion – still looking for a volunteer to handle the bake sales, fundraisers, etc. 

Full time / part time ratio – Theopolis Holeman approved 22 full time positions on April 25^th. 

President Anderson and Lori Stamper met with the BBB concerning the By-Law mailing from ‘Addressed for Success’.  An agreement was made that saved the union 613.00. 

By-Law Booklets are being printed and will be sent out to members as soon as they are ready. 

Displaced employees – a meeting has been set up for May 9^th with the company to discuss Accounts Payable and the Mailroom. 

Received 1 bid for the replacement of the furnace at the hall.  Will be getting 2 more bids. 

NEW BUSINESS 

A committee will be formed to look at compensation for the entire board. 

Labor Religion Dinner – President Anderson sent Walt Dobbins to this dinner.  Had different speakers discussing the unions and the churches to work together. 

Union Trustees have been selected to audit the books during the month of June each year.  They will be Perry Hill, Jenny Schaffer, Danny Geers.  Randy Darby made a motion to accept the three individuals.  A second by Walt Dobbins.  Motion passed. 

The National Convention will take place in Cincinnati from June 27^th – 30^th at the Millenium Hotel.  

Mike Hiltenbeital made a motion to buy a new refrigerator.  A second by Shirley Cockrell.  Motion passed. 

Randy Darby made a motion to adjourn.  A second by Shirley Cockrell.  Motion passed.

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