Executive Board Meeting

Minutes of August 15,1998

Chatsworth Ca.
 

The Meeting was called to order at 3:00 PM by Shaun Neiman
 

1. FLAG SALUTE:

Flag Salute by all members present.
 

2. ROLE CALL OF OFFICERS:

Officers Present: Shaun Neiman, Dennis Zukowski, Mike Henshaw, Ed Cruz, Newell Collins, Ron Kaelke, Butch Hamilton, Aaron Huenger, Jeff Sauer, Tony Espinosa,
 

Officers Excused- Roy Bozarth, Dave Brown, Brett Fraley, Marcia Scott, Tim Wells.
 

3. READING OF MINUTES:

The minutes of the previous E-Board meeting were not available.
 

4. SECRETARY TREASURER'S REPORT.

The Secretary / Treasurer report was not available.
 

5. TRUSTEES REPORT:

Dennis Zukowski reported that the Annual Equipment audit is due. Equipment Inventory lists are being sent to each E-Board member. Please fill them out and Return to Dave Brown in the envelope provided.
 

6. COMMUNICATIONS:

a.     A report was given by Shaun on Gas Industry Restructuring and unbundling initiatives currently being sponsored by the PUC. Shaun reported on the rider that was attached to the California State Budget. If passed, this initiative would postpone the unbundling of services for a period of up to two years.
 

b.     Report on Negotiations update by Shaun.   All Re-Org related moves have been made. The Bid system is now back normal.
 

c.     Shaun reported on the company's plan to eliminate eight Lead Branch Office Clerk positions.
 

7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Grievances, Arbitrations, and Settlements
 

a.     A settlement agreement was reached in the Roger Welch arbitration. Roger was inappropriately denied a promotion to Field Operator.
 

b.     A settlement agreement was reached for an old arbitration awarding upgrade pay for four former Station Assistants at Aliso Canyon and Montebello Stations for performing duties outside their normal classification.
 

c.     A settlement agreement was reached for the Ingracia arbitration allowing back pay and putting Rob back to work. Rob was not allowed to return to work after being cleared to return to work by his own physician and the company doctor.
 

d.     A decision is pending from the arbitrator in the Popco On Call Arbitration.
 

c.     Four unsettled and unscheduled arbitrations remain
 

9. NEW BUSINESS:
 

a.     Newell Collins was appointed by the E-Board to fill the office of Vice President, for the remainder of the term of office vacated Stephen Coutts.

Motion- by Dennis Zukowski. Seconded - by Ron Kaelke Passed
 

b.     Motion to send Shaun and Dave Brown to the Inter Union Gas Conference. in Orlando Fla. Amended by Dennis Zukowski with a condition that they prepare a report to the membership within two weeks of their return.

Motion by Butch Hamilton. Seconded by Ed Cruz. Passed
 

c.     Proposed Election Committee: The following names were submitted for consideration for the Election Committee: John Williamson, Kevin Frederick, Gil DeAnde, Don Stevens, Joe Mejia, Roland Gonzales.

Motion by Dennis Zukowski. Second: by Butch Hamilton. Passed

OPEN FORUM

d. Motion to have next E-Board meeting without the TMT, and after the ballots have been counted.
 

Motion by Butch Hamilton. Second: by Mike Henshaw Passed
 

e.    The next motion has been omitted temporarily from the minutes for the union because the element of surprise will benefit the union.  We will amend these minutes to include this motion - which passed - after necessary steps have been taken to insure the union's success in this legal venture.  Thanks for your patience..............
 

9. GOOD & WELFARE:

No items submitted for Good & Welfare-
 

10. NEXT MEETING:

See Item 8-d. Date to be announced.
 

11. MEETING ADJOURNED @ 4:35 PM
 

Motion by Butch Hamilton. Second by Dennis Zukowski. Passed