The meeting was called to order by President Shaun Neiman at 10:00 am
 
 

Flag salute by Shaun Neiman
 
 

Officers Present:

President Shaun Neiman

Trustees: Marcia Scott, Dennis Zukowski

Vice President Newel Collins 

Secretary -Treasurer David Brown

Area Officers:

Tim Wells

Tony Espinosa

Max Sommers

Jeff Sauer

Tim Wells
 
 

Absent:

Roy Bozarth

Butch Hamilton

Dwayne Martin
 
 

Swearing in of new officers Dennis Zukowski as President and David Baldwin as Area Officer.
 
 

Item 1 Update from outgoing President Shaun Neiman: Transmission Technicians agreement has been finalized. New job profiles Trans Tec's are completed. Customer Service Representatives (CSR) agreement is completed. CSR will be moving form Chatsworth Headquarters to San Dimas. Bargaining unit employees will not be participating in the Company's' Incentive Compensation Plan. All Transitional Meter Reader jobs have been filled.
 
 

Issues still facing the Joint Steering Committee are the In and Out Rule, Time and Grade, Planning and Field Associates and their job progression. The issue of reclass regarding Energy Technician and Construction Technicians classification, are still being worked on.
 
 

Item 2: Secretary-Treasurer's report: Financial statement for the months of July, August, September, October, and November. Motion by Jeff Sauer to accept Secretary Treasurer's report. Motion second by Tim Wells. Motion carried.
 
 

Item 3: Trustee Report: Dennis Zukowski gave an oral report on the audit of the Unions' financial books. Motion by Jeff Sauer to accept Trustee's report. Motion second by Tim Wells. Motion carried.
 
 

Item 4: E-Board heard from Max Sommers regarding his grievance. Max was passed over for a position as a Gas Dispatch Specialist. The E-Board discussion centered the importance of the grievance. A motion was made by Jeff Sauer to have Max Sommers talk with the Union's attorney. Motion was second by David Brown. Motion carried.
 
 

Item 5: New Business: The Union has a lot of old office furniture and equipment. Some of the equipment isn't working properly. Motion by Dennis Zukowski to eliminate excess equipment by auctioning it off to interested Union members. Motion second by Newell Collins. Motion carried.
 
 

Union copy machine is not working. Motion by Tim Wells to purchase a new copy machine. Amount is limited to $700.00. Motion second by Newell Collins. Motion carried.
 
 

Motion was made to purchase a cellular phone for the new president. Motion was made by Jeff Sauer. Motion second by David Brown. Motion carried.
 
 

Motion was made by Dennis Zukowski to purchase hats and/or T-shirts with Union logo on them. Items would be given to all union members. There was a discussion that something should be done to indicate members in good standing. Suggestions ranged from selecting a special color, to having a notation printed on the shirts. Secretary was appointed to handle this item. Motion was second by David Brown. Motion carried.
 
 

Dennis Zukowski proposed that the Union set a 90 day plan in which to conduct the Union's on going business. The 90-day plan would be a guide to assist the Union in getting its work done. Empowerment, partnership with Company, and grievances are some of the issues that would be included in the plan. Topic is still open.
 
 

Motion was introduced by Newell Collins that a Goodwill check, in the amount of $100.00, be given to Lil Reid, whose husband recently passed away. Motion was second by Dennis Zukowski. Motion carried.
 
 

Next Executive Board meeting will be March 20, 1998 in Laughlin.
 
 

Motion by David Brown to adjourn. Motion second by Marcia Scott. Meeting adjourned at 2.00 p.m.