Motions Page
APPROVED MOTION 06.01 That Chapter 4 pay the expenses for Natalie Keys (Vice-Chair) to attend the March State Wide Executive Board meeting to include mileage, lodging, meals and any other applicable expenses. APPROVED MOTION 06.02 In accordance with Article 1X of the SEIU Constitution, a Retired Affairs Officer position be created for Chapter 4. The Retired Affairs Officer will have all the rights and privileges afforded other officers of the chapter. The duties of the Retired Affairs Officer are to recruit and retain retired dues paying members of SEIU 668 Chapter 4 for political, public affairs and participation in union activities. As such, dues paying retirees participating in the aforementioned activities, with the approval of the retired affairs officer and Chapter chairperson are entitled to the same reimbursement policy as active members, with the exception of per diem. The retired affairs officer may create any structure/committee that he or she deems necessary to fulfill the duties of the office. In the event that reimbursements to the retirees affects the finances of the Chapter in such a way that the Chapter has difficulty in meeting its normal operating expenses, the Chapter board may suspend reimbursement to the dues paying retirees until the Chapter treasury is again able to sustain these reimbursements. APPROVED MOTION 06.03 I make a motion to approve payment of lost wages for PSSU members employed full time to attend Lobby Day. All fiducially requirements must be met by members and verification must be presented before payment will be received. APPROVED MOTION 06.04 I make a motion to pay all expenses for Lobby Day in May 2006. These will include transportation and meal expense, which must comply with PSSU fiducially policies. Verification must be presented before payment will be made. APPROVED MOTION 06.05 That Chapter 4 pays the expenses for Steward’s Training that will be scheduled at a later date.
APPROVED MOTION 06.06 I make a motion to pay travel expenses and meal expenses for retired members when they engage in Chapter business as directed by the Chapter chair. Approval of Chapter chair must be secured prior to reimbursement. APPROVED MOTION 06.07 I make a motion that the Chapter Executive Board approves the purchase of a full page ad at the cost of $150 for the Greater Westmoreland County 19th Annual Labor Recognition Banquet on May 7, 2006. In addition, approval to purchase up to 15 banquet tickets at the cost of $40.00 a person. APPROVED MOTION 06.08 I make a motion that the Chapter Executive Board approves the purchase of items from the SEIU store for participants in Lobby Day, 2006; to include members, spouses and children (natural, adopted, sep or otherwise). The total dollar amount shall not exceed $1000. Monies shall be drawn from the carry-over Lobby Day funds; any over expenditure after payment of per diem, travel expenses and meals, shall be drawn from the current year chapter funds. APPROVED MOTION 06.09 I make a motion that the Chapter Executive Board
approves the purchase of a ½ page ad at the cost of $125 for the Washington
Green Central Labor Council Hall of Fame Banquet on April 29, 2006. In
addition, approval to purchase up to 10 banquet tickets at the cost of $35.00 a
person. APPROVED
MOTION 06.10 Chapter 4 Motion 14 June 2006
A motion is made to pay travel expenses, $50 a day per diem for workdays, meals and incidentals for the Chapter Community Services Representative or alternate to attend the PA AFL-CIO Community Services Institute on August 13-18, 2006.
Yes-6 No-0 Abstain-0 APPROVED
MOTION 06.11 Chapter 4 Motion 14 June 2006
A motion is made to pay travel expenses, one day lodging, meals and incidentals for Karen Cunningham to represent Chapter 4 at the Statewide CAO Workgroup on June 21, 2006.
Yes-6 No-0 Abstain-0 APPROVED
MOTION 06.12 Chapter 4 Motion 14 June 2006
A motion is made to pay for the purchase of 67 shirts for the Greensburg BDD shop for the purpose of a special year long event. The purchase is made contingent on the use of the one dollar per member, per year shop discretionary fund (chapter policy) from this shop ($100-100 members). The total chapter costs for this event shall not exceed $600.
Yes-4 No-1 Abstain-1 APPROVED
MOTION 06.13 Chapter 4 Motion 14 June 2006
A motion is made to authorize expenditure of up to $500 for incentive purchases from the SEIU store. The incentives may be awarded with concurrence of at least 2 chapter officers. A listing of all items purchased and awarded will be maintained on the chapter’s website.
Yes-6 No-0 Abstain-0
APPROVED
MOTION 06.14 Chapter 4 Motion 28 June 2006
A motion is
made to pay for 2 signs, one each, not to exceed 125 dollars per sign for Labor
Day events in Washington-Greene and Westmoreland counties. APPROVED
MOTION 06.15 Chapter 4 Motion 28 June 2006
Whereas our union has successfully negotiated for Westmoreland County to pay for protective prescription glasses for members requiring such glasses working for Westmoreland Parks; A motion is made to pay for one half the cost of protective coating for up to 7 members in good standing from Westmoreland Parks for sun/UV protection. The maximum reimbursable per member shall be forty five dollars.
Yes-7 No-0 Abstain-0
APPROVED MOTION 06.16
Move money from any under spent line items to any overspent line items for this fiscal year
APPROVED MOTION 06.17
Approve the attached proposed budget for the next fiscal year
APPROVED MOTION 06.18
Approve $900 (NINE HUNDRED) dollars to be sent to the Greene-SCI memorial fund
APPROVED MOTION 06.19
Approve an additional $42.93 (Forty two and ninety three cents) for the purchase of shirts for the Greensburg-BDD mobilization event
APPROVED MOTION 06.20
Approve registration fee, double room lodging; (single room if there is an odd number of same sex participants), travel, meals (if not provided), $25 a day per diem and incidentals for up to 12 (twelve) members to attend the 2006 Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Conference. Written requests to attend this conference must be received by the Chapter Chairperson no later than September 17, 2006. If more than 12 requests are received, the earliest postmark dates will determine who attends. If more than 12 requests are received and the postmark date cannot be used to determine attendees, preference will be given to those who did not attend last year. If a further determination is needed; names will be randomly drawn with three Union members as witnesses.
APPROVED MOTION 06.21
To purchase up to 5 tickets at $100 each and up to 5 rooms at $103 each to attend the Johnny Popp Labor Achievment Award Dinner on Friday, October 20 at 6 pm at Seven Springs. (Friendly amendment by Keys) To purchase ¼ page ad at the cost of $200. Deadline for RSVP is September 21. Tickets must be purchased by September 24.
APPROVED MOTION 06.22
Allocate up to $400 to purchase food items and incidentals needed for the SECA campaign. The LLL will purchase needed items up front and will voucher all items purchased with the receipts for reimbursement up to $400.
APPROVED MOTION 06.23
To pay for travel, one night’s lodging and meals so Santimyer may attend the County Misc. meeting, chaired by Dennis Livrone, September 16 & 17 (tentative).
Motion: 07.01
Carryover monies from last year’s budget will be used for the CAO Steward’s Conference to be held October 28, 2006. In the event there is insufficient carryover money to pay for expenses for this conference, funds from this year’s budget can be used to make up the deficit.
Motion: 07.02
When SWEB policy directs “shared rooms” for overnight lodging; the chapter will allow billeting in a single room, and pay the difference in cost between a shared room and single room. The total cost for an event may not exceed $250. If the total cost, due to the number of participants, would exceed $250, lodging will be as per SWEB policy.
Motion: 07.03
All union related expenses for the Chapter 4 Community Services Representative will be paid by the chapter, due to limited statewide budgeting for this committee, through April 1, 2007.
Motion: 07.04
Permit 3 BDD Stewards to attend statewide conference. Chapter to pick up costs per statewide financial policy. To be held November 9, 2006.
Motion: 07.05
(Passed last fiscal year) Approve registration fee, double room lodging; (single room if there is an odd number of same sex participants), travel, meals (if not provided), $25 a day per diem and incidentals for up to 12 (twelve) members to attend the 2006 Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Conference.
01/11/07
A motion is made to pay for costs associated with Steward’s Training to be held in February, 2007 to include; reimbursements to attendees according to SEIU 668 expense policy, facility rental, food, training materials, negotiated payment to the staff from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Center for the Study of Labor Relations and incentives.
A motion is made to donate $200.00 to the Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board in the name of the team comprised of, or mostly of, SEIU 668 members for the “March for Parks” to be held in March, 2007. Sweatshirts or tee shirts purchased from the SEIU 668 store will be provided to participating members. The total cost of the shirts shall not exceed $300.
A motion is made to pay for costs associated with Mobilization Activities directly related to the State Contract Negotiations that are not payable/reimbursable by Statewide, to include; reimbursements to mobilizers according to SEIU 668 expense policy, per diem payments, facility rental, food, and incentives. The total expense for all activities combined may not exceed $2000. Prior approval of 3 chapter officers is needed.
A motion is made to pay expenses and reimbursements according to SEIU 668 expense policy to a member representing Chapter 4 at a statewide committee in the absence of the primary or alternate to that committee. Prior approval of the Chapter chairperson and vice-chairperson is required.
A motion is made to donate $100.00 in conjunction with “Wear Red Day” to the American Heart Association to help with research and education about women and heart disease.
A motion is made to purchase tickets for the Labor Council banquets normally held in April. Up to $250 can be spent for tickets to the Westmoreland County banquet; and up to $250 can be spent for tickets to the Washington-Greene banquet. Up to $200 can be spent for an ad for the Westmoreland County banquet and up to $200 can be spent for an ad for the Washington-Greene banquet
April 18, 2007
A motion is made to pay 2 days each, per diem to Jeff Seabury and Janet Mikesell to attend the PEAL conference on March 22nd and 23rd, 2007
A motion is made to pay travel expenses for lobby day to be held June 19, 2007. If it is determined by the Chapter Chairperson that it is more cost effective to rent a bus and/or vans, this mode of transportation will be utilized. Members will be reimbursed for travel between the pickup point and their home.
A motion is made to pay for costs associated with a legislative breakfast/reception/luncheon. This would include rental of any facilities and food.
A motion is made to pay for all expenses, in accordance with SEIU Local 668 policy, for Karen Cunningham, Chapter 4 Civil and Human Rights Representative Recommendee, to attend any activities associated with this committee, prior to her SWEB approval as committee person.
A motion is made to pledge $501 to the Human Services Campaign, to be paid to the Statewide local.
A motion is made to pay for costs associated with overnight lodging, in accordance with SWEB expense policy, and $50 per member for miscellaneous expenses to be paid out of Chapter 4 “rollover funds” for Lobby Day on June 19, 2007.
A motion is made that in addition to the BDD Committeeperson, the Chapter will pay expenses in accordance with SWEB policy for a guest to attend BDD committee meetings. The guest will be selected by the Chapter BDD Committeeperson dependant upon agenda items to be discussed at that meeting
8-1-07
A motion is made to pay for 200 members and immediately family living in the same household as the member to include step, in-law, half, adoptions and natural relationships to attend the Washington Wild Things on September 2. There will be a $5 cost per ticket.
A motion is made to pay one day per diem to local unit members if employer paid leave is not available for Leadership Training 2007, and the member is scheduled to work on one of the three days of training.
A motion is made to pay for the cost of a single room for members requiring a single room due to a verified disability.
A motion is made to donate $100 to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation
A motion is made to permit the AFL CIO Appalachian Council Inc. to work with our employers and members in building and strengthening Employee Assistance Programs in Chapter 4.
10-23-07
A motion is made to pay for costs associated with a Chapter CAO Summit. All expenses for the meeting will be in accordance with PSSU statewide expense policy. Chairperson for the summit is Jennifer Kromel.
A motion is made to pay for expenses for Chapter 4 statewide committee persons if statewide committee monies are insufficient to cover the expenses for statewide meetings in accordance with PSSU statewide expense policy. This must be signed off by 2 chapter officers and approved by the Chapter Chairperson.
A motion is made to pay $200 each for an ad in support of the annual recognition dinners to be held by the Westmoreland County Labor Council and the Washington-Greene Labor Council.
A motion is made to donate purchase up to 1 ticket for each delegate to attend the annual recognition dinners for either or both the Westmoreland County Labor Council and Washington-Greene Labor Council.
A motion is made to donate $200 to the Toys for Tots for the 2007 toy drive.
1-9-08
A motion is made to purchase up to 10 tickets to the Candidates Breakfast hosted by the Greater Westmoreland Labor Council for any chapter representative, labor council delegate held on January 26, 2008 at Lakeview Lounge at a cost of $10 per ticket.
A motion is made that Chapter 4 send a letter to PSSU HQ questioning the legality of the ADF/COPE mandatory contribution resolution and demand in writing an explanation of the legality of the resolution and cease and desist of implementation until such time (resolution in this motion refers to a motion passed at the 12/07 SWEB)
3-25-08
Motion: Pay expenses that are not cost shared with a statewide workgroup committee for up to three Statewide Executive Board members from Chapter 4 in accordance with statewide expense policy for the SEIU convention in Puerto Rico in May-June 2008. The members must be listed on the local’s delegate list for this convention prior to this motion (Deckard, Lorenzo, Szallar)
Motion: Pay expenses that are not cost shared with a statewide workgroup committee for one Statewide workgroup member from Chapter 4 in accordance with statewide expense policy for the SEIU convention in Puerto Rico in May-June 2008. The members must be listed on the local’s delegate list for this convention prior to this motion (Santimyer)
Motion: In the event of a cancellation, and/or sufficient lodging is procured, as determined by the international and/or local, the chapter will pay any expenses that are not cost shared with a statewide workgroup committee for one statewide workgroup member from Chapter 4 in accordance with statewide expense policy for the SEIU convention in Puerto Rico in May-June 2008. The members must be listed on the local’s delegate waiting list for this convention prior to this motion (Kromel)
Motion: Chapter 4 will make a donation of $100 for the March for Parks and marked “for trees at CedarCreek Park”.
Motion: In honor of the “Greatest Generation”, you are cordially invited to be a benefactor for the WW II Veterans Memorial to be erected at the Fayette County Courthouse. Therefore, I would like to present a motion to purchase a “Paver Memorial Brick” for the cost of $200. On the “Paver Memorial Brick” will be engraved SEIU 668 Chapter 4.
Motion: The creation of a Chapter Officer position of Veterans Liaison
June 25, 2008
Motion: Approve budget for next fiscal year as presented.
Motion: Pay expenses, in accordance with Statewide policy, for Brian Orczeck to attend the next SWEB, as a guest.
Motion: Chapter 4 to purchase 25 cases of bottled water from Giant Eagle (union shop) at a cost of $3.99 a case for a total of $99.75 to donate to Local 1537 LSS to show support to our union brothers and sisters that are locked out.
Motion: Donate $100.00 to the Point of Pittsburgh book Project (Battle of Homestead Foundation).
Motion: Donate $200.00 each to Westmoreland County Labor Council and the Washington-Greene Central Labor Council for Labor Day signs ($400 total) in support of Labor Day events.
Motion: Pay members who attended Lobby Day a flat rate of $100.
Motion: Pay expenses, in accordance with statewide policy for Mike Sell to attend the OVR prep and labor/management meeting in Harrisburg with Chapter 4 for up to 2 nights for lodging and meals.
Motion: To pay for up to 198 members, at the cost of $20 per ticket, and staff servicing Chapter 4. This will include immediate family living in the same household as the member/staff to attend the Washington Wild Things on August 16th. There will be a $5 cost per ticket to the attendee
October 15, 2008
Motion passed to accept minutes from last meeting.
Motion passed to move monies from underspent line items to overspent line items for this fiscal year
Motion passed to use any carry over monies for leadership training and lobby day for next year
Motion passed to open nominations for chapter officers/vote to be done at December’s meeting
Motion passed to allocate funds for up to 10 members to attend the Governors Safety Conference in Hershey on October 27 & 28th. Expenses to be reimbursed/paid according to SEIU statewide policy. A flat rate per diem of $50.00 to be paid to participants.
January 13, 2009
Santimyer-motion made/second by Seabury to pay for expenses up to $500 that exceed the $2500 grant, if necessary, for the Local Unit Negotiations Seminar to be held February/March 2009. Passed unanimously.
Motion made by O’Donnell/second by Deckard for chapter to conduct New Steward’s Training within the next 12 months. Pased unanimously.
Motion made by Bud Santimyer/second by Mike Simoncelli for chapter to purchase up to 10 tickets for the legislative breakfast to be held on January 31, 2009 at Lakeview. Pased unanimously.
March 18, 2009
Motion made by Sue Crouse to send $100 to the CAB for “trees only” at Twin Lakes Park only. Passed unanimously.
Motion made by John Terpko to pay all expenses for Sharon Monios to attend an upcoming SWEB in accordance with statewide expense policy. Passed unaminously.
Motion made by Linda Andrews to pay for ½ page and the cost of 5 tickets to each of Washington Greene Central Labor Council and the Westmoreland County Labor Council Hall of Fame Banquets to be held in May, 2009.
JUNE 10, 2009
SHARE ½ OF THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH JUNE 13, 2009 STEWARD’S TRAINING WITH CHAPTER 3 YODER/LIEDL
PAY ADMINSTRATIVE STAFF PERSON MICHELLE M. UP TO 8 HOURS OVERTIME FOR WORK RELATED TO JUNE 13, 2009 STEWARD’S TRAINING SAUNDERS/SANTINLIQUIDO
ACCEPT BUDGET REQUEST AND APPROVE FOR FISCAL YEAR 10/109 TO 9/30/10 SEABURY/KERESTES
PAY $173.31 FOR POSTCARD PURCHASE FOR FUTURE MAILINGS SANTOLIQUIDO/LIEDL
PAY UP TO $1000 FOR REGISTRATIONS FOR GOVERNORS SAFETY & HEALTH CONFERENCE IN HERSHEY TO BE HELD IN OCTOBER LIEDL/SAUNDERS
PAY UP TO $1000 FOR REGISTRATIONS FOR GOVERNORS SAFETY & HEALTH CONFERENCE IN HERSHEY TO BE HELD IN OCTOBER LIEDL/SAUNDERS
March, 2010
· WESTMORELAND LABOR COUNCIL BANQUET · MOTION TO PURCHASE UP TO 2 TABLES AT $320 A TABLE OF 8; AND 1 FULL PAGE AD. · WASHINGTON FAYETTE LABOR COUNCIL BANQUET · MOTION TO PURCAHSE A ¼ PAGE AD · NEGOTIATIONS TRAINING FROM IUP LABOR STUDIES DEPARTMENT. $500 PER CLASS BID RECEIVED · MOTION TO PAY FOR UP TO 3 CLASSES WITH $2100 CAP · BASEBALL GAME FOR CHAPTER EVENT · MOTION TO PAY UP TO 150 TICKETS FOR THE PICNIC AREA, WITH MEMBERS PAYING $5 PER TICKET OF THE COST, WITH THE CHAPTER PAYING THE FULL COST FOR THE LATE ROBERT L (BOB) RHOADES FAMILY · MOTION TO PURCHASE SMALL TOKEN ITEMS FROM THE SEIU STORE, NOT TO EXCEED $150 FOR ORGANIZING
June, 2010 Motion to pay $100 or less for the Labor United Celebration at Westmoreland Park, Westmoreland County Labor Council Motion to pay $100 or less for the Washington-Greene Central Labor Council day Labor Day Picnic
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