December 13, 2007

            General Board Meeting reconvened at 4:30 p.m. by President Mr. Schloss.  Present were Directors Mr. Schloss, Mr. Bettag, and Mr. Meyer, Chief Svetanics, Ms. Vincent and Firefighters Local #2677 representatives Captains Bertelsmeier and Jegel, and Pvt. Lewellen.  There were no Citizens of the District present.

            Mr. Schloss reported that the Board of Directors voted to approve Article 22, Proposal #1 of the Memorandum of Understanding Negotiations for 2008:  A $1.00 an hour raise per job classification for Local #2677 members beginning January 1, 2008, which will be in effect for two years. 

            Mr. Schloss also stated that the medical insurance coverage would remain the same, but that they would be making a decision whether to stay or make changes in contributions and deductables within the next six months.  Mr. Schloss recommended that the union members decide to pick three members to form a committee to research insurance options and report back to the Board within three months.

            Mr. Schloss reported that the Board approved Article 13 of the M.O.U. recommendations:  The current nine employees with the least amount of continuous service with the department will be assigned to the ambulance rotation.

            Mr. Schloss stated that pursuant to Article 15 of the M.O.U. recommendations:  There will be an increase in the amount of unused vacation days one can sell back from two weeks to three weeks at the employee’s current hourly rate of pay.

            Mr. Schloss reported that the Board of Directors voted to approve Article 20, proposing that members needing extended medical leave may first use accrued vacation and personal days instead of sick days if required to be off six or more days. 

Captain Bertelsmeier stated that Local #2677 will have a union meeting on Friday, December 21, 2007 and will vote on the M.O.U. changes proposed and voted on by the Board.

At 4:43 p.m. Local #2677 representatives left the meeting.

Bills were reviewed and signed.

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December 13, 2007

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            Motion by Mr. Bettag to adjourn general meeting at 5:20 p.m., 2^nd by Mr. Meyer, roll call vote Mr. Schloss aye, Mr. Bettag aye, Mr. Meyer aye.

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

                                                                        John C. Bettag, Secretary

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