HomeMy WebLinkAboutFOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE BOARD - 04/18/2002 - REr
FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE BOARD MEETING OCT 3 1 2002
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In attendance: Cotte, Fordon, MacArthur, D. Miller, Reid, Rogers, Sharp,
Skowronski
Absent: Haverland, Ingebrigtsen, Jamrozek, Quinlan
Sitting in on meeting: Lamka, Nejedlo, Wind
Meeting started: 19:07 hrs.
Minutes of previous meeting: approved
OLD BUSINESS
Computers- printers have been ordered and should arrive in about 2 wks. Zip
drives yet to be purchased.
Physical Fitness-FFIB received a letter(attached) from I.A.F.F. Local 2340
regarding the collective bargaining agreement between the Village and the firefighter's
union. The point of the letter is to remind the FFIB that from time to time the decisions
of the FFIB may have a direct impact on the terms of the union contract. They are asking
that we work with them as a team to address any such issues. Rogers states that he went
to the recent Union meeting and stated that we were just funding a fitness program and it
should be up to the Union and management to figure out the details. MacArthur states
that before anything is done he will sit down with Kevin Quinn to explain the program.
Reid states that we already have a good percentage of fire dept. members already using
the equipment on their own without any formal program. Skowronski suggested that the
program could be run the way the Nejedlo demonstrated the exercise balls. Everyone
would get a basic explanation of exercises leaving it up to the member to request more
individualized instruction if they wished. Miller states that that if Nejedlo were to get the
position, his compensation as well as that of anyone relieving him, would be have to
conform to the Union contract. Sharp is concerned with members being covered for any
injuries sustained while working out as part of a Village endorsed program. Reid
discusses the recently publicized program at the Gurnee Fire Dept.,which has an equal
emphasis on nutrition and fitness. Nejedlo states that we have a loud vocal minority that
is afraid of mandatory. Miller feels we should describe the program as an
individualized/goal based program. MacArthur states that he will take a formal proposal
"next door"to Village hall. He assures the FFIB that he will let the Village know that per
the agreement,the Village will have to pick up the cost of successive years. MacArthur
will get together with Nejedlo to come up with a concept to bring to Village hall—then
with the Union leadership, followed by a re-visit/s to Village hall as necessary.
Tuition reimbursement: Two reimbursement forms each have been submitted for
Sharp and Stecki. As was stated in previous meeting of the FFIB, payout forms from
village hall are attached.
T.V.s: MacArthur states that for future payments on T.V.s , Lynn Cox should be
asked for assistance with purchase orders.
Change of meeting location: The FF1B voted to move the regular meetings to
station 7 for the convenience of on duty personnel, effective May, 2002. Miller to inform
Judy Ocasio. Village Clerk also needs notification.
Keys: MacArthur has one set of keys for the FFIB file cabinet in his office,the
other set was given to Reid. Lynn Cox is having 3 more sets cut for later distribution.
Reid also given keys to ballot boxes.
House Fund & newspapers: Colleen Kramer in accounting needs copies of
canceled checks or bank statements showing that bills have been paid. She will look into
the bills coming directly to Village hall since they may be getting a better rate for
newspapers.
NEW BUSINESS: None
Meeting adjourned: 20:00 hrs.
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March 13, 2000
To: Elk Grove Village Firefighters Pension Board
Elk Grove Village Foreign Fire Tax Board
Elk Grove Village Firemen's Association
From: Executive Board, Elk Grove Village Professional Firefighters' Association
Re: Collective Bargaining Agreement
As an independent governing board, the decisions made in carrying out your responsibilities are
clearly your own. But from time to time, the decisions of your board may have a direct impact on
the terms of our union contractual agreement.
While we do not wish to interfere with your decision making, we are obligated to protect the
members of the collective bargaining unit and their families. These obligations are stipulated in
understandings, agreements, contractual agreements, and state and federal laws. If we believe a
governing board acts in conflict with these understandings, agreements, contractual agreements,
and state and federal laws, we would of necessity become involved to protect our members.
When you have questions about our working conditions, we would be glad to answer them. If you
see the potential for a conflict with the existing understandings, agreements, contractual
agreements, or state and federal laws, we would very much like to work with you as a team to
resolve the issue.
Copy 4/02
c: Joel D'Alba