Persons in attendance:   Jim Appleby, Steve Marincal, Paul Marivili, John Halla, Cliff Poehler, David Cohoes, Therese Lockwood, Laura Floistad, Kelly Charles, Jeff Isaacman, Jean Burdorf, and Mike Furnstahl

1)   Motion to approve the minutes from the last meeting carried unanimously.

2)   Correspondence (Steve Marincal)

Steve provided a handout describing 2938's proposed process for local recommendations to Council 5 concerning arbitrating a greivance.   Jeff I. moved that the language "The local executive board" be stricken in lieu of "the Chair, officers, and chief steward . . . ."   Motion carried unanimously.

3)   Staff Report (Steve M.)

Steve provided fliers and asked that they be posted informing members of monies being lost to the county due to budget cuts from the State.

Steve provided talking points to rebutting Kare 11's report on "Public Pensions:   Taxpayers' $6 Billion Bailout."

Steve informed the members that the Henn. Co. Policy Committee is planning an picnic on 7/23/06 to get the locals together to start planning for the next contract negotiations.   More info will be forthcoming in fliers.   Steve advised that one of the by-laws of the committee is that expenses be split by locals   on per capita basis and we should expect to see bills for the event.

Steve announced that a special conven tion of the AFL CIO will meet on 5/19/06 to consider an amendment that would increase the per capita payment to the MN AFL CIO by $.25.

4)   Treasurer's Report (Paul M.)

$2350 in PAC fund.

$27,486.47 in money market account as of 3/31.

$450-455 in monthly revenues

Paul recently wrote checks for appr. $6000 for expenses from the recently completed contract negotiations.

5)   Reading of and vote on amendment to local constitution

Amendment read by Jim A.   Motion to adopt was made and seconded and passed unanimously.   Steve advised that a letter advising passage must be sent to the president of AFSCME International.   Jim A. will draft a letter and consult with Steve.

6)   Good and Welfare

Jean and Laura are involved in the representation of a fraud investigator.   They have filed Step 1 in the process, and mgmt has offered to go to Step 2.

Kelly brought up concerns from an email she received concerning the removal of lead from ceiling tiles in the PD's offices.  

7)   Meeting w/mgmt Re budget

Jim advised that, as a result of the recent meeting with the Big K, mgmt agreed to meet with members of 2938 to discuss the Co Atty's proposed budget.   That will occur on 5/11/06 @ 2:00.   Jim A. and Tom Arneson are scheduled to go to the meeting.   Laura suggested that victim-witness be involved.   Steve requests that whoever wants to go notify Jim so he can notify mgmt.

8)   New Business:   none

9)   Old Business

Cliff says Ernie Dial is doing well.   His operation went well and he is home recuperating.   Ernie may need vacation donations.

There was discussion re the recent fire at the home of Jamie Cork.   A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously approved to have 2938 contribute $200 to her and her family.

10)   Website payment

Jim A. advised that payment is due.   The amount is appr. $60/year.   Jim usually pays for it with his personal credit card.   Motion made, seconded and unanimously approved authorizing reimbursement to Jim.

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