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Minutes of Meeting of the
Mason Tenders District Council of Greater New York and Long Island
Held at 520 8⁶ Ave., 7^th Floor
New York, New York 10018
Monday, June 28, 2054

Present:	Bobby Bonanza Mike Hellstrom Keith Loscalzo Anthony Silveri Steve Flanagan Edison Severino John Ippolito Mike Prohaska Pete Zarcone Vicente Alba Kenneth Brancaccio Sam Irwin Pawel Kedzior Judith Lopez John Norbury Kazik Prosniewski Victor Rizzo Jorge Roldan Frederick Schneider	President Vice President Secretary/Treasurer Business Manager Executive Board Member Executive Board Member Sergeant-at-Arms Auditor Auditor Delegate Executive Board Member Delegate Delegate Delegate Delegate Delegate Delegate Delegate (arrived late) Delegate

Also Present: Robert Asaro-Angelo, PAC Director, and Richard Weiss, Communications Director (both arrived after financial report); Mickey Kelly (arrived late), Paul Drazen, Special International Representative, and Tamir Rosenblum, General Counsel.

Absent: Manuel Escobar (excused) Reading of Previous Minutes

Keith Loscalzo read the draft minutes of the May 17, 2004 District Council meeting

Motion was made by Victor Rizzo, seconded by Mike Prohaska, and

unanimously adopted to approve the minutes of the May 17, 2004 District Council meeting as read.

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Financial Report

Mr. Loscalzo reminded delegates not to publicize the business conducted at the District Council meetings.

Mr. Loscalzo explained that the only credit card now authorized is for Mr. Silveri. He explained that effective July l Richard Weiss' salary will be entirely covered by GNY LECET. He noted that he will be providing quarterly budget snap-shots. Mr. Loscalzo explained that Mr. Silveri and Mr. Rosenblum have been communicating with the Training Fund to provide reimbursement for its share of the new software development

Mr. Loscalzo explained that the Council is now pre-paying budgeted events into a separate account. He reviewed the balances for the various accounts. Mr. Loscalzo asked Mr. Hellstrom to speak on the status of the Local 108 debt. Mr. Loscalzo explained that the poor results for the month mainly reflect the payment of dues collected from Trust Fund litigation back to Locals 78. 79 and the PAC. He reviewed the status of other liabilities of the Council. Mr. Silveri explained that Mr. Weiss will continue to be paid by the MTDC, but will be fully reimbursed from GNY LECET effective July 1. He also explained that the Council will look into getting discounts from the vendors for various events for pre paying part of the costs.

Motion was made by, John Ippolito, seconded by Victor Rizzo, and unanimously adopted to approve the financial report as read.

Report of Business Manager

Mr. Silveri explained that the report and request made by Ray Pocino this morning. Mr. Pocino is asking that the Council submit to voluntary supervision. Mr. Silveri. explained that he will be leaving his position later this year. He expressed his great appreciation for having had the opportunity to-serve the Council.

Motion was made by Vicente Alba, seconded by Mike Prohaska, and unanimously adopted to ratify the Executive Board decision that in the best interests of the delegates and affiliated Locals and in light of uncertainties arising from current GEB Attorney investigation, the Council voluntarily request International supervision.

Motion was made by Pawel Kedzior, seconded by Kazik Prosniewski, and unanimously adopted to accept the filling of positions caused by the resignation of Frank Noviello as follows: John Norbury will be seated as a Delegate and Kenny Brancaccio as an Executive Board Member.

Mr. Silveri distributed a letter from the International regarding contributions to the John Kerry campaign.

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Mr. Silveri explained the motion made by the Executive Board to forgive Local 108 debt as start-up costs.

Motion was made by Frederick Schneider, seconded by Pete Zarcone, and

unanimously adopted to ratify the Executive Board decision to forgive the $27,756.55 debt of local 108, conditioned upon the Regional Vice President's approvaL

Mr. Silveri explained that the IDCA is supposed to get back to him by the 30^th of June on the terms of a contact extension. Mr. Flanagan reported that he is hopeful the IDCA will also shortly sign a contact covering Long Island.

Mr. Silveri reported on the discussions had by the Executive Board regarding procedures for resolving jurisdictional disputes among affiliated Locals.

Motion was made by Mike Prohaska seconded by Judith Lopez, and unanimously adopted that in the event of any jurisdictional dispute between MTDC affiliated Locals, the Business Managers of the affected Locals shall be present on the job site (with any other agents they may seek to bring) to resolve the mater. If it cannot be resolved in that way, it will be referred for decision to the Council.

Mr. Silveri explained the motion passed regarding the work at issue.

Motion was made by Victor Rica, seconded by Pete Zarcone, and unanimously adopted that the following clarification be adopted for work at the job: hazardous waste abatement work is within the jurisdiction of Local 78; the work currently being done by Local 66 laborers while requiring hazardous waste awareness, is not removal work and is within Local 66's jurisdiction.

Report of Local Business

For Local 66, Steve Flanagan reported on the fundraiser fox diabetes sponsored by the Local honoring Pat Piscitelli. He reported on favorable developments in the Wilton campaign. He also reported on the IDCA discussions. Mr. Flanagan reported that work remains strong.

For Local 78, Edison Severino reported that work has picked-up. He reported that ECA negotiations art likely to re-open as a result of the ECA's inability to get a Trustee . on the Fund. He also reported on the situation regarding the DMV registration requirement The Local is working to have people with abatement licensers grandfathered
For Local 79, Keith teacake reported on the status of the apprentice program. He reported on the Local Executive Board's decisions regardⁱng the filling of various vacancies. He reported on the allocation of the July 1 increases. Mr. Loscalzo explained
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the planned use of the health and safety bus. He reported that the out of work list has decreased. He reported on the rally at the Boymelgreen project attended by various members and on the IDCA negotiations. Mr. Loscalzo provided an update on the retiree events.

For Local 108, Vicente Alba reported on the Marangi Disposal negotiations. The Local is now current with the International.

For Local 279, Judith Lopez reported on the retention of counsel for an upcoming arbitration_ She reported on the signing of a new employer.

On communications issues, Richard Weiss reported that Esquire Magazine will have an article on the rat and that he is working with a documentary film producer on a film regarding the history of the rat. He provided an update on the development of the - computer program, which should have an initial installment in mid August He reported on his involvement in the West side stadium project. He also advised that the web site is being updated.

For the MTDC PAC, Rob Mare-Angelo reported on the PAC's efforts to promote the West-side stadium project. He reported on the Brooklyn trans-gas plant project He reported on City Council legislation p e. ding that would require minimum health coverage for workers. He reported on communications with various agencies on a non-union contractor, AWL_

For New York Health and Safety, Mickey Kelly reported on the introduction of the health and safety bus.

Report of Committees

Mr. Loscalzo reported that he has discussed the Ecuadorian Day Parade events with the Latino Committee. The Committee is seeking $5,000 from the Council

Motion was made by Pawel Kedzior,. seconded by Mike Prohaska, and unanimously adopted to ratify the Executive Board decision to approve an expenditure of $5,000 for a float, food and beverages relating to the Ecuadorian Day parade, which amount will be taken from the Special  Events Fund and counted under the Latino Committee budget

Unfinished Business

Mr. Silveri provided a report on the LIUNA legislative conference and the Eastern Regional conference. He reported on the status of the Training Fund's consideration of the request that it pay for part of the new computer system.

Motion was made by Frederick Schneider, seconded by Sam Irwin, and unanimously adopted to ratify the decision of the Executive Board to pay

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for expenses incurred by Anthony Silveri's attendance at the Eastern. R Regional conference.

New Business

Motion was made by Kazik Prosniewski, seconded by Jorge Roldan, and unanimously adopted to ratify the Executive Board decision to pay S250 toward the Laborers' Local 322 50th Anniversary Celebration for a Quarter Page Ad.

Communications and Bills

Mr. Silveri read a communication from Mickey Kelly ou job site visits by the new Health and Safety Fund bus.

Adjournment

 

Motion to adjourn was made by Frederick Schneider, seconded by John Ippolito, and unanimously adopted at or about 1:45 p.m.

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