Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:17 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Dougherty, Hyde, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan.

It was moved and seconded to approve the August 30 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. Executive Board member Covo present at 11:24. It was moved and seconded to donate $1,000 to Broadway Salutes. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on Metropolitan Opera and Radio City Music Hall contract ratification meetings.

Gagliardi reported on Broadway on Broadway being canceled this year. Instead there will be a September 11 commemorative event in Duffy Square on September 9. Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Olcott requested annual salary adjustments for two Local 802 non-bargaining unit employees. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Olcott reported that Local 802 Public Service scales were about to expire. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to extend the Public Service scales for 60 days. Motion carried unanimously.

Olcott reported that the New York Pops concert scheduled for August 28 at Bethel Woods was canceled due to Hurricane Irene. Discussion held.

Olcott reported on an archival recording of The New York Pops concert scheduled in Central Park on September 11. Discussion held.

Local 802 Business Rep Bell present. Bell presented a budget for the Local 802’s participation in the Labor Day parade on September 10. Discussion held. Bell excused. It was moved and seconded to approve expenditures of up to $4,500 for the 2011 Labor Day parade. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board recessed at 12:04. Executive Board reconvened at 12:17.

Discussion held on the necessity to appoint an Executive Board member due to a vacancy created by the appointment of Executive Board member Olcott to the office of Financial Vice President.

Jazz Representative Weeks present. Weeks presented three collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) for renewal. Discussion held. Weeks excused.

It was moved and seconded to approve a CBA between Local 802 and Jay-Oh Productions, Inc. subject to ratification by a recognizable bargaining unit. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve a CBA between Local 802 and Such Sweet Thunder, Inc. subject to ratification by a recognizable bargaining unit. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved an seconded to approve a CBA between Local 802 and Sixteen as One Music, Inc. subject to ratification by a recognizable bargaining unit. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1:37 PM.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:09 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Covo, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan.

It was moved and seconded to approve the September 6 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported that Metropolitan Opera ratification ballot boxes are still open. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported that the Radio City Music Hall collective bargaining agreement was ratified on September 12.

Gagliardi reported on the “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” special situations arbitration scheduled for September 20. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to approve expenditure of $403.97 for lodging plus reimbursement for ancillary expenses upon submission of receipts for a witness’s participation in the above mentioned arbitration. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on New York Philharmonic negotiations. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported that Assistant to the President Donovan will be retiring on September 23. Gagliardi named Public Relations and Political Director Boyle as Interim Assistant to the President. Gagliardi requested an increase in salary for Boyle. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on scheduled meetings with the New York City Opera.

Financial Vice President Olcott presented a request from the Senior Musicians Association for permission to use public service scales for an additional rehearsal for their October 18 concert. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Roach excused at noon. Local 802 Counsel Mars, Jazz Representative Weeks and Business Rep Bell present. Mars presented a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. Roach present at 12:04. Discussion held. Mars, Weeks and Bell excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA. Motion carried unanimously.

Electronic Media Representative Pawlo present. Pawlo presented a Limited Pressing Agreement for Unsworth Music. Discussion held. Pawlo excused.

Discussion held on a report from a member of a nonunion recording date that was supposed to have taken place on September 12.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported on a letter received from Encore Community Services thanking Local 802 for its donation.

O’Connor reported that Legit 802, Inc. officers have agreed to a pay raise for Legit 802 Administrator Gentilella. Discussion held.

O’Connor reported on negotiations with Search and Restore for their Winter Jazz Festival. Search and Restore has signed a union recognition agreement. Discussion held.

O’Connor reported on an incident at a performance venue called University of the Streets in which a musician was assaulted by an associate of the venue after the musicians in a performing band were told that they owed the performance venue money for performing. Discussion held.

Discussion held on the vacancy on the Executive Board left by Financial Vice President Olcott’s appointment to his office. It was moved and seconded to appoint Sara Cutler to the Executive Board in accordance with Local 802’s Bylaws. Discussion held. Motion carried. Dougherty and Roach opposed.

It was moved and seconded to appoint Mary Whitaker to the Trial Board to fill the vacancy left by Sara Cutler’s appointment to the Executive Board. Discussion held. Motion carried. Roach opposed.

Newly appointed Executive Board member Cutler present. Gagliardi swore Cutler in.

Executive Board member Kruvand excused at 1:25. Cutler reported on the New York City Ballet MOA. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1:52 PM.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:09 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Covo, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Sharman, Assistant to the President Donovan.

President Gagliardi reported on New York Philharmonic negotiations. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve strike authorization for the New York Philharmonic Orchestra bargaining unit. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve the September 13 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported on the necessity of asbestos abatement work in the Local 802 boiler room. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve $9,300 for asbestos abatement. Motion carried unanimously.

Recording Vice President reported on the promotion of Business Rep Leon Bell to the position of Director of Organizing and Field Services to replace Mike Donovan, who is retiring. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve a salary increase for Director of Organizing and Field Services Bell.

O’Connor announced the creation of an Administrative Assistant position in the department of Organizing and Field Services. Discussion held.

O’Connor excused on union business at 11:29. Executive Board Member Sharman assumed the task of taking minutes.

Gagliardi presented a request from the AFM office of the President for joint sponsorship to The Future of Music Coalition Policy Summit. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve an expenditure of $500 to become a joint sponsor with the Federation and other AFM locals to The Future of Music Coalition Policy Summit to be held in Washington D.C. on October 3 – 4, 2011. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on New York Philharmonic negotiations. Gagliardi reported on Metropolitan Opera Orchestra negotiations. Discussion held. Gagliardi reported on Metropolitan Opera staff (a Local 802 bargaining unit) negotiations. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported that the New York City Ballet Orchestra and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra collective bargaining agreements were ratified.

Gagliardi reported on matters pertaining to the New York City Opera. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported that the “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” special situations arbitration has been postponed until January 4, 2012. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on the Live Broadway Orchestra Preservation Fund which is administered by Local 802. Discussion held.

Olcott presented a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the American Composers Orchestra effective through September 10, 2014. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the above MOA pending ratification of the bargaining unit. Motion carried unanimously.

Olcott presented a request from the computer department for expenditure for computer training sessions. Discussion held. M.I.S. Director Rodriguez and PC/LAN Specialist Fran Kayne present. Discussion held. Rodriguez and Kayne excused.

Meeting recessed at 1:11. Meeting reconvened at 1:15.

Olcott presented a request from the Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra to pay public service rates for a school demonstration concert to be performed on October 7, 2011. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1:19.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:10 AM by Financial Vice President Olcott. Present: Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Covo, Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman, Acting Assistant to the President Boyle. President Gagliardi was absent on union business.

It was moved and seconded to approve the September 20 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Vice President Olcott announced that the American Composers Orchestra memorandum of agreement was ratified by the bargaining unit.

Olcott reported on a technical training opportunity for Local 802’s computer technical staff. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to spend up to $6,000 for technical training for the IT staff. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported on an advertisement that is running on NY1 for the Save Live Music On Broadway campaign. It was moved and seconded to contribute $4,655.72 to the Council for Living Music to pay for advertising costs associated with the Save Live Music On Broadway campaign. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to donate $750 to the Council For Living Music for expenses connected with the 9/11 commemorative event that took place in Duffy Square. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Counsel Mars and Local 802 Theatre Representative Friedman present. Friedman presented a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Manhattan Theatre Club for City Center Stage One and Stage Two. Discussion held. Friedman presented an MOA with Manhattan Theatre Club for the Friedman Theatre. Discussion held. Mars and Friedman excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with Manhattan Theatre Club for City Center Stage One and Stage Two. Discussion held. Motion carried. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with Manhattan Theatre Club for the Friedman Theatre. Motion carried unanimously.

Mars present. Mars presented an MOA with New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players (NYGASP). Discussion held. Mars excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the NYGASP MOA. Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Concert Representative Fisher present. Fisher presented an MOA for the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus. Discussion held.

Fisher presented a request from North/South Consonance, Inc. to use public service scales for an additional rehearsal on October 28 for a Music Performance Trust Fund concert on October 30 with 11 musicians. Fisher excused. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the request from North/South Consonance. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus MOA.

Controller Camiolo present. Camiolo presented June financials. Discussion held. President Gagliardi present at 1:32. Camiolo presented a report on Local 802 investment returns. Discussion held. Camiolo excused.

Gagliardi reported on the Philadelphia Orchestra Association bankruptcy filing.

Gagliardi reported on New York City Opera negotiations.

Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 2 p.m.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:04 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Executive Board members Burridge, Covo, Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman, Acting Assistant to the President Boyle.

It was moved and seconded to approve the September 27 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on New York Philharmonic negotiations.

Recording Vice President O’Connor present at 11:11. Gagliardi presented an invitation to the Jazz Foundation’s 20th Annual Jazz Loft Party. Discussion held.

Gagliardi presented an invitation to an event sponsored by the Italian American Labor Council. Discussion held.

Discussion held on the Philadelphia Orchestra Society bankruptcy filing.

It was moved and seconded to donate $100 to the WKCR fundraising drive. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on the policy of prohibiting Local 802 business reps and organizers from taking musical employment. It was moved and seconded to direct the full time officers to draft a policy regarding permissible or prohibitive musical employment for full time and part-time business reps and organizers for approval by the Executive Board. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on the labor sponsored participation in the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations on October 5. President Gagliardi excused on union business at 12:07. It was moved and seconded to endorse the labor coalition participation in the October 5 Wall Street demonstration. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on Local 802 participation as a delegation to the New York City Central Labor Council.

It was moved and seconded to set the date for this year’s Local 802 holiday party for December 14. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to set the 2012 general membership meeting dates for February 29, June 13 and October 17. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on the agenda for the October 12 general membership meeting.

Discussion held on the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus collective bargaining agreement.

Discussion held on the Jewish Labor Coalition. It was moved and seconded to contribute $100 to the Jewish Labor Coalition. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 12:52 p.m.