Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:04 AM by Financial Vice President Olcott. Present: Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Covo, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman, Acting Assistant to the President Boyle. President Gagliardi excused on union business.

It was moved and seconded to approve the October 18 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to pay $1,660 to Geto & deMilly, Inc. for television advertising that ran on NY 1 as part of the Save Live Music On Broadway Campaign. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Recording Vice President O’Connor submitted bids from various contractors for renovations of the third floor office space. Discussion held.

O’Connor reported on negotiations with Jazz @ Lincoln Center. Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Olcott reported on the finances of the Local 802 Emergency Relief Fund. Discussion held.

Local 802 Concert Representative Fisher present. Fisher presented a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DiCapo Opera. Discussion held. Fisher excused. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with DiCapo Opera. Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Music Performance Trust Fund Administrator Aimee Covo present. Boyle, Executive Board member Covo and Aimee Covo gave a presentation of a proposal for a musical education program called Music For a Sound Future to be launched in 2012. Discussion held. Aimee Covo excused. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to contribute $6,500 to the Council for Living Music to help fund the launching of Music For a Sound Future. Motion carried unanimously. Covo excused.

Executive Board recessed at 1 p.m. Executive Board reconvened 1:09 p.m.

O’Connor reported on the campaign to win collective bargaining in the major jazz clubs in New York City. Discussion held.

Executive Board members Dougherty and Sharman reported on labor union participation with the Occupy Wall Street movement. Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 1:43 p.m.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:08 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Schwartz, Sharman, Acting Assistant to the President Boyle.

It was moved and seconded to approve the October 25 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on last week’s action to contribute $6,500 to the Council for Living Music for the project known as Music for A Sound Future.

President Gagliardi reported that there have been extraordinary legal expenses for the year of 2011 due to the unusually high number of contract negotiations that have taken place this year.

Gagliardi read a thank you letter from the Jewish labor Committee for Local 802’s donation.

Gagliardi reported on a fundraising gala by the American Labor Museum on November 17. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to purchase a one-quarter page ad in the gala program book for $200 provided that the event will include live music under a union contract. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on the New Jersey Conference which occurred October 26 and 27. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported that Sound Recording Labor Agreement negotiations have resulted in a tentative agreement. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on New York City Opera negotiations. Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Olcott reported on the necessity to upgrade personal computers for Local 802 staff members. Discussion held.

Olcott reported on negotiations with the American Orchestra Society.

Olcott reported on grievances with various employers because of cancellations following Hurricane Irene in August. Discussion held.

O’Connor reported that one of New York City’s major jazz clubs has entered into discussions with Local 802 regarding making pension contributions to musicians.

Local 802 Counsel Mars present. Mars presented a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Westfield Symphony Orchestra. Discussion held. Mars excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board recessed at 12:43. Executive Board reconvened 1:02.

Local 802 Principal Business Rep Sheldon present. Sheldon reported on Occupy Wall Street activities and presented an invitation to join the Labor Outreach Committee. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded that Local 802 join the Occupy Wall Street Labor Outreach Committee. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to table the previous motion. Motion carried. Schwartz and Sharman opposed.

Discussion held on an Executive Board vacancy due to Executive Board member Covo’s resignation.

Meeting adjourned at 1:59 p.m.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:02 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Executive Board members Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Schwartz, Sharman, Acting Assistant to the President Boyle.

It was moved and seconded to approve the November 1 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on issues at “Godspell.”

Executive Board member Burridge present at 11:05. Recording Vice President O’Connor present at 11:07. Gagliardi presented a letter from Local 802 Counsel Cohen, Weiss and Simon requesting a retainer correction due to extraordinary legal support for 2011. It was moved and seconded to approve the retainer correction requested by Cohen, Weiss and Simon. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi presented an invitation from NYC and Company Foundation to their Leadership Awards Gala.

Gagliardi presented an invitation from the New York State AFL-CIO to attend its annual Labor Celebration on December 15.

It was moved and seconded to purchase three tickets at $250 each to the New York State AFL-CIO Labor Celebration. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve up to $500 for an ad in the NYC and Company Leadership Awards Gala Journal. Discussion held. Motion carried. Burridge and O’Connor opposed.

Gagliardi reported on issues at “Lion King.” Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to approve a special request from a Broadway musician regarding a designated contractor issue. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on New York City Opera negotiations. Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Olcott reported on financial problems with various freelance orchestras.

Olcott presented an invitation to a concert and fundraiser for The Little Orchestra Society. It was moved and seconded to donate $100 to The Little Orchestra Society. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported on the March for Jobs and Economic Fairness sponsored by the New York City Central Labor Council scheduled for December 1. Discussion held.

O’Connor presented a bid from a contractor to do renovation work to the third floor office.

It was moved and seconded to spend up to $5,000 for renovations on the third floor. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to contribute $1,660 to the Council for Living Music for a Save Live Music on Broadway television ad. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Counsel Mars and Concert Representative Fisher present. Mars presented a grievance with Manhattan Concert Productions. Discussion held. Mars excused.

Fisher presented Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) with The Sacred Music Society of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church and the Oratorio Society of Queens. Discussion held. Fisher excused.

It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with The Sacred Music Society of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with the Oratorio Society of Queens. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board recessed at 12:40. Executive Board member Burridge excused. Executive Board reconvened 12:50.

It was moved and seconded to authorize filing an unfair labor practice charge against Manhattan Concert Productions. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Director of Organizing and Field Services Bell gave a presentation on the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) Labor Outreach Committee, a group of unions and labor organizations working with OWS demonstrators. Discussion held. Bell excused. The November 1 tabled motion to join the Labor Outreach Committee was moved and seconded. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Political and Public Relations Director Boyle gave a presentation of a proposal to redesign the Local 802 Web site. Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 1:52 p.m.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Meeting called to order at 11:02 a.m. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Cutler, Hyde, Kruvand, Roach, Schwartz, Sharman.

It was moved and seconded to approve the November 15 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on the current vacant Executive Board seat. It was moved and seconded to appoint Jay Brandford to the Executive Board effective December 13 in accordance with Local 802’s Bylaws. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on Metropolitan Opera negotiations with International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 1. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to recognize any legal strike by a bona fide trade union representing workers at Lincoln Center. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to pay $2,413.76 in printing costs for materials for the Local 802 90th Anniversary Gala. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved to pay $18,187.50 for the rental of Roseland for the Local 802 90th Anniversary Gala. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Schwartz reported on fundraising efforts in connection with the Local 802 90th Anniversary Gala. Discussion held. Acting Assistant to the President Boyle present. Schwartz excused at 11:46.

Gagliardi reported on Broadway Grievance Committee matters. Discussion held.

Acting Assistant to the President Boyle reported on the November 21 New York City Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer 2013 fundraiser. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to contribute $500 from the Local 802 TEMPO fund to the Jimmy Van Bramer 2013 fundraiser. Motion carried unanimously. Boyle excused.

Gagliardi presented a request from the Long Island Philharmonic to use public service scales for a concert on December 12 under guidelines consistent with MPTF rules. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to spend up to $5,500 for this year’s holiday party. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to contribute $7,139.74 to the Council for Living Music to make Television and Radio Commercial session payments to musicians on the cast album of “Gypsy” for a Save Live Music On Broadway campaign ad on NY 1. Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Controller Camiolo present. Camiolo presented July financials. Discussion held. Executive Board member Burridge excused at 12:45. Camiolo excused.

Discussion held on insurance coverage for fiduciaries on certain Local 802 funds.

Meeting adjourned at 12:53 p.m.

Tuesday, November 29, 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, Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Schwartz, Sharman, Acting Assistant to the President Boyle.

It was moved and seconded to approve the November 22 minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on the Metropolitan Opera Associates contract ratification process. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to waive the seven-day notice requirement for a secret ballot vote meeting of the Metropolitan Opera Associates. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on New York City Opera negotiations. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on plans by a group calling itself “Occupy Broadway” to demonstrate in Duffy Square. Discussion held.

Executive Board member and Emergency Relief Fund Fundraiser Schwartz reported on plans for the 90th Local 802 Anniversary Gala Benefit. Discussion held. Schwartz excused at 11:57.

Gagliardi reported on Local 802’s presentation to a Julliard student seminar. Discussion held.

Executive Board member Hyde reported that the Public Relations Subcommittee was recommending to accept a contract from a vendor to redesign the Local 802 Web site. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to accept the recommendation of the Public Relations Subcommittee. Motion carried. Sharman opposed.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported on the state of the Jewish Single Engagement field. Discussion held.

O’Connor reported on a Jazz Advisory Committee meeting held on November 28. Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 12:18 p.m.