TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Meeting called to order at 11:07 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Cranshaw, Cutler, Dougherty, Kruvand, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Boyle.

Minutes from September 10, 2013 reviewed. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from September 10, 2013 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi presented a request from the New York Philharmonic Orchestra Committee to hold a strike authorization vote. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to authorize the vote. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on a performance of Broadway music planned for September 27 and coordinated by the Broadway League. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on requests from the upcoming Broadway plays with music, “Twelfth Night” and “Richard III,” to waive various contract provisions. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on New York Philharmonic negotiations.

Discussion held on the New York City Opera.

Gagliardi reported on a meeting with Metropolitan Opera prompters. Discussion held.

Discussion held on overtime worked by Broadway musicians.

Gagliardi reported on a statement made by American Guild of Musical Artists Executive Director Alan Gordon. Discussion held.

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

Olcott presented a request from the Long Island Philharmonic to use public service scales for a concert on September 18. Executive Board member Schwartz absent at 12:18. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Motion carried unanimously. Schwartz present at 12:21

Olcott presented a request from Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra to use public service scales for a school performance on September 27. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Olcott presented a request from Trinity Church for permission to use day rehearsal rates for night time rehearsals for concerts on December 7, December 8 and December 18 because of circumstances that make it impossible to hold rehearsals in the church during the day. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Olcott reported on a meeting with Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra management. Discussion held.

Recording Vice President O’Connor requested a pay adjustment for a non-bargaining unit supervisory employee. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Director of Organizing and Field Services Witkowski present. Discussion held. Witkowski excused.

O’Connor reported on 54 Below negotiations. Discussion held.

O’Connor reported on interns employed by Local 802. Discussion held.

Local 802 counsel Mars present. Mars presented a proposal from a private party to sell Local 802 a plaque containing the names of Local 802 musicians who lost their lives in the armed forces during World War II. Discussion held. Gagliardi excused at 12:26. Olcott assumed the chair. Discussion continued. Mars excused.

O’Connor reported on referral service committee meeting of September 10.

Assistant to the President Boyle reported on city council race. Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 12:43 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Meeting called to order at 11:15 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Cranshaw, Dougherty, Kruvand, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Boyle.

Minutes from September 17, 2013 reviewed. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from September 17, 2013 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on Local 802 music preparation General Price List rates.

President Gagliardi presented a request from AFM President Hair for Local 802 to share the cost of sponsorship of the annual Future of Music Coalition Summit in Washington, DC on October 28 and 29 at a cost of $500. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to contribute $500 toward sponsoring the annual Future of Music Coalition Summit. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Gagliardi reported on New York Philharmonic negotiations.

Gagliardi reported on a meeting with the Broadway League regarding self-contained shows. Discussion held.

Executive Board member Schwartz excused at 12:02. Gagliardi reported on a scheduled production of Matthew Bourne’s “Sleeping Beauty” accompanied by taped music at City Center. Discussion held.

Discussion held on the unavailability of television news access at Local 802 offices.

Financial Vice President Olcott reported on the Brooklyn Philharmonic.

Olcott reported on a grievance with American Classical Orchestra.

Discussion held on possible building improvements.

Local 802 Controller Camiolo present. Camiolo presented June financials. Discussion held. Camiolo excused.

Gagliardi distributed a Billboard article on digital music. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on personnel matters.

It was moved and seconded to concur with Coordinating Advisory Committee (CAC) minutes of September 17. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on the Local 802 Special Projects Fund and the CAC.

O’Connor presented a request for a leave of absence from a Broadway musician. It was moved and seconded to approve the leave of absence. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 12:58 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013

Meeting called to order at 11:15 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Cranshaw, Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Boyle.

Minutes from September 24, 2013 reviewed. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from September 24, 2013 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on the Brooklyn Philharmonic.

Local 802 Counsel Mars present. Mars reported on his purchase of a plaque containing the names of Local 802 musicians who lost their lives in the armed forces during World War II (see minutes of 9/24/13) and that he was making a loan of the plaque to Local 802. Discussion held. Mars excused.

President Gagliardi reported on the New York City Opera.

Gagliardi reported on a inquiry from a Broadway in-house contractor regarding the in-house contractor’s medical leave. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on New York Philharmonic negotiations. Discussion held.

Discussion held on the Coordinating Advisory Committee (CAC).

Gagliardi reported on preparations for the upcoming Television and Radio Commercial Announcements (Jingles) Agreement negotiations. Discussion held.

Assistant to the President Boyle excused. Discussion held on Local 802 personnel matters. Financial Vice President Olcott present. Boyle present.

Gagliardi presented an invitation to the Jazz Foundation Loft Party on October 19. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to buy a ticket to the Loft Party for $400. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Vice President Olcott reported on a meeting with Brooklyn Philharmonic management. Discussion held.

Olcott presented a request from the Bronx Arts Ensemble to use public service scales for a concert on October 6. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Olcott reported on Orpheus Chamber Orchestra negotiations. Discussion held.

Olcott reported on discussions with the Martina Arroyo Foundation. Discussion held.

Recording Vice President O’Connor presented a request to spend up to $3,000 for a floor plan of the fourth floor of the Local 802 building in order to assess rentable space. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

O’Connor presented a proposal from a contractor for renovation of the club room ceiling. Discussion held. Gagliardi appointed Executive Board members Cranshaw, Dougherty, Schwartz and Sharman to serve on a subcommittee to study options for the renovation of the club room ceiling.

O’Connor presented a recommendation to cover travel, lodging, registration and per diem costs for two Executive Board members to attend the Future of Music Coalition Summit in Washington, D.C. on October 28 and 29. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the recommendation, reimbursement for expenses to be requested from the CAC. Motion carried unanimously.

O’Connor reported on the payment of expenses for Local 802 interns. Discussion held.

O’Connor reported on leases for Local 802 tenants.

New York City Central Labor Council (CLC) delegate Moschel present. Executive Board member Kruvand excused at 1:05. Moschel reported on the September 12 CLC meeting and endorsements of city office candidates. Discussion held. Moschel excused. Executive Board member Hyde excused at 1:12.

Local 802 Theatre Representative Copeland present. Copeland presented a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Misty Road Productions, LLC for the production of “Lady Day.” Discussion held. Copeland excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the agreement with Misty Road Productions. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on dates for 2014 membership meeting dates. Executive Board agreed on the following dates in 2014 for Local 802 membership meetings: February 19, June 11 and October 15.

Meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2013

Meeting called to order at 11:15 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Cranshaw, Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Schwartz, Sharman.

Minutes from October 1, 2013 reviewed. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from October 1, 2013 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on personnel matters.

Gagliardi reported on the New York City Opera bankruptcy. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on discussions with the Broadway League in regard to a potential settlement agreement over Pamphlet B scale being paid for rehearsals in Local 802’s jurisdiction. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on discussions of a proposal for a uniform theatrical developmental agreement with the Broadway League.

Gagliardi reported on a meeting with orchestrators on adjusting rates of the General Price List (GPL). Gagliardi presented a recommendation to adjust the GPL. It was moved and seconded to adjust the GPL according to the recommendation presented by President Gagliardi. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Olcott reported on a meeting with Brooklyn Philharmonic orchestra members. Discussion held.

Olcott reported that recording issues with the American Classical Orchestra have been resolved.

Olcott reported on discussions with the Martina Arroyo Foundation.

Olcott reported on the project to create funding to increase the hiring of musicians for dance companies. Discussion held.

Assistant to the President Boyle made a report by phone concerning local political matters. Discussion held.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported on a meeting with the club room ceiling subcommittee (see minutes from October 1). Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on a Local 802 New York film post-production initiative. Discussion held. Gagliardi appointed Executive Board members Kruvand and Schwartz to a film post-production subcommittee.

It was moved and seconded to donate $500 from TEMPO to the Crowley Leadership Fund, the political fund for U.S. Representative Joe Crowley. Discussion held. Motion carried. Burridge opposed.

Anne Walker Scholarship committee members Covo and Rohdin present. Covo and Rohdin brought to the attention of the Executive Board questions that the Anne Walker Scholarship guidelines do not specifically address. Discussion held. Gagliardi appointed Executive Board members Brandford, Cranshaw, Cutler and Hyde to a subcommittee to discuss the Anne Walker Scholarship guidelines and to make recommendations for revisions, if needed. Covo and Rohdin excused.

Gagliardi reported on an upcoming meeting with England’s Musicians Union leadership in London, postponed earlier in the year, to discuss theatre and other issues (see minutes from January 8). Discussion held.

O’Connor presented 2 requests for leaves of absence from Broadway musicians. It was moved and seconded to approve the leaves of absence. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 12:58 p.m.