Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Meeting called to order at 11:14 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Cranshaw, Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Schwartz, Sharman.

Minutes from February 11, 2014 reviewed. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from February 11, 2014 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi and Executive Board member Hyde reported on a recent Local 802 Musicians Health Plan Trustees meeting. Discussion held.

Executive Board member Brandford present at 11:29. Gagliardi reported on the upcoming Emergency Relief Fund benefit concert at City Center.

Gagliardi reported that he will be attending the Western Conference of Musicians on February 22. Discussion held.

Recording Vice President O’Connor presented an invitation to the New York City Central Labor Council Annual Awards Reception on April 10. Discussion held. It was moved to purchase a full page ad in the Awards Reception journal for $1,000. Motion carried unanimously.

O’Connor reported on proposals from TYCO to update Local 802’s building alarm system and audio/video intercom system. Discussion held.

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.

Local 802 Controller Camiolo present. Camiolo presented November 2013 financials. Discussion held. Camiolo excused.

Meeting adjourned at 12:37 p.m.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Meeting called to order at 11:07 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Cranshaw, Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Schwartz, Sharman. Recording Vice President O’Connor excused for personal reasons. Schwartz took notes.

Minutes from February 18, 2014 reviewed. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from February 18, 2014 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on the February 19 membership meeting.

Gagliardi reported on a special meeting of the Executive Board after the February 19 membership meeting, where the Executive Board ruled on three proposed amendments to the Local 802 Bylaws in accordance with Article VIII of the Bylaws. Approved were amendments to Article I, Section 5 (b), Article I, Section 5 (n), and Article III, Sections 11 A (2) and 11 (2).

Gagliardi reported on the Local 802 Emergency Relief Fund benefit concert, featuring the New York City Opera (NYCO) Orchestra, at City Center of February 21, 2014. Discussion held.

Gagliardi presented a request for a pro-rated additional rehearsal time for the NYCO Orchestra for the February 21 event. It was moved and seconded to approve a pro-rated additional rehearsal time for the NYCO Orchestra event. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Jeffrey R. Boxer, of the law firm Bush, Gottlieb, representing the Content Creators Coalition (CCC) present. Discussion held on the planned CCC rally of February 25 at Le Poisson Rouge in support of performance royalties for musicians whose work is played on radio. Boxer excused.

Financial Vice President Olcott presented a request from Symphony Space for the use of public service rates for performances on March 19 and 20. It was moved and seconded to approve the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Olcott presented a request from Bronx Arts Ensemble for the use of public service rates for performances on March 5, 6, and 8. It was moved and seconded to approve the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Olcott presented a request from Westchester Philharmonic for the use of public service rates for a children’s concert on April 8.It was moved and seconded to approve the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Olcott reported on negotiations with Martina Arroyo Foundation Opera Workshop for two educational productions. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on ongoing negotiations with the Metropolitan Opera.

Gagliardi presented an invoice from TYCO Integrated Security of $27,670 for installation of hardware upgrades to the Local 802 building’s security system, and monthly monitoring and service charges of $3,688. Included in the invoice were: a one-time payment of $9,820 for hardware upgrades to the fire alarm system with a monthly service contract charge of $1,704; a one-time payment of $17,850 for the installation of hardware upgrades to the building’s audio/visual security system with a monthly maintenance charge of $1,984. It was moved and seconded to approve the payment of the invoice. Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously, pending review by counsel of contracts with TYCO.

Olcott excused on Trial Board business at 12:48. Gagliardi presented requests for a leave of absence from three Broadway musicians. It was moved and seconded to approve the requests. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board Member Sharman presented a request for $2,800 to cover fees for the participation of two teams from Local 802 in the Performing Arts Softball League. It was moved and seconded to approve the request. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 12:56 p.m.

Tuesday March 4, 2014

Meeting called to order at 11:07 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Executive Board members Burridge, Cranshaw, Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Schwartz, Sharman. Recording Vice President O’Connor excused for personal reasons. Cutler took notes.

Minutes from February 25, 2014 reviewed. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from February 25, 2014 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi presented an engagement letter from Schwartzwald, McNair and Fusco confirming legal representation for the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in their current contract negotiation. It was moved and seconded to approve the engagement letter from Schwartzwald, McNair and Fusco. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi requested approval of $31,008.02 for payment of musician wages for the Local 802 Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) Benefit concert event at City Center on February 21, 2014, to be paid from the Public Relations budget. It was moved and seconded to approve the request. Discussion held. Motion approved unanimously.

Gagliardi requested approval of $1,500 for payment of chorus and Chorus-master for the Local 802 ERF Benefit concert event at City Center on February 21, 2014, to be paid from the Public Relations budget. It was moved and seconded to approve the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi presented a request from Encore Community Services for Local 802’s participation in their Annual Heart to Heart Awards Benefit on May 22, 2014, honoring the Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG). Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on ongoing Metropolitan Opera contract negotiations. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on possible options for the future of the New York City Opera. Discussion held.

Gagliardi presented 4 requests for leaves of absence from Broadway musicians. It was moved and seconded to approve the requests. Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Controller Camiolo present. Camiolo presented December 2013 financials. Discussion held. Camiolo excused.

Executive Board member Hyde excused at 12:36 p.m. Financial Vice President Olcott requested salary increases for 2 non-bargaining unit employees. It was moved and seconded to approve the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Burridge excused at 12:59 p.m. Olcott reported that 2,500 copies of the new Local 802 Membership Directory will cost $14,812.

Meeting adjourned at 1:04 p.m.

Tuesday March 11, 2014

Meeting called to order at 11:14 AM by Financial Vice President Olcott. Present: Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Branford, Burridge, Cranshaw, Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Schwartz. Gagliardi absent on AFM business.

Minutes from February 19, 2014 reviewed. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from February 19, 2014 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. Executive Board member Sharman present at 11:14. Minutes from March 4, 2014 reviewed. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from March 4, 2014 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Vice President Olcott presented a request from Bronx Arts Ensemble to use public service scales for a rehearsal on April 5 and two concerts on April 6. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Motion carried unanimously. Olcott presented a request from Bronx Arts Ensemble to use public service scales for a concert on April 10. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Olcott reported on a classical music forum scheduled for March 12.

Olcott reported on negotiations with the American Symphony Orchestra. Discussion held.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported on a Musicians Assistance Program seminar on being successful in the music business scheduled for April 16 in the Local 802 Club Room. Discussion held.

O’Connor reported on discussions with a Local 802 bandleader to bring his engagements under contract. Discussion held.

O’Connor reported on Organizing Department plans in 2014 for organizing in jazz, Latin, single engagements, casinos and nightclubs. Discussion held.

O’Connor reported on a lunch meeting that he and President Gagliardi had with MPTF Trustee Daniel Beck. Discussion held.

Olcott presented an invoice for ads for the New York City Opera Musicians performance at City Center on February 21 from Geto & de Milly for a total of $36,977. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to pay the invoice. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Schwartz read a letter from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids to the Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) which included a donation to the ERF. Discussion held.

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

Local 802 Business Representative Friedman and Local 802 Counsel Mars present. Mars presented a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Midori and Friends. Discussion held. Friedman and Mars excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with Midori and Friends. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 12:39 p.m.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Meeting called to order at 11:16 a.m. by Financial Vice President Olcott. Present: Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Branford, Burridge, Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Boyle.

Minutes from March 11, 2014 reviewed. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from March 11, 2014 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Assistant to the President Boyle reported on a press release being prepared on the recording in New York City of the score to the movie “Noah.” Discussion held.

Boyle presented a request from UPKNYC (the campaign to fund universal pre-k and after school programs for middle school students in New York City) for a donation. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to donate $500 to contribute $500 to UPKNYC, pending legal consultation. Motion carried. Burridge opposed.

Boyle reported on a scheduled meeting with Geto & de Milly regarding public relations strategy in advance of upcoming Metropolitan Opera negotiations. Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Olcott reported on a scheduled finance committee meeting on March 25. Discussion held.

Olcott reported on a press conference held by the Paul Taylor Dance Company, at which Olcott, President Gagliardi and Recording Vice President O’Connor were in attendance, announcing an initiative by the company that will include the use of live orchestras to accompany its dance programming. Discussion held.

Olcott reported on the classical musicians forum held on March 12. Discussion held.

Recording Vice President O’Connor presented an invitation from Encore Community Services to participate in their Annual Heart to Heart Award Benefit on May 22. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to purchase an Annual Heart to Heart Award Benefit program listing for $100. Motion carried unanimously.

O’Connor presented an invitation from Working Theater to attend its 2014 Annual Awards Ceremony on April 7. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to purchase a Working Theater Annual Awards Ceremony program ad for $350. Motion carried. Burridge opposed.

O’Connor presented a request for donations from Housing Conservation Coordinators (HCC). Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to donate $100 to HCC. Motion carried. Burridge opposed.

O’Connor presented an invoice for advertising from Geto & de Milly for the booking agency project, First Choice Musicians, for $5,000. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to pay the invoice. Motion carried unanimously.

O’Connor reported on World Resorts Casino negotiations. Discussion held.

Electronic Media Services Representative Sheldon present. Sheldon presented a proposal from a member to have Local 802 become a “collaborator” on a grant proposal for a film scoring project at Lehman College. Discussion held. Sheldon excused. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to have Local 802 become a “collaborator” on a grant proposal for a film scoring project at Lehman College provided that Lehman College sign the AFM Festival Film Agreement, pending consultation with counsel. Motion carried unanimously.

Concert Representative Fisher present. Fisher presented a request from North/South Consonance to use public service scales for three rehearsals on April 4 & 5 and a concert on April 6. Discussion held. Fisher excused. It was moved and seconded to grant the request from North/South Consonance to use public service scales for three rehearsals on April 4 & 5 and a concert on April 6. Motion carried unanimously.

O’Connor presented 3 requests for leaves of absence from Broadway musicians. It was moved and seconded to approve the leaves of absence. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Hyde reported on the need to hold a special membership meeting to discuss changes in the Local 802 Musicians Health Fund. Discussion held.

Executive Board member Sharman reported that Local 16-248 recently installed a new president. Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m.