Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Meeting called to order at 12:15 A.M. by President Cutler. Present in person: Recording Vice President Mars, Financial Vice President Fisher, Executive Board Members Burridge, Hyde, Namkung and Phillips. Present by video conference: Executive Board Members Cohen and DeRosa.

Minutes of the August 15, 2023 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the August 15, 2023 meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 member Julliet Haffner present at 12:23 P.M.

Executive Board Member Assael present at 12:24 P.M.

Local 802 Communications Director Mikael Elsila present by video conference at 12:24 P.M.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Kainuma present by video conference at 12:41 P.M.

Haffner excused at 12:56 P.M.

Motion made and seconded to approve the payment of Metro Group’s August 2, 2023 invoice in the amount of $2288.50 for service and repairs to the Local 802 HVAC system.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Mars reviewed the terms of a Memorandum of Agreement between Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. (NYCB Theatre at Westbury) for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025.

Motion made and seconded to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. (NYCB Theatre at Westbury) for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Mars reviewed a Recognition and Initial Terms Agreement between The Second City and Local 802.

Motion made and seconded to approve the Recognition and Initial Terms Agreement between The Second City and Local 802.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve a Broadway musician’s request for a leave of absence.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held regarding applicants for the Anne Walker scholarship.

Motion made and seconded to award two applicants scholarships in the amount of $1500.

Local 802 Controller Alla Emelianova present at 1:20 P.M.

Emelianova reviewed Local 802’s May 2023 profit and loss statement.

Discussion held.

Emelianova excused at 1:35 P.M.

Executive Board member Phillips excused at 1:36 P.M.

Cutler reported on Local 802 personnel issues.

Cutler reported on the status of negotiations between the Perlman Arts Center and Local 802.

Cutler reported that a string quartet from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra will be hired for the USTA opening.

Cutler reported on a security issue at Broadway theatres.

Cuttler reported on negotiations between the Broadway League and Local 802 regarding arrangers.

Assael was appointed to the Leadership subcommittee.

Cutler reported on the possible creation of a musician referral Web site.

Discussion held regarding the Local 802 organizing department.

Fisher reported on cyber security insurance proposals for Local 802’s IT system.

Executive Board member Cohen excused at 2:28 P.M.

Motion made and seconded for Local 802 to purchase cyber security insurance for up to $6,000 a year.

Discussion held.

Motion approved unanimously.

Discussion held regarding purchasing a subscription to the New York Times for Local 802 staff.

Fisher reported that the Memorandum of Agreement between Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra) and Local 802 had been ratified.

Fisher reported on the status of negotiations between American Composers Orchestra and Local 802.

Fisher reported that Morgan Stanley will make a presentation to the Executive Board on September 19 to review Local 802 investments.

Mars reported that he was reconvening the board of the Local 802 Senior Musicians Association.

Mars reported on the settlement of an unfair labor practice charge Local 802 had filed against Smalls Jazz Club.

Mars reported on the status of a grievance that Local 802 had filed against the Williamstown Theatre Festival.

Mars reported on the Jazz Foundation of America jam session that took place in the Local 802 club room on August 21, 2023.

Mars reported on a meeting he had with the Local 802 Trial Board.

Mars reported that nomination notices had been sent to candidates for the vacant Executive Board position.

The Local 802 holiday party was scheduled for December 13, 2023.

Discussion held regarding renovations to the Local 802 building’s sixth floor.

DeRosa reported on a New York City Ballet orchestra meeting.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 3:08 P.M.

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Meeting called to order at 11:11 A.M. by Recording Vice President Mars. Present in person: Executive Board Members Burridge, Cohen. DeRosa and Hyde. Present by video conference: Financial Vice President Karen Fisher, Executive Board Member Phillips and Local 802 Chief of Staff Point Dan Point.

Minutes of the August 22, 2023 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the August 22, 2023 meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve the payment of Metro Group’s August 8, 2023 invoice in the amount of $2,892.59 for maintenance performed on Local 802’s air conditioning system.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve payment of Wilson Energy Group’s third of four installment invoices in the amount of $20,000 for Local 802 building renovation project’s consulting fees.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve three Broadway musicians’ leave of absence requests.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held regarding Wilson Energy Group’s third invoice.

Motion made and seconded to approve one Broadway musicians’ leave of absence request.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve the Local 802 Bowling Teams’ request for payment of bowling league fees in the amount of $300 from the Local 802 public relations budget.

Discussion held.
Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher reported on a caucus with the ABT rehearsal pianists.

Fisher reported on a performance by the New York Festival Orchestra at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theatre on September 9, 2023.

Mars reported on the settlement of a grievance involving a Local 802 staff member.

Mars reported on negotiations between The Second City and Local 802.

Mars reported that Executive Board nominee packets had been sent out.

Mars reported that NYC Heath + Hospitals had approved a budget for the continuation of the “Music for the Soul” program.

Mars reported on negotiations between the Argyle Theatre and Local 802.

Mars reported that IMLOC NY (producer of an Off Broadway show) would be entering into a single engagement contract for a January 22, 2024 performance at the Abrons Arts Center.

Mars reported on negotiations between DCINY and Local 802.

Local 802 President Cutler present at 12:37 P.M. and assumed the chair.

Cutler reported that a sixth floor tenant will be moving out prior to the expiration of their rental agreement.

Cutler reported on negotiations between the New York City Ballet and Local 802.

Discussion held.

Motion made and seconded to approve a letter to the New York State Nurses Association on behalf of Larry Seigel and Fresh Brewed Productions.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Phillips excused at 1:21 P.M.

Meeting adjourned at 1:41 P.M. for lack of a quorum.

Note: the Executive Board did not meet on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Meeting called to order at 11:11 A.M. by President Cutler. Present in person: Recording Vice President Mars, Financial Vice President Fisher, Executive Board Members Burridge, DeRosa, and Namkung. Present by video conference: Executive Board Member Kainuma.

Minutes of the August 29, 2023 meeting were reviewed by the Executive Board.

Executive Board member Cohen present at 11:17 A.M.

Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of the August 29, 2023 meeting, as corrected.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Local 802 Chief of Staff Daniel Point present at 11:20 A.M.

Local 802 Controller Alla Emelianova present at 11:23 A.M.

Emelianova reviewed Local 802’s June 2023 profit and loss statement.

Discussion held.

Emelianova excused at 11:30 A.M.

Discussion held regarding Cohen Weiss and Simon’s August 2023 invoice for legal services rendered to Local 802.

Motion made and seconded to approve payment of Metro Group’s August 16, 2023 $2892.59 invoice for maintenance to Local 802’s HVAC system.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve payment of JLC Environmental Consultant, Inc.’s  $5,298 invoice for an asbestos survey of the Local 802 building.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher reviewed a Memorandum of Agreement between The Victor Herbert Renaissance Project Live, Inc. and Local 802 for the period March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025.

Motion made and seconded to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between The Victor Herbert Renaissance Project Live, Inc. and Local 802 for the period March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made and seconded to approve a Non-Symphonic Limited Pressing Agreement between Musica Viva Inc. (AKA Musica Viva NY) and Local 802.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Cutler reported on the results of the JLC Environmental Consultant, Inc.’s asbestos survey of the Local 802 building.

Discussion held.

Executive Board member Cohen excused at 11:52 A.M.

Executive Board member Phillips present at 11:55 A.M.

Cutler reported on possible renovations that might be made to Local 802’s sixth floor.

Fair Share for Musicians (FSFM) Committee Chair Marc Sazer and FSFM steering committee member Sidney Hopson present at 12:06 P.M.

Discussion held.

Sazer and Hobson excused at 12:50 P.M.

Cutler reported on an upcoming meeting with Broadway Sinfonietta Executive Director Macy Schmidt.

Cutler reported on negotiations between the Perlman Performing Arts Center and Local 802.

Cutler reported on negotiations between the New York City Ballet and Local 802.

Cutler reported on an issue concerning a performance of Metropolitan Opera Orchestra musicians at the U.S. Open.

Fisher reported that Local 802 has secured cyber security insurance.

Fisher reported on a nonunion performance by New York Festival Orchestra at Lincoln Center for the Performing Art’s Rose Center Theatre.

Fisher reported on a caucus with the American Composers Orchestra’s negotiating committee.

Fisher reported on negotiations between the New Jersey Festival Orchestra and Local 802.

Motion made and seconded to increase the Local 802 Public Service scale rates by 3 percent.

Discussion held.

Motion carried unanimously.

Fisher reported on negotiations between the New York Pops and Local 802.

Mars reported on the ratification of the collective bargaining agreement between Five Borough Brass and Local 802.

Mars reported on a Local 802 personnel issue.

Mars reported on negotiations between the Pierre Hotel and Local 802.

Mars reported on negotiations between Second City and Local 802.

Executive Boad member Cohen present at 1:12 P.M.

Mars reported on an ongoing situation where bargaining unit members are not in good standing.

Discussion held.

Mars reported on a video conference meeting between the Local 802 Recording Department, Kim Roberts and the Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund.

Mars reported that a Trial Board proceeding is scheduled for September 18, 2023.

Mars reported on an upcoming meeting between the Local 802 organizing department and the Mark Morris Dance Center’s accompanists.

Mars reported on negotiations between DCINY and Local 802.

Mars reported on the creation of a Local 802 master contract list.

Motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1:35 P.M.