District Council Meeting Minutes – October 13, 2016
District 7
OSSTF
Executive Member
Present
Executive Member
Present
President, Penny Huettlin, OPT
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District Councillor, Jackie Brown, OPT
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1st Vice-President, Betty-Jo Raddin, TBU
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District Councillor, Kevin Smith, OPT
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2nd Vice-President, Linda Law, PSSP
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District Councillor, Dawn Perry, OPT
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3rd Vice-President, Paula Walpole, ESP
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District Councillor, Kathryn Vogan, OT
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4th Vice-President, Natalia Baby, OT
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District Councillor, Gord Cale, OT
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District Treasurer, Nancy MacDonald, TBU
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District Councillor, Len Munro, OT
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District Councillor, Ruth Turner, ESP
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District Councillor, Crystal Stobbe, PSSP
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District Councillor, Krista McCormick, ESP
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District Councillor, (vacant), PSSP
District Councillor, Deb Olesen, ESP
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District Councillor, (vacant), PSSP
Educational Services/Excellence in
Education Officer,
Michelle Phillips, ESP (Non-Voting)
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District Councillor, Bonnie Cameron,TBU
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Human Rights/Status of Women Officer,
Diane Akitt, ESP (Non-Voting)
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District Councillor, Kerrie Lynn Boys,TBU
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Political Action Officer, Penny Huettlin,
OPT (Non-Voting)
Health & Safety Officer, Brian Windross,
TBU (Non-Voting)
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District Councillor, Paul Scott, TBU
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Location:
The Falls Inn & Spa, Walter’s Falls
Guests:
Cindy Dubue
In The Chair:
Gord Cale
1
Call To Order 5:00 PM
2
Chair’s Remarks
a. The Chair read our anti-harassment policy.
b. The anti-harassment officers were declared: Betty-Jo Raddin & Linda Law
c. Two items to add to Action Items: Kids Help Phone, Sheatre
President, Penny Huettlin had everyone introduce themselves. She also indicated that the AMPA
Delegation will be dealt with at next meeting.
3
Adoption of Agenda
The Chair declared the agenda adopted as amended.
4
Adoption of Previous Minutes
Proc 301-16 – Defeated
The Chair declared the minutes of June 16, 2016, adopted as amended.
5
Business Arising from the Previous Minutes
Political Action Officer Position was deferred to this meeting to appoint. It will be the duty of the
District President until there is a volunteer.
Survey Monkey Gold is now for OPT & ESP Bargaining Units only.
6
Report/Concerns of the Bargaining Units
The various Presidents spoke about their Bargaining Units’ concerns.
7
Report of the Treasurer
The Treasurer spoke to the printed budget report.
8
Provincial Representatives’ Report
There was a written report and Cindy Dubue gave a verbal report
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Action Items
a. District Office Insurance Increase – Penny spoke to this as information only.
b. District Website – Training will occur on October 19th with Shaun Perry.
c. Lobby Day – Paula Walpole & Penny Huettlin will be the two delegates to Lobby Day
November 17th.
d. White Ribbon Campaign – Posters have been ordered and will be distributed to all worksites.
e. Michael Foulds – Endorsement, Financial Support
Motion: BIRT District 7 Council endorse Michael Foulds as a candidate for Executive Officer of
provincial OSSTF at AMPA 2017.
i.
Moved: Bonnie Cameron
ii.
Seconded: Paula Walpole
iii.
CARRIED – Unanimously
Motion: BIRT District 7 Council approve the expenditure of $5000 from District Reserves to
support the campaign of Michael Foulds for EO at AMPA 2017, with a detailed report of
expenditures to be submitted at the June District council by the campaign team.
i.
Moved: Bonnie Cameron
ii.
Seconded: Paula Walpole
iii.
CARRIED – Weighted Vote
Bylaw 9.7.2 states that D7 will provide financial assistance to members of OSSTF District 7
(Bluewater) who are running for Provincial Executive of OSSTF, up to a maximum of $5000.00
per member per campaign, or for OTF up to a maximum of $3000.00 per member per campaign.
Such candidates must be approved by District Council in a weighted vote, (A. 2013)
f. Labour Council Affiliation Dues
Motion: BIRT OSSTF D7 Bluewater pay the affiliation fee of $2000.00 to the Grey Bruce Labour
Council. Funds to come from Line #8300.
i.
Moved: Len Munro
ii.
Seconded: Krista McCormick
iii.
CARRIED
g. United Way Winter Warmth Program
Motion: BIRT OSSTF D7 Bluewater support the United Way Winter Warmth Program with a
donation of $500.00.
i.
Moved: Len Munro
ii.
Seconded: Gord Cale
iii.
DEFEATED
Motion was then amended to read:
BIRT OSSTF D7 Bluewater support the United Way Winter Warmth Program with a donation of
$100.00. Funds to come from Line #9300
i.
Moved: Gord Cale
ii.
Seconded: Len Munro
iii.
CARRIED
h. Kids Help Phone
Motion: BIRT OSSTF donate $100 to Kids Help Phone. Funds to come from Line #9300
i.
Moved: Nancy MacDonald
ii.
Seconded: Paula Walpole
iii.
CARRIED
i. Sheatre
Motion: BIRT OSSTF donate $50.00 to Sheatre. Funds to come from Line #9300
i.
Moved: Nancy MacDonald
ii.
Seconded: Len Munro
iii.
CARRIED
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District Officers’ Reports
a. Provincial Council
i.
A verbal report was provided. PPM 159 was discussed.
b. Health & Safety
i.
Power Outage Procedure in place.
ii.
Bill 132 is now with the board to put in place
iii.
Brian’s responsibility includes to establish a Violence & Harassment Policy.
Motion: BIRT OSSTF pursue costs of First Aid Training for the District Office Manager.
i.
Moved: Brian Windross
ii.
Seconded: Paul Scott
iii.
CARRIED
District President is the Supervisor of the Office Manager for Ministry of Labour purposes.
c. Ed Services
i.
A verbal report was provided. Student Awards completed. The future of Student
Awards will be discussed at the January 19th District Council Meeting.
d. Human Rights/Status of Women
i.
A written report was provided.
e. Grey-Bruce Labour Council
i.
A verbal report was provided. Labour Council funded transportation for people to
attend Rally. Several OSSTF members participated in the Labour Day Parade.
f. Political Action
i.
No report.
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Adjournment
The next District Council meeting is November 24th at Tommy D’s, Hanover
The Chair declared the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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