Resolution #23 regarding suicide prevention. After discussion was held and revisions made, a motion was made, seconded and carried to approve. Resolution #24 regarding zero loss-time injuries. After discussion was held and revisions made, a motion was made, seconded and carried to approve. President Robinson suspended the review of convention resolutions in order for the Board to hear the Local 123 case regarding charges filed by Business Manager Jordan Ritenour against members Nathaniel Dawn, Jr., #320444 of Local 119, and Marvin Brown, #318090 of Local 149. International Secretary-Treasurer James Hadel read the charges filed along with all evidence submitted. Discussion was held, and a motion was made, seconded and carried to fine Nathaniel Dawn, Jr., #320444 of Local 119, and Marvin Brown, #318090 of Local 149, the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) each; furthermore, these members will also be subject to expulsion from the Union if they are again charged
and found guilty of engaging in the same conduct and offense. Vice President Robert Peterson abstained from the Board vote. President Robinson introduced Bruce Pavlik, Mike Tiberi and Tim Cibulka from Legacy Professionals LLP who reviewed the International’s audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. President Robinson and Secretary-Treasurer Hadel then excused themselves from the meeting so that the accountants could discuss with the Executive Board whether there were any concerns. After that discussion, the regular meeting then resumed and President Robinson and Secretary-Treasurer Hadel rejoined the meeting. Thereafter, the Executive Board discussed former Secretary-Treasurer Robert Danley’s retirement and the details associated with his retirement. After discussion, a motion was made, seconded and carried approving the gifting to Secretary-Treasurer Danley of the union vehicle he used while in office. Messrs. Pavlik, Tiberi and Cibulka were excused from the meeting.
President Robinson then resumed reviewing convention resolutions beginning with Resolution #26. Resolution #26 was reviewed and discussed. Resolution #27 regarding the National Maintenance Agreement. After discussion was held, a motion was made, seconded and carried to approve. The Board reviewed and discussed the following resolutions: Resolution #29 submitted by Local Union 44, Resolution #31 submitted by Local Union 81, Resolutions #32 and #33 submitted by Local Union 36, Resolution #34 submitted by Local Union 37, Resolutions #35 and #36 submitted by Local Union 12, and Resolution #37. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted,
James A. Hadel International Secretary-Treasurer
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