NOTE: The Executive Board did not meet on Tuesday, July 2, 2013

TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013

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

Assistant to the President Boyle presented an invitation to Inside Broadway’s Broadway Beacon Awards. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to purchase a half-page ad in the Broadway Beacon Awards program book for $750 and to donate an additional $250 to Inside Broadway, to be drawn from the public relations budget. Motion carried unanimously.

Boyle presented an invitation to the New York City Central Labor Council Annual Awards Reception on June 18. It was moved and seconded to purchase two tickets to the reception for a total of $500. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Boyle presented a recommendation to contribute $500 to Leticia James’ candidacy for New York City Public Advocate. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to make the contribution from the TEMPO fund. Motion carried unanimously. Boyle excused.

Minutes from June 4, 2013 reviewed. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from June 4, 2013 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on AFM film negotiations. Gagliardi reported on New York City Ballet negotiations. Discussion held. Gagliardi reported on Broadway matters. Discussion held.

Executive Board member Schwartz present at 11:43. Financial Vice President Olcott reported on the Westchester Philharmonic. Discussion held. Olcott reported on the Westfield Symphony. Discussion held.

Local 802 Counsel Mars present. Olcott presented a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with Manhattan Concert Productions. Discussion held. Mars excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the CBA with Manhattan Concert Productions. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on negotiations with Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 153, the union that represents Local 802 clerical staff members. Discussion held.

Gagliardi presented a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Organization of Union Representatives (OUR), the union that represents Local 802 business reps and organizers. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA. Motion carried unanimously.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported on Local 802 staff matters. Discussion held.

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.

Local 802 Controller Camiolo present. Camiolo gave a presentation on Local 802 fixed assets. Discussion held. Camiolo presented March financials. Discussion held. Camiolo excused.

Executive Board recessed at 12:52. Kruvand excused. Executive Board reconvened at 1:04.

Executive Board member Hyde presented a revised Local 802 Limited Pressing Sound Recording Conditions Agreement. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve the Limited Pressing Agreement. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion held on Local 802 membership meeting attendance.

Theatre Representative Copeland present. Copeland presented a CBA with Holler if Ya Hear Me LLP for the developmental production of “Holler if Ya Hear Me.” Copeland excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the CBA with “Holler if Ya Hear Me.” Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 1:25 p.m.

---

TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2013

Meeting called to order at 11:17 a.m. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Executive Board members Burridge, Cranshaw, Dougherty, Hyde, Kruvand, Schwartz, Sharman.

Minutes from June 11, 2013 reviewed. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from June 11, 2013 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on New York City Ballet negotiations. Gagliardi reported on New York Philharmonic negotiations. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on matters affecting the Organization of Union Representatives (OUR), the union that represents Local 802 representatives and organizers. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on the tentative agreement with the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), Local 153, the union that represents Local 802 clerical staff members, which has yet to be ratified by Local 153 members.

Olcott reported on the bill for the water main repair for which $13,500 was approved on May 21, 2013. There is an additional cost of $2,500. It was moved and seconded to approve the $2,500 for the additional cost of the water main repair. Motion carried unanimously.

Gagliardi reported on the sixth floor leases.

Olcott reported that Local 802’s annual New York City property tax bill is $144,869.08.

Olcott presented a request from the Long Island Philharmonic for public service rates for two park concerts, one on July 5 in Eisenhower Park and one on August 10 in Hecksher Park. It was moved and seconded to approve the request. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Assistant to the President Boyle present. Boyle presented a request from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 1 for a donation to the Donald B. Kleinschmidt Fund, which sponsors educational events for Local 1’s membership. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to approve a $500 donation to the Donald B. Kleinschmidt Fund. Motion carried unanimously.

Boyle presented a request from Broadway Salutes to support the event to be held on Sept. 24, 2013. It was moved and seconded to purchase a $1,000 ad in the Broadway Salutes program book. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Theatre Representative Copeland present. Copeland presented two Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) for developmental productions: “Beyond the Music,” BTM Productions, LLC and “Super Fly,” Super Fly Developmental LLC. Copeland excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the CBAs with BTM Productions, LLC and Super Fly Developmental LLC. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 12:04 p.m.

---

TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013

Meeting called to order at 11:18 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Cranshaw, Cutler, Hyde, Sharman, Assistant to the President Boyle.

Minutes from June 18, 2013 reviewed. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from June 18, 2013 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Heather Woodfield on One Percent for Culture present. Woodfield gave a presentation of One Percent for Culture. Executive Board Hyde present at 11:24. Discussion held. Woodfield excused. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to endorse One Percent for Culture. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve an Off Broadway Limited Pressing Agreement with Playwrights Horizons for “Far From Heaven.” Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported that New York City Central Labor Council (NYCLC) Delegate Marvin Moschel called in a report of the NYCLC meeting of June 20. O’Connor summarized Moschel’s report. Discussion held.

O’Connor announced the hiring of a Director of Organizing and Field Services and a Single Engagement Representative/Organizer. Discussion held.

O’Connor requested approval for a Senior Business Rep promotion for a Business Rep in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement with OUR, the union for Local 802 Business Reps and Organizers. It was moved and seconded to approve the promotion. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

President Gagliardi reported on contractual matters concerning OUR bargaining unit employees.

Gagliardi reported on the tentative agreement with the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), Local 153, the union that represents Local 802 clerical staff members.

New York City Ballet Orchestra (NYCBO) Committee Co-Chair Gene Moye present. Moye presented a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with NYCBO. Discussion held. Moye excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA. Motion carried unanimously.

Assistant to the President Boyle reported on Brooklyn Academy of Music matters.

Local 802 Concert Representative Fisher present. Fisher presented a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with Hora Decima Brass Ensemble. Discussion held. Fisher presented an MOA with New York Grand Opera. Discussion held. Fisher excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the CBA with Hora Decima Brass Ensemble. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved and seconded to approve the MOA with New York Grand Opera. Motion carried unanimously.

Theatre Representative Couture and Director of Lincoln Center and Theatre Services Bond present. Couture presented a budget for the 2013 New York theatre festival initiative. Discussion held. Couture and Bond excused. It was moved and seconded to approve $4,000 toward expenses for the New York theatre festival initiative, $2,500 to be requested from the Coordinating Advisory Committee.

It was moved and seconded to request of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) permission to waive both Federation Initiation Fees (FIFs) and Local Initiations Fees (LIFs) for new members from September 25 through December 31 as part of a recruitment drive coordinated with the 2013 New York theatre festival initiative. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member Sharman excused at 1 p.m. Discussion held on the Working Families Party. Boyle excused.

Theatre Representative Copeland present. Copeland presented a proposal from The Public for a student intern program in connection with the production of “Love Labour’s Lost.” Discussion held.

Copeland presented a request to pay public service parade scale wages for cameo performances from five community art groups for Public Work’s production of “The Tempest.” Discussion held.

Copeland excused. It was moved and seconded to approval the “Love Labour’s Lost” intern proposal. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved and seconded to approve public service parade scale wages for cameo performers for Public Work’s production of “The Tempest.” Motion carried unanimously.

Boyle present. Discussion on Working Families Party continued. It was moved and seconded to purchase a ticket to the Working Families Party gala for $250. Motion carried unanimously.

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.

Gagliardi reported on AFM matters. Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 1:21 p.m.

---

TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2013

Meeting called to order at 11:18 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Brandford, Burridge, Schwartz, Sharman, Assistant to the President Boyle.

Minutes from June 25, 2013 reviewed. It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from June 25, 2013 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

Supervisor of Electronic Media Services Department Dannenberg present. Dannenberg reported on a request from the New York Philharmonic regarding a recording of the orchestra. Discussion held. Dannenberg excused.

President Gagliardi reported on Broadway grievances having to do with self-contained units. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on negotiations with the New York Philharmonic. Gagliardi reported on negotiations with 54 Below. Discussion held.

Gagliardi reported on various Broadway matters. Discussion held.

Financial Vice President Olcott reported on various contract expiration dates in the freelance concert field and efforts to schedule negotiations. Olcott reported on bonding issues with respect to various freelance orchestras. Discussion held.

Discussion held on the New York City mayoral race.

Recording Vice President O’Connor reported on efforts by the Communication Workers of America (CWA) to shed light on Cablevision’s owner, James Dolan, who is engaged in extreme anti-union activities to destroy the CWA’s organizing efforts at Cablevision. O’Connor further reported that Dolan is touring as JD and The Straight Shot and CWA has requested that Local 802 send a cautionary email to its members. Discussion held.

It was moved and seconded to employ Attorney Stephen Frey to draw up leases for Local 802 building tenants.Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

O’Connor requested approval of up to $17,500 to replace the floor in the clubroom. It was moved and seconded to grant the request. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

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

It was moved and seconded to approve an addendum to the Coordinating Advisory Committee (CAC) minutes of April 16, 2013. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Assistant to the President Boyle recommended that a donation in the amount of $500 be made from TEMPO to the mayoral campaign of Bill Thompson. Discussion held. It was moved and seconded to make the donation. Motion carried unanimously.

Boyle presented an invitation to a political fundraiser for City Council Speaker candidate Inez Dickens. It was moved and seconded to purchase a ticket to the fundraiser for $250 to be paid from TEMPO. Motion carried unanimously.

Boyle presented an invitation to a political fundraiser for New York State Senator Liz Kruger. It was moved and seconded to purchase a ticket to the fundraiser for $150 to be paid from TEMPO. Motion carried unanimously.

Boyle led a discussion on TEMPO political strategies in respect to the upcoming city-wide elections this fall. Discussion held on Article Section 5(n) of the Local 802 bylaws pertaining to donations approved by the Executive Board.

Theatre Representative Copeland present. Copeland presented a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the John W. Engeman Theatre. Discussion held. Copeland excused. It was moved and seconded to approve the CBA with the Engeman Theatre. Discussion held. Motion carried unanimously.

Executive Board member and Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) Fundraising Coordinator Schwartz reported on finances of the ERF. Discussion held.

Meeting adjourned at 1:25 p.m.