NAATS Business Meeting
April 15-16, 2002
Monte Carlo Hotel
Las Vegas, Nevada

Agenda

Day 1, April 15, 2002

8am: President�s Report

Action Items

The meeting began with the absence of Mr. Baker, Mr. Comisky and Mr. Stafford. Mr. Pike went through all of the action items to ensure compliance. Mr. McLennan discussed the FSDPS Transition Plan and will send an update to all BOD members. All BOD members now present. The WEB page was discussed and whether or not we are ready to begin using a password for access. There is no doubt that access to grievance information would be tremendously useful but how we go about securing it for our members is still under discussion? Mr. McLennan shared with the BOD that there might be an issue that one of our motions was procedurally flawed.

MOTION: Mr. Jaffe. To amend the policy of where to conduct business meetings the BOD will conduct board meetings in Washington DC unless the BOD decides otherwise. Second, Mr. Baker. This issue was tabled.

Mr. Pike will check with the other unions to see how they maintain electronic databases. He will coordinate with Messrs Dibble and Glowacki who will report back to the BOD at the July meeting.

Pay Impasse Status

Mr. Pike will brief the membership on the latest information in this area.

Congressional Relations

We are trying very hard to keep Congressman Young informed of the above situation. We are also meeting and attending fundraisers with select congressional members to further explain our issues.

Senior FAA Relations

Mr. Pike shared that we are now in enjoying better relationships than we ever have before. Much better access to AOA-1 with ADA-1 and ATS-1 access remaining good.

Inter-Union Relations

NAATS will be trying to reach out to other Unions (both within and without the FAA) to develop ties that might further both of our agendas. Question about a seat on the MAC. Mr. Pike said this is the seat that both PASS and NATCA want and we have are staying neutral.

ARS Liaison Recommendation

Mr. Pike�s recommendation is Art Finnegan (BDR AFSS). This will become effective in early June. The BOD unanimously accepted this recommendation. The BOD discussed the value in extending some Liaison positions when that is warranted. Mr. Hoover explained that he feels there is a current continuity issue and that our ATP Liaison is working on many issues, including some that are no normally ATP. Mr. Pike agreed and recommended that Scott Malon be extended for one year. BOD unanimously agreed. This is not a change in our policies or intent to establish a new pattern of appointments but is, in fact, an exception to that policy.

Liaison recommendations to include individual package, resumes from all acceptable considerees to be forwarded to the BOD. Action Mr. Pike.

Mr. Pike has determined that the original motion by Mr. Stafford concerning BOD meeting location is valid and we need not revisit the motion tabled earlier made by Mr. Jaffe.

10 am: Administrator�s Report

GA Summit

Mr. Simpson briefed the BOD that money is an issue everywhere in DC these days. The FAA is saying there is no availability of funds for this meeting, this year. The Order 7110.10 rewrite was not quite finished in the timeframes we had hoped for because of conflicting meetings. One issue has to do with not treating the military filings any different than any other flight plan. VNR is recommended to become VOID (VFR Only Is Doubtful). The Remote Airport Information Service (RAIS) is another major developing issue. This is in draft form and should be included in the new .10. The Aviation Digital Data Service (ADDS) has been tested in PNM AFSS but, unfortunately, the WEB site was not developed with any participation from NAATS members. The ATP recommendation, therefore, was against going with ADDS. Now everyone is upset because there will not be any interactive briefings. NAATS scheduled a meting to press the Agency with what they now intend to do.

The BOD discussed �Karrass Training� to determine weather or not we need to pursue this type of training for the organization. Item tabled for later determination.

Office

Hotel cancellation fees are pretty well binding according to our attorney. We still have one hotel�s non-cancellation hanging over our head. The Office Administrator is looking into possibly resolving this issue, either through getting us released from our obligation if the hotel can book someone else or fulfilling the contract by going there for our next meeting. This topic rolled into the question of when do we want to conduct national training? The BOD felt strongly that the membership should decide this issue. Mr. Hoover noted that the ASO membership would really like to host a meeting in their region. However, it was determined that we should try and hold an �October� meeting in order to explain to the membership our new Agreement (assuming it is ratified) and then sponsor a National meeting next April.

The Administrator asked, and received from the BOD, the support to allow Gretna De Stefano to begin a part-time work schedule, whenever she felt it necessary, with no diminution in her health benefits. We discussed, in executive session, our office situation and we will continue to staff the HQ office at the present level.

Mr. Pike asked about Ms. Colquitt and her position with the LDR. She is concerned about funding for travel. Mr. Dolan is checking on travel monies. Ms. Colquitt is doing the meetings by telecon and was wondering if she should continue doing this. Mr. Pike feels it is better to participate this way than not to participate at all. Discussion around the table about if Ms. Colquitt gets the agenda in advance and her comfort level with doing the meetings by telecon. Talk about possibly filing a grievance since the charter said everybody is allowed to attend. Mr. Pike to send a letter to FAA expressing dissatisfaction with lack of travel for participation.

Chief Negotiator�s Report

Pay/Work Rules Negotiations Status

Mr. Dolan briefed the BOD on the latest information surrounding pay.

Mid-Term Bargaining

Security issues seem to be falling into place. Mr. Dolan provided a briefing on the latest issues. He also led us through a brief discussion on the Flight Service Operational Support Center (FSOSC). Two liaison positions have been created and need to be staffed.

Chief Negotiator Position Discussion. Mr. Dolan to write a brief outline of his duties for the NAATS News when the requirements for this position have been identified and a vacancy exists.

1:30pm: Liaison Reports

ARW

Mr. Perkins shared with us some of the problems with ACE/IDS and CCFP.

ATX

The Agency has a $130 Million shortfall. The Agency has frozen all hiring except bargaining unit employees. The way they are managing staffing numbers at HQ is new. There are very few new hires coming off of new lists. We are still selecting individuals that have been waiting on hiring lists for years.

ATP

Mr. Malon briefed us on SUA/ISE, ADDS, NOTAM2001, PIREP Solicitation and the JSIT, NSTS and FTS 2000 MOU. BOD should determine how many lines we have at each facility that are operational provide this data to Mr. Dolan. He will then take the necessary action.

ARS

Mr. Munoz gave a briefing on the NOTAM Short Term Solution (NSTS). It was well received and may be the solution to our problem. The key sites are GNV AFSS and CDC AFSS

2:30pm: Public Relations Team

Mr. Dibble will work through the appropriate Directors when trying to get assistance to fulfill the PRT mission. He presented his budget and no changes were noted. Mr. Dibble wants to buy a software package at $540 a year that has over 1900 newspapers 1800 radio stations outlets. Discussion. BOD approval.


3:15pm: Technical Representative Reviews

OASIS
Voice Switch
FTI

The BOD reviewed those persons, their roles, performance and weather or not to extend them in their present positions.


Day 2, April 16, 2002

8am: OASIS

Jeff Barnes brought us up to speed on the latest developments on OASIS. We have gone live at AND AFSS.

8:30am: Voice Switch

Steve Glowacki briefed us on the most current information on this topic. We asked him to send out to the BOD a short synopsis, to present to our members, of what we are looking for in staffing an �AFSSVS Human Factors Team�. Mr. Hoover notes that we need to get on the front end of this process.

9am: COU AFSS Address to BOD

A facility issue from ACE was discussed in executive session in respect to all involved and the President and Chief Negotiator will address the issue on behalf of the BOD.

9:45am: Treasurer�s Report

Mr. Wesselhoft provided a status report of our current budget picture. He requested Quick Books training and this will be coordinated with NAATS HQ. Mr. Simpson to transfer funds as discussed in two weeks.

10:15am Open Topics

Old equipment

Mr. Stafford raised the issue of how do Regional Directors correctly obsolete our old equipment on a region-by-region basis. Mr. Pike will contact our attorney and then share with the BOD the necessary information of how to legally and responsibly accomplish this.

MWE

Ms. Breen briefed the BOD on her meeting with Ms. Rivera and provided answers to questions on this topic from the Board members.

NATCA Dental

Mr. Mounts presented, for their information, to the BOD, a plan that we should share with the membership to see if there is any interest. All questions and comments on this will now go to the Administrator. BOD will determine later whether the insurance salesperson will address BOD in July.

2002 Arbitration Training

MOTION: Dave Hoover; I move that the BOD identify not less than three individuals to participate as the national arbitration core team and that this be conducted in executive session since we are discussing NAATS personnel. Second: Mr. Jaffe. Discussion. Motion passes. Following are identified: Richard Anderson, Jerry Van Vacter, Dan Hart, Nancy Batye, Kate Breen, Scott Malon, Chuck Kuennen.


2003 Meeting Location

The BOD decided this meeting will be in San Antonio next year (Mr. Hoover prefers a SO Region location). Mr. Jaffe has booked us into the St. Anthony Hotel, a historic hotel, the week of the 20th of April and it is located one block off the main though-fare. He will provide the membership with a contact number. A FacRep training conference will be held in conjunction with the BOD meeting the week of October 7 in DFW area; action item Mark Jaffe.

Mr. Hoover advises a change in the status of Church Street Station that may affect our deposit liability. Action item Mr. Simpson to follow-up and close out issue.

Mr. Pike has scheduled the preliminary FMCS meeting for May 16. Attendees are Mr. Fox, Pike, Thoman, Herman. NAATS Hearing Team will be brought in to town a number of days in advance of actual hearing date for final preparation.

Vouchers

Mr. O�Connell notes that expenses should be categorized individually so that BOD can determine what meeting they are for. Action item Messer's. Simpson/Wesselhoft.

Karrass Training

Mr. Simpson to schedule meeting to include all Directors, except for those who opt out, and up to ten additional future attendees. Both Mr. Hoover and Mr. Pike note that these attendees should be members who will actually be doing negotiations.

ATPAC Rep Review

Length of tenure was discussed and it was determined to maximize participation. Question raised regarding tenure of current Treasurer. Action items Mr. Pike

Representation of FSS staff specialists. Mr. Dolan to contact staff at GRB. Directors to forward staff names to Mr. Dolan who will follow-up with contacts and research.

CISD

Ms. Holmes noted that there are vacancies and changes in this program that require the training of replacements. Mr. Dolan to contact ATX and follow-up.

EFAS CIC

Mr. McLennan explained the problems with non-EFAS rated CIC's. BOD discussion.

Mr. Pike recommended Tim DeGrazio (MIA AFSS) for one of the FSOSC vacancies. BOD approval. Both Kevin Carl and Gary Gustafson have declined consideration. Mr. Pike will forward the remaining recommendation to the BOD for its consideration once the necessary coordination can be affected.

Motion made and passed to adjourn.