NAATS Board of Directors Meeting
April 21, 2003 -- April 22, 2003
St. Anthony Hotel
San Antonio, Texas

Call to Order. All Directors except Mike Stafford present, Mike Puffer AWP Regional Coordinator is sitting in for Mr. Stafford.

Executive Session.

Policy Discussion - The BOD went over the Board policies to identify which are standing rules, policies, overcome by events or needing more work. Standing rules require 5 BOD votes to initiate or modify, policies require 6 for the same purposes. Mr. Hoover took the action item to reflect these changes and report back to the Board.

The Finance Committee will review the Financial Policies and get back to the BOD. Action item: Mr. Lackman.

IOU�s from last BOD Meeting

Mr. Pike talked to Ms. Morrissey about copyright laws and the newsletter, issue closed.

Still carrying the IOU on developing a power point presentation briefing on A-76, issue open. Action Item: NAATS HQ.

CISM- Mr. Chilbert gave the BOD a quick brief on where we stand in this program. Issue closed.

FSDPS BOD Report --Accomplished by Mr. Robinson. Issue closed.

WARP Representative-Steve Wagner is the new rep. Issue closed.

AOPA Fly-In -- Ms. Holmes is working it, there will be a flight service station at the fly in. Issued closed.

PWS team-Mr. Hoover sent an update out to the membership. Issue closed.

Constitution Changes-Tabled to Tuesday.

President�s Report

We�re working closely with NATCA/PASS on the S.338 and HR1711 language.

Mr. Pike would like to hire an A76 attorney for use on an hourly basis. Tabled until Tuesday.

Discussion on pay negotiations status and related ULPs.

Mr. Pike wants to start traveling to facilities again, depending on his "hill" schedule. He will attend a meeting at Harris in a couple of weeks.

Mr. Pike recommends Kevin Carl from Williamsport and Jim Meehan from Miami as our next FSOSC Liaisons.

MOTION -- To appoint Kevin Carl and Jim Meehan as the new FSOSC liaisons. Presented by Mr. Hoover, Second by Ms. Holmes. Discussion -- Standing Rule. Motion passes unanimously.

Mr. Pike recommends Mike Puffer for the Drug/Alcohol representative.

MOTION -- Mike Puffer to replace Dana Colquit as the National Drug and Alcohol Representative. Presented by Mr. Jaffe, Second by Mr. Mounts. Discussion -- Standing Rule. Motion passes unanimously

Administrator�s Report

Ms. Breen presented the office staff and office equipment report. She also explained the auditor�s report. Action Item Directors -- Timeliness of imprest fund reports is necessary and regional equipment purchases over $500 must be listed with NAATS HQ.

Ms. Breen discussed the bank accounts and the switch to FAA First Credit Union.

Discussion on a follow-up training course for our arbitration advocates, possibly a one day course in conjunction with the BOD meeting in October in Washington.

MOTION -- Use Broida/Hadley for arbitration training to coincide with the BOD meeting in October attendees to be determined later. Presented by Mr. Hoover, Second by Mr. Jaffe. Discussion -- Standing Rule. Motion passes unanimously.

Two members have recently asked to pay their dues in lump sum instead of payroll deductions.

MOTION -- NAATS allow members to pay their dues by other than payroll deduction, by lump sum annually in advance. Presented by Ms. Holmes, Second by Mr. Hoover. Discussion - Policy. In Favor -- Holmes. Opposed - Baker, Terry, O�Connell, Comisky, Mounts, Hoover, Jaffe, Puffer. Motion fails.

Discussion on NAATS attendance at airshows. Action Item -- Mr. O�Connell will work up an SOP for Air Shows to include procedures to set up a booth and advise to people who work the booth.

Chief Negotiator�s Report/Liaison Reports

Mr. Dolan discussed the negotiation issues. Action Item -- Directors to update Mr. Dolan on any changes with national impact similar to the Capstone program in Juneau.

Action Item -- Mr. Dolan to work the training freeze through AT-1 and report back to the BOD.

Action Item -- Mr. Dolan requests BOD guidance on whether to begin negotiations on severance programs now.

Mr. Perkins discussed his ATP issues. Action Items -- Mr. Dolan to contact Linda Scheussler for possible TSA contact; then Mr. Pike will contact OPM Director James.


Constitutional Changes Update - Ms. Holmes discussed the constitutional changes and their status.

MOTION -- Suspend all work on changes to the constitution until such time as we resolve A-76. Presented by Mr. Hoover, Second by Mr. Puffer. Discussion -- Standing Rule. In Favor -- Baker, Terry, Holmes, O�Connell, Mounts, Hoover, Jaffe, Puffer. Opposed - Comisky. Motion passes.

Mr. Pollok discussed his issues in ARS. Action Item -- Mr. Pollock to advise if we need a NSTS CHI team by 2nd of June.

Mr. DeGrazio discussed the FSOSC issues.

Action Item -- Mr. Pike to ask Legal Counsel about dissolution clause and what happens if we do nothing with the constitution.

Former NATCA RVP Ed Mullin addressed the Board and discussed possibly providing his services in strategic planning.

Mr. Barnes discussed OASIS.

Ms. Morrissy discussed her expenses in publishing the NAATS News.

MOTION -- Increase the newsletter advance to $600.00. Presented by Mr. Jaffe, Second by Mr. Baker . Discussion -- Standing Rule. All in Favor -- Baker, Terry, Holmes, O�Connell, Comisky, Mounts, Hoover, Jaffe, Puffer. Motion passes unanimously.

A-76 discussion. Action Item: PWS team will send out updates to the BOD and a copy to Ms. Breen who will forward it out to the A-76 regional reps.

Liaison Position Descriptions discussion. Action Item: Mr. Pike will develop a proposal for the BOD by the next meeting.


Discussion on Arbitration Advocate Training.

MOTION -- Train the 9 Regional Directors or their designees and in addition a core group of 6 advocates to be named later for training at the next arbitration advocacy training. Presented by Ms. Holmes, Second by Mr. Terry. Discussion-Standing Rule. Motion Passes unanimously.

The Arbitration Outline Process was discussed and presented to the Board by Mr. Pike.

Jackets used for A-76 picketing in GL Region was discussed. BOD Decision: These will be funded using the GL Imprest Fund.

The Minutes and their distribution was discussed. Action Item -- Mr. Pike will forward a proposal to the Board, probably by next week.

BOD Decision: Mr. Pike�s request to use the A76 attorney is approved.

Discussion on the location for the �04 national membership meeting. Decision -- timeframe will be April-May 04, membership will decide between BAL or LAS -- Action Item: Mr. Pike. NAATS HQ will handle all contracts for national meetings -- Action Item: Ms. Breen.


Discussion on whether to invite FAA representatives to the membership meetings. Action Item: Mr. Pike to let membership decide.

Discussion of NAATS Per Diem/Mileage Rate. Action Item: Mr. Jaffe to identify cities that require a higher rate; discussion to be held during July BOD meeting.

Discussion on OASIS/Inter-Active Briefing. Action Item: Mr. Barnes and Mr. Pollock to develop response for BOD consideration.