The Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City

LMC Board Meets

Summary of Minutes
LMC Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Fire Fighters Local 42

Attending: Jim Delay, Lyle Farad, Rick Green, Gerard Grimaldi, Gary Keep, Robby Making, Bob Jacob.

Thanks to Louie Right and Local 42 for hosting. The LMC also expresses condolences regarding the death of a Local 42 member in the line of duty.

•M/S/C to accept the Financial Report.

•M/S/C to survey participants in the strategic planning process to determine why participation in the process declined, to continue current areas of focus and remain open to broader participation as opportunities and expressions of interest arise.

•The board concurs with Issues Committee recommendation to take no position on the Kansas City, Mo., ballot issue regarding pay day loan regulations and continue to emphasize the importance of the transportation tax renewal on the April ballot.

•Rory O’Connor has changed positions and is now with On Goal/Lane 4. The Board will request that Roy assume the co-chairmanship if his new employer joins the LMC and provides him the time to participate. Additional nominees to be presented on at the Awards Dinner may be voted on via Emil/fax ballot.

In addition to the list in the meeting materials, the following additional participation in the Awards Dinner have been received: Awards Sponsor, Operative Plasterers’ & Cement Masons Local 518; table and ad, Sprinkler Fitters Local 314 and table, J.E. Dunn Construction Co. for a total to date of 98 reservations and $10,000+ in revenues leaving about halfway to 2007 participation level. Printed invitations have been mailed and additional promotion will be done.

•The next board meeting will be Tuesday, May 20, 11:30 a.m. at the Greater Kansas City Building & Construction Trades Council, 400 South Main, Independence, Mo.

•M/S/C to adjourn at 1 p.m.

Directory Update

An updated directory of LMC members and officers can be found at Download membershiprosterbd.cwk (WP).pdf (93.9K)

Also a reminder of the LMC Awards Dinner April 17. Check under Events for reservation forms and more details.

LMC Board Meets March 19

The LMC Board of Directors will next meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, at Fire Fighters Local 42, 6320 Manchester.

Condolences & Congrats

The LMC offers its sympathy to Rick Greeno and his family. Rick's sister recently died.

We also mourn the death of Harold Cullum's daughter. Harold is retired from the United Way and the United Food and Commercial Workers.

And congratulations to Kevin Sexton. Though he doesn't look it, Kevin is now a grandfather.

Finally, we are deeply saddened by events in Kirwood, Mo. Kansas City and Kirkwood have many connections, and the events there in addition to the tragic consequences for so many families remind us of the sacrifices our public servants--from public safety officers to elected and highly visible appointed officials--make in the service of our democracy.

Updated Directory

You can find an updated LMC membership directory here Download membershiprosterbd.cwk (WP).pdf (93.9K)

MAMBDC Recognizes LMC Members

Congratulations to the heads of two LMC members who were recognized at the 22nd annual awards luncheon of the Mid-America Minority Business Development Council.

Arthur Tanner, president of the SMACNA-KC board and of Tinmaster, received the Supplier of the Year award from the MAMBDC, which assists minority and women-owned businesses in building relationships with potential customers at larger corporations and governments.

Bill Downey, president of Kansas City Power & Light Co., was recognized with the CEO Advocate of the Year award for his support of minority and women-owned businesses. Tim Jones of Kansas City Power & Light Co. also was recognized as MBE Coordinator of the Year.

Other connections to LMC members include MAMBDC board member James Daley, LMC Consultant and Rockhurst University Helzberg School of Management, and board representation from LMC members Aquila, Black & Veatch, J.E. Dunn Construction Co., Kansas City Power & Light, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Walton Construction (Walton's Dennis Thompson is MAMBDC board chairman).

Strategic Workplace Solutions Joins LMC

The LMC is pleased to welcome Strategic Workplace Solutions, Inc., to membership. The firm provides a variety of services, including prevailing wage traning and monitoring on the Truman Sports Complex renovation projects, consulting on workplace laws and compliance, and workforce development. President Colleen White is a past drector of the Missouri Division of Labor Standards and past business manager of Sign Painters Local 820. SWS's contact information:

Strategic Workplace Solutions, Inc.
Colleen White, President
8426 Clint Drive, Suite 359
Belton, MO 64012
(816) 322-7808; fax 322-7812
cwhite@swsinfo.com; www.swsinfo.com

For an updated version of the LMC membership directory, see Download membershiprosterbd.cwk (WP).pdf (93.9K)

LMC Board Approves Issues Agenda

Summary of Minutes LMC Board Meeting Jan. 16, 2008,
J.E. Dunn Construction Co., 929 Holmes

Attending: Lyle Farrand, Rick Greeno, Don Greenwell, Garry Kemp, Robbie Makinen, Rory O’Connor,, Tom Whittaker, Bob Jacobi.

•Thanks to Tom Whittaker and J.E. Dunn Construction Co. for hosting.

•Due to the lack of a quorum, each of the following motions will be voted on via email/fax by the entire Board.

•M/S/C to approve receipt of the Financial (Cash Flow only) Report. A full report will be made in March.

•Strategic Planning activities continue. Bob Jacobi is meeting with Pat Dunn next week. All Board members will receive information on the Labor and Employment Relations Association national industry labor-management committees as well as those in similar industries here.

•M/S/C to adopt the following Issues Committee recommendations:
--That the LMC endorse the renewal of Kansas City’s transit tax on the April 8 ballot.
--That the LMC take no position on any smoking ban issues on the April 8 Kansas City, Mo., ballot.
--That the LMC endorse the Bannister Mall TIF project approved by the City Council and support its retention if brought to a ballot issue.
--That the LMC endorse retention of the Missouri Plan for judicial selection and the similar policy that exists in Kansas.
--That the LMC oppose immigration reform proposals that would put the burden of I-9 verification on contractors for subcontractors. Verification responsibility should fall only on the direct employer of those workers
--That the LMC support the removal of gaming loss limits in Missouri.
--That the LMC support reforms of 1099 misclassification enforcement in Missouri.
--That the LMC endorse the renewal of the Overland Park sales tax for infrastructure.
--Support restoration of Missouri programs that foster economic development and provide critical services such as Medicaid, education, the arts, childcare subsidies for working parents and others.
--Continue past positions in Missouri and Kansas regarding:
--Support for Prevailing Wage in its present form
--Support for reasonable and effective economic development incentives
--Support for transportation funding and planning for future transportation systems and funding.
--Opposition to TABOR (taxpayer bill of rights)
--Support restoration of Medicaid funding to its level before the cuts of 2005.
--Table at this time any position regarding school vouchers in Missouri or Kansas.
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•April 17 is the date for the 2008 Awards Dinner. A speaker will be sought from Kansas City Power & Light; if no top executive is available, a request will be made to General Motors.

•The Golf Tournament will be July 21 at Oakwood Country Club. Donations of food and beverage are being sought.

•M/S/C to approach Donna Birks about moving to an open Executive Committee spot from the Board. Louie Wright is searching for non-construction industry representatives; and management will search for Treasurer and open Executive Committee and Board positions with also an emphasis on non-construction industry representation, and bring those names to the March Board meeting.

•M/S/C to adjourn at 1 p.m.

2008 Board schedule and locations
March 14, FIre Fighters Local 42
May 21?, Greater Kansas City Building & Construction Trades Council
July 16, Teamsters Local 541
Sept. 17, Builders’ Association Training Center
Nov. 19, Fire Fighters Local 42

Truman Holman

We sadly pass on this information from Dick Cook at Interstate Brands regarding Truman Holman, long active in labor-management relations:

All--With regret and sorrow, I am informing you that Truman Holman passed away yesterday. He retired from IBC in 2005 after 24 years employment as a Senior Labor Relations Manager. He was 65 years old. The Funeral arrangements are as follows: He will be cremated and there will be a Visitation at 12 Noon and a Memorial Service at 1:00 pm next Wednesday, January 9 at:

Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home Cemetery & Crematory
10507 Holmes Road
Kansas City, Mo.   64131
(816) 942-2004

An obituary will be in the Kansas City Star on Sunday, January 6.

Since I do not have email addresses or contact information for all people that I know would like to be made aware of this, please pass along this information to anyone you feel would want it. Many of us had a very special relationship with Truman and he will truly be missed.

Dick Cook

Richard B. Cook, VP, Labor Relations
8050 Marshall Drive, Suite 200
Lenexa, KS  66214
Telephone: (913) 905-4975
Facsimile: (913) 905-4951
E-Mail: cook_dick@interstatebrands.com

LMC Directory Updated

Please see Download membershiprosterbd.cwk (WP).pdf (94.0K) for an updated list of LMC members and officers.