GCEA DIRECTOR’S MEETING AUGUST 2025
GCEA DIRECTOR’S MEETING AUGUST 2025
GCEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was held on August 20, 2025, in person in the Perkins Room and via Teams. Meeting was called to order by Sean Toro, GCEA President at 12:40 p.m. at Roll was called.
MEETING AGENDA APPROVAL:
Motion was made by Elisabeth Bergman to accept the printed agenda for the August meeting. The motion was seconded by Cindy Ritter. All in favor, motion carried.
FINANCE REPORT:
The July Profit and Loss report was reviewed by the Finance committee and approved via email. The report will be distributed with approved August Minutes. Profit and Loss was sent to directors prior to meeting.
MINUTES APPROVAL:
No July meeting minutes to be approved. The meeting did not meet quorum requirements.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT AND DISCUSSION:
· Continuing to work with the City Manager regarding retaining GCEA positions. An email will be sent out updating the membership on the status of positions within the GCEA.
· Requested directors reassure members that the 4% negotiated COLA in the MOU will still go into effect. Any other action would require a Meet and Confer.
· The 12 Position Salary Survey has been set aside by management. Management wants to review all positions and survey each one.
· Attended a meeting with CALPERS and they have agreed to hold a meeting for GCEA members to drop in and discuss retirement options. The meeting should be scheduled prior to the end of the year.
· We are planning on having an in-person lunch once a quarter. Next scheduled lunch will be hosted at the October meeting.
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT AND DISCUSSION:
· As a reminder every director needs to be serving on at least one committee.
· Addressed the board on how to encourage getting more members involved and to serve.
· Discussion regarding CEA:
o Price increase
o Legal Services
o What is CEA lacking in supporting the GCEA? Directors would like training from CEA regarding representation of membership. Sean will request assistance from CEA regarding specific training topics.
· A note of thanks to all who stepped up to assist during Sean’s absence.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Community Alliance – The committee will meet to discuss which events they would like to participate in or contribute to from now until the end of the year.
The GCEA would like to purchase an EZ Up tent for events.
Political Action – Nothing to report.
o Matt Mancini asked about a meeting with Vickie Barker regarding a strategy for meeting with and discussing our future contract, needs and wants.
o The committee needs to begin visiting with those who might be running for the City Clerk position.
Benefits – Prior to Open Enrollment the GCEA should consider holding a special meeting for all members for discussion and information.
Digital Communications – Elisabeth Bergman reported that digital communications are running smoothly. The board is now listed on the website along with who each one represents. If you need digital content created, at least one week lead time will be needed.
Employee Assistance – All loans are up to date. Currently no applications have been submitted.
Scholarship – The committee presented Emily Montenegro a $500 scholarship check as the winner of our annual Dependent Scholarship.
Disciplinary – Matt, Patty and Sean have represented several cases over the last month. The committee is currently closing an open investigation.
o For disciplinary issues, relay to your members that they are not to contact CEA. If a member has an issue they must contact a Director, Vice President or President first. Once they have gone through the proper channels, if needed, Sean will contact CEA for the member.
New Employee Orientation – Next meeting will be September 11th.
o A discussion was tabled about Welcome Bags and what should be offered to new members.
Bylaws – Bertha Albright made a motion to accept the redlined Bylaws for membership voting. Elisabeth Bergman seconded the motion. All in favor and motion carries.
OLD BUSINESS:
Leslie Fox made a motion to give $500 to the GCEA member who needs assistance with fire damage to their home. Bertha Albright seconded the motion. All in favor, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
At our September meeting, the President and Vice President will appoint a chairperson to preside over the nomination and election procedures. Two additional committee members shall be appointed: one by the Vice President, with the approval of the Board and one by the Board of Directors.
Nominations from the floor can be made at the September Board of Directors meeting after the nomination committee has been appointed. Nominations, in addition to those submitted by the Nominating Committee, may be made at the regular October meeting of the BOD. Nominations other than those nominated by the Nominating Committee shall be made only by members of the BOD.
Matt introduced Dennis Cruz, Alternate Director.
Kerri Zelenak asked about hourly employees who did not receive any COLA and if anything could be done to assist them. Sean stated the GCEA is not allowed to represent hourly employees. We have no power to represent hourly employees in any manner.
Sean has had a meeting with management regarding hybrid workers. GWP workers are expected to return full-time to the office in September or October. Time frame clarification is needed.
Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Bertha Albright.
Joe Palos seconded the motion.
Meeting adjourned.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Stephanie Kinnison
