[Canyon] Proposal to firefighters

[Tom Fiddaman]

Hi Neighbors -

The following is from the fire board - I'll also cross-post it at
http://bcpoa.net/2013/05/fire-department-issues/ and bridgercanyonfire.org.

Tom Fiddaman

From: mike conn [mailto:mco...@gmail.com]

Tom,

Could please send the attached proposal for mediation to the BCPOA list
immediately.  The board is striving to keep the residents informed as the
process advances.

Thank you very much Mike


Proposal from the Board of Trustees to the Firefighters of Bridger Canyon

The Board is committed to resolving the conflict between it and the
Firefighters. We have been in contact with the Community Mediation Center in
Bozeman, and attach are the résumés of two qualified, experienced mediators
which have be assigned to mediate the Board/firefighter conflict if the
Firefighters accept them. They have agreed to meet promptly, and would
prefer to do the mediation during normal business hours, but they will meet
after hours, if necessary. There will be significant cost for this service,
but your Board feels this is a prudent investment. We hope you willagree.

Although not a condition of the mediation, the Board suggests the following:

1. Because time is of the essence, we would like to receive a commitment
from the Firefighters to mediate within 24 hours. In any event, we would
like to hear from you no later than 8:00PM, May 24th.
2. Firefighters will select up to two members to represent them in the
mediation and Firefighters will identify their representative to the Board
with 24 hours.
The Board will likewise select two members to represent it. The Board will
respond to the Firefighters representative as quickly as Firefighters can
select their representatives, but in any event, no more than three hours
from the time the Firefighters representatives have been identified.

3. Mediation will be scheduled at the convenience of the mediators and
Firefighters, but will be initiated as soon as the mediators are available.
Presently, the assigned mediators, if you accept their assignment, are
available on May 28th, or May 29th, between 5:30 and 8:30 PM. However and as
previously stated, they would prefer to conduct the mediation during normal
working hours. The Board would prefer that the mediation be held on May 28,
2013.

4. The Bridger Canyon Rural Fire District will reimburse the mediators at
their normal billing rates, which will be negotiated with the mediators
immediately upon your commitment to meet, and the selection of your
representatives.

5. Mediation is requested at the Community Mediation Center as a neutral
location, but they would agree to mediate at the fire station if that is
more desirable for you. The Community Mediation Center is located at 101 E.
Mendenhall,Bozeman.

6. In addition to suggested mediator résumés, we will provide e-mail and
phone information so that you may contact both to determine their
impartiality, and competence to mediate the issue.

The Board truly wants to resolve the problem and return to a positive
working relationship. We trust that you will take this suggested plan
seriously, and respond positively and promptly. We are committed to the
district constituents, and to your fire department.

Sincerely,
Mike Conn, Chair
Dave McKee
Denny Guentzel
Colleen Carnine
Peggy Foster

On behalf of the entire Board of the Bridger Canyon Rural Fire District

Mediation Information is attached hereto.


Mediator Information

Michael Gard

To Whom It May Concern:  In regards a request for information concerning
mediation qualifications of Michael Gard, the following is submitted. 
       1. Involved in labor mediations/ labor disputes within a corporate
setting for 25 years as the Director/ CEO of medical corporation. 2.
Studied and attended mediation classes from 1995 until present with primary
focus being in small claims and family mediation through the Montana
Judicial system. 3. Have been involved in private mediations for a number of
non-legal issues.  Other questions may be addressed to: Michael Gard,
406-587-2880

LYNN MJ FIEDLER, M.A.
Contact Information: Community Mediation Center, 101 East Mendenhall, Suite
A,
Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 522-8442 (office), (406) 580-1641 (cell),
ly...@cmcmontana.org
MEDIATION EXPERIENCE
Community Mediation Center, 2007-present
Program Director for Restorative Justice, Project Settle and Peer Mediation
Recruit and Train Volunteers
Develop new programs to fit with mission and vision of CMC
Mediate low-income Family, Project Settle, and Victim/Offender cases
LMJ Mediation Services, 2007 – present
Full service Mediation, Facilitation and Training firm specializing in
family, civil
and workplace mediations.
Partner with Center for Collaborative Solutions
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Co-Owner, Distinctive Lighting, Bozeman, MT 2002-2009
Instructor, University of Washington, TA, Seattle, WA 2000-2002
Co-Owner, Northwest Premiere Investigations, Edmonds, WA 2000-2001
Instructor, Academy of Investigative Sciences, Seattle, MT 1997-1999
English Teacher & Speech Coach, Missoula Public Schools, Sentinel High
School, 1994-1997
EDUCATION & TRAINING
University of Washington
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Speech Communication, 2002
University of Montana
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English with emphasis in Teacher Training, 1994
Center for Collaborative Solutions
Mediation Fundamentals Course (40 hour training), 2004
Academy of Legal Investigators --Seattle, WA
Training in Legal Investigations, 1997
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Montana Mediation Association, Full Member with Family Designation, 2007 –
present
Board Member, 2009-present
Association for Conflict Resolution, Practitioner, 2012 – present



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