Board of Director's -- AUGUST -- Regular Meeting
 

CALL TO ORDER: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - President R. Reinhart convened the meeting to order at 16:15 hours.
ROLL CALL: R. Reinhart, President; J.K. Muller, Vice-President (POL); J. Huss, Secretary; D. Hashin, Treasurer; A. Preece, Sergeant-at-Arms/ Director; B. Reed, Director (ABS); R. Frahm, Director (ABS); S. Ekstedt, Director; G. Coerper, Director (RET).
OTHER MEMBERS PRESENT: C. Bales.
GUESTS: None.

MINUTES: Minutes for Regular Meeting July 10, 2002 accepted on motion by A. Preece and D. Hashin, with all concurring.
TREASURER REPORT: Treasurer's report presented and explained by D. Hashin. Report accepted on a motion by J. Huss and S. Ekstedt, with all concurring.


EXECUTIVE SESSION: Status reports on POA litigation matters involving the City provided by R. Reinhart.


NEW BUSINESS
ELECTIONS: J. Huss said that ballots would be placed around the station soon for voting. The candidates are: C. Bales, E.N. Evenson, D. Hashin, J.K. Muller, and R. Reinhart with one vacant director's position without a nominee. R. Frahm and B. Reed are not running again.
SAVE: Substance Abuse and Violence Education Task Force - R. Reinhart reviewed the meeting attended by D. Hashin and J. Huss with R.J. Mayer today. R.J. Mayer is a member of the PRIDE Foundation who have formed SAVE to help reformat and "save" the Department's DARE Program. R. Reinhart presented a 'Resolution Proclaiming Community Support' to continue to provide substance abuse and violence prevention education in our schools. Motion by S. Ekstedt and J. Huss to support the SAVE Task Force's efforts. R. Reinhart will notify the SAVE Task Force.
CHIEF CANDIDATE SMALL: R. Reinhart said that members of the Board of Directors met with prospective police chief candidate Kenneth W. Small, Chief of Police, Daytona Beach (FL) Police Department. The meeting was very positive and informative, were Chief Small said, "Union is not a four letter word." As it was addressed in membership-update email.
CTO POLICY: R. Reinhart said that he was given a draft of the Department's CTO use policy as he left the LMRC meeting. Discussion held. R. Reinhart will forward the draft to POA legal counsel for review. His concern was for any diversion from the settlement agreement from the litigation in 1993.
POA ANNIVERSARY: R. Reinhart showed a promotional pen and asked that members think of ideas to possible commemorate the 40th anniversary of the association's incorporation, 1964-2004. Celebration could begin next year too.
PORAC CONFERENCE: PORAC's 50th Annual Conference will be held in Monterey, CA, November 21-24, 2002. R. Reinhart asked who would be interested in attending. Discussion was held on having wives attend with the delegates as well. Matter tabled to the POA General Membership meeting for membership approval.
CLASS: R. Reinhart suggested that the POA send members of the Board of Directors to a class titled "What You Need to Know About Police Records and Open Meetings in California," which is being held October 9, 2002.
CLASS: A free three-hour class is being sponsored by Costa Mesa POA, to be held at the Costa Mesa Police Department on September 19, 2002, between 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Everyone is encouraged to attend. The course covers representation during a complaint investigation and Peace Officers Rights.


COMMITTEES
LABOR MANAGEMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE: (Meeting held August 14, 2002)
o Selection of drug-testing company.
o Catastrophic Leave Donation Program.
o Taxability of Supplemental Retirement.
o Health Care Benefit costs for 2003. - Meet & Confer September 10, 2002
o Kronos Workforce Central Time Entry software payroll system.
RETIREMENT COMMITTEE: Memo report received from M. Reynolds, Chairman that estimated the costs at $6,500.00 for the 2001 & 2002 retirees party. Costs were projected on 130 attendees. Discussion held on meal costs exceeding the $10.00 guest fee.

Motion by A. Preece and S. Ekstedt, to support the sit down dinner recommendation and POA costs will be calculated at the old format of a $1.00/ per member /per pay period, with all concurring.


ACTIVITIES:
Ø September 11 - POA General Membership Meeting/ Elks Lodge
Ø September 12 - HB Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Awards Luncheon


ADJOURNMENT: This meeting was adjourned at 20:20 hours to reconvene at 15:30 hours on Wednesday, September 11, 2002.


ATTEST:


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Jeff Huss
Secretary


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