Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - President R. Reinhart convened the meeting to order at 16:00 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; R. Frahm, Director; S. Ekstedt, Director; G. Coerper, Director (RET).

OTHER MEMBERS PRESENT: S. Fullmer

GUESTS: M. Reid.

MINUTES: Minutes for Regular Meeting May 8, and June 12, 2002 accepted on motion by D. Hashin and A. Preece, with all concurring.

TREASURER REPORT: Quarterly Report (comparing 1st and 2nd quarters) and Regular Treasurer's Report presented and explained by D. Hashin. Report accepted on a motion by J. Huss and A. Preece, with all concurring.

D. Hashin said that he has provided the City information on the POA's LTD insurance plan. The belief is that the City is seeking better coverage for the other employee groups.


OLD BUSINESS

LAWSUITS: R. Reinhart gave a brief review and current status on POA litigation and/or individual POA member(s) involving these cases:

PERS Lawsuit - POA lost their portion on appeal, but we are still awaiting the Court's written decision. More to be sent out in a 'Membership Update' via Email.
Range Lawsuit - In the process of taking depositions, scheduled to begin within the next week.
Health Plan/ Workers Comp - This case had been sent out to other regulatory agencies by the Court, but has since been returned for action.
Per Diem - An appeal has been filed on the attorney fees.
K9 Lawsuit - On appeal by the City.
FTO Lawsuit - Settlement pending.


COMMITTEES

BYLAW COMMITTEE:
R. Reinhart said that the Bylaws Committee has been meeting to revise the current POA Bylaws and hope to have them completed by the August Board of Director's Meeting. After the draft is accepted they will be reviewed by Legal Counsel for presentation to the membership at the Annual General Membership Meeting on September 11, 2002 meeting.

LABOR MANAGEMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE: (Held Wednesday July 10, 2002)
R. Reinhart reviewed these topics that were discussed.
Drug Testing.
Leave Donation Policy.
Supplemental Retirement taxability.
Contracting of Public Safety services or feasibility study.
City Health Plan benefit costs for 2003.

MASTER RESERVE PROGRAM COMMITTEE: (Held Tuesday, July 9, 2002)
R. Reinhart said that a Committee was formed with members from the POA (Reinhart, Hashin, King) and Department to try and draft guidelines for a workable program to be implemented in the future. This program is to use the experience and resources of Huntington Beach Police Department retirees under the 960 hours which they a limited to work annually within a PERS system. The Committee has discussed concerns and formulation of guidelines for the program.


CORRESPONDENCE

· LETTER: Several letters were sent from Mark Reid to the Department/ City on the POA's behalf on several issues. Discussion held.
· WEAPON PURCHASE: Request from Greg Shaner to purchase the balance on his weapon vesting with the Department. R. Reinhart requested this be deferred pending adoption of the Bylaws.


ACTIVITIES:
September 11 - POA General Membership Meeting/ Elks Lodge
September 22 - POA Retirement Symposium/ Training Room A
October 2 - HB Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Awards Luncheon


ADJOURNMENT: This meeting was adjourned at 20:00 hours to reconvene at 15:30 hours on Wednesday, August 14, 2002.


ATTEST:


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Jeff Huss
Secretary



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