CALL TO ORDER: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - President R. Reinhart convened the meeting to order at 18:00 hours.
ROLL CALL: R. Reinhart, President; J.K. Muller, Vice-President; J. Huss, Secretary; D. Hashin, Treasurer; A. Preece, Sergeant-at-Arms/ Director; B. Reed, Director (DC); R. Frahm, Director (DC); S. Ekstedt, Director; G. Coerper, Director (DC).
OTHER MEMBERS PRESENT: A. Garrido.
GUESTS: M. Reid.

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

D. Hashin said that the POA's taxes were filed on time and that no extension would need to be filed. Also mentioned that a new LTD insurance provider has been obtained for non-sworn members and has received the necessary paperwork.


OLD BUSINESS
AB 2592: R. Reinhart said that members of POA and Irvine PA, had strongly encouraged Assemblyman Ken Maddox at a recent Orange County PORAC Chapter Meeting to introduce a bill that would authorize law enforcement to cite spectators at drag races. This was done in AB 2592, and this assembly bill was recently sent to the Senate where it will be heard in policy committee.
LEAD TICKETS: Law Enforcement Appreciation Day baseball game tickets are available to POA members on a first come basis. Sign up sheet will be posted on the POA bulletin board.


NEW BUSINESS
FLORAL ACCOUNT: D. Hashin mentioned that the POA had opened a store account with Conroy's Flowers for the POA to help minimize costs. The account has the executive board members listed as contact persons with a control number, which is to be provided when orders are placed.
OILER FOOTBALL: J. Huss presented a request from Steve Fullmer, Huntington Beach High School Oiler Football Booster Club, co-president asked the POA to "Host a Home Game." The recommendation is to host the season opener, which is on Thursday, September 12, 2002. (Los Amigos HS v Huntington Beach HS) The "host" activities could pay tribute to the 1st Anniversary of 9/11 events in New York City. Cost to "host" or sponsor the game is $1,000.00. Discussion was held and no action taken, some Directors felt support of the "Grad Nite" programs would be more beneficial.
TRAINING DAY: R. Reinhart said that the POA needs to provide a "Training Day" for new officers and as a refresher to veteran officers on what to do in critical incidents. He said that this is as important as the retiree seminar offered last year. The Training Day" date to be announced in the future.
SPECIAL ELECTION: R. Reinhart said that with G. Coerper's retirement in June, his directorship position has a year remaining on the term. Discussion held on if an appointment should be made to fill the vacancy for the remaining year or a special election or to wait for regular elections in August. It was decided that no special election would be held, but to wait for the regular election.


COMMITTEES
BY-LAWS: R. Reinhart recommended that the By-laws Committee meet soon to draft proposed amendments, which will be posted for review and vote by the membership at the General Membership meeting in September. By-laws Committee: R. Reinhart, Chairman; D. Hashin; J. Huss.


CORRESPONDENCE
· WEAPON PURCHASE: (05-07-02) Request received from Art Droz to purchase his weapon. Balanced owed to purchase his weapon was $351.00. The POA has limited assistance to retirees on their weapons vesting at $200.00. Discussion held. Motion by J.K. Muller and D. Hashin to approve the $200.00, with all concurring. .


ACTIVITIES:
May 18, Huntington Beach Police Department Open House
June 28, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Edison Field (Dodgers v Angels)


ADJOURNMENT: This meeting was adjourned at 21:25 hours to reconvene at 15:30 hours on Wednesday, June 12, 2002.


ATTEST:


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Jeff Huss
Secretary



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