CALL TO ORDER: Wednesday, October 9, 2002 –
President R. Reinhart convened the meeting to order at 16:00 hours.
ROLL CALL: R. Reinhart, President; J.K. Muller,
Vice-President; J. Huss, Secretary; D. Hashin, Treasurer; A. Preece,
Sergeant-at-Arms/ Director (POL); C. Bales, Director; E.N. Evenson,
Director (ILL); S. Ekstedt, Director; J. Nelson, Director.
OTHER MEMBERS PRESENT:
GUESTS: M. Reid.
MINUTES: Minutes for Regular Meeting September
11, 2002 accepted on motion by C. Bales and J.K. Muller, with all
concurring. J. Huss reminded the Directors that Minutes are distributed
to their mail boxes on the lower level of the Department when completed
and available on the web site when posted by the web master.
TREASURER REPORT: Treasurer’s report presented
and explained by D. Hashin. Report accepted on a motion by C. Bales and
J.K. Muller, with all concurring.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Review of pending lawsuits
involving the City and members of the POA, and status of POA lawsuits
with the City.
OLD BUSINESS
DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVES: R. Reinhart said that he
has been asked the status of the POA’s response on the pending
Department Directives on CTO and Daily Log guidelines.
KRONOS PAYROLL SYSTEM: R. Reinhart referenced an
article regarding FLSA issues written by the law firm of Libert &
Cassidy. Which held the City responsible for accurate payment to
employees, and faulty payroll systems cannot be blamed for errors.
NEW BUSINESS
POLICE GARAGE:
Discussion held on a proposed
change in the operations of the police garage to be placed under the
Public Works Department. Additional information needed if this is a
budgeting issue or job position reduction proposal. R. Reinhart said
that if it is a matter of jobs, our member’s positions should be the
priority of the POA. Upon receipt of any additional information a letter
could be drafted to City Administrator with our safety concerns
regarding the servicing of the patrol vehicles.
PERSONAL MAIL DELIVERY: J. Nelson said that a
member of the detective bureau received personal mail that had been
opened which was addressed to them. Concern is for confidential
information being viewed by unauthorized individuals.
R. Reinhart said that the City had contracted the
mail delivery within the City. Discussion agreed that if mail addressed
to an employee at an unidentified department, a personnel list could be
used to forward the mail to the proper department and not that it would
be opened to view it for additional information in the contents. R.
Reinhart said that this could be addressed in a future LMRC Meeting.
REMODELING: Concern was voiced regarding a
recently remodeled office in Special Investigations. The concerns were
that in a budgetary cutting time that it was an irresponsible waste of
money that could have been allocated for other needed equipment. Were
building permits obtained, was the construction authorized by the City,
because of the recent issue at the Oakview substation.
PORAC TRAINING: R. Reinhart said that he would
like new Directors to attend an Internal Affairs Class offered by PORAC
on November 15-16, 2002 in San Diego. Course fee is $25.00; Hotel room
rate $80.00; Per Diem $25.00 per day; use of members own time. Motion by
J.K. Muller and J. Huss to authorize up to 10 members to attend the
course, with all concurring.
COMMITTEES
CHRISTMAS PARTY COMMITTEE:
D. Hashin provided an
overview of the proposed activities and musical entertainment to be
provided. He was checking into the feasibility of having a 10-piece band
play at the party. He was trying to promote more members in attending by
awarding gifts for 100% attendance by squads, detective units,
communication and detention shifts. Anyone wishing to assist may contact
him.
J. Nelson asked about the potential of changing the
day from Sunday to Saturday in the future because of Sunday night
restrictions. D. Hashin said that the main reason has been the
additional costs involved which would be approximately $3,000.00 to
$4,000.00 and most Saturday dates at the Hilton are already booked. D.
Hashin will check on the costs and available dates at the Hyatt for
2003.
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE: D. Hashin is seeking
members from the POA to assist in revising the guidelines of the program
and distribution of those funds. J.K. Muller agreed to assist.
NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE: Status summary report was
given by R. Reinhart. The next scheduled meet/confer meeting was for
October 15, 2002.
R. Reinhart said that the POA had been waiting for
information on membership usage on the City’s Health Care Plan since
July. As open enrollment approaches we expressed a concern regarding
families trying to coordinate benefit coverage with their spouses plans.
R. Reinhart said that he has also spoken with the leadership of the
other employee groups regarding this as well.
POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE: No status report
received from M. Lyons.
LABOR MANAGEMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE: Scheduled
Meeting for October 9, 2002 was cancelled.
BYLAWS COMMITTEE: No report.
ADJOURNMENT: This meeting was adjourned at 19:00
hours to reconvene at 15:30 hours on Wednesday, November 13, 2002.
ATTEST:
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Jeff Huss
Secretary
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