Board of Director's -- JANUARY -- Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 –
President R. Reinhart convened the meeting to order at 15:35 hours.
ROLL CALL: R. Reinhart, President; J.K. Muller,
Vice-President; J. Huss, Secretary; D. Hashin, Treasurer; A. Preece,
Sergeant-at-Arms/ Director; C. Bales, Director; E.N. Evenson,
Director; J. Allard, Director (POL); J. Nelson, Director.
OTHER MEMBERS PRESENT: None.
GUESTS: Drew Howitt.
MINUTES: Minutes for Regular Meeting December 10,
2003 accepted on
motion by C. Bales and E.N. Evenson, with all concurring.
TREASURER REPORT: D. Hashin presented the
Treasurer’s Report, which was accepted by motion from C. Bales and
E.N. Evenson, with all concurring.
D. Hashin asked how the Board of Directors wanted
to deal with membership dues for members in the military service or
members on loss time. He was seeking direction on the payment of
insurances, LDF and other dues. Discussion held.
Motion by C. Bales and E.N. Evenson that the
Association will give written notice to affected members regarding
their personal responsibility for maintaining their other dues, with
all concurring.
Motion by J.K. Muller and C. Bales that any member
of the Association who is a member of the military/ armed forces
personnel and activated will be maintained as an ‘active member’ with
the POA, however their dues will be suspended and the Association will
pay they PORAC dues, with all concurring.
D. Hashin also reviewed the Christmas Party expense
report. The 2004 Christmas Party date has been reserved at the Hyatt
Hotel for Sunday, December 5, 2004.
OLD BUSINESS
WEAPON VESTING: J. Huss addressed a recent matter
that involved retired Sergeant J.B. Case on trying to purchase his
weapon, but was denied and the denial of his squad to purchase the
weapon. Discussion held. R. Reinhart said that he would address the
matter with the Chief for clarification.
NEW BUSINESS
THREATS: Discussion held regarding information
learned about a "credible gang threat" being made against police
officers in our Department and other agencies. The Board of Directors
stressed that our police officers should be aware of their
surroundings and be prepared to defend themselves against any direct
threat taken upon them.
CLASSIFICATION: Discussion held on a member being
placed in a supervision role as an ‘acting sergeant’ for a limited
term, but not being properly compensated, ie: "Y-Rated." R. Reinhart
will contact the Chief to discuss this matter with him.
TRAINING COURSE: PORAC Internal Affairs course,
February 11-12, 2004 to be held in Las Vegas, NV. Motion by E.N.
Evenson and C. Bales to see if there is space available to attend and
permit any director to attend, with all concurring. R. Reinhart will
handle the inquiry.
ANNIVERSARY STICKERS: J. Huss requested the
purchase on 40th Anniversary stickers to be used with correspondence
to announce the POA's 40th Anniversary this year, cost estimated at
$138.00. Motion by J. Huss and E.N. Evenson to purchase the stickers
and the motion carried.
COMMITTEES
NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE: (01-14-04) R. Reinhart
reviewed for the Board of Directors the recent discussion that was
held at the group employee negotiations meeting with the city. It
focused on the CalPERS vs the City’s stand-alone health care plan.
Next scheduled meeting is set for January 21, 2004.
POA OFFICE COMMITTEE: Discussion held on the
current status of the timeline and report due from the committee. J.
Nelson said that he was awaiting direction from the Board of Directors
to proceed. J.K. Muller said that he would work with J. Nelson to
draft up a proposed budget and timeline on the POA office.
It was thought that J. Allard was handling the
report due at this meeting. Matter tabled until the February Regular
Meeting. (December Minutes were reread.)
ADJOURNMENT: This meeting was adjourned at 20:10
hours to reconvene at 15:30 hours on Wednesday, February 11, 2004.
ATTEST:
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Jeff Huss
Secretary
