GUESTS: None.
MINUTES: Minutes for Regular Meeting February 9,
2005 were emailed to the Board of Directors. Motion by C. Bales and A.
Preece to accept the Minutes as written, with all concurring. Minutes
posted on the POA’s web site at www.hbpoa.org.
TREASURER REPORT: The Treasurer’s Report was
prepared and presented by D. Hashin and authorized by C. Bales. The
Treasurer’s Report, which include the Membership Report and Monthly
Financial Report was filed and is available upon request. Motion to accept
the report(s) as presented by C. Nesmith and J. Nelson, with all
concurring.
Treasurer, C. Bales suggested the use of a ‘Corporate
Credit Card’ that could be obtained from Pacific Liberty Bank and not be
directly linked to an individuals credit like it the current situation
with our Wells Fargo account. Option to be considered and discussion
continued.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discussion held on the HBPD Awards
Program selection process, following Department Policy. The change of
use-of-force documentation in criminal reports instead of administrative
reporting. Recent local media biased articles.
OLD BUSINESS
POA CRITICAL INCIDENT CARD: J. Nelson provided
another form of wording on the proposed new POA Critical Incident Cards.
Discussion continued.
STREET COPS AWARDS: J. Huss said that nomination
sheets are being submitted and a selection will be made by the Board of
Directors at the end of the month for the 10th Annual ‘Street
Cops Awards’ hosted by the HB Elks Lodge 1959. The program will be held on
Saturday, May 7, 2005.
HONORARY MEMBER GROUP: C. Nesmith reported that to
date he has received several renewal dues from the Honorary Membership.
All Honorary Members current in their dues will be invited to attend the
‘Street Cops Awards’ Program as well.
POA CHRISTMAS PARTY: D. Hashin said that a meeting
was held with C. Bales, J. Huss, and he with the Hilton Hotel staff about
the availability of Sunday, December 4, 2005 at the Hilton Hotel and
rates. Since that meeting D. Hashin had received the proposed use
agreement and email it out to the Board of Directors. Discussion held.
Motion by J. Huss and A. Preece to go with the proposed date and location,
with all concurring.
E.N. Evenson said that he had conducted no survey, but
would like to plan for a summertime family style picnic event, possibly to
be held in July.
CORPORAL PROGRAM: C. Bales said that he was the POA
Representative on this Department Committee and the next meeting is
scheduled for March 17, 2005. The President had not been able to conveve
the POA’s position on this to the Chief as of yet, which is that the POA
is "actively opposed" to this program.
PORAC TRAINING: R. Reinhart said that the "Basic
Collective Bargaining Class" in San Diego on March 8-10, 2005 was already
over booked and that the POA Directors will not be able to attend.
Train the Trainer Course – PORAC Offices in Sacramento.
Tuesday, March 8, 2005. Was attended by R. Reinhart, J. Huss and C. Bales.
CalPERS PENSION: PORAC held a course on March 8,
2005 that provided some update on the proposed "attack" on the PERS
pension program, which would seriously hurt the future of public safety in
California. The course was attended by POA Directors R. Reinhart, C. Bales
and J. Huss. They provided a brief overview of the plan to inform the
local areas (PORAC Chapters) to inform members and others in a grass roots
format. Discussion held.
NEW BUSINESS
RESIGNATION: R. Reinhart submitted his resignation
from the Board of Directors to the POA Secretary effective on March 12,
2005, which will coincide with his promotion to sergeant. The resignation
was regretfully accepted.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Discussion held. With the
resignation of the President, a slate nomination motion by J. Huss and C.
Nesmith was given for the Executive Officers of the POA to be J.K.
Muller-President; C. Bales-Vice-President; J. Allard-Treasurer; J.
Huss-Secretary, with all concurring.
DIRECTOR VACANCY: Discussion held on the recent
vacancy on the Board of Directors with the promotion of Russ Reinhart from
Senior Police Officer to Sergeant. A special election shall take place in
accordance with the By-Laws within 30 days for a Director to fill the
vacant position.
The proposed timetable was as follows: Announcement and
acceptance of nominations until March 28, 2005. The Special Election will
be in process from April 1 until April 20, 2005. The New Director is to
take office at the Regular May Meeting and complete the vacated term until
September 2006.
PORAC: R. Reinhart said the POA would be hosting
the Orange County Chapter Meeting tomorrow night, March 10, 2005, at the
office and invited the POA Directors to attend, which would probably
include discussion on the ‘pension reform’ matter in the state and PORAC’s
involvement.
PORAC TRAING SYMPOSIUM: April 12-14, 2005 at the
Eldorado Hotel in Reno, NV. Motion by C. Nesmith and E.N. Evenson to send
a group of Directors with the usual and customary expenses to be covered,
with all concurring. Directors attending: C. Bales, J. Huss, E.N. Evenson,
J.K. Muller, J. Allard and D. Hashin.
OFFICE EQUIPMENT: J.K. Muller said that he wanted
to make the POA office more useful and functional and requested that Phase
II of securing the office be completed soon. He also requested
authorization to purchase a new DELL computer system for the office at an
estimated cost of $3,200.00. Motion by E.N. Evenson and A. Preece to
authorize the completion and purchase for the office, with all concurring.
OLD EQUIPMENT: Discussion held on allowing the old
laptop computer being given to the POA PORAC representative, Russ
Reinhart. Motion by C. Bales and E.N. Evenson, with all concurring.
