KCDOA Board of
Directors Meeting
January 24, 2006
MINUTES…
The
meeting was called to order at approximately 7:35 pm.
This meeting took place at Papa O’s Pizza at the corner of Coffee and Hageman
Road.
ROLL
CALL: Present
were the following: Hussey, Leal, Santillan, Pfeifle, and Dearmore.
Morgan and Dees (excused) were absent.
OFFICERS REPORT:
President:
President Hussey welcomed the 3 new Directors (Dearmore, Pfeifle,
and Morgan) to the KCDOA Board.
President Hussey spoke briefly about the recent departmental decision
to revert the CRF supervisors back to Deputy Sergeants and Seniors.
Member D. Reynolds posed a related question which was answered by
President Hussey and Director Dearmore.
Member D. Hutchison asked a question about the upcoming Detention
Deputy academies which was answered by Treasurer Santillan and
President Hussey.
Member I. Silva asked about Sheriff’s Department recruitment and if
KCDOA participated in it. Director Dearmore suggested that we
should ask to participate in the process if the department were to
implement an active recruitment program.
Member G. Gonzales spoke about the need to focus on the positive
and cited as an example that the department has hired a consultant
to look at long range growth and the need for a new modern facility.
After the President’s
report, President Hussey allowed member
R. Turnbaugh several minutes to discuss her recent conversation
with Sheriff Wimbish.
Secretary:
Secretary Leal submitted the minutes from the October 2005 Board
Meeting. A motion was made by Treasurer Santillan to approve the
October 2005 minutes. The motion was seconded by Director Dearmore.
Ayes: Hussey, Leal, Santillan, Pfeifle, Dearmore. Nays: 0 Motion carried.
Secretary Leal, submitted 2 bills for repayment.
Secretary Leal gave an update on membership, currently totaling 278
(which includes a few people on leave/medical etc and not paying dues).
Treasurer:
Treasurer Santillan
submitted a current financial report for all to examine,
explained how much money had been paid to COPS so far, and
spoke about the KCDOA bank account totals.
Director Dearmore interjected a brief statement on the value of COPS
to the KCDOA membership, citing the excellent legal counsel and
representation being provided by them.
NEW BUSINESS:
Contract Negotiating
Team:
Secretary Leal mentioned that it was almost time for
contract negotiations to resume and that anyone wanting
to volunteer should contact KCDOA for consideration and
possible appointment.
Shop Steward
Program:
President Hussey explained
KCDOA’s plans for the reintroduction
of shop stewards and briefly described how their role would be
different than the shop stewards of the past. President Hussey
asked that anyone interested in becoming a shop steward
should contact KCDOA.
Agency Shop & Fee Payers:
Secretary Leal
spoke about the benefits of an agency shop and
the various ways in which KCDOA could acquire it.
Several members voiced statements in agreement and member
H. Souza-Bryant voiced opposition to the idea.
INPUT FROM MEMBERS AND OPEN FORUM DISCUSSION:
Candidate
Endorsement:
President Hussey and
Secretary Leal both spoke about the
possibilities and logistics of a Sheriff candidate endorsement
by KCDOA.
Mandatory
OT:
Various issues related to
mandatory overtime were discussed
by President Hussey, Treasurer Santillan, Director Dearmore,
and Director Pfeifle.
Member D. Reynolds stated his opposition to the Seniors
inclusion in the mandatory overtime list.
Member M. Hamilton made a comment about everyone
“sharing the load” of the mandatory overtime burden.
Member A. Gillespie commented about mandatory overtime.
Director Pfeifle explained the
mandatory overtime policy and
spoke about liability.
Member D. Cope voiced concern
about the current mandatory
overtime policy and the lack of fairness for admin (8 hour shift)
employees.
Max-Med
Closure:
President Hussey mentioned
the KCDOA letter requesting the
temporary closure of the Max-Med facility and member
M. Bryant asked a related question.
General comments:
Member E. Holloway spoke about the issues currently affecting KCDOA members.
KCDOA T-Shirts were available to those in attendance.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the board, the meeting adjourned
at 9:45 pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Anthony Leal
KCDOA Secretary