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KCDOA Board of Directors Meeting

January 16, 2008

MINUTES…

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm.

The meeting took place at Papa O’s Pizza at the corner of Coffee and Hageman Road.

ROLL CALL:     Directors present were: Morley, Leal, Santillan, Stancliff, and Quiroz.
Not present due to excused absences were Director Pfeifle and
President Dees.

Secretary Leal welcomed Vice President Morley and Directors Stancliff
and Quiroz to the KCDOA Board of Directors.  Outgoing Directors
Dearmore and Morgan were thanked for their service and contributions
to KCDOA.

OFFICERS REPORT:

Secretary:        Secretary Leal submitted the minutes from the November 2007 Board
                        Meeting and made them available to anyone wanting to view them.
 

Treasurer Santillan made a motion to accept the minutes submitted
by the Secretary.  Director Stancliff seconded the motion. 
Ayes:  Morley, Leal, Santillan, Stancliff, and Quiroz. 
Nays:  0  Motion carried.

Treasurer:        Treasurer Santillan detailed the current financials of the association
                        and made available a report of receivables and expenditures.                                

Secretary Leal made a motion to accept the report submitted by the
Treasurer.  Director Quiroz seconded the motion.  Ayes:  Morley,
Leal, Santillan, Stancliff, and Quiroz.  Nays:  0  Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

Dues Increase:             Several Board Members discussed the recent member approval
of a proposed dues increase. 

            Director Stancliff made a motion to ratify the KCDOA member vote
and officially increase KCDOA dues to $55 per month.  Secretary
Leal seconded the motion.  Ayes:  Morley, Leal, Santillan, Stancliff,
and Quiroz.  Nays:  0  Motion carried.

MOU Committee:         Vice President Morley announced the formation of an MOU committee
(chaired by him) to thoroughly examine the current MOU in attempt to
identify any problematic and inadequate sections needing attention
during future contract negotiation talks.  He directed any members
interested in participating to contact a Board member.

Training:                      Director Quiroz spoke about the need for KCDOA leadership to attend
specialized training related to law enforcement association operation.  
Director Quiroz provided information about related training and made a
motion for KCDOA to provide funds to allow up to 7 people in association
leadership to attend the training.  Secretary Leal seconded the motion. 
Ayes:  Morley, Leal, Santillan, Stancliff, and Quiroz. 
Nays:  0  Motion carried.

REPORT FROM THE BOARD:

Referral Bonus:           Secretary Leal explained that the KCDOA MOU amendment proposing
a referral bonus for existing employees who successfully recruit new
hires had effectively been rejected by the Board of Supervisors for the
time being.
 

Fitness Plan:                Treasurer Santillan and Secretary Leal spoke about the County’s
latest physical fitness proposal.

Chief Shop Steward D. Walters commented on the proposal.

An informal vote was taken of those in attendance to determine
the direction of future negotiations on this topic.
 

KCSO Admin Update:  Secretary Leal briefed everyone with the latest information provided
by the Undersheriff and Chief Wahl.

Members J. Ashley and M. Salgado asked related questions.

NEW BUSINESS: (continued)

Relay For Life:             Director Quiroz spoke about annual Relay For Life cancer fundraiser
and made a motion to form a KCDOA team.  Secretary Leal made an
amended motion to fund the team entrance fee and the individual
entrance fees for up to 10 KCDOA members (funds not to exceed
$1150 total). Director Stancliff seconded the amended motion. 
Ayes:  Morley, Leal, Santillan, Stancliff, and Quiroz. 
Nays:  0  Motion carried.

KCDOA Office:             Director Stancliff spoke about the immanent need for a KCDOA office
and detailed several possible locations.  Information and photographs
were provided for viewing by the members.

Members M. Salgado and K. Cierly commented and asked related questions.
 

INPUT FROM MEMBERS AND OPEN FORUM DISCUSSION:
 

POBOR Books:             Member J. Ashley proposed that KCDOA purchase POBOR (Peace
Officer Bill Of Rights) books for all members.   He provided related
order forms.
 

                                    Member G. Benevides commented on the proposal.

                                    Director Santillan spoke about an in-progress project that could potentially
eliminate the need for a POBOR book purchase and detailed the free
availability of the POBOR on the internet.

Respectfully Submitted,

Anthony Leal
KCDOA Secretary

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