KCDOA Board of Directors Meeting
July 26, 2006
MINUTES…
The meeting was called to
order 7:33 pm.
The meeting took place at
Papa O’s Pizza at the corner of Coffee and Hageman Road.
ROLL CALL:
Present were the following: Hussey, Dees, Leal, and Pfeifle. Treasurer
Santillan was contacted via phone and indicated that he was delayed.
Directors Dearmore and Morgan could not attend due to excused absences
(prior commitment and vacation)
OFFICERS
REPORT:
President:
President Hussey welcomed all members in attendance and explained the
excused absences of Directors Dearmore and Morgan as well as Treasurer
Santillan’s delay.
Secretary: Secretary Leal submitted
the minutes from the May 2006 Board Meeting.
A current financial report was not available until Treasurer
Santillan’s arrival.
NEW
BUSINESS:
KCDOA Election:
Secretary Leal and President Hussey spoke about the upcoming KCDOA
election for the positions of President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Details including the timetable and requirements were described to the
membership in attendance. Details
will also be posted on the KCDOA web site.
(Treasurer
Santillan arrived at this time)
Bookkeeping Service: Treasurer Santillan spoke about the possible need for the quarterly
services of a bookkeeping service.
Members H. Souza-Bryant, M. Dickerson, and R. Turnbaugh had questions and
comments about the issue.
Secretary Leal made a motion to begin routine use of a bookkeeping service on a
quarterly basis. Vice-President
Dees seconded the motion. Ayes:
Hussey, Dees, Leal, Santillan, and Pfeifle. Nays: 0 Motion
carried.
Software Purchase: Secretary
Leal spoke about the need for updated computer software, specifically, the
current versions of Microsoft Office, Microsoft FrontPage, and Microsoft Money
(expected cost $600 to $800). Vice-President
Dees made a motion to purchase the software.
Treasurer Santillan seconded the motion. Ayes: Hussey, Dees, Leal, Santillan, and Pfeifle.
Nays: 0 Motion carried.
Office Supplies:
Secretary Leal asked for reimbursement of an office supply purchase
totaling $52. Vice-President Dees
made a motion to pay the bill. Director
Pfeifle seconded the motion. Ayes:
Hussey, Dees, Leal, Santillan, and Pfeifle. Nays: 0 Motion
carried.
Member M. Dickerson suggested a simplified method for payment of routine KCDOA
bills.
OFFICERS
REPORT:
Treasurer:
Treasurer Santillan briefed everyone on the current KCDOA finances.
Treasurer Santillan presented statements showing all KCDOA income and
disbursements. All financial
documents were available for review to the membership in attendance.
NEW
BUSINESS: (continued)
MOU Negotiations: President
Hussey and Vice-President Dees briefed those in attendance about the current
status contract negotiations.
Member R. Turnbaugh asked related questions.
INPUT
FROM MEMBERS AND OPEN FORUM DISCUSSION:
Forced OT Update:
Vice-President
Dees relayed information about the inclusion of Deputies into the Detention
Bureau mandatory overtime system and the administration decision to not force
Deputies to work for Detention Deputy supervisors.
Members T. Clites, M. Bryant, R. Turnbaugh, E. Holloway, and M. Dickerson all
had questions and comments related to this issue.
A lengthy discussion took place regarding KCDOA’s position on voluntary
overtime and its availability to Deputies choosing to work for Detention Deputy
supervisors.
A poll of the membership in attendance showed that a strong majority believed
that Deputies should not have the option to voluntarily work for Detention
Deputy supervisors if they were not also working for them in the mandatory
overtime system.
Retirement:
Vice-President
Dees spoke about possible retirement changes that the County may be interested
in achieving during the current contract negotiation cycle.
Member J. Frank asked a related question.
COPS Legal Action: Vice-President Dees updated the membership on various issues that the COPS legal team is investigating and/or researching along with possible future actions.
Endorsement:
Secretary Leal and Vice-President Dees spoke about the recent interviews
of both Sheriff candidates by the coalition of safety associations and the
possibility of a future endorsement.
No further discussion or member input took place.
ADJOURNMENT:
Being no further business to come before the board, the meeting adjourned
at 8:54 pm.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Anthony Leal
KCDOA Secretary