KCDOA Board of
Directors Meeting
June 30, 2005
MINUTES…
The meeting was called to
order at approximately 7:45 pm.
This meeting took place at Pizzaville USA on Oak Street.
ROLL CALL: Present were the following: Hussey, Leal, and Santillan
OFFICERS REPORT:
President:
President Hussey expressed that the KCDOA Board
of Directors are very pleased with the COPS organization
and Mike Dicesare (of COPS) in particular.
Secretary:
Secretary Leal had no report, but mentioned that minutes
from KCDOA Board meetings would normally be submitted
during this time in future Board meetings.
Treasurer: Treasurer Santillan briefed everyone on the current KCDOA
finances, including balances, and the amount of dues being
collected bi-weekly.
NEW BUSINESS:
Negotiation Progress:
Secretary Leal detailed the
items being sought
in our new contract. Some members had specific
comments and requests. Sergeant Dearmore asked
about ‘availability pay’ for the SERT team and Boytis
mentioned improved/closer parking for CRF staff.
Additional information was provided by Hussey and
Santillan.
Update on
COPS: President
Hussey informed the members that COPS
is currently providing their service to us for free, and
that they will most likely begin billing us on August 1st.
He also stated that this action by COPS has been very
helpful to KCDOA and has allowed us to build up some
financial reserves.
Upcoming
KCDOA Election:
President Hussey informed
the members that KCDOA
intends to have an election to fill the Vice-President
position and 3 Board Member positions. Sergeant’s
Dearmore, K. Clark, and Turnbaugh all expressed concerns
about Sergeant representation on the KCDOA Board.
An open forum discussion ensued and it was explained
that the current By-Laws allow for any KCDOA member
to run for any KCDOA Officer/Board position and that there
are no limits, or special provisions for the Sergeants.
The election discussion continued and the KCDOA Board
examined a timetable for election events. A motion was
made by President Hussey to set a deadline date of
October 1st,
2005 for candidates
to submit a ‘letter of intent’
notifying KCDOA of their candidacy and the position they
intend to run for. The motion was seconded by Treasurer
Santillan. Ayes: Hussey, Leal, Santillan. Nays: 0
Motion carried.
KCDOA
Startup Costs:
Secretary Leal submitted a letter detailing the startup costs
of KCDOA and the people who contributed to those costs.
Along with the letter were copies of receipts verifying the
expenses. A motion was made by Treasurer Santillan to
repay all contributors now that KCDOA is collecting dues.
The motion was seconded by President Hussey. Ayes:
Hussey, Leal, Santillan Nays: 0 Motion carried
Shop
Stewards:
The KCDOA Board briefly
talked about shop stewards
and the need for a KCDOA shop steward program. A
motion was made by Secretary Leal to recognize the
previous CCAPE shop stewards, who are currently
KCDOA members, as current KCDOA shop stewards if
they so choose. The motion was seconded by Treasurer
Santillan. Ayes: Hussey, Leal, Santillan Nays: 0
Motion carried
By-Laws:
Secretary Leal submitted a
ratified copy of the KCDOA
By-Laws. President Hussey explained to the members
on hand that the By-Laws are a living document that is
subject to change.
Board Of
Supervisors News:
Secretary Leal mentioned
that Barbara Patrick may be retiring
and/or vacating her seat. Discussion about her possible replacement
ensued and mention of a KCDOA Political Action Committee was
discussed by President Hussey. It was also noted that Supervisor
Mayben would be facing competition for his seat on the board.
INPUT FROM MEMBERS AND OPEN FORUM DISCUSSION:
Feedback On COPS Performance:
Treasurer
Santillan relayed some positive information that he had recently heard about
COPS
from a KCDOA
member.
General comments:
Members S.
Robinson and E. Morgan expressed their gratitude to the KCDOA Officers for their
work in the
formation of KCDOA and their ongoing efforts on behalf of the KCDOA membership.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the board, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Anthony Leal
KCDOA Interim Secretary