KCDOA Board of Directors
Meeting
October 25, 2005
MINUTES…
The
meeting was called to order at approximately 7:40 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, Dees, and guest COPS
representative Mike Dicesare
OFFICERS REPORT:
President: President Hussey moved item C3a, appointment of Kevin Dees to Vice President, to make it the first item on the agenda. Kevin Dees was the only candidate running for the position. A motion was made by Secretary Leal to appoint Kevin Dees to the KCDOA Vice President position effective immediately. The motion was seconded by Treasurer Santillan. Ayes: Hussey, Leal, Santillan. Nays: 0 Motion carried
President Hussey mentioned the recent KCDOA endorsement of Mike Maggard for the
3rd district Supervisor seat. Member P. Malone requested further
information about the endorsement and asked about Maggard’s opposition
(currently none).
President Hussey explained the new 80 CTO implementation by Sheriff Wimbish at
KCDOA’s request and also talked about Sheriff Wimbish’s intention to meet
monthly with the KCDOA executive board in an effort to keep open lines of
communication between the Sheriff and KCDOA members.
President Hussey spoke about the necessity of cell phones for the Executive
Board and the recent decision by the Board of Directors to provide KCDOA
Executive Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer) with
KCDOA provided cell phones. Member J. Fisher asked about the use of County
provided land line phone use as an alternative
After the President’s report, there was an impromptu open forum discussion about the financial advantages of KCDOA’s affiliation with COPS in light of the current and ongoing legal costs of representing KCDOA members. COPS flat fee unlimited legal use plan was contrasted with the pro-rated PORAC plan. Member H. Souza-Bryant asked several related financial questions.
Secretary:
Secretary Leal submitted the minutes from the June 2005 Board Meeting.
Secretary Leal, along with Vice President Dees, spoke about the recent redesign
of the KCDOA web site. Vice President Dees encouraged all members to visit the
site regularly for the latest KCDOA news.
Secretary Leal gave an update on membership, currently totaling 267 and urged
that all members explain the benefits of KCDOA to the remaining few people who
have not signed up.
Treasurer: Treasurer Santillan thanked everyone for attending, supporting KCDOA, and the unity that the support has created.
Treasurer Santillan briefed everyone on the current KCDOA finances, including balances, and provided printouts showing all income and disbursements.
Treasurer Santillan spoke about the new KCDOA logo designed by Kate Thompson and expressed KCDOA’s gratitude to her for her work. A motion was made by Treasurer Santillan to give Kate Thompson two KCDOA Shirts containing the logo she designed. The motion was seconded by Vice President Dees. Ayes: Hussey, Dees, Leal, Santillan. Nays: 0 Motion carried. President Hussey motioned that COPS representative Mike Dicesare receive a shirt as well. The motion was seconded by Secretary Leal. Ayes: Hussey, Dees, Leal, Santillan Nays: 0 Motion carried.
Treasurer Santillan mentioned that business cards and envelopes had recently been printed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Negotiation Update: All board members discussed the current status of contract negotiations and the likelihood of a ratification election occurring soon, possibly coinciding with the upcoming board member election.
COPS News and Info: COPS Representative Mike Dicesare fielded general questions about the COPS provided legal defense of KCDOA members. Mike Dicesare also spoke about the importance of proper critical incident management and explained what members should do in such an incident.
Upcoming KCDOA Election: All board members discussed the upcoming election. It was explained that candidate information is available on the KCDOA web site, and it was pointed out that two of the seven candidates (M. Bryant and D. Walters) were present at the meeting.
Recommended Acquisition: Secretary Leal motioned that KCDOA purchase a copy of the book “Robert’s Rules of Order”. Treasurer Santillan seconded the motion. Ayes: Hussey, Dees, Leal, Santillan Nays: 0 Motion carried
Shop Steward Program: Vice President Dees initiated a discussion about the groundwork of a KCDOA shop steward program. It was mentioned that the current Executive Board is currently very busy and that it was hoped one of the newly elected Board Members would head up and primarily focus on the administration of the new KCDOA shop steward program. Member M. Bryant spoke about the use of Site Reps instead of Shop Stewards.
INPUT FROM MEMBERS AND OPEN FURUM DISCUSSION:
General comments:
Member D. Cope asked about the current County medical plan and what was being done to improve it.
All members in attendance were given a KCDOA T-Shirt prior to adjournment.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the board, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Anthony Leal
KCDOA Secretary