Montgomery County FOP Lodge #104
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Minutes from the FOP meeting held October 4, 2005 Meeting Called to order at 1930 hrs by Acting President Gardiner. Brother Ridgeway gave the opening prayer. Pledge of Allegiance by all members led by Brother Baab Roll Call of Lodge #104 Officers by Brother Bemis. Acting President Steve Gardiner Present Vice President VACANT Second Vice President Matt Snyder Present Secretary Gerald Bemis Present Treasurer Matt Poulton Present Trustee Tim Brady Present Trustee Tom Feehan Present Trustee Molly Haas Absent (Working) Trustee VACANT Trustee VACANT Sergeant at Arms Rick Bergman Absent Chaplain Mark Shively Absent (Working) Chaplain Gary Ridgeway Present
Guest Speakers The following are candidates for Judge of Vandalia Municipal Court who addressed our membership:
Dave Woods (Spoke about Mark Zugelder) President Gardiner thanked each of the candidates for taking the time to address our membership. Motion from Brother Woods to endorse Mark Zugelder. Second by Brother P. Snyder. Discussion. Brother Feehan advised that he would like to see the Lodge not endorse any candidate at this time. Brother Woods removed his motion Brother P. Snyder removed his second. Brother Feehan made a motion not to endorse any candidate at this time. Second by Brother Polland. No discussion. Motion passed.
NOMINATION CEREMONY: Nominations for President (2): NOMINATED: Brother Dave Concannon NOMINATED BY: Brother Dave Woods SECOND BY: Brother Tim Brady NOMINATION ACCEPTED: Yes; via cellphone NOMINATED: Brother Gerald Bemis NOMINATED BY: Brother Wade Fields SECOND BY: Brother Josh Tays NOMINATION ACCEPTED: Yes
Nominations for Vice-President: NOMINATED: Brother Steve Gardiner NOMINATED BY: Brother Mark Zurn SECOND BY: Brother Matthew Snyder NOMINATION ACCEPTED: Yes
Nominations for Second Vice-President: NOMINATED: Brother Matthew Snyder NOMINATED BY: Brother Thomas Feehan SECOND BY: Brother Tim Brady NOMINATION ACCEPTED: Yes
Nominations for Secretary: NOMINATED: Sister Molly Haas NOMINATED BY: Brother Matthew Poulton SECOND BY: Brother Shawn Baab NOMINATION ACCEPTED: Yes, via cell phone
Nominations for Treasurer: NOMINATED: Brother Matthew Poulton NOMINATED BY: Brother Bryan Statzer SECOND BY: Brother Dave Woods NOMINATION ACCEPTED: Yes
Nominations for Sergeant at Arms: NOMINATED: Brother Rick Bergman NOMINATED BY: Brother Tim Brady SECOND BY: Brother Bryan Statzer NOMINATION ACCEPTED: Yes, via telephone
Nominations for Chaplain: NOMINATED: Brother Gary Ridgeway NOMINATED BY: Brother M. Snyder SECOND BY: Brother Thomas Feehan NOMINATION ACCEPTED: Yes
Nominations for Trustee (5): NOMINATED: Brother Bryan Statzer NOMINATED BY: Brother Matthew Poulton SECOND BY: Brother Dave Woods NOMINATION ACCEPTED: Yes NOMINATED: Brother Tim Brady NOMINATED BY: Brother Bill Bartlett SECOND BY: Brother Dave Woods NOMINATION ACCEPTED: Yes NOMINATED: Brother Thomas Feehan NOMINATED BY: Brother Bryan Statzer SECOND BY: Many NOMINATION ACCEPTED: Yes NOMINATED: Brother Mike Mullenix NOMINATED BY: Brother Shawn Baab SECOND BY: Brother Bryan Statzer NOMINATION ACCEPTED: Yes NOMINATED: Brother Josh Tays NOMINATED BY: Brother Bryan Statzer SECOND BY: Brother Pete Snyder NOMINATION ACCEPTED: Yes
Secretary’s Report: Motion by Brother Bemis to accept the September minutes as posted on the website. Second by Brother Tays No discussion. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Brother Poulton to accept the report as read. Second by Brother M. Snyder No discussion. Motion passed.
Legal/Labor Issues: OLC Representative Mark Drum addressed the membership
· Members are not asking for representation in a timely manner. Whether you are a focus or just a witness, please ask for and take representation. One misunderstood answer could result in you becoming a focus. · Labor/Management Meeting 1. Notification of OLC Representation prior to any discipline being issued. 2. Physical fitness. This issued will be covered in negotiations of the next contract. 3. You should not have to submit comptime within 72 hours. If minimum staffing allows, you should be able to submit at least an hour prior to the beginning of your shift. 4. E-mail addresses for Deputies through Montgomery County. Deputies should have access to the Internet. 5. FOP will reimburse the County for any charges over the covered amount of the rate plan. · Later hires being eligible for specialized positions. · OLC cards with emergency contact names and numbers · MOU given to Vice President Gardiner by Management wanting to change and specify hours of work. · FMLA/Sick time policy change. This issued will be covered in negotiations of the next contract.
New Business President Gardiner proposed a formal change of the Constitution of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #104 to read as follows: FIRST READING ARTICLE XV DUES Section I The dues of this Lodge shall be set by a vote of the membership and shall be payable on or before the November meeting of each calendar year. Section II The dues for an active social member of this Lodge are $75 per year. Section III All funds remaining from dues, after payment of State and National per capita tax and payment to the State Legislative fund, as well as net income from other sources, except the building, scholarship and PAC funds, shall go into the general fund of the Lodge.
President Gardiner explained to the membership that we have not had a due increase since the late 1980’s. This increase will bring us up comparable with other FOP’s and as it comes on the heels of a near double per capita per member increase by the State lodge.
Old Business: Discussion was held on the endorsement and campaign contribution to Dave Woods, candidate for Trustee of Harrison Twp. Brother Bemis advised that we can and have already made an endorsement of Dave Woods in the September meeting. However, any donations to his campaign must come out of the PAC fund. Brother Poulton advised that there is little to no money in the PAC fund. Brother M. Snyder decided to pass the hat for Brother Woods.
Chaplain’s Report: See Chaplains report on the website.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Charitable Contributions Committee: NONE
Membership Committee: Application received from: Linda Shutts Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Brother Bemis made a motion to accept Shutts as a member of this Lodge. Second by Brother Phelps Discussion. Motion passed.
Social Committee: FOPA charter packet should be completed by the first week in December.
Formal Ball/Awards Ceremony: No interest tabled for 2006.
Halloween Party: Scheduled for October 28, 2005 from 1930-??? Motion by Brother Bemis to give $300 towards this fraternal event. Second by Brother Statzer Discussion. Motion passed.
Children’s Christmas Party: Scheduled for December 10, 2005.
PAC Committee: We need fundraising ideas. Send ideas to Brother Bemis at D7.
Building Committee: Brother Zurn advised that there are many things at the lodge that are in need of replacing. Such as the windows, which have leaks in places.
For the Good of the Order: The State of Ohio Fall Board Meeting will be held on November 5, 2005 at the Holiday Inn-Eastgate in Cincinnati, Ohio. Those members wishing to attend should contact Brother Bemis as soon as possible. Lodging and per diem will be given to those members who attend. Motion by Brother Mullenix to send 4 deligates on FOP time. Second by Brother P. Snyder. Discussion. Motion passed. Those wishing to attend this meeting on their own time should send a memo of interest to President Gardiner. Those attending on their own time will receive lodging and per diem. Brother Bemis asked the membership to assist Sister Hewitt with a donation. Brother Baab made a motion to give Sister Hewitt $1000. Second by Brother Mullenix. Discussion. Motion passed. Motion made by many to adjourn. Second by Brother Woods. Motion passed.
50/50 Raffle: Won by Brother Baab who donated the money to Brother Woods’ campaign fund.
Gerald Bemis, Secretary
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