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Minutes from the FOP meeting held December 4, 2007

Meeting Called to order at 1930 by Brother Concannon

Opening prayer by Brother Ridgeway

Pledge of Allegiance by Brother Concannon

Roll Call of Lodge #104 Officers:

President Dave Concannon……………………….. Present
Trustee Tim Brady …………………………………..Present
Vice President Steve Gardiner………………...….. Present
Trustee Tom Feehan………………………………...Absent
Second Vice President Matt Snyder…………........ Present
Trustee B. Statzer…………………………………....Present
Secretary Molly Geiger………………………………Present
Trustee Mike Mullenix……………………………......Absent
Treasurer Matt Poulton………………………………Present
Trustee Gerald Bemis……………………...………..Present
Sergeant at Arms Rick Bergman…………......…….Present
Chaplain Gary Ridgeway……………………...….…Present


Secretary’s Report

Motion by Sister Geiger to accept the November minutes as posted on the website.
Second by many
No discussion
Motion passed


Treasurer’s Report

Motion by Brother Poulton to accept Treasurer’s Report as read
Second by Sister Gardiner
No Discussion
Motion passed


Legal/Labor Issues

Brother Josh Haas was recently involved in an on-duty shooting. Several issues arose as a result of this situation including an ordered walk-through, ordered report, ammunition issues, and the management’s unwillingness to read Brother Haas his Garrity Rights. These issues are being addressed.

Several Investigations have come up recently regarding LEADS violations. One issue that has come up as a result of these investigations is the severity of the punishment received by two of the deputies. There will be a grievance filed on behalf of these deputies.

A grievance has also been filed regarding the promotional process.

A grievance has been filed and will go to arbitration on Brother Matt Poulton’s behalf unless an agreement is reached.

A grievance has been filed on Brother Bryan Crowe’s behalf regarding his recent termination.


New Business:

NONE

Old Business:

Brother Snyder made a motion to send 6 delegates lodging/PerDiem to the Leadership Seminar in Nashville. February 9-12, 2008 in Nashville, TN
Second by Sister Gardiner
Discussion
Motion passed.


Chaplain’s Report

Motion by Brother Ridgeway to accept his report as read.
Second by Brother Snyder
Discussion
Motion passed


Charitable Contributions Committee

Brother Snyder reported that FOP/PAL will be holding the annual gift giving at Children’s Hospital on December 19, 2007 at 1400 hrs.
Brother Snyder made a motion for the Lodge to donate $300 towards the event.
Second by Brother Bergman
Discussion
Motion passed.


Social Committee

Brother Ridgeway reported that the Annual Children’s Christmas Party will be December 15, 2007 from 1200-1800. Anyone who can help, please let Brother Ridgeway know.


PAC Committee

NONE


Membership Committee

Applications received by Charles Wright, Dayton Airport Police
Bryan Achtermann, MCSO


Motion by Sister Geiger to accept applicants as members of the Lodge.
Second by Brother Bemis
Discussion
Motion passed.


Building Committee

Brother Zurn reported that on December 8, 2007 we will be having Breakfast with the Chaplain in conjunction with some lodge “sprucing-up”. Breakfast is 0800. If we continue into the afternoon, we will order pizza and beer. Wear old clothes and be ready for good food, good friends, and some painting!

Brother Statzer reported that he would like to purchase some new furniture for the Lodge. Brother Statzer will get some prices on furniture and will report back at the January meeting.


For the Good of the Order

Brother Poulton made a motion for the Lodge to spend not more than $2000 to update the office.
Second by Brother Bayot
Discussion
Motion passed

Brother Concannon reported that the winter board meeting is coming up in January 11-12, 2008 at Cherry Valley Lodge.
Brother Gardiner made a motion to send 5 delegates to the winter board meeting.
Second by Brother Geisel
Discussion
Motion passed.

Brother Concannon report the election results. Johnny Campbell, Laura Gardiner, Matt Snyder, Mark Zurn, and Linda Shutts were elected to the position of Trustee’s.
Motion by Brother Gardiner to have Secretary destroy the ballots
Second by many
Discussion
Motion passed.

2008 Scholarships will go to: Dep. Mike Williams on behalf of son, Brett; Jolene Holtz on behalf of daughter Chauncie; Curtis Laravie on behalf of his daughter, Katie; Dee Osterfeld on behalf son, Justin; Gary Ridgeway on behalf of son, Logan.

Brother Statzer would like to host a BCS game party at the Lodge on January 7, 2007. Members Only.
Brother Statzer made a motion for the Lodge to donate no more than $200.
Second by Brother Bergman
Discussion
Motion passed.

Motion by Brother Gardiner to change the January meeting from January 1, 2008 to January 8, 2008.
Second by Brother Statzer
Discussion
Motion passed.

Sister Geiger made a motion to issues one Outstanding Service Award quarterly to members.
Second by many
Discussion.
Motion passed.

Sister Geiger made a motion to issue one Exceptional Service Award Annually to a member.
Second by Brother Bemis
Discussion
Motion passed.


Sister Geiger made a motion for the Lodge to donate $100 to cover the cost of plaque and gift certificate for this year’s nominee who will be recognized at the January meeting.
Second by Brother Bergman
Discussion
Motion passed.


50/50 Raffle:

NONE

Motion to adjourn by Sister Gardiner
Second by Sister Shutts
No Discussion
Meeting adjourned.


Fraternally,

Molly Geiger, Secretary
Montgomery County Fraternal Order of Police #104




 


 

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