Montgomery County FOP Lodge #104
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We Support Our Troops Land/Sea/Air
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Minutes from the FOP meeting held February 5, 2008 Meeting Called to order at 1930 by Brother Bergman Opening prayer by Brother Ridgeway Pledge of Allegiance by Brother Sollenberger
President Rick Bergman……………………….. Present
Motion by Sister Geiger to accept the January minutes as posted on the
website.
Motion by Brother Poulton to accept Treasurer’s Report as read
Abby Moore has filed a grievance on the one-day suspension she recently received. Brother Matt Poulton has arbitrations set for February for his recent 3-day suspension. Brother Bergman just recently had his mediation regarding his ULP, with no resolve. This is still pending. There was a recent labor management meeting. Please bring your issues to any board member if you have any concerns. The Sheriff approved tasers for the court/jail detail as well as the change in dates for the short/long sleeve uniforms. The next labor management meeting will be Feb. 26, 2008. New Business: The Trustees will be auditing the Treasurer’s book and have appointed Brother Zurn as the chairperson. The Police Memorial service in Dayton will be May 9th this year. There will be more details to come. The Torch Run for Special Olympics is June 27th, 2008. Keith Lowry, retired MCSO Deputy, is in need of a kidney. His travel needs are taking a financial toll. Brother Bergman suggested to him to submit his bill after his procedure for review by the Charitable Contributions Committee. The State Winter Board Meeting was held Jan. 12 and was attending by several members. Some topics discussed were the House Bill pertaining to buy-back of civilian time/PERS-LE, etc. Also discussed was the package offered for Ford Crown Vic Cruisers which would add a fire-retardant package to the trunks to reduce death/serious injury caused by fires in rear end collisions. First reading of proposed amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws by Brother Poulton. Old Business: NONE Chaplain’s Report Motion by Brother Ridgeway to accept his report as read. Charitable Contributions Committee Check the website for information on making contributions towards the memory of Cedarville Officer. His widow has funeral expenses and he did not yet have life insurance. Social Committee Brother Statzer reported that it has been discussed to possibly start opening up our lodge for regular social gatherings, once or twice a month. More information to follow. PAC Committee Brother Bergman advised that unless there is any objection by the membership he will be inviting Denny Adkins, who is running for a judge’s position, to speak at the March meeting. Brother Bergman would like some retired members to join the PAC committee. (continued) Motion by Brother Statzer to donate $1000 towards the Harrison Twp. Police
Levy Motion by Brother Poulton to transfer funds to the PAC fund to cover
the above motion.
Brother Campbell reported that there were no current grievances brought to the committee. Fundraiser Committee: Sister Gardiner reported that the committee is currently reviewing several options for future fundraisers. Membership Committee: Applications received by: Paul Nienhaus, Miami Twp. PD (Transfer)
Building Committee NONE For the Good of the Order
The time has come again to start getting a committee together for raffling off another Harley Davidson. Anyone interested in being on the committee see Brother Bryan Statzer. Anyone interested in the MCSO FOP concrete stepping stone on display at the FOP Hall, contact Dennis Hartley, Custom Concrete Products, at 937-866-4103.
Won by Brother Baab Motion to adjourn by Brother Bergman
Molly Geiger, Secretary
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