Montgomery County FOP Lodge #104
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Minutes from the FOP meeting held October 7, 2008 Meeting Called to order by Brother Bergman Opening Prayer by Brother Ridgeway Pledge of Allegiance led by Brother Fannin Roll Call of Lodge #104 Officers:
President Rick Bergman…………………………….Present Trustee Laura Gardiner ……………………………..Absent Vice President Steve Gardiner………………….....Working Trustee Robert Sakal…………………………….....Present Second Vice President Bryan Statzer…………....Present Trustee Johnny Campbell…………………………...Working Secretary Linda Shutts……………………………..Present Trustee Mark Zurn…..……………………………….Present Treasurer Matt Poulton……………………………..Present Trustee Matt Snyder.………………………………..Working Sergeant at Arms Tim Brady…..………………....Working Chaplain Gary Ridgeway…………………………..Present
Secretary’s Report Motion by Sister Shutts to accept the September minutes as posted on the website Second by many No discussion Motion passed
Treasurer’s Report Motion by Brother Poulton to accept the Treasurer’s report as read Second by many Discussion Motion passed
Legal/Labor Issues Brother Bergman reported the schedule change will take effect on October 18. If there are any issues feel free to contact a member of the Board. Brother Bergman advised the Sergeant’s list has expired. Brother Bergman stated the Union wanted the list be extended, but the Sheriff decided to let the list expire based on past practice. There will be no promotions at this time. Brother Bergman reported he has been talking with Chief Nolan about the proposed budget for 2009. Brother Bergman advised the two vacancies that were left in the courts by Brother Bergman and Brother Brady will not be filled. Brother Bergman reported the County Commissioners have already advised the Sheriff that they will not pay for the Deputies’ raise for 2009 and are going to cut the Sheriff’s budget by 3%. Brother Bergman advised the Sheriff has no intention of laying anyone off and may look to create vacancies outside sworn personnel. There are currently 19 vacancies within the whole department. Brother Bergman reported he talked to Randy Beane the President of Dayton’s FOP. Brother Bergman stated that Dayton’s FOP endorsed Mike Tenore for Sheriff. It was thought that Dayton’s FOP would support our Lodge in the endorsement process. There will a fundraiser for Sheriff Plummer at Brother Kenny Miller’s residence on October 11. Brother Bergman reported the Sheriff has been making good on his word by reinstating armed off-duty employment and giving the road deputies a rotating schedule. Brother Bergman advised new Glocks are being purchased for those deputies who want them. Brother Bergman advised the Sheriff requested to delay labor management meetings until after the election. Brother Bergman reported the Fall Board meeting in October 25 in Akron. Brothers Bergman, Gardiner and Snyder will be attending.
New Business Brother Bergman reported Brother Brown and Brother Campbell ran the gun raffle, which was successful. The raffle earned $6,900 profit, which will be used for scholarships and for general costs for the Lodge. Brother Statzer advised the raffle tickets were put in an envelope and sealed. The tickets will be kept for 30 days to make sure all winners claim their prizes. John from Peabody’s has possession of the tickets. Brother Bergman reported there have been some inquiries about an Associate Lodge. There has been talk of reinstating an Associate Lodge. It will probably take a group of people to start the process of having an Associate Lodge.
Old Business Brother Poulton advised the Lodge’s taxes have been paid. He also advised the audit has been completed and found no discrepancies.
Chaplain’s Report Brother Ridgeway reported a thank you card was received from Brother Bergman for the balloon bouquet that was sent after his surgery. Brother Ridgeway reported Brother Pittl is a father for fifth time. Brother Ridgeway reported he ran into Major Laravie at the store and he stated his wife, Ginny, is doing better, but not out of the woods. They are both seeing more positive things than negative than before. Brother Ridgeway advised the Christmas party will be coming up. If anyone has any ideas, talk to Brother Ridgeway. Brother Ridgeway advised there might be a better turn out if the retirees were involved. Brother Freedman has an email list for the retirees. Motion by Brother Ridgeway for $1500 for Children’s Christmas party Second by Brother Statzer Discussion Motion passed Brother Snyder reported PAL will put up $500 for gifts to pass out at the Children’s Hospital this year. They will wrap gifts and provide Santa and Mrs. Claus. They will also try to get gift cards to places like Chucke Cheese and Dave and Busters. Motion by Brother Snyder for $500 for gifts for Children’s hospital Second by many Discussion Passed Brother Bergman reported Sgt. Brem wanted to thank the FOP. Sgt. Brem has been doing the retirees requalification and giving out credentials.
Charitable Contributions Committee NONE
Social Committee NONE
PAC Committee NONE
Grievance Committee NONE
Fundraiser Committee NONE
Membership Committee Applications received by: Akshay Gyan, Trotwood P.D. Molly Drake, Adult Probation Matt Jandes, Adult Probation Motion by Sister Shutts to accept Akshay Gyan as a member of the Lodge Second by many Discussion Motion passed Applications received by Molly Drake and Matt Jandes will be tabled until the November meeting until their employment can be verified and Brother Statzer can make contact with members who work with the applicants. In the future the Lodge will be screening potential applicants more thoroughly, possibly have them and the member recommending them to the Lodge attend a meeting before they are voted on.
Building Committee Brother Zurn reported he received three estimates to have the parking lot fixed. The three estimates are; Vandalia Blacktop-$24,840, Houser-never showed, A-Z in Harrison-$4,652, Star City(Miamisburg)- had not gotten a response yet. No matter which company the Lodge chooses, there will be four areas that will need to be cut out and re-asphalted. Motion by Brother Zurn to pay no more than $4000 for the parking lot Second by Brother Statzer Discussion Motion passed
For the Good of the Order NONE
50/50 Raffle NONE
Motion to adjourn by Brother Bergman Second by many No Discussion Meeting adjourned.
Fraternally, Linda Shutts, Secretary Montgomery County Fraternal Order of Police #104
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