Montgomery County FOP Lodge #104
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Minutes from the FOP meeting held July 7, 2009
Meeting Called to order by Brother Bergman Pledge of Allegiance led by Brother Gardiner Special guest speaker Tonya Baise with Aflac Roll Call of Lodge #104 Officers: President Rick Bergman……………………………..Present Trustee Laura Gardiner ………………………….…..Present Vice President Steve Gardiner………………….......Present 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 June minutes as posted on the website Second by Sister Gardiner No discussion Brother Statzer reported it has been brought to the attention of the Board that the minutes from the May 2008 meeting are incorrect. The minutes show that President Bergman made the motion to send the 8 delegates to the National Convention, but Brother Statzer was the member who made the motion. Motion by Brother Statzer to amend the minutes of the May 2008 meeting to reflect Brother Statzer was the member who made the motion. Second by Brother Gardiner Discussion Roll call vote of the members present during the May 2008 meeting Motion passed
Treasurer’s Report Motion by Brother Poulton to accept the treasurer’s report as read Second by Brother Beam Discussion Motion passed
Legal/Labor Issues Brother Bergman reported there was a Labor Management meeting this morning and there were several issues discussed. The first issue discussed was extending the current contract for one year. The FOP Board has talked with Mark Drum about drawing up a proposal to extend the current contract through 2010. The County Commissioners have agreed not to change our health care costs as long as we do not take a pay raise in 2010. Brother Bergman advised the contract would remain exactly the same as it is now, but there would be a 0% pay increase for 2010. Those who are not topped out in pay would still receive their step increases until they are topped out in pay. Longevity pay would still remain the same as well as the extra pay for K9 units and E.V. Techs and the cost of health care would stay the same. The proposal was given to the Sheriff for review and it will be brought to the membership for a vote. Brother Bergman advised July 21 has been set as the date members will cast their vote to accept or reject the proposal. Brother Bergman stated the second issue discussed was the promotional process. Brother Bergman advised he has spoken with Major MacIntosh about any changes that may need to be made. Brother Bergman reported Management is looking into the possibility going through the Ohio Chief’s of Police for future tests. Another option would be to have Management and the Union sit down and make up the test questions so that they are more in line with Sheriff’s Office Policies. Brother Bergman advised if anyone is interested in forming a committee to look into the testing process, let him know. Brother Bergman advised the third issue discussed was information regarding dependants and health care coverage. Brother Bergman advised Management wanted the Union to be aware they must provide any information about their dependants to health care providers when requested. Brother Bergman reported the fourth issue discussed was manpower and productivity. Brother Bergman reported Management will be looking into the productivity of all deputies. Brother Bergman advised the Board is aware of the shortage in deputies, especially at D7 and brought that issue to Management. Management is aware there are instances where there are deputies left with no back-up (ex. If the sergeant assigned to D7 is super Sgt. and has to leave the township and the only back-up is the E.V. Tech, which is on an E.V. call in another township) and there will be no sanctions in those instances. Brother Bergman advised there is no quota being set, but Management wants to make sure activity is up to prove the need for deputies. Management is aware a deputy working alone might not have as much officer initiated activity. Brother Bergman reported the final issue discussed was the policy change that just came out (GOM 2.1.5-General Management and Administration). Brother Bergman advised the GOM deals with the expectation of privacy for the employees. Brother Bergman stated the GOM states an employee’s personal effects that are brought to work may be subject to search if it is believed they are violating a department policy. Brother Bergman advised there has been much opposition on the policy change because it leaves a gray area as to what Management has the right to search. Brother Bergman advised the OLC attorneys are currently looking at this policy and will report back as soon as they have had a chance to research this issue.
New Business NONE
Old Business NONE
Chaplain’s Report Brother Ridgeway reported he received a call from Brother Kerry Oliver who advised him of the passing of Chief Warner, Verona P.D. A bible was presented to his family. Brother Ridgeway advised Brother Feehan and his wife just had their 5th child. A planter with balloons was sent to them. Motion by Brother Ridgeway to the Chaplain’s report as read Second by Brother Statzer Discussion Motion passed
Charitable Contributions Committee Motion by Brother Statzer to give away up to 5 scholarships to currents members who have a son/daughter going to college in the fall Second by Brother Feehan Discussion Motion passed The Scholarships will be given out at the August meeting. Anyone interested in receiving one of the scholarships, please send a memo to Brother Bergman with the members name, their child’s name and the school they will be attending. Brother Ridgeway advised there was a motion from the June meeting regarding a donation for Brother P. Snyder’s daughter to attend an arts camp. Brother Ridgeway stated the motion was tabled at the June meeting because Brother Bemis requested the Treasurer be present to verify that $400 was available to donate to Brother P. Snyder. Brother Ridgeway restated the motion: Motion to give $400 to Brother P. Snyder’s daughter to go towards her arts camp Motion was seconded by many during the June meeting Motion passed
Social Committee NONE
PAC Committee NONE
Grievance CommitteeNONE Fundraiser CommitteeSister Gardiner reported there will be a family photography fundraiser at the Lodge. The fundraiser will be August 8, 2009 from noon to 6 p.m. The sitting fee will be $25.
Membership Committee Application received from Christopher Guthrie, Butler Twp. P.D. Motion by Sister Shutts to accept as member of the Lodge Second by many Discussion Motion passed
Building Committee NONE
For the Good of the Order Brother Bayot advised he will be doing a pilgrimage in Spain for the next few months. He will be going by himself and he wanted the members to know he will keep us in his thoughts and prayers.
50/50 Raffle NONE
Motion to adjourn by Brother Statzer Second by many No Discussion Meeting adjourned.
Fraternally, Linda Shutts, SecretaryMontgomery County Fraternal Order of Police #104
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