Arizona Highway Patrol Association
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
February 18, 2006
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Page 2
AHPA STAFF PRESENT Page 2
MEMBERS PRESENT Page 2
GUESTS PRESENT Page 2
THANK YOU NOTES / FLOWERS Page 2
NEW SWORN MEMBERS Page 2
NEW CIVILIAN MEMBERS Page 2
MEMBERS WHO HAVE RETIRED Page 2
MEMBERS WHO HAVE LEFT DPS Page 2
DEATHS – LINE OF DUTY/FAMILY Page 3
BOARD POSITIONS Page 4
LABOR REPORT Page 5
LEGAL REPORT Page 5
TREASURER REPORT Page 5
GUEST SPEAKER – Sgt. Stephen Enteman Page 5
20-YEAR RINGS Page 5
LEGISLATIVE REPORT Page 5
HIGHWAY PATROL 75th ANNIVERSITY UPDATE Page 7
NEW BUSINESS Page 7
NEXT MEETING Page 8
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The meeting was called to order at 0900 hours by Executive
Vice President Jimmy Chavez at the Phoenix Mountain Reserve
Reception Center located in Phoenix.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
President Andy Swann, Executive Vice President Jimmy Chavez;
D-1 (Proxy) Bob Cencelewski; D-2 Mark Haughey; D-3 Jim Bee;
D-4 (Proxy) Jimmy Chavez; D-5 & Central Region Vice President
Pat Eagan; D-6 Craig Bowles; D-7 (Proxy) Pat Eagan; D-8 (Proxy)
John Eccles; D-9 Robby Craig; D-11 (Proxy) Pat Eagan; D-12
Nathan Teel; D-13 Metro East (Vacant); D-14 Metro West
(Unavailable); D-15 & Northern Region Vice President Bob
Cencelewski; D-16 (Unavailable); Headquarters (Unavailable); Northern/Western Air Rescue Pete Sadler; Southern/Central Air
Rescue (Vacant);OCI Wes Ellington; OCN/1 (Vacant); OCN/II John
Eccles; Retired Central Zone (Proxy) J.R. Ham; Retired Northern
Zone (Proxy) J.R. Ham; Retired Southern Zone J.R. Ham;
Civilian Central Zone I Sandy Patterson; Civilian Zone
II Vickie Williams; Civilian Central Zone & Assistant
Treasurer Beverly Fuller; Civilian Southern Zone Celina
Murrieta Gonzales; Civilian Northern Zone Becky Smith;
Retired Civilian Bob McCarthy; Treasurer (Unavailable)
AHPA STAFF PRESENT:
Executive Secretary Colleen Girard; Legal Counsel Greg
Robinson; Media Guys Michelle Davidson; Legal Services
Jan Feltz.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Sgt. Stephen Enteman, Gregg Girard, Betty Gallery, Sgt. Jim
Stanton, Elizabeth Milburn, William Rogers, William Melander,
Bruce Flickinger.
GUESTS PRESENT:
Raelene Stanton, Tom Stevens, Leilani Rogers
FLOWERS / THANK YOU LETTERS
Flowers: Judy Landau
NEW SWORN MEMBERS:
Travis J. Palmer #6160
Manda M. Siqueiros #6576
NEW CIVILIAN MEMBERS:
None
MEMBERS WHO HAVE RETIRED:
None
MEMBERS WHO HAVE LEFT DPS:
Sworn: None
Civilian: None
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DEATHS – LINE OF DUTY / FAMILY:
Retiree Charlie Graham #42
Retiree R.G. Bob McCollum #65
Since the first of the year there have been 17 police officers
killed in the line of duty nationally. Ten officers have
died since the last meeting.
Four were killed by gunfire
Four were killed in automobile collisions
Two were killed by heart attacks
Five were from Municipal Agencies
Two were from County Agencies
Two were State Troopers (1 from Oklahoma Highway Patrol,
1 from Texas DPS)
One was a State Corrections Officer (Maryland)
Nine were male
One was female
Officer Jim Sell
Gassville P.D. Arkansas
Age 63 Years of Service 30
Killed Saturday, February 4, 2006
Gunfire
Sgt. Henry Prendes
Las Vegas P.D. Nevada
Age 37 Years of Service 14
Killed Wednesday, February 1, 2006
Gunfire
Police Officer Kevin Lee
New York City P.D. New York
Age 31 Years of Service 15
Killed Friday, January 27, 2006
Heart Attack
Officer Jeffery A. Wroten
Maryland State Division of Correction
Age 44 Years of Service 4
Killed Friday, January 27, 2006
Gunfire
Det. John M. Piskator
Key West P.D. Florida
Age 41 Years of Service 1
Killed Monday, January 23, 2006
Heart Attack
Trooper Matthew D. Myrick
Texas Highway Patrol
Age 36 Years of Service 2
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Killed Friday, January 20, 2006
Automobile Collision
7) Trooper Steven R. Smith
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Age 43 Years of Service 5
Killed Thursday, January 9, 2006
Gunfire
8) Deputy Sheriff Stacy McMurrough
Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office, Arkansas
Age 32 Years of Service N/A
Killed Friday, January 10, 2006
Automobile Collision
9) Deputy Sheriff Elizabeth Edwards
Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois
Age 26 Years of Service N/A
Killed Sunday, January 12, 2006
Automobile Collision
10) Police Officer Eric Solorio
Chicago P.D. Illinois
Age 26 Years of Service 3
Automobile Collision
(For more information on these officers, refer to www.odmp
[Officer Down Memorial Page])
No family deaths were reported
A MOMENT OF SILENCE WAS HELD
BOARD POSITIONS:
The following board positions were filled:
D-1 (Vacant)
D-2 Mark Haughey
D-9 Robby Craig
D-13 Bill Rogers
D-14 Rod Ferguson
D-15 Bob Cencelewski
D-16 Tim Kvochick
North-Western Air Rescue Pete Sadler
Central-Southern Air Rescue (Vacant)
OCI Wes Ellington
OCN/I (Vacant)
OCN/II John Eccles
Retired Northern Don Gump
Civilian Central Zone I Bev Fuller
Civilian Central Zone II Vickie Williams
Civilian Central Zone III Sandy Paterson
Retired Civilian Betty Gallery
Headquarters Frank Valenzuela
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Motion made by Celina M. Gonzales, seconded by Robbie Craig
for the Consent Agenda. Motion voted and passed.
LABOR REPORT:
Jan Feltz advised they had handled two cases before the Merit
System with one unfavorable ruling and one ruling pending.
LEGAL REPORT:
Greg Robinson stated he had sent out one letter in reference
to a outstanding loan with no reply. Cabin contract is pending
on examination of the budget.
TREASURER REPORT:
General Checking: $ 96,910.25
Savings: $ 5,976.75
Merchandise: $ 7937.00
Bass: $ 965.32
Rodeo: $ 9,476.93
Golf: $ 25,084.83
Raffle: $ 52,637.04
Charities: $ 954.34
PAC: $ N/A
Smith Barney: $ N/A
Smith Barney (Monument) $ N/A
Snedaker Account (Originally) $ N/A
(Remaining) $ N/A
GUEST SPEAKER:
Sgt. Stephen Enteman spoke to the board concerning a proposal
for moving two roadside memorials (Officer Keeton & Officer
Beckstead). The memorials would be moved from their current
location on I-40 to the Painted Cliffs Rest Area at the
Arizona-New Mexico state line on I-40.
Motion made by Pat Eagan seconded by Bob Cencelewski to allow
Sgt. Enteman to further research with ADOT in moving the
memorials. Motion Passed.
20-YEAR RING PRESENTATION:
President Andy Swann presented 20-year rings to the following:
Bill Rogers #3578
Jim Stanton #3645
Bill Melander #3165
Bob McCarty
Betty Gallery
LEGISLATIVE REPORT:
President Swann gave a update on bills which have been
Submitted in the Senate & House, which might have some level
of impact with the Department. Following is a summary:
(House Bill)
#2058 – Allows the spouse of an National Guard member to
receive a public higher education tuition waiver if
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certain conditions are met.
(NO ACTION)
#2071 – Enforcement of immigration laws
(REFERED TO HOUSE JUD)
#2072 – Enforcement of immigration laws, immunity
(REFERED TO HOUSE JUD)
#2074 – Eliminates the refresher firearms training
requirement for the renewal of a permit to carry a
concealed weapon.
(NO ACTION)
#2077 – Fee required for concealed weapon class
(NO ACTION)
#2082 – ASRS benefit election, prohibits a member from
selecting or changing beneficiaries or annuitants
without notifying the current spouse, if the selection is
someone other than current spouse.
(NO ACTION)
#2099 – Cellular telephone use while driving prohibited,
unless equipped with a hands-free device.
(NO ACTION)
#2104 – ASRS Retiree health care expands AHCCCS for state
employees.
(NO ACTION)
#2128 – Charitable organizations amusement gambling
(NO ACTION)
#2178 – Child passenger restraint systems, changing age
from 5 to 8 years of age.
(NO ACTION)
#2228 – Dangerous drugs definitions
(NO ACTION)
#2231 – State employees annual leave transfers
(REFERED TO HOUSE GOV)
#2234 – Overtime compensation, Law Enforcement
(REFERED TO HOUSE COUNTY-MUNI)
#2251 – Photo Radar Enforcement
(REFERED TO HOUSE TRANS)
#2300 – Cellular telephone minors
(REFERED TO HOUSE TRANS)
#2299 – Crime victims police reports
(NO ACTION)
#2335 – ASRS Return to work requirement
(NO ACTION)
#2336 – PSPRS compensation off-duty pay
(BILL DIED VOTE 2-5)
#2339 – DPS industrial injury leave (civilians 2088 hours)
(REFERED TO HOUSE PUB-RET)
#2340 – ASRS deferred retirement repeal
(NO ACTION)
#2390 – ASRS retiree graded multiplier increase, years of
service
(NO ACTION)
#2393 – Allows DPS to utilize Arizona Rangers to assist in the
enforcement of immigration laws.
(REFERED TO HOUSE FED)
#2476 – State retirees health insurance payments
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(REFERED TO HOUSE PUB-RET)
#2616 – License plates for fallen Police Officers
(REFERED TO HOUSE TRANS)
#2661 – STATE EMPLOYEE PAY RAISE (SIGNED BY GOVERNOR ON JAN 1.
(GIVES EACH STATE EMPLOYEE $1650.00 PLUS 2.5%)
#2687 – DPS Microwave Communications Replacement $1.6 Million
(REFERRED TO HOUSE APPRO)
(Senate Bill)
#1042 – Lower BAC Repeat DUI Offenders
(REFERRED TO SENATE JUD)
#1064 – Minors entry into Mexico
(NO ACTION)
#1070 – Group life insurance, coverage requirement
(NO ACTION)
#1105 – Personnel files right to copies
(NO ACTION)
#1139 – DPS Officer organizations (Changes requirement on
Meet & Confer election to majority winner as long
as 50% employees vote.)
(PASSED SENATE GOES TO HOUSE)
#1146 – Photo radar, controlled access highways
(REFERRED TO SENATE TRANS)
#1165 – Law enforcement merit system fees
(REFERRED TO SENATE JUD)
#1291 – School Crossing Traffic Violation
(REFERRED TO SENATE TRANS)
#1337 – Law Enforcement Merit System Councils
(REFERRED TO SENATE GOV)
#1344 – PSPRS Deferred Plans Return
(REFERRED TO SENATE FIN)
#1410 – Traffic Violations Fines Distribution
(REFERRED TO SENATE TRANS)
#1418 – Vehicle Restraint Violations Enforcement
(BILL DIED 0-5 VOTE)
SCR1018 – POLICE TOOLS CRIMINAL SUSPECTS
(REFERRED TO SENATE JUD)
web site – azleg.state.az.us
HIGHWAY PATROL 75TH ANNIVERSITY UPDATE:
Betty Gallery reported that progress is ongoing on the 75th
anniversary. Governor is going to sign into law that makes
the first week of July – Highway Patrol Week. On June 30
there will be a BBQ. Decals will be placed on each Highway
Patrol vehicle, and each active employee will receive a
anniversary pin. A written history will be done in four
separate sections.
NEW BUSINESS:
Bev Fuller advised that there is going to be a change in the
DROP program. Starting from July 1 2006 to June 30 2007 the
interest rate will be 8 1/2%. Starting in 2007 there will be
a meeting in January of each year which will set the interest
rate for that year.
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MOTION TO ADJOURN BY PAT EAGAN,SECONDED BY NATHAN TEEL,
MOTION PASSED.
NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday March 15, 2006
at 0900 at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve Reception Center,
Phoenix, AZ.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jim Bee, Recording Secretary
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