Arizona Highway Patrol Association
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
January 18, 2006
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENTĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 2
AHPA STAFF PRESENTĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 2
MEMBERS PRESENTĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 2
GUESTS PRESENTĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 2
THANK YOU NOTES / FLOWERSĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 3
NEW SWORN MEMBERSĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 3
NEW CIVILIAN MEMBERSĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 3
MEMBERS WHO HAVE RETIREDĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 3
MEMBERS WHO HAVE LEFT DPSĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 3
DEATHS – LINE OF DUTY/FAMILYĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 3
BOARD POSITIONS EXPIRINGĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 5
LEGISLATIVE REPORTĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 5
BUDGETĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 6
LEGAL REPORTĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 6
MEET & CONFER UPDATEĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 7
EXECUTIVE STAFF MEETINGĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 7
TREASURER REPORTĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 7
HEADQUARTERS REP POSITIONĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 7
UNIFORM UPDATEĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 7
NEXT MEETINGĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 6
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The meeting was called to order at 0900 hours by President
Andy Swann at the Phoenix Mountain Reserve Reception Center
located in Phoenix.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
President Andy Swann, Executive Vice President Jimmy Chavez;
D-1 David Stopke; D-2 John Gigous; D-3 Jim Bee; D-4 John
Smith; D-5 & Central Region Vice President Pat Eagan; D-6
Craig Bowles; D-7 Herb Groll; D-8 Quentin Mehr; D-9 Robby
Craig; D-11 Bob Gilbert; D-12 Nathan Teel; D-13 Metro East
(Vacant); D-14 Metro West Rod Ferguson; D-15 & Northern
Region Vice President Bob Cencelewski; D-16 (Proxy) Jimmy
Chavez; Headquarters (Frank Valenzuela; 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(Proxy) Bev Fuller; 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 Jack Hagarty
AHPA STAFF PRESENT:
Executive Secretary Colleen Girard; Legal Counsel Greg
Robinson; Media Guys Michelle Davidson; Insurance Advisor
Pat Madden.
Motion made by Bob Cencelewski, seconded by Jimmy Chavez
For the Consent Agenda.Ā Motion voted and passed.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Gregg Girard, Betty Gallery.
GUESTS PRESENT:
None
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FLOWERS / THANK YOU LETTERS
Flowers: Tom Jonovich, Bill Matthews, Stan Kimball
NEW SWORN MEMBERS:
Shaun M. Enrico #6497
Hector M. Cortez #6599
Curtis Farley #6602
NEW CIVILIAN MEMBERS:
Cynthia J. Mason #6407
Velma J. McClain #5451
MEMBERS WHO HAVE RETIRED:
Robert J. Edgren #1473
John D. Barber #3673
Michael S. Weede #4995
MEMBERS WHO HAVE LEFT DPS:
Sworn: None
Civilian: Lisa M. Fabay #5642
DEATHS – LINE OF DUTY / FAMILY:
Retiree Jamie Teyechea #44
Retiree W.L. Bill Matthews #144
Retiree Stan Kimball #116
Since the first of the year there have been 7 police officers
killed in the line of duty nationally.Ā Twelve officers have
died since the last meeting.
One was killed by gunfire
Seven were killed in automobile collisions
Two were struck by another vehicle
One was killed during a pursuit
One was a victim of duty related illness (Brain Aneurysm)
Four were from Municipal Agencies
Four were from County Agencies
Three were State Troopers (2 from California, 1 from Texas)
One was a State Corrections Officer (New Jersey)
All Twelve were male
1)Ā Ā Ā Officer Erick Manny
California Highway Patrol
Age 35Ā Ā Ā Years of Service 8
Killed Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Vehicle Pursuit
2)Ā Ā Ā Police Officer Robert Nguyen
Jersey City P.D., NJ
Age 30Ā Ā Ā Years of Service 6
Killed Sunday, December 25, 2005
Automobile Collision
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3)Ā Ā Ā Police Officer Shawn Carson
Jersey City P.D. NJ
Age 40Ā Ā Ā Years of Service 16
Killed Sunday, December 25, 2005
Automobile Collision
4)Ā Ā Ā Deputy Sheriff Lester Dewayn
Trinity County Sheriff’s Dept. TX
Age 42Ā Ā Ā Years of Service 15
Killed Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Automobile Collision
5) Lt. Michael Walker
California Highway Patrol
Age 47Ā Ā Years of Service 24
Killed Saturday, December 31, 2005
Struck by Vehicle
6) Trooper Billy Jack Zachary
Texas Highway Patrol
Age 32Ā Ā Ā Years of Service 1
Killed Sunday, January 1, 2006
Struck by Vehicle
7) Patrol Officer James F. Knapp
Cook County Sheriff”s Dept. IL
Age 50Ā Ā Ā Ā Years of Service 16
Killed Wednesday, January 4, 2006
Automobile Collision
8) Deputy Sheriff Ethan Collins
Fairfield County Sheriffās Office, OH
Age 29Ā Ā Ā Ā Years of Service 6
Killed Wednesday, January 4, 2006
Automobile Collision
9) Officer Richard May
East Palo Alto P.D. CA
Age 38Ā Ā Ā Ā Years of Service 14
Killed Saturday, January 7, 2006
Gunfire
10) Senior Corrections Officer Wayne Clark
New Jersey Dept. of Corrections
Age 62Ā Ā Ā Ā Years of Service 23
Automobile Collision
11) Police Officer Francis (Frank) Hennessy
New York City P.D. NY
AgeĀ 35Ā Ā Ā Ā Years of Service 8
Duty Related Illness (Brain Aneurysm)
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12) Deputy Cory Allen Ricks
Seward County Sheriffās Office, KS
Age 33Ā Ā Ā Ā Years of Service N/A
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 EXPIRING:
The following board positions will be expiring
January 31, 2006
D-1Ā David Stopke
D-9Ā Robby Craig *
D-13 Vacant
D-14 Rod Ferguson *
D-15 Bob Cencelewski *
D-16 Tim Kvochick
North-Western Air Rescue Pete Sadler
Central-Southern Air Rescue Vacant
OCIĀ Wes Ellington
OCN/I Vacant
OCN/II John Eccles
Retired NorthernĀ Don Gump
Civilian Central Zone I Bev Fuller *
Civilian Central Zone II Vickie Williams *
Civilian Central Zone III Sandy Paterson *
Retired Civilian Bob McCarthy
Headquarters Vacant (**)
(*) Stated they would continue for another term on the
board)
(**) Frank Valenzuela appointed as HQ Rep.
District 2 rep John Gigous advised he has been promoted
To CI, and two members have indicated their interest in
The position.Ā District 2 will have a vote to decide.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT:
President Swann advised that he has been tracking 102 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
certain conditions are met. (Association would try
to get our members eligible.)
#2071 ā Enforcement of immigration laws
#2072 ā Enforcement of immigration laws, immunity
#2074 ā Eliminates the refresher firearms training
requirement for the renewal of a permit to carry a
concealed weapon.
#2077 ā Fee required for concealed weapon class
#2082 ā ASRS benefit election, prohibits a member from
selecting or changing beneficiaries or annuitants
without notifying the
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current spouse, if the selection is someone other
than current spouse.
#2099 ā Cellular telephone use while driving prohibited,
unless equipped with a hands-free device.
#2104 ā ASRS Retiree health care expands AHCCCS for state
employees.
#2128 ā Charitable organizations amusement gambling
#2178 ā Child passenger restraint systems, changing age
from 5 to 8 years of age.
#2228 ā Dangerous drugs definitions
#2231 ā State employees annual leave transfers
#2234 ā Overtime compensation, Law Enforcement
#2251 ā Photo Radar Enforcement
#2300 ā Cellular telephone minors
#2299 ā Crime victims police reports
#2335 ā ASRS Return to work requirement
#2336 ā PSPRS compensation off-duty pay
#2339 ā DPS industrial injury leave (civilians 2088 hours)
#2340 ā ASRS deferred retirement repeal
#2390 ā ASRS retiree graded multiplier increase, years of
service
#2476 ā State retirees health insurance payments
(Senate Bill)
#1064 ā Minors entry into Mexico
#1070 ā Group life insurance, coverage requirement
#1105 ā Personnel files right to copies
#1139 ā DPS Officer organizations (Changes requirement on
Meet & Confer election to majority winner as long
as 50% employees vote.)
#1146 ā Photo radar, controlled access highways
#1165 ā Law enforcement merit system fees
web site ā azleg.state.az.us
BUDGET: President Swann stated the Governorās budget plan
is for 7.5% for all state employees and a additional $3
Million from the parity fund for sworn.Ā President Swann
stated he had a meeting with the Governorās staff and
advised them the Department needed additional money outside
the parity fund for sworn and additional money for civilians.
House & Senate budget plan is for 5.0% for state employees.
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LEGAL REPORT:
Greg Robinson gave a recap of last year activities.
MEET AND CONFER UPDATE:
Both FOP Lodge 32 and the Association will have a meeting
on Friday January 20th, to iron out further details on the
election.
EXECUTIVE STAFF MEETING: Vice President Jimmy Chavez
attended Executive staff meeting on Tuesday.Ā Topics
discussed were:
1)Ā Ā Ā Photo Radar on 101
2)Ā Ā Ā Sick leave & overtime in same week
3)Ā Ā Ā Vest replacement dates
4)Ā Ā Ā Fuel sites DPS & ADOT
5)Ā Ā Ā A.R.S. 28-733 (Pedās of the road)
6)Ā Ā Ā A.R.S. 28-775E (Move-over law)
TREASURER REPORT:
General Checking:Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā 113,846.50
Savings:Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā 5,973.96
Merchandise:Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā 7940.85
Bass:Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 986.58
Rodeo:Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā 6213.38
Golf:Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā 25,124.83
Raffle:Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā 23,956.88
Charities:Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 979.34
PAC:Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā N/A
Smith Barney:Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā 503,309.49
Smith Barney (Monument)Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā 15,744.96
Snedaker Account (Originally)Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā 40,084.00
(Remaining)Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā 21,784.00
HEADQUARTERS REP POSITION:
Motion was made by Pat Eagan, seconded by Craig Bowles, to
seat Frank Valenzela as the Headquarters rep.Ā Motion voted
and passed.
UNIFORM UPDATE:
Vice President Jimmy Chavez advised that each officer will
receive a pro-rated amount for new uniforms.
MOTION TO ADJOURN BY PAT EAGAN,SECONDED BY PETE SADLER,
MOTION PASSED.
NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday February 15, 2006
at 0900 at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve Reception Center,
Phoenix, AZ.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jim Bee, Recording Secretary
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