BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
June 8, 2007
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 2
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 2
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 2
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
CONSENT AGENDAĀ 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 5
PRESIDENT ANDY SWANNĀ 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
GUEST SPEAKER – FRANK SHANKWITZĀ 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
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 6
20-YEAR RING PRESENTATIONĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 7
INSURANCE ADVISOR ā PAT MADDENĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 7
ASSOCIATION RODEO REPORTĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 8
RAFFLE 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 Page 8
NEW MERCHANDISE REPORTĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 8
ASSOCIATION LAND & BUILDING REPORTĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Page 8
STRATEGIC PLANĀ 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 9
NEW BUSINESSĀ 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 9
REQUEST FOR FUNDINGĀ 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 9
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 9
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The meeting was called to order at 1000 hours by President Andy Swann at the Prescott Resort, Prescott, Arizona. Ā President Swann led the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
President Andy Swann; Executive Vice President & Southern Vice-President Jimmy Chavez; D-1 (Absent); D-2 & Northern Vice President Mark Haughey; D-3 & Recording Secretary Jim Bee; D-4 John Smith; D-5 Tim Kvochick; D-6 (Absent); D-7 Raul Garcia Jr; D-8 (Absent); D-9 Robby Craig; D-11 (Absent); D-12 Nathan Teel; D-13 Metro East Bill Rogers; D-14 Metro West (Absent); D-15 (Proxy) Rebecca Smith; D-16 (Proxy) Mark Haughey; Headquarters (Vacant); Northern/Western Air Rescue Pete Sadler; Southern/Central Air Rescue (Vacant); OCI & Central Vice President Bob Gilbert; OCN/1 (Proxy) Bob Gilbert; OCN/II (Proxy) Bob Gilbert; Retired Northern Zone (Absent); Retired Central Zone (Absent); Retired Southern Zone (Absent); Civilian Central Zone I(Vacant); Civilian Zone II Vicki Williams; Civilian Central Zone III (Vacant); Civilian Southern Zone & Southern Vice President Celina Murrieta Gonzales; Civilian Northern Zone Rebecca Smith; Retired Civilian (Proxy) Vicki Williams; Treasurer Dave Schroder. Assistant Treasurer & Ring Coordinator Beverly Fuller.
AHPA STAFF PRESENT:
Executive Secretary – Colleen Girard
Legal Counsel ā Greg Robinson
Lobbyist ā N/A
Legal Services ā N/A
Financial Advisor ā N/A
Insurance Advisor ā Pat & Susan Madden
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Gregg Girard
Frank Shankwitz
Dennis M. Lowth
Lt. Frank Gonzales
Pat Eagan
GUESTS PRESENT:
Cathy Swann
Paul Dinerman
Lorena Contreras
FLOWERS / THANK YOU LETTERS
Flowers ā None
Thank You Letters ā None
NEW SWORN MEMBERS:
None
NEW CIVILIAN MEMBERS:
Lisa Campoy #6947
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Dennise Lion #6949None
MEMBERS WHO HAVE RETIRED:
Randall K. Strong #1295
Jim Bee #2044
Claude Johnson #2066
Rick Samon #3435
MEMBERS WHO HAVE LEFT DPS:
Sworn: None
Civilian: Cynthia J. Mason
DEATHS – LINE OF DUTY / FAMILY:
Gary Slick #3069, Facilities Management Bureau, mother passed away on Saturday, May 19th.
Officer John Rios #District 16, mother passed away on Saturday, May 19th.
Retiree Officer David Cornelius #1638 passed away on May 20th.
Since the first of the year there have been 81 Police Officers killed in the line of duty nationally.Ā Thirteen Officers have died since the last meeting.
Six were killed by gunfire
Two were killed in automobile collisions
Two were killed by drowning
Two were killed by a bomb
One was killed in an aircraft crash
Four were from Municipal Agencies
Four were from County Agencies
Two were Special Agents of the United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations.
One was an Air Interdiction Agent with the United States Department of Homeland Security ā Customs and Border Protection
One was a State Parks and Wildlife Game Warden (Texas)
One was an Agent with the Puerto Rico Police Department.
All thirteen were male
1)Ā Ā Deputy Sheriff Frank Fabiano Jr.
Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department, Wisconsin
Age 48Ā Ā Ā Ā Years of Service 18
Killed Wednesday, May 16, 2007
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Gunfire
2)Ā Ā Deputy Sheriff Paul Steven Habelt
Henderson County Sheriff”s Department, Texas
Age 63Ā Ā Ā Ā Years of Service 43
Killed Thursday, May 17, 2007
Gunfire
3)Ā Ā Deputy Sheriff Tony Price Ogburn
Henderson County Sheriffās Department, Texas
Age 61Ā Ā Ā Ā Years of Service N/A
Killed Thursday, May 17, 2007
Gunfire
4)Ā Ā Police Officer Lee Newbill
Moscow P.D., Idaho
Age 48Ā Ā Ā Ā Years of Service 6
Killed Saturday, May 19, 2007
Gunfire
5)Ā Ā Deputy Sheriff Marvin Jerome Scarlett
Henry County Sheriffās Office, Georgia
Age 42Ā Ā Ā Ā Years of Service 15
Killed Sunday, May 20, 2007
Automobile Collision
6) Probation Officer David Poling
Gallipolis Municipal Court, Ohio
Age 32Ā Ā Ā Ā Years of Service N/A
Killed Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Drowned
7)Ā Ā Agent Jose Fontanez-Correa
Puerto Rico P.D., Puerto Rico
Age 34Ā Ā Ā Ā Years of Service 8
Killed Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Gunfire
8)Ā Ā United States Department of Homeland Security ā Customs and
Border Protection ā Air and Marine
Age 46Ā Ā Ā Ā Years of Service 16
Killed Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Aircraft Crash
9)Ā Ā Officer Jason West
Cleveland Heights P.D., Ohio
Age 31 Ā Ā Ā Ā Years of Service 7
Killed Saturday, May 26, 2007
Gunfire
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10) Game Warren Teyran (TY) Patterson
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Law Enforcement Division
Age 28Ā Ā Ā Ā Years of Service 2
Killed Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Drowned
11) Officer Jeff McCoy
Abilene P.D., Texas
Age 40Ā Ā Ā Ā Years of Service 18
Killed Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Automobile Collision
12) Special Agent Ryan Balmer
United States Air Force Office of
Special Investigations
Age 33Ā Ā Ā Years of Service N/A
Killed Tuesday, June 5,2007
Bomb
13) Special Agent Matthew Kuglics
United States Air Force Office of
Special Investigations
Age 25Ā Ā Ā Ā Years of Service N/A
Killed Tuesday, June 5,2007
Bomb
For more information on these officers, refer to www.odmp
[Officer Down Memorial Page])
A MOMENT OF SILENCE WAS HELD
CONSENT AGENDA:
Last Monthās Minutes
Seat Chris Ramsay, Central Civilian Representative
Seat Pat Eagan, Executive Assistant
Seat New Board Members & Proxies
Motion from Celina Murrieta-Gonzales, seconded by Pete Sadler, to accept the consent agenda.Ā Motion Passed
PRESIDENT ANDY SWANN:
Sick Leave Policy Change ā President Swann addressed the Board on a new sick leave policy change he has been working on.Ā President Swann advised that this policy change will be presented to the Executive Staff after several ore minor changes.
President Swann asked the Board to endorse Claude Maddux and Mike Nowakowski for Phoenix City Council.Ā Both have been involved in
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numerous law enforcement issues.Ā Motion made by Dave Schroder, seconded by Pat Eagan.Ā Motion passed.
President Swann presented the new Association President Elect Jimmy Chavez.Ā Motion made by Mark Haughey to seat President Chavez, seconded by Pete Sadler. Motion passed.Ā President Chavez took over the meeting.
GUEST SPEAKER: Frank Shankwitz
Frank addressed the Board on Make-A-Wish.Ā Last year the Board funded the wish for Andre Jose Sandoval. Frank advised that Andre has just graduated from Sinagua High School, and is doing great.Ā Frank advised that the average cost of each wish granted has risen from approximately $5000.00 to approximately $6,000.Ā They are looking at another wish this year.Ā Motion made by Pat Eagan to fund the total amount of the wish, seconded by Dave Schroder.Ā Motion passed.
LEGAL REPORT:
Greg Robinson advised the Board of the following matters:
1)Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā He wrote a letter to Christina Hernandez due to her outstand loan to the Association.
2)Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Wrote a letter to the IRS in regards to group exception they still have for the Association.
3)Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Advised the Board on a possible conference meeting room available for the Boardās monthly meeting.Ā Location is at University and I-10, 3401 East Elwood.
TREASURER REPORT:
General Checking:Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $ Ā 112,355.63
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 6,012.59
Merchandise:Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā 15,773.98
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 3,166.13
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 4,090.52
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 39,534.65
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 43,558.44
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 26,533.40
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 36,278.15
Merrill LynchĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā 477,449.00
Monument AccountĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā 13,933.00
Snedaker Account (Originally)Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā 40,084.00
(Remaining)Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā 21,784.00
Funding Requests (Budgeted)Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā 5,000.00
July ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 400.00
August ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 100.00
September ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 600.00
October ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 600.00
November ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 100.00
December Expenditures Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 0.00
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January ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 0.00
February ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā 1000.00
March ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 0.00
April ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 0.00
May ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 0.00
BalanceĀ 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 2,200.00
Sick & Distressed (Budgeted)Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā 4,000.00
July ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 0.00
August ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā 1,000.00
September ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā 1,500.00
October ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 0.00
November ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā 1,000.00
December ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 0.00
January ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 0.00
February ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 0.00
March ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 0.00
April ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 0.00
May ExpendituresĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 0.00
BalanceĀ 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 500.00
Western Air Rescue (Donation)Ā Ā Ā $Ā Ā Ā Ā 1000.00
May (2007)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 435.00
BalanceĀ 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 565.00
Dave Schroder presented to the Board the budget for 2007/2008 year.Ā A total revenue projected is $698,500.00.Ā Total expenses projected are $614,670.00.Ā Net income approximately $ 83,830.Ā Dave advised that in the last couple of years the Association has lost approximately $182,000.00.Ā This net income will start putting money back into the account.
Dave Schroder also advised that Janet Blackburn has an outstanding loan from the Association.
Motion made by Robbie Craig, seconded by Jim Bee to adopt the new budget.Ā Motion passed.
20-YEAR RING PRESENTATION:
President Jimmy Chavez presented to Dennis McLouth his 20-year ring.
INSURANCE ADVISOR: Pat Madden
Pat Madden advised the Board on the new cost renewal rates for the Life insurance for Association members.Ā The current rate is .345 and will increase to .396.Ā This will mean an increase of $704.00 per month. The new rate will take effect on July 1st.
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Discussion was held on looking into carving out the Department from the State insurance coverage/ADOA.Ā Reasons why this would be good for the Departmentās employees:
1)Ā Ā Ā Ā Same or improved coverage at the same price we pay now
2)Ā Ā Ā Ā Same or improved coverage at a lower price
3)Ā Ā Ā Ā Build a fund to take care of retiree health care
ASSOCIATION RODEO REPORT:
Celina Gonzales reported that for the 2007 Johnny Walker Memorial Rodeo committee is having a T-shirt design contest.Ā The rodeo will be held on November 10th and 11th at the Tucson rodeo grounds.Ā The contest is open to all Department employees and their families.Ā The winner will receive $50.00.
Requirements are:
1)Ā Ā Ā Ā Rodeo Theme
2)Ā Ā Ā Ā Letters “AHPAā and āLERAā (Law Enforcement Rodeo Association) nee tot be in the design, along with the word āFINALSā.
Design submissions:
1)Ā Ā Ā Ā May be turned into any local Association Rep or emailed to Mmace@azdps.gov prior to July 18th.
2)Ā Ā Ā Ā Winners will be selected by the Rodeo committee and announced at the August Association meeting.
3)Ā Ā Ā Ā Winners do NOT need to be present to win
4)Ā Ā Ā Ā Any questions contact Myles Mace at 520-351-8925
RAFFLE REPORT:
Colleen reported that this yearās raffle will be run like last yearās contest.
1)Ā Ā Ā Ā Tickets will be printed for Badge numbers
2)Ā Ā Ā Ā Prizes will be the same as last year
3)Ā Ā Ā Ā If you buy 5 tickets, you get one free
NEW MERCHANDISE:
Tim Kvochick advised that there are 3 new items in the locker:
1)Ā Ā Ā Ā Stainless steel coffee mugs (no handle) – $10.00
2)Ā Ā Ā Ā Blue colored coffee mug – $8.00
3)Ā Ā Ā Ā Ladies Polo Shirts – $33.00
At the Law Enforcement conference held in Tucson, Celina-Korey-and Quentin sold $1600.00 in merchandise.
ASSOCIATION LAND & BUILDING:
The Association is looking at selling the vacant lot in Forest Lakes.Ā The lot is approximately .9 acre.Ā For more information contact Jim Bee if interested in buying: 928-368-5446
The Association is looking into buying a building in Phoenix for Association business.Ā The building would hold offices for the
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staff, storage space for records/merchandise, and have a conference room for the monthly meetings.Ā Motion made by Pat Eagan, seconded by Robbie Craig to allow the E-Board to move foreword in looking into this purchase.Ā Motion passed
STRATEGIC PLAN:
President Chavez would like all members to look at the Strategic plan listed in the Association web site.Ā Anyone having input please contact Bob Gilbert or President Chavez before next meeting.Ā The following items are listed for next yearās Legislative agenda:
1)Ā Ā Ā Ā Pay for sworn & civilian employees
2)Ā Ā Ā Ā Locate another pay fund for pay parity
3)Ā Ā Ā Ā Change RICO policy for employee coverage
4)Ā Ā Ā Ā Retire health care
5)Ā Ā Ā Ā CORP for Dispatchers
NEW BUSINESS:
1)Ā Ā Ā Ā Merit System meeting on June 18th will address the new pay plan for sworn.
2)Ā Ā Ā Ā Looking at a logo change in the Association shield/lettering.
3)Ā Ā Ā Ā Bev Fuller advised that the 100 Club is looking at new scholarships for first responders.Ā Any child or spouse can apply.Ā (For more information refer to 100 Club web site).
4)Ā Ā Ā Ā Jim Bee has been appointed to act as contact for Association web site.Ā Anyone that would like to have an article published contact Jim.
REQUEST FOR FUNDING:
Becky Smith made a motion to fund the CASA golf tournament in Williams $400.00 ($300.00 for 4-players and $100.00 for hole sponsorship).Ā Motion seconded by Raul Garcia.Ā Motion passed
Motion made by Bill Rogers to fund $2000.00 towards āCOPSā license plate.Ā They are approximately $16,000 under funded right now.Ā 2nd by Tim Kvochick, motion passed.
MOTION TO ADJOURN BY JIM BEE, SECONDED BY BILL ROGERS.
MOTION PASSED.
NEXT MEETING:
Next meeting will be held on Wednesday July 18th, 2007
at 0900 hours at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, Phoenix, Arizona.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jim Bee, Recording Secretary
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