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Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes
September
7, 2011
1. Called to Order
President
Eric Schmidt called the
meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call of
Officers/Directors
Victor
Alonzo Absent
Kelly Mayfield
Present
Joel
Cobb
Present Edward Mayo
Present
Brian Dau
Present Jim Morley, Retiree
Present
Jennifer
Evans Present
Dora Papion
Present
Manuel
Flores Present
Eric Schmidt Present
Vince
Frascona Present
Isaac Torres Present
Ryan
Gilbert Present
Tim Van Houwelingen Present
Anthony
Gomez Present
Ashley Vargas Present
Kevin Wiens
Present
3.
Others in Attendance
Don Abell, Loretta Andrews, Floyd Avila,
Greg Little, Veronica Palafox, Javier Puente, David Rippe, Jeff
Shipman, Nicholas Tucker, and FDSA Business Manager Loretta
Kullberg
4. Curt Howard,
Founder of Public Employee Retirement Centers of America, is an
independent financial planner and an expert in law enforcement
retirement plans. He provides a complimentary financial planning
and a free website “vault” for storage of all important documents.
5. Approval of Minutes
A motion by Isaac Torres, with a 2nd
from Anthony Gomez, to accept the minutes of the meeting on
June 1, 2011, as corrected, was approved unanimously.
6. President’s Report
The President’s Report will now be
in the bi-monthly FDSA magazine Goldstar. The August/September
issue was distributed to the Board. Future issues will be mailed to
members’ homes and will be on the FDSA website.
Eric will post his monthly
schedule on the members’ only section of the website
Jim Lowe, owner of a wine shop in Fig
Garden, will host wine tastings for 6 – 8 people, who will provide
feedback on the wines.
7. Treasurer’s
Report was distributed to members for their review.
8. Committee Reports
A. Athletics – Tim Van
Houwelingen, Chair
Tim reported on the recent
World Games held in New York City. Tim, Vince Frascona, and
Jim Morley played three golf games. Some events were
cancelled due to Tropical Storm Irene; venues were changed, there
was no public transportation.
B. Building –
Dora Papion, Chair, Ryan Gilbert, Co-Chair
Dora reported there are three rentals
booked in September, two in October and one in November. Dora
would like to have some male facilitators for at least the last two
hours of events. This would provide much-needed security in the
late evening hours.
Greg Little mentioned that there are
not enough parking lot signs; he believes one may have come down.
Ryan Gilbert reported the building
upgrade has taken longer than anticipated; however, it is due to be
completed by Tuesday, September 13. Additional costs have been
incurred.
The touch screen control should be
dummy-proof; a training session will be held for those primarily
responsible for the building. The audio-visual system will be
hardwired to the internet, which will allow remote repairs.
C. CSO Career Development –
Brian Dau
No report
D. Elections/Communications
– Vince Frascona
No report
E.
Fundraising – Kelly Mayfield, Chair; Ryan
Gilbert, Co-Chair
Kelly reported the August Tri-Tip BBQ
was good. Although there were three people cooking, there were not
enough volunteers to help serve and clean up. Extra help is needed
between 10:30 and noon – members can use FDSA bank time.
F. Grievance & Legal Defense
– Vince Frascona
Dora Papion asked Vince
if employees have the option to sign or not sign an SRI.
Per Vince, the employee is required to
sign; the problem is that it takes months before anyone gets back to
them. There have been no employee interviews between the time of
signing the SRI and when they are disciplined.
Dora asked if the form could be changed
to indicate the employee is signing, but does not agree with the
report. Vince will check into it.
G. Insurance Trust
– Eric Schmidt, Chair
Eric reported the Trust meetings will
begin later this month; so far, the experience ratings look good.
David Rippe stated that Debbie Myers,
of DiBuduo & DeFendis, had told him the rates for 2012 should be
close to the 2011 rates.
H. Membership Committee –
Anthony Gomez
Anthony reported one new member, a
Community Service Officer.
I. Negotiations Committee
– Isaac Torres, Chair
No report
J. PAC – Isaac Torres, Chair
Isaac reported the PAC Account is at
$21,189. Invitations are arriving for various political
fundraisers. FDSA will be hosting a function for Supervisor Henry
Perea on Tuesday, September 13, 2011.
K. Peace Officer’s Memorial
– Manuel Flores, Chair
Manuel reported the Annual Challenge
Cup Tournament between the FDSA and FPOA will be on Saturday,
September 10, 2011, at Sunnyside County Club.
FDSA member Loretta Andrews was recently
appointed to the board of the Fresno County Peace Officer Memorial
Foundation.
The FDSA Golf Tournament, to be held on
Friday, October 14, is the primary fundraiser for the FDSA’s Peace
Officers Memorial Fund. All prize donations and/or help with the
tournament are appreciated.
L.
PORAC – Eric Schmidt, Chair
Eric reported on the PORAC meeting held
August 12, 2011. See attached notes.
N. Retirement Committee –
Jim Morley, Chair
No report
O. Safety Committee –
Edward Mayo, Chair, Victor Alonzo, Co-Chair
Ed reported that they are still
accepting names for the new vehicle testing. To date, the Ford
Taurus and Dodge Hemi have been eliminated from consideration.
Eric Schmidt noted that the FDSA needs
to have a seat at the table when the car selection issue is
discussed.
P. Uniform Committee
– Manuel Flores
Manuel reported the only possible
uniform change will be to Class C uniforms.
Q. Technology Committee – Joel
Cobb, Chair
Joel reported that all member passwords
for the FDSA website Member’s Only section should be completed by
the weekend of 9/10-9/11. Passwords are sent to members by email.
In addition to the new Goldstar magazine, the FDSA board meeting
minutes will be posted on the website.
WI-FI access will be provided in the
building for renters & DJs to download videos, etc.
Kevin Wiens suggested it might be
dangerous to provide unlimited access to internet. Kevin
recommended charging an additional fee for the WI-FI access and to
change the password after each function.
Joel announced the Motorola dual band
hand-helds will probably arrive after January 1, 2012. There will
be a two hour training for the new radios.
An RFP has been put out for infrastructure
equipment.
New
Business
1. Sale of
excess bbq tri-tip: After each Tri-Tip BBQ, if there is excess meat
left, it is sold to member, with notification by email. For the
August BBQ, there was a tremendous response from members, both by
email and phone. As a result, there were members who felt they made
contact before others, but were not allowed to buy the meat.
The Board
unanimously approved the following procedures for future sales:
A. Orders will
be by email only, responding to the sender, first come – first
served;
B. No orders
will be taken by phone;
C. Each member
may buy a maximum of two tri-tips.
2.
The Board retreat will be re-scheduled after the first of the
year.
3.
The members discussed the letter from Eric Schmidt to
Sheriff’ Mims regarding supervisorial and management promotions.
The letter states that those promotions are not appropriate at this
time, vacant deputy positions should be filled first. See attached
letter.
4.
The sergeants association requested the FDSA to send out a
letter regarding a symposium covering the testing process for the
upcoming Sergeants promotional exam. The FDSA Board felt that
sending out the letter would be in conflict with the letter to the
Sheriff (Item 3 above). Eric Schmidt will contact Shawn Erwin to
let him know that the Sergeants should send out the letter. The
FDSA is in support of FSSA efforts to assist promotion applicants.
5.
FSO retirees working 960 hours/year: See attached letter
from Eric Schmidt to current and retired FDSA members.
6.
FDSA magazine – “Goldstar”: the magazine is currently 16
pages, with potential growth to 28 pages.
7.
The Board discussed going dark for one month each year.
MOTION
by Tim Van Houwelingen, 2nd by Isaac Torres:
To sponsor Enterprise 4th Annual Crab Feed to be held at
Grand Occasions (4584 N. Jacquelyn, Fresno) on Friday, October 14,
2011 at 5:30 p.m. This motion is for $1,000 which will give us ten
dinner tickets. The money will come from the General Fund.
MOTION
PASSED
MOTION
by Ryan Gilbert, 2nd by Vince Frascona:
To charge people renting the building a fee of $15.00 to use the
FDSA Wi-Fi access.
MOTION
PASSED
MOTION
by Anthony Gomez, 2nd by Ryan Gilbert:
To end the experiment of raffle prizes after the grand prize drawing
at the December 2011 meeting. We tried to attract more members in
attendance at the meetings, but it has proven to be an epic failure.
MOTION
PASSED
MOTION
by Anthony Gomez, 2nd by Jim Morley: To
suspend member dues and building dues for Amy Gipson while on
maternity leave (approximately four months).
MOTION
PASSED
MOTION
by Ryan Gilbert, 2nd by Vince Frascona:
To grant a dues (building & member) waiver for Patty Varela while
she is out on maternity leave. Dues to be reinstated upon her
return to work.
MOTION
PASSED
At 9:10
the Board went into Executive Session
The
meeting was re-convened at 9:30 p.m. A motion was made to adjourn
the meeting.
MOTION
PASSED
Approved by:
Submitted by:
Eric Schmidt, President
Loretta Kullberg,
FDSA Business Manager |
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Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes
July 6,
2011
1. Called to Order
President Eric Schmidt
called the meeting to
order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call of
Officers/Directors
Victor
Alonzo
Present Kelly Mayfield
Present
Joel
Cobb
Present Edward Mayo
Present
Brian Dau
Present Jim
Morley, Retiree Absent
Jennifer
Evans
Present
Dora Papion
Present
Manuel
Flores
Present Eric Schmidt
Present
Vince
Frascona
Present
Isaac Torres Present
Ryan
Gilbert
Present Tim Van Houwelingen
Absent
Anthony
Gomez Present
Ashley Vargas Absent
Kevin Wiens
Absent
3.
Others in Attendance
Loretta Andrews, Floyd Avila, Tim Herzog,
Greg Little, Nicholas Tucker, and FDSA Business Manager
Loretta Kullberg.
4. Approval of Minutes
A motion by Isaac Torres, with a 2nd
from Victor Alonzo, to accept the minutes of the meeting on
June 1, 2011, was approved unanimously.
5. President’s Report was distributed to members and is
available on the FDSA website
6. Treasurer’s
Report was distributed to members for their review.
7. Committee Reports
A. Athletics – Tim Van Houwelingen,
Chair
No report
B. Building –
Dora Papion, Chair, Ryan Gilbert, Co-Chair
Dora reported there are two rentals booked in
June and two in July. Dora is recruiting a new facilitator. Ryan
reported there was a good turnout for the UFC fights on July 2nd.
Ryan Gilbert has requested and received three
quotes for the building improvement project. The project will
include the sheetrock, wainscoting and paint for all walls and
doors. A new sound system with five dropdown 360° speakers, a
control box mounted on west wall with a touch-screen panel for
DirecTV, mixer, and blu-ray. In addition, the ceiling can lights
will be changed to incandescent bulbs.
Ryan recommends accepting the quote from
FutureHome Systems & Design; the quote includes: sheetrock, $8,092
and sound system & wiring - $22,200, for a total of $30,271.
This upgrade will enhance rental capabilities,
provide more building versatility, and enhance member use.
C. CSO Career Development – Brian
Dau
No report
D. Elections/Communications
– Vince Frascona
No report
E.
Fundraising – Kelly Mayfield, Chair; Ryan Gilbert,
Co-Chair
Kelly reported the June
Tri-Tip BBQ was good – 322 lunches were served.
F. Grievance & Legal Defense –
Vince Frascona
Vince reported there have been
questions regarding SRIs signed without an interview; nothing is
heard for 2 -3 months.
Can we visit this issue with Lt. Wilkins
to find out what’s going on?
G. Insurance Trust –
Eric Schmidt, Chair
Eric received an email from Debra
Duckering in which she reported that the experience
to-date looks good. The retention account is
at $300,000, which helps to pay down next year’s premiums.
Negotiating the 2012 contract will begin in August; terms for 2012
will be determined by October, with open enrollment starting
November 1st.
H. Membership Committee –
Anthony Gomez
Anthony reported one new member, a
Community Service Officer.
I. Negotiations Committee –
Isaac Torres, Chair
No report
J. PAC – Isaac Torres, Chair
Isaac reported Supervisor Henry
Perea will be up for re-election. Isaac recommends give Henry a
pocket endorsement – not public – subject to Henry not voting
against FDSA interest.
Blong Xiong is rumored to be running
against Henry.
K. Peace Officer’s Memorial –
Manuel Flores, Chair
No report
L.
PORAC – Eric Schmidt, Chair
Eric reported that PORAC lobbied for
the Vehicle License Fees to be given directly to law enforcement;
this takes effect July 1, 2011.
Law enforcement pensions have become a big
issue; Sacramento PD is getting beat up over pension reform.
In the Midwest, law enforcement agencies are
laying off full time officers and replacing them with 2 extra help
employees at $9.60/hr. The extra help employees receive no benefits
and no retirement.
N. Retirement Committee – Jim
Morley, Chair
No report
O. Safety Committee – Edward
Mayo, Chair, Victor Alonzo, Co-Chair
No report
P. Uniform Committee –
Manuel Flores
Manuel reported the only possible
uniform change will be to Class C uniforms.
Q. Technology Committee – Joel Cobb,
Chair
Joel reported if your radio has not
been updated, DO NOT go to the radio shop – contact Joel instead..
Radios in Area 2 and Area 3 are updated. Both hand-held and vehicles
radios can be re-programmed in five minutes. If you have a problem,
Joel and Todd Talent are the point people.
Old
Business
Eric reported on thank-you notes received.
New
Business
1. Eric has been contacted by a graphic
designer who has offered to print an FDSA bi-monthly magazine. He
will handle the advertising, printing, mailing at no cost to FDSA.
There will be 800 copies mailed each month to FDSA members,
Retirees, and vendors.
The first edition will be for
September/October, and will include articles, photos and
advertisements.
2. The second Board retreat will
be the weekend of October 10, 2011.
MOTION
by Ryan Gilbert, 2nd by Dora Papion:
To contract with Future Home Systems & Design, Inc. to complete a
building upgrade as stated in quote.
Cost is
$31,000 for upgrade. Money to come from Hedges Property Account and
Uptown Bar & Grill.
MOTION
PASSED
MOTION
by Victor Alonzo, 2nd by Dora Papion:
Requesting this Board to do a pocket endorsement of Henry Perea.
The Board may pull this endorsement at any time if the candidate
fails with his commitments. This is not an official endorsement.
MOTION
PASSED
MOTION
by Vince Frascona, 2nd by Ryan Gilbert:
To sponsor a team from our membership to attend the Stephan Gray
Memorial Fund Annual Golf Tournament. Four players at a cost of
$320. The event is sponsored by the Merced Police Officers Assoc.
Also to add a tee & Green Sponsor for $250.
MOTION
PASSED
At 7:40
the Board went into Executive Session
The
meeting was re-convened at 7:50 p.m. A motion was made by Victor
Alonzo, seconded by Ryan Gilbert, to adjourn the meeting.
MOTION
PASSED
Approved by:
Submitted by:
Eric Schmidt, President
Loretta Kullberg,
FDSA Business Manager |
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Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes
June 1,
2011
1. Called to Order
President
Eric Schmidt called the
meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
2. Roll Call of
Officers/Directors
Victor
Alonzo
Present Kelly Mayfield
Present
Joel
Cobb
Absent Edward Mayo
Present
Brian Dau
Present Jim Morley,
Retiree Present
Jennifer
Evans Present
Dora Papion
Absent
Manuel
Flores
Present
Eric Schmidt Present
Vince
Frascona
Present
Isaac Torres Present
Ryan
Gilbert Present
Tim Van Houwelingen Present
Anthony
Gomez Present
Ashley Vargas
Present
Kevin Wiens
Present
3. Others in Attendance
Donald Abell, Loretta Andrews, Gary
Davenport, Jody Flores, Greg Little, Michael Quintanilla, Jason
Royal, Jeffery Shipman, Nicholas Tucker, and FDSA Business
Manager Loretta Kullberg.
4. Approval of Minutes
A motion by Isaac Torres, with a
2nd from Vince Frascona, to accept the minutes of
the meeting on May 4, 2011, was approved unanimously.
5. President’s Report was distributed to members and
is available on the FDSA website
6.
Treasurer’s Report was distributed to members for their
review.
7. Committee Reports
A. Athletics – Tim Van Houwelingen,
Chair
No report
B. Building –
Dora Papion, Chair, Ryan Gilbert, Co-Chair
No report.
C. CSO Career Development – Brian
Dau
No report
D. Elections/Communications
– Vince Frascona
Vince reported that 120 FDSA members
voted in the recent election for Board of Directors; this is less
than 1/3 of the total membership. Vince suggested when
members complain about the FDSA, they should be asked if they take
the time to vote or come to meetings.
E.
Fundraising – Kelly Mayfield, Chair; Ryan Gilbert,
Co-Chair
Kelly reported the May
Tri-Tip BBQ was good; volunteers are needed to help serve.
Ryan provided an update on the FDSA
fireworks stand. The FDSA was not able to participate in the
drawing for a new location this year; the fireworks committee will
try again next year
F. Grievance & Legal Defense –
Vince Frascona
No report
G. Insurance Trust –
Eric Schmidt, Chair
Eric reported a meeting of the
Insurance Trust Committee will be scheduled for mid-June to discuss
the delinquency status of two retiree members.
H. Membership Committee –
Anthony Gomez
No report
I. Negotiations Committee –
Isaac Torres, Chair
No report
J. PAC – Isaac Torres, Chair
Isaac reported the PAC account is
$17,698, with the same number of members participating.
Non-participating members should be encouraged to contribute to the
PAC fund.
Fresno City Councilman Andreas Borgeas
met with Isaac and Eric Schmidt, Councilman Borgeas is
considering running for Fresno County Supervisor, District 2.
Current District 2 Supervisor Susan Anderson has announced
she will not run for re-election.
K. Peace Officer’s Memorial –
Manuel Flores, Chair
Vince Frascona reported the Sacramento
memorial was scheduled for Sunday and Monday this year. There was a
good showing on Sunday night, with all FSO representatives wearing
“Wally” shirts. There were 30+ who signed up to ride the chartered
bus to the memorial on Monday; less than 15 showed up.
Vince stated that anyone who has an
opportunity should go to the Washington D.C. memorial. Vinnie
was privileged to meet the man who created the portraits of the FDSA
fallen officers. The view of so many law enforcement officers, in
different uniforms, from all across the United States was amazing!
L.
PORAC – Eric Schmidt, Chair
The FDSA will be hosting the July meeting of
the Central Cal Chapter; all members are invited to attend.
N. Retirement Committee – Jim
Morley, Chair
No report
O. Safety Committee – Edward
Mayo, Chair, Victor Alonzo, Co-Chair
No report
P. Uniform Committee –
Manuel Flores
No report
Q. Technology Committee – Joel Cobb,
Chair
Joel reported that passwords are being
set-up for the members-only page, which will contain sensitive
information.
Old
Business
A thank you card was received from Randall Haw
and his family for flowers sent for the loss of his mother.
New
Business
1.
Gary Davenport spoke to the Board and members regarding his
desire to see some uniform and equipment changes.
A.
Outside-the shirt body armor is cooler, prevents back
problems
B.
Lights on long guns
C.
30-round magazines
D.
Helmets
E.
Expandable/auto-lock batons
F.
Choice of handguns
G.
Modifications to shotguns
H.
AR15
I.
Gary suggested that modifications on long guns would be paid by
deputies, with no equipment cost for the FSO.
J. Gary
suggested the department provide choices to the deputies regarding
uniforms and equipment.
K.
Gary also suggested the FDSA use its political capital to obtain
concessions from the department. When FDSA agrees to concessions
(TOC time, pay cuts, etc.), the FDSA should ask for concessions from
the department regarding uniform and equipment changes.
2.
The annual Torch Run will be June 13th at 10 a.m.
from Courthouse Park to the Madera County line. Eight or nine
runners have signed up; the team needs three or four more. Each
participant runs about two miles. Support help is also needed.
Participants will receive FDSA t-shirts.
Vinnie will handle the logistics.
Lunch will be provided to participants at the
FDSA building.
3.
June Jam tickets are available; a drawing will be held the
morning of June 2nd.
MOTION
by Vince Frascona, 2nd by Tim Van
Houwelingen: To allow Lisa Weaver, ID Tech III, a waiver of
dues until she returns from maternity leave at the beginning of
August.
MOTION
PASSED
MOTION
by Ed Mayo, 2nd by Ryan Gilbert: Waive
dues, PAC dues and building dues for Cathy Graham while she is off
due to an injury. Dues to be reinstated upon her return to work.
MOTION
PASSED
MOTION
by Vince Frascona, 2nd by Tim Van
Houwelingen: To sponsor one foursome in the Sheriff’s
Foundation Camp Reward Golf Tournament ($500) on June 20th.
MOTION
PASSED
At 7:10
the Board went into Executive Session
The
monthly raffle was held; winners were Eric Garcia, Mike Quintanilla,
Juan Rivera, and Jeffery Shipman.
A motion
was made by Ryan Gilbert, seconded by Vince Frascona, to adjourn the
meeting at 7:30 p.m.
MOTION
PASSED
Approved
by:
Submitted by:
Eric Schmidt, President
Loretta Kullberg,
FDSA Business Manager |
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Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes
May 4,
2011
1. Called to Order
1st
Vice President Isaac Torres
called the meeting to order at 6:05
p.m.
2. Roll Call of
Officers/Directors
Victor
Alonzo
Absent Kelly Mayfield
Present
Joel
Cobb
Present Edward Mayo
Present
Brian Dau
Absent Jim Morley,
Retiree Present
Manuel
Flores
Present
Dora Papion
Present
Vince
Frascona
Present
Eric Schmidt Absent
Eric Garcia
Present
Isaac Torres Present
Ryan
Gilbert
Present Tim Van
Houwelingen Absent
Anthony
Gomez Present
Ashley Vargas Present
Kevin Wiens
Absent
3. Others in Attendance
Donald Abell, Loretta Andrews, Jennifer
Evans, Greg Little, Sabrina McArthur, Nicholas Tucker, and
FDSA Business Manager Loretta Kullberg.
4. Approval of Minutes
A motion by Joel Cobb, with a 2nd
from Ashley Vargas, to accept the minutes of the meeting on
April 6, 2011, was approved unanimously.
5. President’s Report was distributed to members and is
available on the FDSA website
6. Treasurer’s
Report was distributed to members for their review.
A motion by Vince Frascona, with a 2nd
from Anthony Gomez, to approve the FDSA 2011-2012 budget was
approved unanimously.
7. Committee Reports
A. Athletics – Tim Van Houwelingen,
Chair
Vince Frascona reported on
the 2011 Baker to Vegas relay race. Runner Jesus Santillan,
from Clovis PD, suffered from dehydration and was airlifted to a
hospital for treatment. There were two runners from Reedley PD.
The team placed 24th in a field of 47 teams, missing
receiving a mug for 1.5 minutes.
Expenses for the 2011 Baker
to Vegas exceeded income. There was discussion regarding
“borrowing” against the 2012 income.
B. Building –
Dora Papion, Chair, Ryan Gilbert, Co-Chair
Dora reported there are two bookings in
June. Three people have expressed an interest in becoming building
facilitators.
Ryan contacted three companies
regarding a sound system, motorized screen, drop-down projector, and
sheet rocking of the walls. Only one company has provided a quote,
which is approximately $15,000.
C. CSO Career Development – Eric
Garcia
No report
D. Elections/Communications
– Vince Frascona
Vince reported the Board member
nomination period ended April 30, 2011. The election will be held
the third week of May; ballots will be mailed out, and returned to,
the Fresno County Clerk’s office. Election results will be sent to
members May 25, 2011. Elected Board members will be sworn in at the
June meeting.
E.
Fundraising – Kelly Mayfield, Chair; Ryan Gilbert,
Co-Chair
Kelly reported the April Tri-Tip BBQ
was a great success. The committee needs additional volunteers to
help.
A Tip-A-Cop event will be held at the Elephant
Bar on May 18 from 11a.m. – 2 p.m., and again from 6 – 9 p.m.
Volunteers are needed; FDSA bank time is authorized for members who
participate.
The Torch Run is planned for June and runners
are needed. The run begins at the Fresno Sheriff’s Offices and goes
to the Madera County line
F. Grievance & Legal Defense –
Vince Frascona
Vince reported supervisors are
continuing to hand out SIRs and demanding the deputies to sign
immediately. If this happens, sign the SIR and contact Eric
Schmidt or Vince Frascona immediately!
G. Insurance Trust –
Eric Schmidt, Chair
No report
H. Membership Committee –
Anthony Gomez
Anthony reported there have been no new
hires and no terminations.
I. Negotiations Committee –
Isaac Torres, Chair
Isaac Torres reported the proposed MOU
has been approved by the membership.
J. PAC – Isaac Torres, Chair
Isaac reported the FDSA PAC Account has
a balance of $17,086, with only approximately half of FDSA members
contributing.
Currently tax extensions are not on the June
ballot.
Isaac recently met with state representatives
from the valley. Governor Jerry Brown wants Vehicle License
Fees to go into the general fund.
For court security, Governor Brown
wants to take $485M away from AOC and give the money directly to the
county sheriffs.
K. Peace Officer’s Memorial
– Manuel Flores, Chair
Manuel reported there were
approximately 50 people from FSO who attended the Sacramento
Memorial, which was held May 1st and 2nd. The
FDSA chartered a 50-person bus to transport members to and from
Sacramento on May 2nd; thirty three members signed up –
11 members rode the bus. Manuel reported there was great
support for Bev Wahlenmaier from Eric Schmidt, Ryan
Gilbert, Joe Smith, and Arley Terrence.
The Fresno Memorial on May 3rd was
attended by approximately 1,200 people. Organizers arranged for a
group of bagpipers to perform for this year’s ceremony. The only
problem was with audio.
The Washington, D.C. Memorial will be the week
of May 9th, with 25 deputies, the honor guard and Sheriff
Mims attending.
The FDSA golf tournament will be October 14th
at Eagle Springs. Corporate sponsors and tee sponsors are needed.
The Challenge Cup will be held September 10th
& 11th. This annual competition is between players from
Fresno Police Department and the Fresno Sheriff’s Office.
L.
PORAC – Eric Schmidt, Chair
No report
N. Retirement Committee – Jim
Morley, Chair
No report
O. Safety Committee – Edward
Mayo, Chair, Victor Alonzo, Co-Chair
Edward reported that tasers and taser
training are still available. Names are being taken for those
wishing to test-drive the various cars the department is considering
for future purchase. Discussion was held regarding availability
problem of patrol cars for weekend O.T. shifts.
P. Uniform Committee –
Manuel Flores
Anthony Gomez requested the subject of
baseball caps be discussed again at the next Uniform Committee
meeting. Anthony has received many requests from deputies
who want to wear them.
Q. Technology Committee – Joel Cobb,
Chair
Joel reported that passwords will be
issued soon to members to access the ‘Members Only’ section of the
website.
There will be new radios within the next
twelve months. Recommendations will be made in the next few weeks.
Old
Business
No old Business
New
Business
No new Business
MOTION
by Anthony Gomez, 2nd by Ashley Vargas:
To approve reimbursement for Baker to Vegas expenses (gas) up to
$500. Funds will be reimbursed from next year’s Poker Tournament or
from contributions from the participants or the participants’
association(s).
MOTION
PASSED
MOTION
by Kevin Wiens, 2nd by Manuel Flores:
To reinstate retiree Allan Graham as an associate FDSA member.
Graham retired in 2003 and let his membership lapse after two years
of retirement.
MOTION
PASSED
The
monthly raffle was held, with multiple prizes given out.
A motion
was made by Vince Frascona, seconded by Eric Garcia,
to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
MOTION
PASSED
Approved by:
Submitted by:
Isaac Torres, 1st Vice-
President
Loretta Kullberg, FDSA Business Manager |
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Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes
April 6,
2011
1. Called to Order
President
Eric Schmidt called the
meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call of
Officers/Directors
Victor
Alonzo Present
Kelly Mayfield
Present
Joel
Cobb
Present Edward Mayo
Present
Brian Dau
Absent Jim Morley, Retiree Present
Manuel
Flores Present
Dora
Papion
Present
Vince
Frascona Present
Eric Schmidt
Present
Eric Garcia
Present Isaac Torres
Present
Ryan
Gilbert Present
Tim Van Houwelingen Absent
Anthony
Gomez Present
Ashley Vargas Present
Kevin Wiens
Absent
3.
Others in Attendance
Donald Abell, Loretta Andrews, Todd Burk,
Joseph Demelo, Jody Flores, Greg Little, Sabrina McArthur, Tina
Ortiz, Michael Quintanilla, Jeffrey Shipman, Nicholas Tucker,
and FDSA Business Manager Loretta Kullberg.
4. Approval of Minutes
A motion by Isaac Torres, with a 2nd
from Anthony Gomez, to accept the minutes of the meeting on
March 2, 2011, was approved unanimously.
5. President’s Report was distributed to members and is
available on the FDSA website
6. Treasurer’s
Report was distributed to members for their review.
7. Committee Reports
A. Athletics – Tim Van Houwelingen,
Chair
Tim reported there is a
full team for Baker to Vegas with all runners dialed in. Isaac
Torres has contacted Enterprise Rental; they may comp two of the
six vans needed.
Vince Frascona reported on
the recent Poker Tournament: the tournament raised approximately
$3,600 with $1,800 going to Fresno Police Department and the
remaining $1,800 for the FDSA team.
B. Building –
Dora Papion, Chair, Ryan Gilbert, Co-Chair
Dora reported rental bookings are good;
there are many calls from interested people. Facilitators will be
receiving gift cards for their service to the FDSA: $50 for a full
shift; $25 for one-half shift.
C. CSO Career Development – Eric
Garcia
Eric reported that CSOs have been
asking when positions will be filled and about possible layoffs.
Eric Schmidt said interviews were held recently with only one
person qualifying for the position.
D. Elections/Communications
– Vince Frascona
Vince reported the Board member
election will be in May. Terms expire this year for Eric Garcia,
Kelly Mayfield, Edward Mayo and Tim Van Houwelingen.
Nominations will be accepted from Monday, April 18 through Saturday,
April 30.
E. Fundraising
– Kelly Mayfield, Chair; Ryan Gilbert, Co-Chair
Kelly reported the recent Tri-Tip BBQ
was sold out by 12:15; more tri-tip will be ordered for the next
lunch in May.
F. Grievance & Legal Defense –
Vince Frascona
Vince reported supervisors have been
pressuring deputies to sign disciplinary reports. If this is done,
the deputy should sign it and immediately contact Vince Frascona
or Eric Schmidt.
G. Insurance Trust –
Eric Schmidt, Chair
Eric Schmidt announced he has been
elected chairman of the Insurance Trust. The first quarter 2011
experience rating reports have been received and everything looks
good.
H. Membership Committee –
Anthony Gomez
Anthony reported two new dispatchers
were recently hired and became members of the FDSA. There will be a
raffle for prizes at each Board meeting, with all monthly tickets
going into the final drawing of the year for the grand prize.
I. Negotiations Committee –
Isaac Torres, Chair
Eric Schmidt reported that notification
will be sent out tomorrow for the ratification meetings to be held
on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. The Fresno County Board of
Supervisors approved the contract terms on Tuesday, April 5, 2011.
J. PAC – Isaac Torres, Chair
Isaac reported 246 FDSA members pay
into the PAC Fund. The FDSA Pac Account balance is currently
$15,872.
Local issues: nothing to report.
State issues: Governor Brown opposes tax
extensions.
Federal issues: nothing to report.
K. Peace Officer’s Memorial
– Manuel Flores, Chair
Manuel reported the FDSA has chartered
a bus to transport members to the Sacramento
Memorial on Monday, May 2. The bus will leave
Fresno at 6 a.m. and return at 5 p.m.
Fresno Police Department will assist with any
parking issues that day.
The 2011 Memorial pins are available at $5
each; this is a fundraiser for the FCPOMF.
The Fresno memorial will be on Tuesday, May 3
at noon.
Eric Schmidt reported there will be a
candlelight vigil in Sacramento on Sunday, May 1. T-shirts are
available for those who will be attending the vigil.
L.
PORAC – Eric Schmidt, Chair
Isaac Torres, President of the Central
Cal Chapter, reported that most local POAs and DSAs are affected by
budget cuts.
Lobbying Day will be May 3, 2011 in
Sacramento; the PORAC meeting will be on May 4th.
N. Retirement Committee – Jim
Morley, Chair
No report
O. Safety Committee – Edward
Mayo, Chair, Victor Alonzo, Co-Chair
Edward reported safety testing of new
cars has begun; the first to be tested will be a Dodge. The
department purchases the cars, has them painted and outfitted the
same as current patrol cars.
Vince Frascona reported that deputies
are coming to training with modified weapons that have not been
authorized. He advises that everyone take only department-issued
guns, with only department-approved modifications.
P. Uniform Committee –
Manuel Flores
No report
Q. Technology Committee – Joel Cobb,
Chair
No report
Old
Business
1. Eric Schmidt read thank you
letters received for FDSA donations made to survivors of
line-of-duty deaths.
New
Business
1.
Eric Schmidt presented a report on the current
status of the building mortgage. Currently, the mortgage is
scheduled to be paid in full by November 2013; however, the FDSA
continues to make additional principal payments which will result in
paying off the debt earlier.
2. Dora
Papion reported the annual Dispatch Appreciation week begins
April 10th. The FDSA has purchased two tables for the
Dispatcher Appreciation Banquet.
MOTION
by Vince Frascona, 2nd by Jim Morley:
To accept J.T. Ford as a retired member of the FDSA upon his
retirement from the D.A.’s staff.
MOTION
PASSED
MOTION
by Isaac Torres, 2nd by Ryan Gilbert:
To pay for 3 FDSA members at $145 each for a total of $435, to play
in the Western States Police Games. The funding will come from the
Athletics Fund.
MOTION
PASSED
MOTION
by Joel Cobb, 2nd by Kelly Mayfield:
Donate $250 towards the Sierra High School Sober Graduation Party
for the 2011 class. Donation is to be put towards Sober Grad
activities as determined by planners of the Sober Grad event.
MOTION
PASSED
MOTION
by Manuel Flores, 2nd by Tim Van
Houwelingen: To donate $500 to the Fresno County Peace
Officers’ Memorial event. The event is to be held Tuesday, May 3,
2011 at 1200, Courthouse Park.
MOTION
PASSED
The Board
concluded the general meeting and went into executive session at
6:40 p.m.
The
general meeting re-convened at 7:25 p.m. Winners of the monthly
drawing for door prizes were Jody Flores and Jeffery
Shipman.
A motion
was made by Isaac Torres, seconded by Eric Garcia, to
adjourn the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
MOTION
PASSED
Approved by:
Submitted by:
Eric Schmidt, President
Loretta Kullberg,
FDSA Business Manager |
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Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes
March 2,
2011
1. Called to Order
President
Eric Schmidt called the
meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call of
Officers/Directors
Victor
Alonzo Present
Kelly Mayfield
Present
Joel
Cobb
Present Edward Mayo Present
Brian Dau
Present Jim Morley, Retiree Absent
Manuel
Flores Present
Dora
Papion
Present
Vince
Frascona Present
Eric Schmidt Present
Eric Garcia
Present Isaac Torres
Present
Ryan
Gilbert Present
Tim Van Houwelingen Absent
Anthony
Gomez Present
Ashley Vargas
Present
Kevin Wiens
Present
3. Others in Attendance
Donald Abell, Loretta Andrews, Floyd Avila,
Scott Brown, Dan Buie, Latana Chandavong, Manuel Chavez, John
Ciaccio, Chris Curtice, Neil Dadian, Jennifer Evans, Hipolito
Fernandez, Pete Garcia III, Lori Muir Gutierrez, Chris Harris,
Randall Haw, Quintin Hawkins, Freddie Henson, Austin Herion, Greg
Little, Karey Mason, Jared Mullis, Walden O’Neill, Tina Ortiz,
Veronica Palafox, Javier Puente, Ron Rackley, David Rippe, Juan
Rivera, Jeffrey Shipman, Mike Sill, Naomy Solis, Chad Stokes, Hector
Tello, Nicholas Tucker, Nick Vang, Julio Villareal, Jason
Vinogradoff, Scott Weishaar, and FDSA Business Manager
Loretta Kullberg.
4. Approval of Minutes
A motion by Isaac Torres, with a 2nd
from Ashley Vargas, to accept the minutes of the meeting on
February 2, 2011, was approved unanimously.
5. President’s Report was distributed to members and is
available on the FDSA website
6.
Treasurer’s Report was distributed to members for their
review.
7. Sheriff Margaret Mims spoke to the members
about various items.
A. State Budget
Vehicle License Fees
California State Sheriffs’ Association
recently sent a letter to Governor Jerry Brown in support of the
Governor’s proposal for re-alignment of funds. CSSA supports the
continuation of Vehicle License Fees for the next five years. Gov.
Brown proposes a constitutional amendment after the five years to
maintain the VLF. A portion of VLF goes to law enforcement.
Court Security Funds
Court Security Funds are part of the budget
game every year. CSSA proposes the funds be channeled directly to
the Sheriff’s offices instead of flowing through to the courts and
then to the Sheriff’s offices.
Jail Releases
Non-serious, non-violent, and non-sex
offenders are released from county jails and often arrested and
returned to jail. State monies that go to the county first are
diluted by admin fees and other costs. These funds should be sent
directly to probation, sheriff, etc.
Adult Parole
The State Police Chiefs have proposed that
cities received 25% of funds. CSSA and Probation have sent a letter
to the Governor’s office in which they agreed to work with the
Governor’s staff for direct funding.
VLF
If FSO loses the Vehicle License Fees, it
would result in the loss of 14 positions in the FSO.
B.
County Budget
March 1 was the deadline for departments to
submit their budgets for the 2011/2012 fiscal year. Seventeen
county departments are being cut – 13.43% for all departments, no
priority given, with the exception of Social Services which is being
given an additional $20.7 million. Budget process is ongoing –
nothing is final yet.
Sheriff Mims will not provide specific
information on which jobs might be at risk if her budget is cut.
There are currently ten Deputy 1 positions
which the sheriff hopes to fill before the end of the current fiscal
year, June 30, 2011. This means ultimately ten people will be moved
out of the courts. Current vacancies include: 13 Deputy Sheriffs,
two Sergeants, and one Lieutenant.
Since 2007, 72 sworn officers have left the
department.
Since 2007, 200 positions have been lost
department-wide.
Fresno Sheriff’s Office is 25% smaller than it
was four years ago.
C. Other
Website A new website is being developed. Citizens
will be able to self-report and obtain reports for insurance
purposes. This will decrease the number of calls for service.
Calls to not respond – “shots fired calls” –
on September 1st.
Cars The rumor that the FSO is
ordering trucks only – no cars – is not true. Ford is discontinuing
the SS Crown Victoria, so the FSO is looking at several different
models:
1)
Chevy Caprice, 2) Dodge V-6, 3) Dodge V-8, 4) Ford Taurus, 5)
Ford Taurus turbo.
Training The Fresno Bee will be
publishing an article about law enforcement training, the Fresno PD
Training Center, the Fresno County Range. The Range is being
improved through the efforts of CHP, Clovis PD, and FSO.
Prisoner Processing A pilot
program using extra help employees was utilized from July to
December 2010. Fresno PD was charged for processing prisoners; the
city has paid all but two months of the fees. Assistant Sheriff
Gattie is working to resolve the dispute with the City.
Growth Structure of Courts
There is no long-term growth planning – only year-to-year. The AOC
is an expensive Sacramento bureaucracy.
Court Deputy 3s Fourteen Deputy
3s will be coming out of courts. There are currently four times as
many level 3s as are budgeted. When the 3s move out, 1s and 2s will
advance.
Salary Resolution The County
establishes by Salary Resolution the number of positions a
department can have.
Potential Layoffs After the ten
new Deputy 1s are hired, if layoffs are required, it is possible the
newly-hired deputies will stay and more senior deputies might be
laid off.
Stand Up Sheriff Mims will
stand up for deputy positions; will deputies stand with her?
State Inmates If Fresno County
gets state inmates, the Sheriff would be able to open another floor
of the jail.
Layoffs During the last year,
the Sheriff laid off Correctional Officers and Community
Service Officers to be able to keep deputies.
Federal Inmates The 400 federal
inmates in the Fresno County jail create money and jobs. The
current daily rate is $104 per prisoner, which is used to offset
costs of the jail.
Employee Benefits The Sheriff
believes the county will ask for concessions on health care and
pension benefits.
8. Committee Reports
A. Athletics – Tim Van
Houwelingen, Chair
Vince Frascona reported
tickets are available for the Poker Tournament, which raises money
for Baker to Vegas. FPD is participating this year and proceeds
will be split 50/50 between FDSA and FPD.
Baker to Vegas will be run April
16 – 17th.
B. Building –
Dora Papion, Chair, Ryan Gilbert, Co-Chair
Dora reported numerous events are
scheduled for the building. Facilitators are needed; the Board is
considering giving gift cards to those who facilitate. Sworn
members are needed for non-member parties.
C. CSO Career Development –
Eric Garcia
Eric reported that CSOs have been
asking when positions will be filled.
D. Elections/Communications
– Vince Frascona
Vinnie requested a moment of silence for
retired Captain Don Burk, who passed away on Tuesday, March 1st.
Also keep Don’s family members in your thoughts: Ryan Burk, Todd
Burk and Christian Lightner.
Board member election will be in May. Terms
expire this year for Eric Garcia, Kelly Mayfield, Edward Mayo and
Tim Van Houwelingen.
E.
Fundraising – Kelly Mayfield, Chair; Ryan
Gilbert, Co-Chair
Ryan reported the February BBQ was a
sell-out; 275 lunches were sold.
F. Grievance & Legal Defense
– Vince Frascona
No report
G. Insurance Trust
– James Bewley, Chair
Eric Schmidt announced that business
cards are available which include the insurance group numbers and
the telephone number for Debbie Myers at DiBuduo & DeFendis.
H. Membership Committee –
Anthony Gomez
Anthony thanked all who came to this
meeting. The Board has plans to help increase attendance at the
monthly meetings.
I. Negotiations Committee
– Isaac Torres, Chair
Isaac reported the next meeting will be
March 3, 2011.
J. PAC – Isaac Torres, Chair
Isaac reported out of 433 FDSA members,
only 246 pay into the PAC Fund.
The FDSA Pac Account balance is currently
$14,039.
K. Peace Officer’s
Memorial – Manuel Flores, Chair
Manuel reported the FDSA has chartered
a bus to transport members to the Sacramento
Memorial on Monday, May 2,
Fresno – Tuesday, May 3;
Washington, D.C. – Thursday through Sunday,
May 13 – 16.
L.
PORAC – Eric Schmidt, Chair
Isaac Torres, President of the Central
Cal Chapter, reported a bill has been introduced to reform
collective bargaining. The Little Hoover Commission has recommended
a rollback in retirement benefits for existing employees.
Merced DSA recently joined PORAC. The next
Central Cal Chapter meeting will be in Madera at Cool Hand Luke’s.
N. Retirement Committee –
Jim Morley, Chair
No report
O. Safety Committee –
Edward Mayo, Chair, Victor Alonzo, Co-Chair
Edward reported there are still
openings for skills training March 15 – 18. Quarterly qualifying
can be completed during the training. All quarterly qualifying must
be done by March 31.
P. Uniform Committee
– Manuel Flores
No report
Q. Technology Committee – Joel
Cobb, Chair
No report
Old
Business
1.
Thank you letters were read from: Fresno Co. Chapter
National Latino Peace Officers Association, State Center Community
Collection Foundation – Joel Wahlenmaier Memorial Forestry
Scholarship, San Diego Police Officers Association, Inc.
New
Business
1. Retiree
membership requests were received from Steve Jarret and Manuel
Ybarra
MOTION
by Anthony Gomez, 2nd by Kelly Mayfield:
To set aside $1,000 over the course of the year to be spent on
raffle prizes for attendance at FDSA meetings. Money to come from
Fundraising Account. $50 in prizes to be given away throughout the
year during 10 FDSA meetings. One $500 prize to be given out at
December meeting as a grand prize. This is to increase membership
attendance and build unity.
MOTION
PASSED
MOTION
by Eric Garcia, 2nd by Anthony Gomez:
To allow retired Deputy Sheriff Manny Ybarra rejoin the FDSA as a
Retiree Member.
MOTION
PASSED
MOTION
by Isaac Torres, 2nd by Tim Van Houwelingen:
To grant Retiree membership to Ret. Deputy Steve Jarret.
MOTION
PASSED
MOTION
by Dora Papion, 2nd by Kevin Wiens: To
buy two tables at $250 each for Dispatcher Appreciation Banquet on
April 9th. Total of $500.
MOTION
PASSED
The Board
concluded the general meeting and went into executive session at
7:47 p.m.
The
general meeting resumed at 8:33 p.m. A motion was made by Ryan
Gilbert, seconded by Anthony Gomez, to adjourn the
meeting at 8:35 p.m.
MOTION
PASSED
Approved by:
Submitted by:
Eric Schmidt, President
Loretta Kullberg, FDSA Business
Manager |
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Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes
February
2, 2011
1. Called to Order
President Eric Schmidt
called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call of
Officers/Directors
Victor Alonzo
Present Kelly
Mayfield
Present
Joel Cobb
Present Edward
Mayo Absent
Brian Dau
Present Jim Morley, Retiree Present
Manuel Flores
Present Dora
Papion
Present
Vince Frascona Present
Eric Schmidt Present
Eric Garcia
Present Isaac Torres
Present
Ryan Gilbert Present
Tim Van Houwelingen Absent
Anthony Gomez
Present Ashley Vargas Present
Kevin Wiens
Present
3. Others in Attendance
Donald Abell, Loretta
Andrews, Latana Chandavong, Chris Curtice, Freddie Henson, Tim
Herzog, Greg Little, Sabrina McArthur, Juan Rivera, Nicholas Tucker,
and FDSA Business Manager Loretta Kullberg.
4. Approval
of Minutes
A motion by Isaac
Torres, with a 2nd from Kevin Wiens, to accept
the minutes of the meeting on January 5, 2011, was
approved unanimously.
5.
President’s Report was distributed to members and is available
on the FDSA website
6.
Treasurer’s Report was distributed to members for their review.
7. Committee
Reports
A. Athletics
– Tim Van Houwelingen, Chair
Vince
Frascona reported tickets for the Baker to Vegas fundraising
poker tournament, scheduled for March 12, 2011, are available at
$50/each. Prize amounts have not been determined; the final dollar
amount will depend on the number of participants. Deadline for
purchasing tickets is March 7, 2011.
Proceeds from the tournament will be shared with FPD.
Baker to Vegas
will be run April 16 – 17th.
B. Building
– Dora Papion, Chair, Ryan Gilbert, Co-Chair
Dora reported
confirmed building rentals: February 1; March – 2; April 1.
Ryan reported the
next UFC member night will be Saturday, February 5; Vince Frascona
will provide food for the event since he will be celebrating his
birthday.
C. CSO
Career Development – Eric Garcia
No report
D. Elections/Communications
– Vince Frascona
No report
E.
Fundraising – Kelly Mayfield, Chair; Ryan
Gilbert, Co-Chair
Kelly reported the January BBQ went
well; lunches were sold out.
For 2011 fireworks stand, Ryan is
considering entering the lottery for a better location.
F. Grievance & Legal Defense
– Vince Frascona
No report
G. Insurance Trust
– James Bewley, Chair
Eric Schmidt announced that business
cards are available which include the insurance group numbers and
the telephone number for Debbie Myers at DiBuduo & DeFendis.
H. Membership Committee –
Anthony Gomez
No report
I. Negotiations Committee
– Isaac Torres, Chair
Isaac reported the next meeting will be
February 10, 2011. The negotiations process will be starting fresh.
J. PAC – Isaac Torres, Chair
Isaac reported that Susan Anderson
has announced she will not seek another term. Potential candidates
for the supervisor’s position include: Jim Patterson, Andres
Borgeas, Larry Fortune and Garry Bredefeld.
Governor Jerry Brown has begun making
budget cuts – the first cuts are for $12.5 million.
The FDSA Pac Account balance is currently
$12,817.
K. Peace Officer’s
Memorial – Manuel Flores, Chair
Manuel reported the following dates for
Peace Office Memorial ceremonies:
Sacramento – Sunday & Monday, May 1 and 2;
Fresno – Tuesday, May 3;
Washington, D.C. – Thursday through Sunday,
May 13 – 16.
FDSA has reserved a bus to transport members
to the Sacramento Memorial on Monday, May 2.
The FDSA has booked 25 rooms for the
Washington, D.C. memorial to be used by FDSA members and other
interested persons.
The 2011 Challenge Cup Golf Tournament will be
Saturday and Sunday, September 10 & 11, at Sunnyside Golf & Country
Club
L.
PORAC – Eric Schmidt, Chair
Eric will be attending the PORAC Board
meeting on February 11th. Isaac Torres is
president of PORAC Central Cal Chapter.
N. Retirement Committee –
Jim Morley, Chair
Eric Schmidt is serving on the
Retirement Reform Committee. Member of the committee represent FDSA,
SEIU, unrepresented management, prosecutors, public works, and
county labor relations. There are also 12 members of the general
public serving on the committee. The committee is trying to work
through the various issues; the committee’s direction is morphing as
the meetings continue.
O.
Safety Committee – Edward Mayo, Chair, Victor Alonzo,
Co-Chair
The quarterly qualifying
is still going on. There are still a few tasers available.
P.
Uniform Committee – Manuel Flores
Manuel reported the
Class C uniform will be changed; however, no decision has been made.
Q. Technology Committee – Joel Cobb,
Chair
Joel reported that
radios may be updated to the Motorola Premier. Josh, in IT,
has been working hard to resolve current issues.
Old
Business
1.
Freddie Henson reported the recent Tip-A-Cop at
BJ’s Brewhouse raise $2,200. The Polar Plunge is coming up soon;
another flyer will be sent out to members.
2.
The Deputy 1 issue goes to the Board of Supervisors next
Tuesday.
3.
Vince Frascona reported that HR218 allows guns to be
carried out of state; retirees must qualify once a year. The range
and training staff will donate their time for qualifying and provide
ID cards with one card being maintained at the FSO and the second
card for the retiree to carry.
MOTION by Vince
Frascona, 2nd by Kevin Wiens: To donate $100
to the Fresno Chapter of the National Latino Peace Officers
Association for their 2nd Annual Golf Scholarship
Tournament – tee sponsorship.
MOTION PASSED
MOTION by Manuel
Flores, 2nd by Isaac Torres: Request FDSA to
pay for planned transportation to state Peace Officers Memorial
event in Sacramento. Total cost for transportation $970. A $200
deposit is required to secure Best Tours & Travel, by February 4,
2011. Balance to be by April 4, 2011. The Memorial is planned for
Monday, May 2, 2011.
MOTION PASSED
MOTION by Manuel
Flores, 2nd by Anthony Gomez: Request FDSA to
purchase a $300 gift card for the work on the FDSA memorial wall to
Laura Hall.
MOTION PASSED
MOTION by Vince
Frascona, 2nd by Isaac Torres: To donate $250
to FPOA as a tee sponsor for their annual spring golf tournament
MOTION PASSED
MOTION by Manuel
Flores, 2nd by Joel Cobb: Request FDSA to
sponsor an ad in the 2011 Clovis West
baseball program. $150
donation.
MOTION PASSED
MOTION by Kevin
Wiens, 2nd by Kelly Mayfield: Donate $150 to
the Bullard High School Marching Band to assist with uniforms,
competition fees, transportation, instructors, instruments, music
and drills.
MOTION PASSED
The Board concluded the
general meeting and went into executive session.
The general meeting
resumed at 8:13 p.m. A motion was made by Ryan Gilbert,
seconded by Manuel Flores, to adjourn the meeting at 8:15
p.m.
MOTION PASSED
Approved by:
Submitted by:
Eric Schmidt, President
Loretta Kullberg,
FDSA Business Manager
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Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes
January 5,
2011
1. Called to Order
President
Eric Schmidt called the
meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call of
Officers/Directors
Victor
Alonzo Absent
Kelly Mayfield
Present
Joel
Cobb Present
Edward Mayo Present
Brian Dau
Present Jim Morley,
Retiree Absent
Manuel
Flores Absent
Dora Papion
Absent
Vince
Frascona Present
Eric Schmidt
Present
Eric Garcia
Present Isaac Torres
Present
Ryan
Gilbert Present
Tim Van Houwelingen Absent
Anthony
Gomez Present
Ashley Vargas Present
Kevin Wiens
Present
3.
Others in Attendance
Donald Abell, Loretta Andrews, Chris
Curtice, Jason Fullenkamp, Freddie Henson, Tim Herzog, Greg Little,
Sabrina McArthur, Juan Rivera, Nicholas Tucker, and FDSA
Business Manager Loretta Kullberg.
4. Approval of Minutes
A motion by Joel Cobb, with a 2nd
from Ryan Gilbert, to accept the minutes of the meeting on
December 1, 2010, was approved unanimously.
5. President’s Report was distributed to members an
available on the FDSA website
6.
Treasurer’s Report was distributed to members for their
review.
7. Committee Reports
A. Athletics – Tim Van
Houwelingen, Chair
Vince Frascona reported the
Baker to Vegas fundraising poker tournament is scheduled for March
12, 2011 at Club One Casino. The Fresno Police Officers Association
is the co-sponsor; proceeds from the tournament will be shared
equally by FDSA and FPOA.
B. Building –
Dora Papion, Chair, Ryan Gilbert, Co-Chair
A members’ UFC night will be held on February
5, 2011, was announced by Ryan Gilbert.
C. CSO Career Development –
Eric Garcia
No report
D. Elections/Communications
– Vince Frascona
No report
E.
Fundraising – Kelly Mayfield, Chair; Ryan
Gilbert, Co-Chair
The first fundraising BBQ of 2011 will be on
January 26th. The price remains the same - $6.
New challenge coins, designed by Kurt Rossi,
have arrived and are available for purchase at $10/each.
F. Grievance & Legal Defense
– Vince Frascona
Vince cautioned members “Do not sign”
if a supervisor approaches with a disciplinary report. Members are
advised to speak with Vince or Eric Schmidt before
signing.
G. Insurance Trust
– James Bewley, Chair
A new plan year has begun. Business cards
with insurance information are being printed for distribution to
members. The cards will have group numbers and the contact
information for DiBuduo & DeFendis.
H. Membership Committee –
Anthony Gomez
Anthony reported that four new
employees completed their membership application process today.
I. Negotiations Committee
– Isaac Torres, Chair
Eric Schmidt reported: 1) a new deal
has been negotiated for Level 1 and Level 2 new hires; 2) There will
be no hiring of new employees until the funds are available; 3)
Negotiations will start up again this month; all FDSA members are
still working under the expired MOU.
J. PAC – Isaac Torres, Chair
Isaac reported the PAC account is
currently at $11,600. The swearing-in of District Attorney Egan
and Sheriff Mims was on Monday, January 3, 2011.
Volunteers are needed to attend political
events.
K. Peace Officer’s
Memorial – Manuel Flores, Chair
No report
L.
PORAC – Eric Schmidt, Chair
Eric reported the December 7, 2010,
PORAC meeting was held at the FDSA. Eric will be attending
the PORAC Board of Directors meeting in February 2011.
N. Retirement Committee –
Jim Morley, Chair
No report
O. Safety Committee –
Edward Mayo, Chair, Victor Alonzo, Co-Chair
The quarterly qualifying is still going on.
There are still a few tasers available.
P. Uniform Committee
– Manuel Flores
No report
Q. Technology Committee – Joel
Cobb, Chair
Joel requested that anyone using a
taped-together radio to turn it in. All radios being turned in with
problems are being sent to Cook’s “As-Is”. Cook’s is to send the
radios back to the factory, ”As-Is”.
Old
Business
1. Eric Garcia is researching membership
opportunities at various local gyms.
New
Business
1.
Greg Marks, a long-time friend of Joel
Wahlenmaier, spoke to members about the memorial scholarship
being established at Reedley College in Joel’s name.
Sophomore forestry students, who meet the eligibility requirements,
may apply.
2. Chris Curtice
reported the Joel Wahlenmaier highway sign has been approved
by Governor Schwarzenegger. The county shop will make
the signs.
MOTION
by Kevin Wiens, 2nd by Vince Frascona:
To donate $200 to Joey Serrano Mendez to assist with medical
expenses and temporary housing for the family. Donation can be sent
to Citibank, 501 W. Main St., Visalia. Make payable to Jesus or
Heidi Mendez. Joey is the 14 year old step-son of Jesse Mendez, a
detective w/Visalia PD. Joey is in the hospital w/fluid on the
brain.
MOTION
PASSED
MOTION
by Isaac Torres, 2nd by Kelly Mayfield:
To make a $250 tax-deductible contribution to the Joel Wahlenmaier
Memorial Forestry Scholarship.
MOTION
PASSED
The Board
concluded the general meeting and went into executive session.
The
general meeting resumed at 6:56 p.m. A motion was made by Vince
Frascona, seconded by Eric Garcia, to adjourn the meeting
at 6:58 p.m.
MOTION
PASSED
Approved
by:
Submitted by:
Eric Schmidt, President
Loretta Kullberg,
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