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King County Police Officers Guild Board of Directors Meeting April 9, 2008 MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Eggert – President Ron Kierce – Vice President Bob Lurry – Secretary/Treasurer Thad Frampton – Board Member # 1 Mark Lemoine – Board Member # 3 Mike Mansanarez – Board Member # 4 Mark Rorvik – Board Member # 5 Alan Kelley – Board Member # 7 Kirk Wills – Shop Steward, ARFF EXCUSED: Don Dougherty – Board Member # 2 JK Pewitt – Board Member # 6 CALLED TO ORDER: The Board of Directors Meeting was called to order at 1600 hrs by President Steve Eggert. ANIMAL CONTROL: Sgt. Diel of King County Animal Control addressed the Board of Directors. King County Animal Control has been under intense media scrutiny after a consultant’s review concluded that sheltered animals are living in poor conditions. Sgt. Diel countered the finding by stating that his Department has been understaffed and under funded for several years now. The problem has been compounded by increased populations of animals coming into the shelter. Sgt. Diel emphasized that his staff is concerned about the welfare of animals and they are doing the best job they can given their current staffing levels and levels of funding. He went on to explain that King County Animal Control also performs Animal Cruelty investigations. They have a Sergeant who works full time on these cases. Animal Cruelty investigations have traditionally fallen under the purview of the Animal Control Department; Sgt. Diel was looking for support and recognition that Animal Cruelty investigations would continue to remain a function of King County Animal Control. It was the consensus of the Board that Animal Cruelty investigations are a body of work falling under the purview of the King County Animal Control. Board members further expressed a concern that the King County Sheriff’s Office is itself currently under funded and understaffed and should not be looking to perform more work for which it is not equipped to handle. Sgt. Kierce of the Property Management Unit took this opportunity to remind Deputies they should NOT submit animal carcasses into the evidence system. Notify Animal Control. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: The minutes from the February 27, 2008 General Membership Meeting were distributed for review and approval. They were not available for approval at the last General Membership Meeting. A motion was made by Steve Eggert to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Mike Mansanarez. Motion passed. The minutes from the March 12, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting were distributed for review and approval. A motion was made by Alan Kelley to approve the minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by Mike Mansanarez. Motion passed. APPROVAL OF INCOME AND EXPENSE REPORT: The Income and Expense Report for March 2008 was handed out for review and approval. A motion was made by Alan Kelley to approve the Income & Expense report as submitted. The motion was seconded by Mark Lemoine. Motion passed. DONATION TO THE WSLEM MEMORIAL BALL & AUCTION: The Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation requested a donation or auction item for the upcoming event to be held on April 19, 2008. This is an annual even for which KCPOG has been a past sponsor and contributor. Proceeds are to the establishment and maintenance of a permanent memorial in Olympia to honor Washington State Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty. Though the memorial has been built, there is a need to establish funds to ensure future maintenance and upkeep of the grounds. One example is a $15, 0000 vandalism suffered last November (suspects have been arrested and charged). Should the Foundation cease to exist, funds need to be in place to care for the grounds. A motion was made by Thad Frampton to contribute $1000 to the fund. The motion was seconded by Ron Kierce. Motion passed. ENDORSEMENT REQUESTS: Ron Sims King County Executive Rebeccah J. Graham King County Superior Court, Position 22 (Juvenile Court) Mariane Chi Spearman King County Superior Court, Position 53 A motion was made by Steve Eggert to forward the names forward to the General Membership for a vote for endorsement. The motion was seconded by Mark Rorvik. Motion passed. The vote will be taken at the General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, Pct 5 at 1400 hrs. Any input from the membership is appreciated at the meeting or to your Guild representative. ADJOURNED: The Board of Directors Meeting adjourned at 1715 hrs. |