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King County Police Officers Guild
Board of Directors
December 12, 2007
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Eggert – President Ron Kierce – Sec/Treasurer Thad Frampton – Board Member 1 Don Dougherty – Board Member 2 Mark Lemoine – Board Member 3 Marcus Williams – Board Member 4 Mark Rorvik – Board Member 5 JK Pewitt – Board Member 6
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Pat Bowen – Vacation
CALLED TO ORDER: The combined Board of Directors / General Membership Meeting was called to order at 1609 hours by President, Steve Eggert. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Meeting was closed to Executive session so the Board could discuss a proposed settlement on a past arbitration case involving employee discipline. Also discussed was a settlement proposal that has been brought forth surrounding the past Sergeant’s exam and Unfair Labor Practice currently set to go before P.E.R.C. A motion was made by Steve Eggert to allow our attorneys to move forward and exam/and or negotiate the proposed settlement. The motion was seconded by Don Dougherty and approved by all. A settlement was discussed on the 2 hour minimum phone call ULP. It was determined that any settlement agreement would be contingent on an overall agreement on Article 8 (Overtime) during contract negotiations. Talks are ongoing. RETAINER RATES FOR A&V REPRESENTATION: Guild Attorney, Chris Vick informed the Board that the Aitchison & Vick law firm has decided to continue the current retainer agreement through May of 2010 with no change in rate. This is due to in large part to the work of Steve Eggert on behalf of KCPOG. Many tasks that are typically handed by the Guild attorneys are instead conducted by Steve. This has kept our retainer rates low by comparison and has saved the membership thousands of dollars. Ron Kierce made a motion to approve the new retainer agreement, which was seconded by Steve Eggert. Motion approved by all. NEW “BRADY vs. MARYLAND” POLICY ON BEHALF OF KING COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE: Steve Eggert and Chris Vick met with Mark Larson of the Prosecutor’s Office to discuss and be informed on the newly established “Brady” protocol that is being implemented by the King County Prosecutor’s office. A PDF attachment will explain the “Brady” court decision, the new prosecutor’s protocol and demands it will have on King County police agencies. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: The November, 14, 2007 Board of Directors Meeting minutes were submitted for review and posting. The November 28, 2007 General Membership Meeting minutes were also submitted for review and posting. A motion was made by Mark Lemoine to approve both sets of minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by JK Pewitt. Motion passed. APPROVAL OF INCOME & EXPENSE REPORT: The November 2007 Income and Expense report was submitted by Ron Kierce. After review by the Board, a motion was made by Mark Lemoine to approve the report. The motion was seconded by Marcus Williams. Motion passed. 2008 OFF DUTY RATES: As many of you are aware, Off Duty rates have historically been tied to the wage rates established in our Collective Bargaining Agreement. At this point in time, the Board is fairly certain that a new contract will not be settled by its December 31st expiration date. In lieu of a contract to establish 2008 rates, the Board referenced the national CPI for November to November (3.7) and the November to November CPI for the City of Seattle (4.5) for guidance. A motion was made by Ron Kierce to raise Off-Duty rates to 4% for the upcoming year. The motion was seconded by Thad Frampton and approved by all. The new rates will be effective January 1, 2008 and will be sent to all worksites and the website for posting. 2008 MEETING SCHEDULE: The 2008 meeting schedule was rolled out and discussed. General Membership Meeting start times will continue to start at 1400 hours, per the new trial period that will end after the March General Membership Meeting at Precinct 4. The 1400 hrs trial start time will then be evaluated to make permanent or revert to the 1600 hrs start time. Board meeting start times will remain at 1600 hrs. A motion to approve the 2008 Meeting Schedule was made by Steve Eggert and seconded by Marcus Williams. Motion passed. The Meeting schedule will also be sent to all worksites and the website for posting. RIDE-ALONGS FOR NEW HIRES: Don Dougherty inquired if Field Training Deputies are required to take new hires as ride alongs or would the practice be voluntary. The Board believes as part of FTO duties and responsibilities, is to perform this type of task when asked. However, it doesn’t quite make sense to place new hires in a patrol car with a Deputy who doesn’t want to take the rider. That being said the ride along responsibility is not voluntary for FTO’s. SHORELINE TRAFFIC QUOTAS: Don Dougherty has been advised by members of the Shoreline Traffic unit that Captain Baxter has initiated a ticket quota policy for the unit. According to Don, Capt. Baxter is requiring 10 tickets per day. Training opportunities will also be tied to how many tickets a deputy can write, apparently 20 per day is what is required for further training. The Board only has a couple of questions for Captain Baxter: If a Deputy writes 30 tickets, does he or she get free room and board for the training? A new car for 40 tickets? SERGEANT TEST MENTORING AT CID: Thad Frampton inquired if a mentoring program that was being put into place at the RJC for the Sergeants exam would be allowed to run on duty time. Complaints have been received from other divisions and sections that are not allowed to have similar time on duty for such a program. The Board believes using on duty time to participate in study groups, mentoring programs and the like are inappropriate. Before or after work, off duty time should be used if members want to participate in any study group or mentoring program. MERRY CHRISTMAS! ADJOURNED: The Board of Directors/General Membership Meeting adjourned at 1825 hrs. |