KANE COUNTY CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION
MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order: President Linane called the October 19, 2006 meeting to order at 11:44 p.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance: President Linane led the Association in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Introduction of Guests: The Association welcomed all guests to the October meeting.
IV. Approval of Minutes: President Linane presented the Kane County Chief's of Police Association meeting minutes of September 21, 2006 for approval. Commander Frega made the motion to approve. Chief Garcia seconded the motion. No discussion held. Voice vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
V. President's Report: President Linane stated that the Executive Board, who also makes up the By-Laws Committee, met to address changes to the current constitution and by-laws. He presented a draft copy of the proposed changes to the association. In summary, the changes include:
- Article II, Section 1(A)-Active Membership: change the following...
- Paragraph 1-add: "the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Chief Judge of the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Chief Deputy Coroner"...
- Paragraph 2-add: "Only active members and life members"....and "One (1) vote by every active and life member in attendance."
- Paragraph 2-delete: from "municipalities under 5,000 population...to then end of paragraph...shall be based upon the last official census taken."
- Paragraph 3-delete in its entirety.
- Paragraph 4-add: "a list of all active “and life” voting members.
- Paragraph 5-add: …in the agency or a “life member” changes,…
- Article II, Section 1(C)-Associate Membership: change the following….
- Paragraph 1-add: “any adjacent county”
- Paragraph 2-delete: “in Kendall County”
- Article II, Section 2-Membership Application: add at end of paragraph… “All Active Members and Life Members must submit a renewal application annually, whether dues are required or not to remain eligible to vote.”
- Article III, Section 1-Officers and Election: add after membership of second sentence… “and/or life membership”..
- Article V, Section 1-Fees and Dues: increase dues….”The dues shall be forty dollars ($40.00) per year”….
Commander Jannusch suggested that as long as the constitution and by-laws are being updated, information should be included outlining how serving as an elected official works. There is currently no outline as to how an elected official progresses through the steps. It was agreed to be reviewed and included to be presented at the next meeting.
VI. Vice President's Report: No report.
VII. Secretary's Report: No report.
VIII. Treasurer's Report: Treasurer Ed Dennis summarized:
- Checkbook balance: $81,832.11
- Funds Available for Use: $7,918.51
- Harley Raffle Fund: $66,392.13
- Bomb Squad Balance: $219.30
- Major Crimes Task Force: $1,878.59
- Arson Task Force: $1,141.18
- KCART: $566.29
- Scholarship: $3,000.00
- Special Projects-Pena Fund: $716.11
Treasurer Dennis reported that a $40,000 check was remitted to Special Olympics as voted on at last meeting. The scholarship fund will be reduced as funds to the appropriate schools are paid out in accordance to the scholarships awarded this year within the next week. Treasurer Dennis reported that at the Executive Board Meeting, a few changes were made to the 2007 budget that will be proposed; specifically, adjusting the revenue to be more closely in-line with this year's actual numbers. The projected revenue is $9,000, but down from the projected $13,000 two years ago. The dues line item shows an increase in accordance to the raise in dues for 2007. The Harley revenue will be adjusted to reflect more closely to this year's sales. Special projects will have their own line items and no longer be lumped together. Revenues have decreased, but due somewhat to the decrease in Special Olympic Harley raffle ticket sales. However, it was suggested by the auditors that task forces, unless they advise the association in advance of a specific expenditure, should not be permitted to carry money over from year to year. If a need arises that more funds are needed, the association can vote to increase that allotment at that time based on the need. The association should also consideration donations to other organizations as it has historically been done. It was not done last year. It needs to be revisited if we would want to donate to new or ones in the past that we have given to. One of our core reasons of existence is we are a charitable organization and give to those organizations that the association believes worthy. The proposed budget will be forwarded to Joe Frega to be passed along to the members. President Linane added that some of the proposed changes are recommendations from the auditors and the carryover issue of funds was causing problems because the association cannot act like a bank, carrying funds over from year to year.
President Linane entertained a motion to accept the October 2006 Treasurer's Report. Chief Montalbano so moved. Chief Lamkin seconded the motion. No further discussion. Voice vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
IX. SERGEANT AT ARMS REPORT
President Linane advised that ISP Trooper Manny Lopez was seriously injured while off duty a couple of weeks ago in his vehicle when he was hit by a DUI driver. Manny remains in St Anthony Hospital in serious condition, and will be there for several months. He has numerous injuries, including multiple body fractures, as well as severe head trauma. Commander Frega stated he would get an e-mail out to all with an address for those wishing to send a card.
X. Committee Reports:
A. Court Liaison: Commander Groom
No report.
B. Regional Chiefs: Chief Montalbano
No report.
C. Training: Director Lawler
No report.
D. Special Projects: Commander Cannon
No report.
E. Awards/Law Enforcement Officer of the Year: Chief Schmidt
No report.
F. Events/Golf: Lieutenant Frega
No report.
G. Special Olympics: Commander Jannusch reported that the Harley drawing is scheduled for Friday, October 20th in Bloomington. All incentives are due in by December 1st.
H. Legislative: Commander Langston
No report.
I. Major Crimes Task Force/K-CART: K-CART was commended by Chief Sauer for great work and their assistance in a fatal accident on Route 56 this past summer. He thanked the association for their continued support. Deputy Chief Kintz stated through a grant, training will be held for two weeks, November 3-17; first week MAP scenes-CAD drawing and second week use of total station for measure. This is the second training and will be opened to K-CART members first and then outside agencies. If you are interested, please contact Sergeant Craig Campbell of the Sheriff's office, who is coordinating the training.
J. Juvenile Justice: Chief Pena.
No report.
K. Scholarship: Commander Thrun
No report.
L. Police Week: Deputy Chief Anderson
No report.
M. Jail Committee: Chief Linane reported that nothing new in the works. Most concerns have been dealing with the aesthetics.
N. Technology: Deputy Chief Gillette
Kane County Clerk Deb Seyller stated that she hopes to have the RFP's out by the end of the month. On another note, she announced that the office is up for an Adobe Max Award. There were eight categories and they are one of the two finalists. They are against Verizon Wireless. This is for the electronic order of protection.
XI. Unfinished Business:
a. E-911 Concerns: President Linane stated that at the last meeting there were concerns presented by Chief Powell regarding the Kane County ETSB Board. He stated he contacted Karen McConnoughy and invited her to address the association and answer the concerns regarding funding and membership. After back and forth, he stated she could not make today's meeting but would pursue having her attend the next meeting. Does not have anything concrete at this time. Commander Anderson suggested partnering with the Kane County Fire Chiefs, who this also concerns.
b. Wage and Benefit Survey: President Linane stated that the survey deadline date is October 31st. There are quite a few out. He stated that the form is designed for not only chief's salaries, but the complete organization. Please get your department's survey in as soon as possible
XII. New Business:
a. New Officers for 2007: President Linane stated that the Installation dinner is scheduled for Thursday, January 18th at Riverview Banquets. The current Executive Board will be moving up, but we will need to get a name for the Sergeants at Arms position. To that end, depending on how the approval of the by-laws turns out, Ed Dennis, the current Treasurer, may or may not be staying on. It will also depend on if he stays in town or moves out of town since his retirement. When he becomes a life time member, he could continue serving. He also stated that he asked Joe Pena to handle the slating of the new officers, which he agreed to do. Anyone interested in any of the positions, please let him know.
b. FBI/Gang Sweeps: Deputy Chief Greg Anderson of Aurora addressed the association on gang sweeps. He stated that there apparently has been a change in protocol for the U.S. Attorney's office where there will not assistant to gang sweeps outside of Cook County. He shared information with the association as to the impact that this will have in combating gang and violence in many of the communities within Kane County. He requested that a letter be sent to U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald on behalf of the KCCPA. President Linane agreed to send a letter. It was further agreed to pass that letter along, once completed, and have all the departments write individual letters petitioning for continued support.
c. Kane County ITS/TMC Feasibility Study - Steering Committee: President Linane informed the association of a letter received from the Kane County Division of Transportation seeking participation in the Kane County Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Traffic Management Center (TMC) Feasibility Study. The study will focus on four primary transportation program areas: Arterial Management; Traffic Incident Management; Maintenance and Construction Management; and Rural ITS Applications. He was seeking a representative to serve on this committee on behalf of the KCCPA. The kickoff is Wednesday, October 25th. Deputy Chief Dave Kintz stepped up and offered to represent the organization.
d. Secretary Frega made a motion to approve retired Chief Edward Dennis as a life member of the Kane County Chiefs of Police Association. Commander Jannusch seconded the motion. No further discussion. Voice vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
e. President Linane stated that the extra portfolios prepared for the ILCPA installation dinner are for taking after the meeting. Chief Pena had extra made for the association.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT: President Linane entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chief Montalbano so moved. Chief Shira seconded the motion. Voice vote was unanimous. Motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 12:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Commander Joe G. Frega
Secretary
Kane County Chiefs of Police Association
