CCPOA
CALIFORNIA CORRECTIONAL CENTER
CHAPTER MEETING
Date: March 15, 2005
Vice President Gary Palmer called the meeting to order at 1733 hours.
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EXECUTIVE STAFF PRESENT
Gary Palmer, Vice President Dave Granlees, Sup VP Ken Robson, Treasurer/Board Member Judy Stewart, Secretary |
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Katrina Trask Jacob Wears
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BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT Don Cathey, President Hal Nixon Ed Potter John Royce Don Schantz |
GUESTS
Corey Davis, CCPOA Field Rep.
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| MEMBERS PRESENT John Stewart Jim Cook |
SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND FINANCE REPORT
The minutes of the previous meeting were posted on the bulletin boards in the Main Foyer and in Central Control. The February minutes were amended to reflect the absences of Hal Nixon and Ed Potter were both excused. Ken Robson made a motion to accept the minutes as amended; seconded by Katrina Trask. The motion passed.
Ken Robson read the Treasurer’s Report to the membership. John Stewart made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as submitted. Dave Granlees seconded the motion. Motion passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Because it is the end of the quarter, Ken Robson withheld presenting any new community requests. They were tabled until next meeting.
Ken reported that we have received a thank you card from the City of Susanville Fire Department for supporting their Explore Post program.
OLD BUSINESS
We now have a Post and Bid agreement. The process should begin very soon.
Our Legal Defense Committee met and voted to have one grievance sent to mini arbitration.
Corey Davis gave information on several grievances which are still in the process and/or pending arbitration. These grievances include the Code Response, which has be approved for arbitration, the medical, mail boat, new IST training, bad faith bargaining, transportation, fire camp positions and R&R.
Corey also stated that the grievance regarding the elimination of a job steward position is still pending.
NEW BUSINESS
We have been submitting numerous information requests to management. To date, management is backlogged on responding and we are still waiting for the information.
We have not held a monthly meeting with the Warden.
A discussion was held concerning DNA testing for everyone who has been arrested or convicted of a felony. Staff must be certified to conduct this testing. Additionally discussion was held concerning CCI positions.
REPORTS ON ACTIONS REQUESTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP
None
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
None
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
None
Ken Robson made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Dave Granlees. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 1825 hours.
The next scheduled meeting is April 19, 2005 at the Apple Peddler. The board meets at 1700 with the regular session starting at 1730.
Judy Stewart
Secretary