WISCONSIN COUNTY POLICE ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING
HOLIDAY INN, STEVENS POINT, WI
June 4, 2008

Attendee’s are Rick Olig, Bob Wierenga, Kevin Kinnard, Dan Greenwood, John Strese, Chris Gulbrand, Tim Gould, Kim Seipel and Teri Wegner.

The meeting called to order at 09:06 am by Chris Gulbrand.

Secretary Minutes- Motion made by Tim Gould and 2nd by Kim Seipel to accept the minutes as corrected. Motion carried.

Treasurers Report by Rick Olig as emailed

Discussion took place regarding hiring full time employees do to the fundraisers for what pay back to Frank about 85%. Discussion about the 85-15 split that the fundraiser brings in.

A question about Broydrick’s bill being different each month was brought up by Dan Greenwood. Possible reasons were the number of copies made and the telephone bills.

Kim Seipel brought up the bill from Central Printing has up’d the cost. The bill received from Central Printing for $1684.00 did not list any details of the costs. Motion made to by John Strese and 2nd by Kevin Kinnard and was accepted and carried.

Legislative Report by Ramie Leonard via telephone.

Any legislation that didn’t pass will need to be re-introduced in January 2009. AB52 exception for law enforcement dogs. Ab498 taser. SB 509 move over slow down is a big issue. CCW for retired law enforcement was again talked about.

JB VanHalen-no liability HR218. We need to send out questionnaire to the candidates. Toss out the core issues. Immigration.

Executive Director –Bob Wierenga Report

Racine Co was presented with the $500 contribution. They were surprised with the gift and very pleased. Green Lake Co also has been presented with the money and follows up still needs to be down.

OVWI legislation on highways to pertain to snowmobiles and boating events a movement to post the events on the driving records.

Stiffer penalties for multiple OWI’s.

Membership

Eau Claire County picked up the Sheriff’s deputies but also need to pick up the civilian jail employees. Bob needs to get Dodge and Winnebago Counties aboard as members.

There are 1990 members at this time. The website provides security to the member's only page.

Old Business

Have not gotten anywhere with Florence and Manitowoc Counties as of yet as to memberships commitments.

New Business

It was brought up to donate money to help Dale Veto, Dane Co Deputy, injured in the line of duty. Motion to give $500 to Dale Veto, 1st by Tim Gould and 2nd by Teri Wegner. Discussion about donating to deputies or members injured on duty. Motion carried. To be presented by July 1, 2008.

Rick Olig brought up the question how to we clean up our records. Discussion on retention issue will take place at the September, 2008 meeting.

Scholarships were decided that we set a side $5000 maximum with a $500 minimum per individual who is to receive the scholarships. Motion made to use the grade point scale to determine who is to receive a scholarship. Motion to accept made by Tim Gould and 2nd by John Strese. We had a total of 12 scholarship applicants and we took the lowest two grade points out to only give 10 scholarship recipients.

September 3, 2008 will be our next board meeting.

Discussion about Bob's usage of his personal vehicle to perform his duties for the WCPA. Federal mileage rate is .505 cents per mile. We will compensate an extra $100 per month to help Bob with the mileage on his personal vehicle effective July 1, 2008. Bob will need to sell himself to us as the Executive Director. Discussion took place in regards to membership and who is responsible for it. Also discussion on the newsletter that it needs to be reviewed before it is mailed out with errors in it.

Motion made to increase Bob's monthly fee from $500 to $600 beginning July, 1, 2008 through the expiration of his contract. Cost of fuel is taken into consideration here. September, 2008 meeting Bob is to sell himself to us and provide a list of things that will be accomplished. Bob's contract is to be re-negotiated. Motion made by John Strese and 2nd by Rick Olig. Motion carried.

Motion made by John Strese and 2nd by Kim Seipel to adjourn the meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 12:13 pm.

Teri L. Wegner
Secretary
Wisconsin County Police Association

06/04/08 Meeting Minutes

Wisconsin County Police Association
Board Meeting
Holiday Inn, Stevens Point, WI
December 5, 2007
 
Attendee’s are Sandy Foote, Chris Gulbrand, Bob Wierenga, Kevin Kinnard, Dan Greenwood, John Strese, Tim Gould, Kim Seipel and Teri Wegner.
 
The meeting called to order at 09:06 am.
 
Chris explained about Kevin Kinnard’s and Bob Wierenga absences.
 
There was discussion about the credit card again and the purpose of obtaining one was brought up by Kim Seipel.  Kim wanted to know who would be authorized to use it.
 
Secretary Minutes-the minutes were amended to reflect the corrections.  Motion made by Tim Gould to accept as corrected and second by Kim Seipel.  Motion carried.
 
Treasurers Report by Sandy Foote-Sandy changed the accounts to Rick Olig name.  Rick may handle the certificates differently reference the $100,000.00.  Statement made that unless a bank is going to fail certificates can be over the $100,000.00 amount.  Also Rick would like to find a bank that does electronic banking.  The Community Bank account will be closed and the statements will be mailed to Sandy or Rick.  The names listed on the Community Bank accounts will be changed to Chris Gulbrand and Rick Olig.  It should be listed as and not or.  They talked about staggering the certificates by three months so they are not all due at the same time.  Need a 15 day window before the exact amounts are needed for the audit from the accounts at Community Bank.  Bob stated he would take care of the on 12/11/07.
 
Treasurers Report accepted by John Strese and 2nd by Kevin Kinnard with the amended figure change of $269,491.48. 
 
Old Business
 
Discussion took place about a Credit Card versus Debit Card.  The card holders would be the Treasurer and the President.  It was decided that a Debit Card is the way to go.
 
The award process was also discussed by Chris.  The award application would be on the website and could be downloaded into a Word Document.
 
Legislative review given by Tim Gould.  He would like to streamline the e-mailings and we will do whatever works for him.
 
Discussion took place on whether we should continue to do the big postage mailings or bulk e-mailings.  The mailing of the newsletter is not our biggest expense it is the printing of the newsletter.  Also we talked about mailing bundles of newsletters to each Sheriff's Department.  Bob stated that in the next newsletter the membership form will be updated to include the members e-mail address with a self-addressed postage on it to mail back with all updated information.

 
Ramie Leonard-Report on the telephone.
 
Dan Greenwood asked if we are being recognized more by the Legislative Representatives.  Ramie was also asked when the next general election would be taking place.  Primary is in September, October, November.  We would have to choose endorsements by the beginning of September.  Discussion took place on to endorse in an open seat.  Next year the legislative won't be in session so we can build relationships. 
 
Executive Directors Report given by Bob Wierenga
 
Bob talked about the membership.  1920 memberships with 53 counties participating.  Waupaca County is now 100% membership with 96 members.  Door County is also now 100% membership.  Dunn County has 10 members not included on the list.
 
Chris Gulbrand will be talking to Florence County if everything goes good he will recruit 25 more members soon.  The following counties are in question as to whether they will join or not:  Buffalo, Dodge, Kenosha, Rock and Washington.
 
Bob talked about presenting the heroism awards to the three officers in Fond Du Lac County with Sandy Foote.
 
The Uniform Traffic Citation committee will be starting up again and some changes are coming.
 
Talked about people stating they are on the no contact list and yet we are calling them.  Bob stated this was fine. 
 
A game will be scheduled in the Green Bay area after the first of the year.
 
The following counties received $500 each to present to a charitable organization:  Racine, Green Lake, and Brown. 
 
March date for the next meeting.   
 
Motion made by John Strese and 2nd by Dan Greenwood.
 
Meeting adjourned at 11:24 am
 
 
 
Teri L. Wegner
Secretary
Wisconsin County Police Association
 

 
WISCONSIN COUNTY POLICE ASSOCITION
ANNUAL MEETING
HOLIDAY INN, STEVENS POINT, WI
DECEMBER 5, 2007
 
Attendee’s are Sandy Foote, Chris Gulbrand, Bob Wierenga, Kevin Kinnard, Dan Greenwood, Tim Gould, Kim Seipel, John Strese and Teri Wegner.
 
 
The annual meeting was called to order by Chris Gulbrand at 11:25 am
 
Motion made to accept the secretary’s minutes from last year’s annual meeting as printed by Bob Wierenga and 2nd by Rick Olig.
 
Sandy Foote stated the treasurer’s report of $269,491.48 standing.  Motion made by Tim Gould to accept and 2nd by Kim Seipel.   Carried
 
Executive and Legislative Report motion made by Bob Wierenga and 2nd by Dan Greenwood to accept the reports given in the executive board meeting. 
 
New Business
 
Changes to relate to membership meeting as far as for membership to explore some options to get the membership to participate.
 
Election of Officers:  President, Vice President, and Legislative.  Motion made to accept the re-election of all current sitting officers and directors except Sandy Foote who is retiring.  Motion made by Bob Wierenga and 2nd by Dan Greenwood.  Carried.
 
A change needs to be made in the by-laws reference staggering of election of officers so that they all don't come up at once.
 
Nomination for Treasurer is Rick Olig.  Motion made by John Strese to accept Rick Olig as Treasurer and 2nd by Sandy Foote.  Carried.
 
 
Chris gave a speech reference Sandy Foote and her dedication to the organization.  We all thanked her for her time and effort that she has put forth in the organization.
 
Motion to adjourn meeting made by Chris and 2nd by John.  Adjourned at 1144am.
 
Meeting adjourned at 11:24 am
 
 
 
Teri L. Wegner
Secretary
Wisconsin County Police Association

WISCONSIN COUNTY POLICE ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING
HOLIDAY INN, STEVENS POINT, WI
NOVEMBER 20, 2007

Attendee’s are Dan Greenwood, John Strese, Tim Gould, Sandy Foote, Chris Gulbrand, Kim Seipel and Teri Wegner.

The meeting called to order at 09:15 am.

Chris explained about Kevin Kinnard’s and Bob Wierenga absences.

There was discussion about the credit card again and the purpose of obtaining one was brought up by Kim Seipel. Kim wanted to know who would be authorized to use it.

Secretary Minutes-the minutes were amended to reflect the corrections. Motion made by Tim Gould to accept as corrected and second by Kim Seipel. Motion carried.

Treasurers Report by Sandy Foote-Sandy reported that the Marine Credit Union is a variable interest rate. Sandy distributed her report to reflect the accounts balances. Sandy also reported that she mistakenly wrote a check out of the wrong account as she is also the treasurer for another association.

There was a discussion about the 10-99’s we were/are to receive at the end of the year.

There was a discussion about the checking account at Community Bank in the amount of $638.62. The balance on this account has not changed in several years. This is $600 that has been doing nothing when it could be collecting interest. Motion made to close the checking account at Community Bank and transfer the funds to the Marine Credit Union savings account. If an account is necessary at the Community Bank then transfer it to a savings account with minimum amount necessary needed to maintain the account. Dan Greenwood mentioned that we need to change the address of the CD’s at the Community Bank to go to the treasurer. Discussion made to move one CD as we are only insured federally for $100,000.00 per bank. We need to move one when it comes time to renew it (10/28/08).

Motion to approve treasurer’s report made by John Strese and second by Dan Greenwood.

Old Business

Chris talked about the nine scholarship recipients that he received all the proper paperwork that the each needed to submit to comply with to receive their money.

John Strese brought up that Bob Wierenga had requested us to sponsor a golf outing. Discussion took place that it was to late notice and this is something we need to properly talk about.

Kim Seipel missed out last meeting in Madison and he questioned what the LEDR organization was about. I gave him a pamphlet reference Law Enforcement Death Response team and what their organization has to contribute when someone dies and is a Law Enforcement Officer.

The former Brown Co deputy that is an insurance salesman now is a no go.

New Business

Chris Gulbrand stated that Ramie Leonard also could not attend our meeting and that there was nothing much happening.

Police Dog bill passed the assembly 97 to none.

Creditable years of military service passed through committee but it got stuck in the joint retirement committee.

Protective status for jailors has had no team of late set up to taken on this issue. CCW has not been introduced at all as of late. OWI surcharge for blood test is being researched.

John Strese had a new mailing address PO Box 141 Jefferson, WI 53549.

To avoid duplication of emails we are going to try to streamline all emails through Tim Gould. Especially the emails that pertain to votes.

Police Officer and fines are tighter for discipline and appeal to circuit court this only affects municipal police departments Chapter 59.

Frank Puliciani would like us to endorse his business.

Executive Director Report- Bob Wierenga given by Chris Gulbrand

Submit any information for the newsletter. Submit information pertaining to awards recognition program, distinguished service awards. We need to define the qualifications for the distinguished service awards between the police officer and citizen. Walworth Co, Brown Co, and Price Co all submitted their department’s policies regarding recognitions and service awards.

Something to submit for the newsletter would be the JESO October 27, 2007 fundraiser event and any retirements the department may have had in the last year.

Tim wrote and streamlined the definition of the Law Enforcement Heroism award, the Merit Service award, and Life Saving award. There was discussion about having an application procedure for award so that they can be presented in a time manner (create a cut off date). Applications would be reviewed four times a year and we would need verification from the local agency stating the facts of the event. A certificate and a plaque would need to be made for the presentation. We would use Tim Gould’s language of the definition of the awards and review them quarterly and the proper documentation. These awards would be posted on the website as well as the newsletter.

For the membership list we would like to solicit the memberships email so we can email them the newsletter and other information as necessary versus the information going through the regular mail.

Sandy Foote had documentation of three Fond Du Lac Co deputies and their heroic actions to save an elderly lady from a burning car.

Motion made by Dan Greenwood and second by John Strese that the documentation that Sandy Foote presented is sufficient to award the Deputies of Fond Du Lac Co the heroism award. Motion was Carried.

Motion to adjourn meeting made by Kim Seipel and second by John Strese. Carried.

Meeting adjourned at 1135am


Respectfully submitted
Teri L. Wegner
Secretary
Wisconsin County Police Association

WISCONSIN COUNTY POLICE ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEETING
HOLIDAY INN, STEVENS POINT, WI
DECEMBER 13, 2006

Attendee’s are Robert Wierenga, Dan Greenwood, John Strese, Tim Gould, Sandy Foote, Chris Gulbrand, Kim Seipel, Kevin Kinrard, and Teri Wegner.


The annual meeting was called to order by Chris Gulbrand at 11:45am

Motion made to accept the secretary’s minutes from last year’s annual meeting as printed by John Strese and 2nd by Kim Seipel.

Sandy Foote stated the treasurer’s report of $271,171.37. Motion made by Kim Seipel to accept and 2nd by Kevin Kinnard.

Discussion took place to give consideration to Sandy Foote’s granddaughter who lives with her an application for our scholarship. Motion carried.

Bob Wierenga, Executive Director stated that we have 1602 members. The newsletter received good comments. We will grow by approximately 200 members by the end of the year.

Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.