Call to Order:
President Steve Rayne called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Present:
Ashby, Bashaw, Blair, Elkin, Gaines, Lankford, Miller, Rayne, Rich,
Simmons, St. John, Turbeville, Walschburger, Zoch.
Absent: None
Sergeant at Arms: Robert Crane
Parliamentarian: Jack Harris
Determination of Quorum:
Secretary Gaines advised there was a quorum present.
Prayer: Nelson Zoch Pledge of Allegiance: Nelson Zoch
Minutes of Previous Meeting and Treasurer's Report:
v Motion by Miller, 2nd by Ashby, to approve the minutes as printed. Voice vote. Motion carried.
President's Comments - Steve Rayne:
Ø Jack Harris has agreed to be the new Election Chairman.
Ø Ed Campbell withdrew as Election Chairman as he decided to run for a Board position.
Ø Nominating Chairman Eickenhorst will announce the election slate at the General Membership Meeting.
Ø The Crockett Reunion will be June 26, 2010.
Ø Discussion regarding the monthly list of dropped members. The letter sent to members advising them that their membership is expiring will contain the expiration date.
Ø Discussion regarding the ballot format.
Executive Director Report - Bill Elkin:
Ø Pension is @ $2.97 Billion.
Ø At the request of the HPROA and HPOU Chief McClelland authorized a new design for the Retired Identification Badges
o The front of the identification cards for retired officers will look exactly as the cards for active officers with the exception that the retiree will be dressed in a jacket and tie.
o The back of the card will read, "The authorized bearer of this card is an HONORABLY RETIRED OFFICER AND QUALIFIES FOR THE Right to Carry a Concealed Firearm Under Federal Law, 18 USCA 924C."
(Note: "Honorably Retired Officer" will be in red font)
Ø If the Department Head sends TCLEOSE a F5 form with Honorably Retired then he must issue the retiree with an honorably retired identification.
Ø Discussion regarding the HPROA November 11th meeting which will fall on Veterans Day.
v Motion to hold the November HPROA Meeting on Thursday, November 11, 2010 as planned. Voice Vote. Motion Carried.
Ø Discussion regarding political endorsements. Decision to continue to only issue endorsements in City Council and State elections.
Ø HPOU is currently discussing pay increases for active officers with Mayor Parker. The Health Insurance issue for active and retired officers is on the agenda.
New Business:
Ø Board reviewed two new membership applications.
v Motion to approve the two new membership applications. Voice Vote. Motion Carried.
Ø Discussion regarding internet access fees.
Ø Discussion regarding providing our membership with additional benefits.
Motion by Zoch, 2nd by Turbeville, to adjourn meeting at 9:20 a.m. Voice Vote. Motion Carried.
Sue Gaines
Board Secretary
