BOARD MEETING
February 18, 2009
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Lorrie Taylor John Ammann Gloria Jones Barbara Porter
Rhonda Hatton Angela Walls Toni Gonzales Karen Dove
Chuck Emery Brian Fobbs Christina Williams Janice Gross
Deborah Taylor Virgie Davis Portia Cox
Bruce Jasper
BOARD MEMBERS EXCUSED:
N/A
FINANCIAL REPORT: Motion to Accept: Angela Walls
2nd. Toni Gonzales
Debbie Taylor stated we have had a modest gain in our Morgan Stanley account.
MINUTES (JAN. MEETING): No Minutes presented (no meeting in January)
From Chuck Emery:
The Union received a Thank You card from Anita Swann, District IV.
The Hearing on the Furlough lawsuit was on Friday. The Unions asked for “discovery” so they can depose Mr. Seaman’s reference the county’s financial situation and information that had not been available to the Unions prior to the Hearing. The judge granted the motion for “discovery”. The Unions now have 30 days for fact finding. A decision from the Judge will be rendered 21 days later.
If the Unions win the lawsuit, everyone will get their money back.
Last Thursday, Chief Hylton held 2 meetings to discuss the budget and a possible contingency plan.
If the Contingency plan goes into effect, over 100 positions with the police department will be rifted.
The PCEA will keep everyone informed as soon as they learn anything. Our contract calls for a 30-day notice in the event any positions are to be rift.
Chuck has asked Terri Bowen, OHRM, for clarification of the formula for figuring an employee’s retention points that apply to any rift. He has not gotten a response from her to date.
The PCEA cannot stop the rift process, but will do everything possible to keep employees from losing their jobs.
Chief Hylton said he would do everything he can to keep employees from losing their jobs, both sworn and civilian.
Chief stated after Md. State legislature meets in April, there would be a better understanding of the financial status of the County.
County Council presented a “tax bill” revision last week in Annapolis, which could improve the financial status of the County.
Personnel Law: Section 16-188 explains rifts.
Linda Henegar, Shop Steward SOD, has retired, which left a vacancy on the Negotiating Team. A replacement needs to be named. Chuck Emery made a motion to nominate Lorrie Taylor to replace her. Rhonda Hatton second the motion. A vote was taken and all were in favor.
Chuck discussed Mr. Kyle Scully from Hartford & deferred comp. Chuck will ask Mr. Scully to come to our March meeting to discuss what his company offers.
The PCEA and the County have agreed to hold off on Contract negotiations until April, so all would have a better understanding of the County’s financial situation. The County has known about these budget issues for over a year.
Mr. Bridgeman stated he spoke to the State regarding early retirements, the State of Md. said “no”. The PCEA does not negotiate the State retirement, only the County can. The PCEA has input into the supplemental retirement system through Contract negotiations.
Karen Dove was sworn in as the Shop Steward for Forensic Services.
The Unfair Labor practice will not be heard until after the Furlough Lawsuit is settled. The Unfair Labor practice deals with how the furloughs were administered.
A member questioned why there was no PCEA representative at the Chief’s meeting at 0800 hrs. President Vince Canales was there and was asked to speak. Chuck stated that he was not invited as a guest speaker and only found out that he would be allowed to speak when he showed up for the meeting at 1630 hrs. The Executive Board made a decision to attend the meeting at 1630 hrs. as a group. Had the Chief invited Chuck, he would have been in attendance at both meetings.
Another question was asked as to why are we being furloughed when there is still overtime being paid? A large portion of the overtime is grant-funded and can only be used for specific purposes.
Any sworn member that needs a copy of the PCEA contract must obtain them from Fiscal Affairs.
MOTION TO ADJOURN: Rhonda Hatton
2ND: Bruce Jasper
GENERAL MEETING: 1200 HRS.
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:
Lorrie Taylor John Ammann Gloria Jones Barbara Porter
Rhonda Hatton Angela Walls Toni Gonzales Karen Dove
Chuck Emery Brian Fobbs Christina Williams Deborah Taylor
Virgie Davis Portia Cox Bruce Jasper
Same issues were discussed as the Board Meeting.
MOTION TO ADJOURN: John Ammann
2ND: Bruce Jasper
GENERAL MEETING: 1730 HRS.
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:
Chuck Emery Deborah Taylor
Christina Williams Lorrie Taylor
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