November 7, 2019 BOD Meeting Minutes

Board Members Present:                                                   

• J. Somosky, President
• J. Carson, Treasurer
• T. Kippel, Sgt-at-Arms
• R. Williamson, Secretary
• P. Farmer
• W. Walsh
• L. Warnes
• D. Holland
• S. Carbonara-Ramos

Excused

• T. Rekar, Vice President
• P. Malchow
• M. Peterson
• T. Toth

 Staff Members Present:

• S. Dillon, Executive Director
• R. Keller, Office Manager
• J. Newsome, Staff Attorney
• G. Steinkirschner, CSPD Chaplain

Meeting called to order at 11:00am

Donation: Representing Stockers Car Club, Sheldon Schnese presented Jim Carson, President of the CSPPA Fallen Officer Relief Fund, with a $2000 general FoRF donation.

General Member Comments:

City settlement offers to medically retiring sworn employees continues to be of concern, specifically when agreements preclude future employment by the city.

Colorado House Bill 19-1080 discussed: the bill permits any resident of the State who is a first responder with a permanent occupational Disability to obtain a free, lifetime combination small game hunting and fishing license; a free Columbine annual state park pass; and to participate in the Property Tax Work-Off Program.

Board Discussion Items:

Annual Financial Review: The annual financial review was presented by Certified Public Accountant Mitch Downs of Osborne, Parsons & Rosacker, LLP. The review and Form 990 were accepted by the Board, and will be filed with the IRS and Secretary of State accordingly.

• • 1^st: R. Williamson
  • 2^nd: B. Walsh 
  • All in favor

Support the Blue Day: Scheduled for Friday, November 29^th, Support the Blue participants will hold signs in support of law enforcement at different locations throughout the City. The Board voted to allocate $100 for supplies for posters.

• • 1^st: J. Carson
  • 2^nd: D. Holland 
  • All in favor

Chiefs Meeting Follow-up: discussed Workman’s Comp, PSR Pay, G.O. 1650/ Section .40, and Senate Bill 2552 – Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees. Meeting minutes issued by the Office of the Chief reflect specifics for each item.

Executive Director Report: Preparations for the CSPPA Christmas Gala, to be held December 14^th, and the December 4^th Children’s Christmas Party, are well underway. The all-day Annual Meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 17^th.

Financial Report: Approval of October financial report.

• • 1^st: D. Holland
  • 2^nd: L. Warnes
  • All in favor

Small Donor Account:                                            October 2019                    October 2018

                                                                                          $23,244.00                           $ 24,244.00

 Meeting adjourned 12:45pm; Board entered executive session for annual personnel discussion.