November 6, 2008

The Board of Directors convened for their regularly scheduled meeting.  In advance of the upcoming election, the Board decided to conduct its polling of the membership via the internet.  Director Yagoda met with officials from the City of Glendale and obtained their agreement to use the City's network (e-mail system) to send notices to members regarding the elections.  Members who are seeking positions on the Board are reminded the City's network is not to be used for campaigning.  Voting will take place between December 1st and December 5th.

President Ballesteros also spoke with the Board regarding our annual Adopt-a-School program.  This year Edison Elementary was awarded the grant.  Ballesteros indicated he will present the award personally at an upcoming school function.

Agent Mike Ullerich spoke with the Board regarding his proposal regarding shift rotations.  The Board indicated to Ullerich that it had no objection to his speaking with management, on his own behalf, regarding the topic.  At this time the Board is not seeking to negotiate any changes in working conditions regarding scheduling.

Director Yagoda updated the Board on risks associated with MRSA (antibiotic resistant staph infection) and our personnel.  We have had officers contract the illness through on-duty contacts.  Members are encouraged to contact Yagoda in the Professional Standards Bureau if they have concerns regarding exposure to the bacteria, in addition to all normally required City of Glendale procedures.

Donations were made of $125 and $50 to the Montrose Christmas Parade and the GPD Volunteer luncheon (respectively).

A variety of other matters were discussed.  For members of the association who seek more detailed minutes, please contact Wendy Wojnarowski in the GPOA Office.

Upcoming Events

December 12, 2008:  The GPOA will be hosting its annual Christmas Party

January 30, 2009:  The GPOA will be hosting its annual Retirement Dinner