March 2009 Minutes

General

Membership Meeting

March
19, 2009

Pledge

Roll Call

Motion to suspend reading of minutes Andrews, VonMille 2^nd passed

T. Brandon gave financial report; Andrews moved to accept, VonMille 2^nd
passed

E Board moved to close fund raising account and move $175.88 to savings account; Williamson
2^nd passed

NEW:

Building Bridges Package released

Public Safety Meeting-City investigation collecting taxes twice/year to up bond rating

City will have $21 million deficit at end of fiscal year

Pulliam is working with Chief Creecy on budget.

Minimum safe staffing is reduced to 98 from 101

Chief Creecy discussed history of staffing and how the department arrived
where it is now. Chief also gave views on the need for staffing to increase to
meet current safety standards. City is growing up and this increases
public safety danger as well as responder safety issues.

Council indicates it recognizes need for increased staffing.

Under stimulus plan from feds, no matching funds needed for SAFER Act

Retirement news-COLA increase of 1.5% retroactive to January 2009 on council agenda.

Richmond Retirement System fell from $700 million to $350 million over the
last reporting period.

MDA-Lockup on March 26^th, need volunteers to transport prisoners back

Council Members Jewell and Tyler to address panhandling laws in April

Local Sponsorship of Marvin Griffin Golf Tournement W. Taylor moved for the Local to donate $500 to Marvin Griffin Tournement, VonMille 2^nd, passed

City Council-Council ordered Chief Creecy to apply for SAFER grant and any funds
department is eligible for under federal stimulus package.

No news on CAO appointment.

GOOD & WELFARE

C. Ellis wife passed

Retirees Luncheon had 123 attendees; Phillip McCarter 14B, received the Lt. B. Emerson
Honor Guard Member of the Year award.

Adjourn