Modesto PMA:
Doug Ridenour

Sacramento POA:
Paul Brown (VC-Treasurer), Jerry Camous

San Joaquin County DSA:
Steve Walker (VC-Vice President), Randy Beintema (Executive Director), Dave Souza, Shelby Oliver, Rex Yrirri, Chanda Bassett, Chris Stevens, Gary Yip

San Joaquin County DAI:
Tom Cantrell

San Joaquin County Probation Officers:
Rich Evans, Paul Brennan

San Joaquin Delta POA:
Jim Bock (VC-Secretary), Robert Di Piero

Stanislaus County DSA:
Larry Seymour

Stockton POA:
Joe Schmit (ret.), Dale Hall(ret.), Gordon Gray

Stockton PMA:
Chris Trulsson

Tracy POA:
Dan Schnepple (VC-President)

Yolo County DSA:
Tim Martin

Yuba County DSA:
Neal Houston

Yuba County MSA:
Mike Williamson

Goyette and Associates:
Luciano Beltran, Paul Konsdorf, Tom O'Brien

Mastagni, Holstedt, Amick, Miller, Johnsen and Uhrhammer :
Greg Kiefer, Mike Amick, Chris Miller

PORAC:
Ron Cottingham (President), Dave French (I&B)

California Casualty:
Sophie Imbuelten

Assemblyman Alan Nakanishi's Office:
Debbie Holsapple

Yolo County Board of Supervisors:
Frank Sieferman, Jr.

Special Guests:
Pat Stockar

Call To Order:
1900 hours by President Dan Schnepple

Pledge of Allegiance:
Led by Joe Schmit

Moment of Silence:

Introductions:

Approval of January Minutes:
Presented by Jim Bock

Motion - Joe Schmit to approve minutes
Second - Doug Ridenour
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Treasurer Report:
Presented by Paul Brown

Checking - $18,559.36
PAC Account - $49,106.15
PIC Devoted - $7,241.45

Motion - Jerry Camous to approve report
Second - Robert Di Piero
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Tabled Motions from January 2006 Meeting:
Vern Pierson for El Dorado County District Attorney:
Motion - Randy Beintema to endorse
Second - Paul Brown
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Adam Christianson for Stanislaus County Sheriff:
Motion - Randy Beintema to endorse
Second - Jerry Camous
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Helen Thomson for Yolo County Supervisor:
Motion - Randy Beintema to endorse
Second - Paul Brown
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Frank Seiferman, Jr. for Yolo County Supervisor:
Motion - Randy Beintema to endorse
Second - Paul Brown
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Old Business:
No Old Business

New Business:
Adam Christianson for Stanislaus County Sheriff:
Doug Ridenour was asked to leave the room, as he is the Campaign Manager for Adam Christianson.
Motion - Larry Seymour - for $2500.00 "in kind" contribution
Second - Randy Beintema
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Vern Pierson for El Dorado County District Attorney:
Motion - Jamie Morgan - for $500.00 contribution
Second - Dave Souza
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Steve Durfor for Yuba County Sheriff:
Motion - Mike Williamson - to endorse.
Has letters of support from all affected associations, with exception to Marysville, which took a neutral position.
Second - Neal Houston
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Helen Thomson for Yolo County Supervisor:
Motion - Tim Martin - for $1000.00 contribution
Second - Randy Beintema
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Frank Seiferman Jr. for Yolo County Supervisor:
Motion - Tim Martin - for $1000.00 contribution
Second - Randy Beintema
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Steve Durfor for Yuba County Sheriff:
Motion - Neal Houston - for $1000.00 contribution
Second - Dave Souza
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Pat Stockar for San Joaquin County District 4 Supervisor
Introduced himself to the members and said he would like the opportunity in the future to conduct a candidates forum to gain the Valley Chapter support. Said he is the type of person who believes that his job is not done when business hours come and go. has a strong belief in an open door policy. Will come back at a later time to request an endorsement and our support.

Reports:
Ron Cottingham (Endorsements):
Provided a list of candidates in the upcoming elections that PORAC is endorsing. The full list is available for printing and review from the Valley Chapter web site. Notable endorsements are as follows:
Governor - Phil Angelides
Lt. Governor - John Garamendi
Attorney General - Jerry Brown (Pocket)
Insurance Commissioner - Cruz Bustamante
Secretary of State - (Dual Endorsement) - Deborah Ortiz (D-primary only) and Bruce McPherson (R-primary only)

Ron Cottingham (ACA 23):
Richman has made a strong push for ACA23 and he will get the amendment a hearing, however, it will not make it out of the hearing. PORAC is maintaining a partnership with the Alliance for a Better California on the pension initiatives.

Dave French (GASB 43&45):
Advised to do research into GASB 45 before giving up retirement and medical. Said to get in touch with PORAC if GASB 43 or 45 is discussed in negotiations. If further information is needed contact Dave French, or Ron Cottingham.

Service Providers:
California Casualty
Sophie Imbuelten spoke of the recent ranking that placed California Casualty as the #1 ranked insurance provider.

Mastagni
Chris Miller - Mastagni has filed a brief to the Supreme Court regarding civil rights violations in regards to suspects who are found guilty of PC148.

Chris Miller - Provided clarification on an FLSA issue that was decided by the Supreme Court, in which it provides for compensation for time spent donning and doffing protective gear. A loose reading opinion by Miller suggests that it would refer to specialty equipment, such as haz mat gear.

I.A Training - PORAC will be hosting its first ever Internal Affairs training at PORAC headquarters in Sacramento February 15-16. It is highly recommended that all attend.

Goyette
Lucian Beltran - Commended Jim Bock for his work on the Valley Chapter web site. Highlghted problems that an association in the Central Valley Chapter is facing and recommended going to the PERS web site to watch an instructional video regarding retirement.

Association Reports:
Sacramento POA:
Jerry Camous indicated that the association is in the midst of contract enforcement and clarifications.

Good of the Association:
Ron Cottingham
Advised that an amendment to Jessica's Law is in the works and is being supported by the Governor. For several reasons, PORAC is steering clear of this legislation.

Next Valley Chapter Meeting:
Will be hosted by the Davis POA on March 09, 2006.

Meeting Adjourned:
By President Schnepple at 2038 hours