Waterford Police Benevolent Association

Here’s a brief on what was talked about at the September union meeting:

• Fortier Uniform Grievance is scheduled for October 6th at the Labor Board
• Detective Division MPP is scheduled for October 6th, 20th or 26th, we are waiting for the town to give us a date
• Furlough Day, COPS has a meeting with the town on September 9th, we will bring an agreement back to the membership for a vote soon
• Detective division command structure was discussed, a meeting is scheduled with COPS attorney to further discuss issues and possibility of MPP/Grievance
• Union dues will be raised from $8.00 per week to $12.00 per week, and will be deposited in the local union account

The following is a list of needed supplies at the Waterford/East Lyme animal shelter. Supplies can be brought to the Animal Shelter located behind the Waterford Police Department at 41 Avery Lane. they can be left by the door, or left at the lobby of the PD if i am not there.

Please dont think you have to buy everything, please temper your generosity with reason, take care of your family and your pets first, and then if you can spare anything, make a small donation or donate one or two things. If everyone contributes a small amount, we will be overflowing with donations! Please leave a note with your name so i can publicly thank you for your donations.

Leashes, bowls, dog toys, cat toys, clumping cat litter, large collars, large choke collars, gentle lead collars, harnesses, dog treats, cat treats, large dog kennels or crates, canned dog food, canned cat food, tennis balls, pill pockets, q-tips, cotton squares, ear cleaning medicine, pet shampoo, flea/tick medicine, heartworm pills, copy paper, first class postage stamps, thank you cards, legal size envelopes, 9X12 catalog envelopes, dry erase markers, large heavy duty trash bags, kitchen size trash bags, bleach, laundry detergent, dish detergent, simple green

Also needed are your cash donations, which are fully tax deductible, make your check payable to the Town of Waterford, and in the memo line put “animal shelter donation”. you CAN make a difference, donations have made it possible for us to get the new sign on RTE 1 and to complete the dog run fence so the animals can get some much needed excersize. I have other projects planned, which will be coming soon.

Thank you all,

Officer Robert Yuchniuk #32

The summer is over and the Union Meetings will be starting up again.   The next union meeting will be September 02, 2010  at Jordan Fire House at 5:00 PM. 

Old Business:     Detectives MPP

                                 New Union

                                Uniform Allowance Grievance

                                Furlough Days Agreement

 New Business:  Dues Increase

Members of the WPD eligible to take the Sergeants promotion test met today 10am in the WPD training room. The promotion test was administered by the LEC of Southeastern CT. Good luck to everyone!

Thanks to the PBA, the Police Union, and WPD for the advertising and to all others for the donations and support received from the rest of you, for this years Ahn’s Memorial Run. USMC Cpl. Kemaphoom “Ahn” Chanawongse is a Waterford hero and his memory lives on through the Waterford graduates that his memorial scholarship assists and also this year, through the homeless Veterans that were helped.

Dave Anderson

This is a reminder: the written exam for the Sergeant’s position is scheduled for Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the WPD Training Room.  Please plan on arriving early, as late arrivals will not be permitted.  Pencils will be provided.

The Waterford Police Department is proud to announce that Officer Robert Winters has been named The Town of Waterford’s employee of the year. Officer Winters has been with the police department for approximately 10 years. For the last 3 years, he has been assigned as the Waterford/East Lyme Animal Control Officer. Officer Winters brought the position up to a remarkable standard, improving conditions for the officers and the animals. He gained vast amounts of knowledge in the area and shared this knowledge with other officers, citizens and local animal groups. Officer Winters will be recognized at the Waterford Week parade on Sunday, August 15, 2010. Congratulations Officer Winters on your selection.

Waterford Police Department – Wtfd. Employee of the Year.

August 4, 2010

Waterford Police Department

U.P.S.E.U./ COPS

Waterford, CT

Re: Executive Board Elections/Negotiating Team Elections

Dear Member:

As a result of the change from your prior union to UPSEU/COPS, we will now conduct Elections for an Executive Board and Negotiating Committee.

Executive Board

1. The term of office for Officers shall run for one year and commence on the same day they are elected. Your Executive Board may consist of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Stewards.

Nominations of interested candidates for the Executive Board must be submitted directly to UPSEU via email to Bresnick {at} upseu(.)org or by fax; 860-669-2439 and received no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday August 13, 2010.

1. Candidates may only run for one office.

1. Balloting will be conducted in a manner and at times and places to be determined.

1. The ballots will be opened and counted at a special meeting. Candidates shall have the right to be present at the counting of the ballots.

1. If there is only one nominee for a specific office, the nominee shall be deemed elected.

Contract Negotiating Team

1. The Contract Negotiating Team should consist of the President, Vice-President, and an odd number of members not to exceed seven;
2. The election shall be held on the same day as the Executive Board election;
3. Nominations and elections will occur the same way as above.

If the membership wishes to continue to have the current elected officers remain in position until January 2012 rather than conduct a new election, please indicate same in a an email by August 13, 2010 and those officers shall be deemed re-elected.

Fraternally yours,

Barbara J. Resnick

Labor Representative/Attorney