To All Delegates and Members

I.

Call to Order

PBA President Patrick Lynch called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m.

• Salute to Flag
• Respects to all fallen officers, seriously injured officers and those who stand wrongfully accused.

Recording Secretary Robert Zink reported opening correspondence.

II.

President’s Report

• PBA President Patrick Lynch began the meeting by stating that he had met with the new Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik and was hopeful that various issues would be discussed and resolved under the new commissioner.  Some of the issues discussed with Commissioner Kerik were: manpower, stationhouse conditions and antiquated Transit radios.

• Contract Issues - Negotiations officially began on May 4, 2000, with the PBA’s submission of its proposed modifications to the 1995 – 2000 agreement.  On July 18, 2000, the City presented its proposal for modifications to the 1995 – 2000 agreement.  On August 9, 2000, Labor Commissioner James Hanley responded to the PBA’s demands and presented his view regarding the economic and non-economic nature of each demand.  The following sub-committee meetings met during the month of August: August 17, 2000 (economic costing committee meeting), August 21, 2000 (work schedule committee meeting) and September 5, 2000 (economic costing committee meeting).

• Health & Welfare Issues - The following modifications were made regarding the prescription drug plan:

Retiree - Effective September 1, 2000

• Up front deductible: $50 per individual/$100 per family (two (2) individuals must satisfy deductible)

• Co-Payments:

  • Generic – greater of $20.00 or 25%, not to exceed NPA discounted cost of the drug

  • Formulary – greater of $40.00 or 25%, not to exceed NPA discounted cost of the drug

  • Non-Formulary – members pay 100% of NPA discounted cost of the drug

Active – Effective September 1, 2000

• $5.00 co-payment for generic drugs

• $5.00 co-payment for formulary drugs

• $8.00 co-payment for non-formulary drugs

 

• Federal Monitor – Mr. Lynch stated the PBA has requested to be present at all meetings between the City and the Federal government with respect to the Federal Monitor.  Mr. Lynch stated that the NYC Police Department is the most restrained department in the country and that any suggestion that a Federal Monitor is necessary because of two (2) high profile cases is absurd.  The PBA will continue to inform members of any updates involving a Federal Monitor of the police department.

III.

Cope Issues

• Cope Director Robert Zink requested members to return voter registration cards to their respective delegates.  Also distributed at the meeting were volunteer cards to allow members to get involved in the PBA’s Political Action Committee (COPE).  Mr. Lynch also thanked delegates for motivating members to call their State Assembly members in support of the Bridge and Tunnel Bill.  The influx of calls sent a message to Albany that our membership is engaged and interested in the issues before the Assembly.

IV.

Legal Updates

• Report of Stu London – Mr. London discussed various issues that delegates face when representing officers who are involved in shooting incidents.  Mr. London also stated that former officers Weise & Bruder (Loumia case) are out on bail pending appeal.

• Report of Steve Worth – Mr. Worth informed the delegate body of a recent incident in the Bronx where DA Robert Johnson attempted to violate the 48-hour rule.  The PBA challenged his actions and thwarted his efforts to violate officers’ rights.

• Report of Greg Longworth – Mr. Longworth stated that off-duty officers should refrain from being listed as the arresting officer. An on-duty police officer should be the arresting officer in arrest situations involving off-duty police officers.

Mr. Lynch announced that the PBA is in the process of developing a grievance form, which will ensure that all proper steps are taken in accordance with the rights afforded members under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

V.

Liddy Case

• Thanks to the hard work of General Counsel Michael Murray and Assistant General Counsel David Nicholson, Walter Liddy, Manhattan South Financial Secretary has represented 37 members in connection with MTS Brothel case. 

VI.

PBA Rally

• Mr. Lynch thanked all delegates & members for attending the rally.  Over 8,000 members and family attended, which sent a clear message to City Hall that the PBA is mobilized and strong.

VII.

15 Year Plaques

Shawn Russell – 5^th Pct.
Mubarak Abdul-Jabber – Financial Secretary PBA, Transit #2
Michael Mazziotti – Transit District #2
Michael Scala – PSA #3
Louis Gallo – 72 Pct.
Robert Murphy – 81 Pct.

VIII.

Donations to the Widows & Children Fund

• Bronx Task Force - $700.00