18 JUNE 2008

President Kurt Kroeper was re-elected to a two year term as President of Local No.314

21 May 2008

Local 314 Adopts resolution unanimously to no longer accept voluntary overtime assignments  for "Kruise Night"

Nominations as Follows:

Trustee: William Hector - Unopposed
Sgt at Arms: Joel Fischer - Unopposed
Recording Secretary: Dave Lasko - Unopposed
Financial Secretary: Dough Herrman - Unopposed
Treasurer: Craig Ralston - Unopposed
Vice President: John Espostio - Unopposed
President: Kurt Kroeper, Joe Tuohy (Only Contested Election)

ELECTION TO TAKE PLACE ON 18 JUNE (TIMES TO BE ANNOUNCED).

28 February 2008

All requested By Law changes were approved by the State and are now in effect. For the most current version, you can read them here online or download your own copy on our downloads page.

19 December 2007 - Proposed By Law changes

Proposed By Law changes listed below were ratified unanimously and will be submitted to the State for final approval.

10 December 2007

Dough Herrmann's Father, Fred Herrmann passed away. The following are the arrangements:

09 December 2007

Monica Alvarado's Mother Carmen Lopez passed away last week after a long battle with cancer.  She was cremated as part of the final arraignments.

26 NOVEMBER 2007 - Proposed By Laws Changes

     1st Reading at November meeting. 2nd reading, debate & vote at December meeting

     Change By Laws to read as follows:
 

ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY

Section 1

J.          Each new member to pay $200.00 to join the Local, to help defray new membership costs. Funds to pay the following:  Per Capita and Legal Protection

ARTICLE XVII
FUNDS
LOCAL ASSOCIATION’S DUES

Section 1 - A

2.                  Local Dues check to be dispersed in the following manner:
A.    $1250.00 per Month into the Legal Protection Plan Account
B.     $1250.00 per Month into the Contract Fund
C.     Balance every Month into the General Account 

19 November 2007 - Christmas Party Notice

We will be hosting our annual Children's Christmas Party on 15 December at the VFW in  Freehold from 1300 -1600hrs.

We will conducting a diaper drive to donate to charity so please bring a box of diapers for the drive.

Also, Sheriff elect Kim Guadagno will be in attendance.

12 SEPTEMBER 2007 - RUTGERS UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL PARKING FOR OFFICER'S

15 JULY 2007

John Novak, Father of Donna Caprio has passed away.

John was an Army Veteran and a retired New York City Fire Fighter. His wake will be held on
Wednesday & Thursday from 14-1600hrs & 19-2100hrs at the Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 1100hrs on Friday at St. John's United Methodist Church, Hazlet.

25 FEBRUARY 2007

The contract is now signed. For the Official version, please go to the download page to get your own copy.

Anyone wishing to take part in our letter writing campaign to the wounded hero's of the USMC, please write to them at:

USMC - II M.E.F. injured support unit
ATTN: I.S.U.
P.S.C. Box 20085
Camp Lejeune, N.C.
28542-0085
 

07 DECEMBER 2006

25 NOVEMBER 2006

Anyone wishing to pre-order Family Cards, please give me a check anytime made out to NJSPBA. The cards are $2.00 each. I will have them in early December. Please be advised that I am on vacation from 21 December until the new year. If you don't pre-order them you will not have them in time for the Holidays.

- Michael A. Deroian, State Delegate

01 NOVEMBER 2006

Please don't forget to remove your shields from your vehicles
as November is Black Out Month.

25 OCTOBER 2006

NJSPBA314 GOES GLOBAL......

Our friend Samuele of the National Polizia de Stato
at the Swiss Guards Gate of the Vatican.

His offical Unit is the
 ISPETTORATO GENERALE DI PUBBLICA SICUREZZA PRESSO IL VATICANO. He works where ever the Pope is protecting him. Anyone wishing to correspond with him, please contact me - M.A.D.

21 JUNE 2006

Local By Laws are back form the State Committee fully approved. For signed copy, see Kurt. Also, Karla Barney on a motion form the floor, was dropped from the rolls of our Local.

17 MAY 2006

Nominations were made tonight for the following Positions:

1.    Trustee - Scott Robinson
2.    Alternate Delegate - Jay Aretino
3.    State Delegate - Michael Deroian

All positions were unopposed. Anthony Muscarella has resigned as Recording Secretary. Position to be filled in accordance with the By-Laws.

16 MAY 2006

Anyone needing a letter for the IRS concerning their dues assessment, please click the provided link to download the form. Just fill in your name and see the Delegate for signature.

2006 Dues Assessment form for IRS - Click here

APRIL 2006

The new By Laws are posted on the web now for you viewing and downloading.

Bro. Schulze introduced By Law changes to be considered at the next meeting. They are:

1. Reduce dues to $42.50 per month.

2. Offer and amnesty Month for any FOP member wishing to return

BOTH MOTIONS ARE TABLED BY PRESIDENT KROEPER FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

10 APRIL 2006

All members must have their $50.00 assessment paid by the close of next weeks meeting to remain in "Good Standing".

Also, a vote will be taken on the Local Options of the new State By-Laws.

23 MARCH 2006

The proposed By-Law changes were enacted at last night monthly meeting. With the exception of the change in the dues amount, all votes were unanimous.

22 FEBRUARY 2006

The following were introduced as changes to our Local's By-Laws. They will be considered at the next Union meeting. The first section below is a new change and involves our dues. The second section involves what was ALREADY in our Local's By-Laws and have to be re-admitted in accordance with the new State By-Laws.

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1.                  Local dues to be fixed in the amount of .75% of top base salary (rounded down to the nearest dollar) and payable in 12 equal monthly installments.
EXAMPLE:          Top base salary in 2006 is $79,367.00.
                              $79,367 X .0075 = $595.25
                              $595 / 12 months = $49.58 per month dues

2.                  Local Dues to be dispersed in the following manner:
A.    $11.00 per Member into the Legal Protection Plan Account
B.     $10.00 per member into the Contract Fund
C.     Balance into the General Account

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F.         Each new member to pay $175.00 to join the Local, to help defray new membership costs.

Funds to be split as follows :         $132.00 to pay for the L.P.P.
                                                             $40.00   to pay for “per capita” tax
                                                             $3.00     to the General fund

Expenses may be paid each officer of this Association per annum each December as follows:

President                      $500.00                    Recording Secretary   $50.00     
Vice-President            $200.00                    Trustee                             $25.00      
Treasurer                      $50.00                       Delegate                       $500.00  
Financial Secretary   $25.00                      Sgt.-At-Arms                 $25.00            

In addition to above : 

Any Member having to travel within New Jersey, and that travel requiring them to stay overnight, while on Local business, shall receive $50.00 per day.  

Any Member having to travel outside New Jersey, while on Local business, and that travel requiring them to stay overnight, shall receive $100.00 per day. 

5. Local 314 Silver & Gold card issuance           

A.                 Members who retire, while in good standing, shall receive a Silver Life Membership card and pin. If they already hold a Silver Life card, they shall be given a Gold Life membership card and pin.

B.                 Any Member who serves a complete term on the Local Executive Board, shall receive their Silver Life membership card & pin after the expiration of their first term.

C.                Any Member who serves more than one term on the Local Executive Board, shall be eligible to receive their Gold Life Membership card and pin, upon application to the membership.

ARTICLE XXX

CONTRACT SETTLEMENT GUIDELINES
1.      Proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) final settlement offer’s to be explained to the Membership at a General meeting.

    2.      Proposed CBA to be provided to the membership at the same meeting and 7 days in advance of the vote, for their review.

   3.      Proposed CBA to be voted on by ballot.

  4.      Copy of CBA to be available the day of the vote.

  5.      Absentee ballots to be provided to those members on vacation, military, workers compensation or bereavement leave only.

  6.      Those unable to vote in person due to sick leave will be allowed to vote by phone, provided that two persons are available. One to record the vote and a second member to verify that the correct vote has been cast.

  7.      All results will be posted in all work areas immediately.

  8.      A simple majority is all that is necessary to ratify a CBA.

  9.      The President is authorized to sign the CBA for the Union, provided it is the exact contract that was voted upon.

    LOCAL ASSOCIATION  A vote of all the members present at a regular monthly meeting, or special meeting called for an expenditure(s), shall be taken on all motions for expenditures of money in excess of $100.00       .

In the event of the Death of an immediate family member of a Brother or Sister of this Local Association, a flower arrangement or donation in lieu of, shall be sent. The amount spent shall be inclusive of delivery fees and capped at $50.00.

In the event of the birth of a child to a Brother or Sister Member, a savings bond or gift shall be given in the amount of $50.00.

02 FEBRUARY 2006

Joel Fischer was elected to the position of Sergeant at Arms for a two year term.

25 JANUARY 2006

At the local meeting an assessment of $50.00 per member was passed by a unanimous vote. Said assessment is due March 1st. Please see you Unit rep for payment and receipt.

Bro. Esposito will assume the position of Vice President. He was nominated and unchallenged for the position.

On 02 February an election will take place for the position of Sergeant at Arms. Election to be held at the Courthouse from 0800-1700hrs with results immediately available. Bro. Robinson and Bro. Joel Fisher are your candidates.

December 2005

An item of utmost importance to us - the Governor's report from the Pensions and Benefits Task force has been released. To download a copy - click here

Also, the N.J. Department of Personnel has announced the upcoming Law Enforcement Officer's exam. Below you find a link to download the overview page, the study guide and the application.

1. Overview - click here

2. Study Guide - click here

3. NJDOP LEE Application - click here

14 September 2005 - from Waikiki Beach, Hawaii

Raises and Retro will be accomplished on the 23rd of September as promised.
It will not however, be by a separate check. Because of back pension payment requirements, they must be made at one time under a single check.
 

RETRO WILL ONLY BE TAXED AT A FLAT 20% (this should have the same net effect as having a separate check).

Pease also remember that we have already been paid $1000.00 of Uniform Maintenance Allowance. Since that will will now be built into our salary, that amount will be deducted from you Retro.

The County will have a sample check drawn up so that I may see what it will look like so it can be explained to you on payday. I will receive that sometime after my return from Hawaii.

- Michael A. Deroian, State Delegate
  Member, State Executive Board

24 August 2005

We will receive our raises and retro (by separate check) in the second pay check of September.

Also, the below By-Laws changes were approved and will be forwarded to the State Committee for final consideration.

10 August 2005

The contract has been ratified by a vote of 65 (yes) to 2 (no).

A special thanks to the committee for all of their hard work.

01 August 2005

29 June 2005

 General Membership
N.J. State P.B.A. Local no.314
Monmouth Co. Sheriff’s Officers
Post Office Box 1245,
Freehold, N.J. 07728-1245

Brother’s & Sisters,

It is proposed that Article IX, Section 7 be modified as follows: (New language in italics)

 Section 7      Expenses may be paid each officer of this Association per annum each December as follows:  

President                    $500.00          Recording Secretary    $50.00

                        Vice-President           $200.00            Trustee                       $25.00

                        Treasurer                    $50.00            Delegate                      $500.00

            Financial Secretary    $25.00            Sgt.-At-Arms               $25.00

In addition to above : 

Any Member having to travel within New Jersey, and that travel requiring them to stay overnight, while on Local business, shall receive $50.00 per day.  

Any Member having to travel outside New Jersey, while on Local business, and that travel requiring them to stay overnight, shall receive $100.00 per day.

 These monies are to be paid before the Member travels and shall require no additional vote. 

In Addition: The President, Vice President & State Delegate will be issued a check the first week of each quarter in the amount of $150.00. The check shall be made payable to the Officer’s wireless carrier and is for the purpose of defraying the cost of same.

23  JUNE 2005

Election Results:

Gordon Holder was elected to a three year term as Trustee.

22 MAY 2005 Up Coming Elections:

Running Un-Opposed:

Joe Tuohy - President
Kurt Kroeper - Vice President
Rich Vizzi - Financial Secretary
Craig Ralston - Treasurer
Anthony Muscarella - Recording Secretary

Elections to be held for the following positions in June:

Trustee & Sergeant at Arms

From the desk of:
Michael A. Deroian, State Delegate
New Jersey State P.B.A. Local no.314,
the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Officers
Post Office Box 1245, Freehold, New Jersey, 07728-1245
 

12 January 2005

 General Membership
PBA local no.314
Monmouth Co. Sheriff’s Officers
 

 Dear Brother’s & Sister’s, 

I’m writing to you out of concern because it seems that some are being asked to join the FOP without being told the TRUTH about what it means. This is not meant to be a commentary on the pros and cons of each Organization. Each individual will have to decide that for themselves. Rather I wish to inform you of what you are being asked to give up.  

Firstly, the State PBA By-Laws absolutely prohibit membership in the FOP. If you join FOP Lodge 195, or any other FOP for that matter, you forfeit your membership in the PBA. This is not open to question or interpretation by the Local. It is a mandate by the State Organization. It is of no consequence whether or not Lodge 195 is seeking bargaining rights at this time. It is the stated purpose of the parent Association that does this. They can tell you they are merely forming an association to perform charitable works. They could have formed a “good and welfare” committee within Local 314 and performed those same works of charity. They chose not to do this. But they didn’t form an Elks Lodge, or a K of C, or the like. They chose instead to charter an FOP Lodge. In the FOP news letter, President Ferraro states that they intend to attempt to try to secure bargaining rights. I am not debating the facts of their choice, just stating what they are.

 Secondly, the PBA is the only recognized Union on the property. If you are not a member of the PBA, you have no Association rights that come with membership. If you are called into Internal Affairs you are only entitled to bring a representative of the PBA. The FOP, by law, cannot appear on your behalf, since they are not recognized by the Employer. 

While on the subject of membership I must explain the following. If you are a member in good standing of the PBA you are afforded all rights and privileges. We will stand by you if called in for an Interview. We will represent you at all hearings and court matters. You are entitled to use of the PBA’s Legal Protection Plan. You are entitled to the grievance procedures. You are entitled to a voice at all meetings and a vote on all maters and in all elections.

 Before you dismiss this as inconsequential, consider this: Officer’s are regularly called in to be interviewed for simply doing their job. The Officer’s involved in the shooting in August 2003 were only doing their job. People make complaints regularly to better their position with respect to MV summons and criminal charges. It is not uncommon for the general public to make “manner and disposition” complaints because of the way they were talked to or treated. It is a fallacy to believe that as long as you do your job, you’ll never be called on the carpet. It happens all of the time.  

If you resign from the PBA, so as to become a member of the FOP, you will be required to pay 85% of all dues and assessments of the PBA. You would not be entitled to representation, but you would be entitled to a vote on all contractual matters. 

If you do not resign, as is your obligation to, we will remove you from the PBA. You would not be required to pay any dues or assessments of the PBA. But, you will not be allowed to vote on any contractual matters.

 Thirdly, if you loose your membership in the PBA, you do not have the automatic right to return. You would be required to make application to the Local, at which point a Committee would be formed. The Committee would make a recommendation on whether or not to allow you back into the PBA. If allowed back in you would be required to pay and dues or assessments not paid during your absence. In addition you would have to satisfy any monetary penalty imposed by the Judiciary Committee. In other words, if you seek to return after a two year absence, you would be required to pay two years of missed dues, any assessments collected during this time, your fine as imposed by the Judiciary Committee as well as the new membership fee.

 And lastly, you will have no liaison with any other Police Agencies within Monmouth County and throughout most of the State. No other Police Agency in Monmouth County, with the exception of the Brookdale Community College Police Department, is represented by an FOP Lodge. In my past seven years as State Delegate we have made great strides in co-operation with other PBA’s in the County. I personally know each and every Delegate in the County. We meet regularly and work together often on matters affecting us all. Whenever a problem has arisen, it has been handled through the Conference to everyone’s satisfaction. We have received numerous off-duty jobs and enjoyed a closer relationship with our Brother’s & Sister’s because of the PBA.

 And being such a staunch PBA County, an FOP Lodge is not going to be well received. The other Delegate’s have already been informed of the chartering of FOP Lodge 195. The cards issued by Lodge 195, unless possessed by an Officer or their immediate family will not be honored.

 I hope this has been informative to you as to just exactly what you risk by joining the FOP. If you should have any questions regarding this memo, please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss it. I am available to you both at work and at home and all discussions will be held in the strictest of confidence. 

Respectfully,
 Michael A. Deroian, State Delegate
State Executive Board Member.

 Cc:       State PBA President
            County Conference Chairman
            President, Local no.314
            Recording Secretary, Local no.314
            Delegate’s file  

15 December 2004

The below By-Laws change was passed and has been submitted to the State Committee for approval.

17 November 2004

Bro. Steve Cooper was voted a Silver Life Membership in Local no.314

ALSO

Proposed change to Local By-Laws
1st reading at tonight's meeting
 

ARTICLE XV JUDICIARY COMMITTEE:          

Section 2 LOCAL ASSOCIATION:

Article F (new Article) Sub Committee of Judiciary, a Grievance Committee shall be formed.

1.                  The President shall appoint 4 members, and along with the President shall constitute a Committee of 5 (five) members. A full Committee must meet to discuss these matters. If a Member is unable to attend then the President shall replace that Member as needed.

2.                  After a grievance has reached step three of our Collective Bargaining Agreement and before it is filed for Arbitration the Committee shall meet to discuss the grievance.

3.                  If contractual time constraints do not allow for the Committee to meet, then the President shall be authorized to file for PERC relief pending the Committees decision. If the Committee or the Membership decides not to prosecute a grievance that has been filed for PERC relief, then it shall be withdrawn.

4.                  The Committee, by a simple majority shall decide whether or not to prosecute the grievance any further. The President shall only vote in the event of a tie.

5.                  The Committee shall submit their findings and conclusions to a regular meeting of the Local Association.       

6.                  The decision of the Committee to forward a grievance to PERC shall be final.

7.                  A Member having a grievance turned down by the Committee shall have the right to appeal to the general membership. If by a majority vote of the members present at a regular meeting, the membership votes to go forward with a grievance, it shall be filed with PERC.

19 October 2004

For the National Elections next month, the NJ State PBA has asked you to support the following candidates :

President of the United States - George Bush & Dick Cheney
For US Congress - Chris Smith (R), Rush Holt (D) or Mike Ferguson (R)
 

13 October 2004

By the following vote count (19 yes, 1 opposed, 2 abstaining) the assessment was voted through. Please be advised that this assessment will occur when we are paid for the third time in December. The check where this will occur will not have normal Union dues or Pension deductions.

Also, according to the By-Laws, no absentee votes were allowed. See below excerpt from Article XVI, Section 4, Paragraph 2 of our Local By-Laws:

2.  LOCAL ASSOCIATION   This Local shall have the absolute right and privilege to levy any and all assessments on each member for any and all purposes that may be required by this Local.  No such assessment shall be made except by 2/3's vote of a quorum therefor at a regular or special meeting called for that purpose.  In addition, no assessment can be levied against any member of this Local for collective bargaining or majority representative purposes who is not a member of that bargaining unit.
 

The following is the permanent listing from the Department of Personnel for the Sergeants exam. Best of luck to all members in their hopes of promotion.