KANSAS SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION

BOARD & GENERAL MEETING

MAY 20, 2010

GRAND PRAIRIE HOTEL ,HUTCHINSON, KS.

The meeting was called to order by President Vernon Chinn at 10:05 AM.

A motion was made by  Sheriff Barta to approve the minutes of the last meeting as submitted. Second by Sheriff Henderson, motion carried.

A treasurers report was given by  Secretary/Treasurer John Fletcher. A motion by Sheriff Henderson and seconded by Sheriff Weber to except the report as given carried.

Captain Bob Keller of Johnson County who assists with our legislative efforts  reported that the legislature approved a change in the statute addressing the issue of temporarily filling the Office of Sheriff in case of a vacancy. The old law stated that the County Clerk would fill the position. All thought that was inappropriate, even the Clerks. The law now allows the Undersheriff to temporarily to hold the position. Except, if the Sheriff is arrested and placed in his own jail, the Clerk temporarily holds the position.

The carry concealed weapon law was also changed slightly. The fee collected by the Sheriff for the service was reduced from $40.00 to $32.50.

Sheriff Dean Bush who represents the Association on the racial profiling committee stated that through mutual agreement, no changes would be made this session.

Lobbyist Ed Klumpp gave a report on the legislation activities for the 2009-2010.

Johnson County Undersheriff Daryl Reese suggested that Ed Klumpp be given a $1000.00 bonus for the great work he did in representing KSA during this legislation session. Sheriff Greg Armstrong seconded and the motion carried.

Director Ed Pavey of KLETC reported that everything is going well at the academy. They hosted a group of Armenian Law Enforcement Officers. Ed was with a party of Kansas Law Enforcement and Military Officers that visited their Country.

The KBI and KHP had little to report other then they were trying to cope with the huge budget cuts but said they were not cutting services to the Sheriff’s Offices.

Darrell Wilson asked for a vote to approve signing a contract with the Grand Prairie Hotel for the fall conference 2011. Later dates were all that were available. November 7-11. Motion approve.

The 2010 Fall Conference will be at the Ramada Inn in Topeka October 26,27 & 28

The S.A.M.S training will be in Topeka at the Ramada February 1,2,3 2011.

With no further business to discuss, we adjourned.

Darrell Wilson