MARCH 2017 Minutes
KACSO EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
March 8, 2017 – 10:00 a.m.
Mayetta, KS
CALL TO ORDER:
Chris Esquibel, 29th (President), Tom Weishaar, 1st (Vice-President), Spence Koehn, 4th (Parliamentarian), Kelly Johnson, 4th (Treasurer); Carly Feldhausen, 3rd (Training); Kelsey Cox, 18th (Public Relations); Stephanie Springer, 27th (Membership/Nominations); and Jennifer Fogg, 1st (Secretary)
OFFICER’S REPORTS:
Reading/Review of the Minutes:
President, Chris Esquibel (29th), called the meeting to order.
Kelly Johnson (4th) made a motion to approve the minutes for the February 16, 2017 board meeting, and Carly Feldhausen (3rd) second the motion; motion carried 8-0.
Treasurer’s Report:
The January, 2017 Treasurer’s Report was emailed out, and the balance was $45,334.60
Stephanie Springer (27th) made a motion to accept the January, 2017 Treasurer’s Report, and Carly Feldhausen (3rd) second the motion; motion carried 8-0.
The lobbyist contribution total for 2017 was $1,630.00.
The board approved the 2016 Audit.
MOTION: Spence Koehn (4th) made a motion to have Ruth Wheeler (Court Administrator of the 5th) and Jean Halula-Dermann (29th) to complete the 2017 audit and that KACSO will pay each $75.00 plus mileage.
Stephanie Springer (27th) seconds the motion; motion carried 8-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Training – Carly Feldhausen (3rd):
Upcoming Conferences:
Fall 2017 Marriott Junction City, KS on October 18-20
Spring 2018 Holiday Inn – Wichita, KS in April 4-6
Fall 2018 Prairie Band Resort Mayetta, KS October 17-19
SB367 (Amendments to the juvenile justice system):
There is a hearing tomorrow at 1:30.
OJA is recommending that all CSOs be protected when calculating good time credit.
The lobbyist has been asked to speak with legislators about this request.
IIP (Immediate Intervention Program):
OJA will provide more guidance on this after their meeting on March 9, 2017.
Next Legislative Meeting:
The next meeting will be on March 21, 2017 at 11:00am in Topeka.
Public Relations - Kelsey Cox (18th):
Conference Entertainment: A check was sent to Dave Lewis to secure the entertainment, and final payment is due 10 days prior to the event.
The minutes on the website will be updated, and conference registration will also be added.
Membership and Nomination - Stephanie Springer (27th):
Award Nominations:
The board discussed all nominees, and voted on Sherri Hartter (2nd) for the CSO of the year award.
Legislative Chair Names:
The board discussed all candidates, and Bradley Schuh (3rd) was voted for the position of Legislative Chair. Stephanie Springer (27th) will notify Mr. Schuh.
OLD BUSINESS:
CSO Advisory Committee:
Met last week.
OJA Training Committee:
There is a conference call next week.
There will be a new supervisor training.
E-Courts:
There will be 2 days in April for vendors to make presentations.
YLS Working Group:
Started last week.
This will possibly be implemented next year.
NEW BUSINESS:
Nothing new to report.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Invites to Conference:
Invites have been sent to OJA and all legislative members to attend the conference in April.
Gift cards for Bonnie Trent (16th) and Pat Cochran (3rd) were purchased for their retirement.
BILLS:
$71.22 in mileage for a meeting in Shawnee, KS for Chris Esquibel (29th)
$288.73 in lodging and mileage for Stephanie Springer (29th).
$91.26 in mileage for Tom Weishaar (1st)
$500.00 for the down payment for Dave Lewis (entertainment).
$60.91 for board member name tags.
Jennifer Fogg (1st) moved, and Carly Feldhausen (3rd) seconded to pay all bills as submitted. Motion carried 8-0.
STANDING RULES:
MOTION: Spence Koehn (4th) made a motion to re-instate that all executive board members are not eligible for nominated KACSO awards.
Stephanie Springer (27th) seconds the motion; motion carried 8-0.
NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting with be on April 18, 2017 at 2:00pm at the Prairie Band Resort.
ADJOURN:
Spence Koehn (4th) made a motion to adjourn, Carly Feldhausen (3rd) seconded. Motion carried 8-0.