Meeting called to order by president Gale horn.  Members present: Matt Arnold, Kevin Beck, Jennifer Bosiacki, Scott Boyd, Matt Krill, Mike Marchek, Steve Mendez, Gary Mohr, Stan Nihart, Bill Noethen, Jim Snivley, Tom Szymczak, Matt Uran, Jeremy Viers, Jim Walker, and Tyson Wasilewski Excused Members: Rachelle Delno, Jeff Ridgway, Mario Rodriguez, Jason Shaffer, Kirk Stickney.

Treasurer’s report:  (refer to hard copy of minutes)
Motion to accept treasures report M. Krill and 2nd G. Mohr passed at voice vote

G.Horn reported that the tile for the holes in the back of the property would be 6,800.00 per the estimate.  The tile does belong to the county and K. Beck will talk with them and see if he can get something worked out.  Motion to call county M. Uran and 2nd by S. Nihart motion passed by voice vote

J. Viers brought up the layed off members and what their current status is with the lodge.  We refered back to the by-laws that reads:
The Honorary Membership shall be comprised of any other sworn/appointed Law Enforcement Officer assigned to Williams County, and/or any member of the Lodge, upon being dismissed from their law enforcement duties, until the final disposition or exhaustion of any and all grievances or legal proceedings resulting in a dismissal or resignation of their law enforcement duties in Williams County.  Honorary Members shall not be entitled to voice and vote and are not entitled to memberships to the FOP State or Grand Lodge, and are not entitled to the local Lodge Insurance coverage.  Honorary Members will be required to pay his/her yearly dues as set forth by the Lodge.

October Fest will be on October 24th rain or shine.  Once again we will be having steak and chicken if you plan to attend please let us know what you prefer.  Motion made by K. Beck and 2nd by T. Szymczak motion passed by voice vote.

B. Noethen once again brought up that he wants everyones date of birth and if they are a smoker or not.  He still plans to check into a life insurance plan for the members of the lodge.  He would like this ASAP so if you have not passed this info on please do so.  J. Viers made a motion to get the old insurance back and 2nd by J. Walker passed by voice vote.

Next meeting is September 22nd

Motion to adjourn M. Krill and 2nd by K. Beck passed by voice vote.

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