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Pension Advisory oommdttee Meeting of May 7, 1906.
Present:
Olarles Dunn, Chainnan
Oavid Krieger, Manber
John Nicholson, Met:nb!r
H. Michael Laursen, Personnel Director
Cynthia eHman, Personnel Department
Deborah Lally, persoonel Department
Tina Wilson, Finance Department
Nancy Degner, city Nurse
D:>b Davidson, Fire Chief
Richard Griesinger, Attorney for Thanas Pearson
Thanas Pearson, Firefighter
Charles Kolinski, Firefighter
Chris Kingsley, Fire Inspector
Chairman Dunn convened the meeting at 9:37 A.M.
Oavid Krieger moved that the minutes of the meeting of April 16, 1986, be
approved as submitted. The nntion was seconded by John Nicholson and carried
unan!toously.
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John' Nicholson read the names of the following employees to be approved for
nenl:ership 'in the Pension Fund:
Date of Pension
~loyment , Elig. Date
Del:orah Patterson, Meter Reader I Utilities/ 9/30/85 4/14/86
Accounts
Edward Burke, Survey Aide I Public Works 4/28/86 4/28/86
Engineering
James 'Seyloour, Chemical pesticide parks & Rae. / 4/21/86 4/21/86
Supervisor Nursery
Kelly O'Brien, Drafting Tach. I Utilities/Gas 9/23/85 4/22/86
, James Harris, Survey Aide I Public Works/ 4/ /28/86 4/28/86
Engineering
Olarles R. Kindred, Mechanic I Central Serv./ 4/28/86 4/28/86
Motor Pool
William D. BrCMn, Maint. Wkr. I Parks & Rec. 4/28/86 4/28/86
Dennis Allen, Electrician Traffic Bog. 4/21/86 4/21/86
James Potts, III, Maint. Wkr. I Traffic. Eng. 5/5/86 5/5/86
Rayroond NisJd, Police Caml. Oper. Police 7/8/85 4/28/86
Trainee
'David Krieger moved to approve the ab:>ve anployees for rrenl:ership. 'Ibe notion
WlS seconded by John Nicholson and carried unanimc:lUsly.
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Pension Advisory Carmittee
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May 7, 1986
The Comm! t tee con s i dered the reque s t of 'lllanas Pearson for a job-oonnected.
disability pension. Richard Griesinger, attorney for Mr. Pearson, presented the
COmlittee with two letters fran Mr. Pearson's Chctors.
Chs i rman Dunn questioned Mr. Griesinger as to whether or not he had any CXJ1l1'ents
to make regarding Mr. Pearson's pension. Mr. Griesinger made no c:x::mrents.
Chairman DWln gave Chief Bob Davidson and 'Ihanas Pearson an opportunity to make
any C'CII1TeJ1ts concerning this request. Neither party had anything to say.
Chairman Dunn stated he spoke with Dr. Arxlriola and inspected the ladder at the
Coast Guard Station where the second injury occurred.
Secretary Laursen asked that the record reflect what letters were ~ing
considered. One was fran Dr. Michael Andriola, dated April 21, 1986, and the
other was from Dr. william R. Greenberg, dated April 9, 1986. Both letters
stated that it was the opinion of l:oth d:>ctors that Mr. Pearson is pennanently
disabled due to a back injury incurred while on the job and is unable to perform
the duties of a firefighter.
His q:>inion was the
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A vote was taken as to ~ether or not to approve Thanas Pearson I 5 request for a ,j
job-oonnected disability pension. 1be reqt.Est was approved' unanim:msly.
There was also a letter frcm Dr. Beard, a chiropractor.
same .
Chairman Dunn questioned whether anything had been received on Willie Billups.
Secretary Laursen presented the ccmnittee with a copy of the legal opinion in
this matter, together with certified copies of birth oortificates. Accx>rding to
the Legal Department, Mr. Billups is eligible for a pension 1:ecause he i.bes have
ten years of service with the City.
David Krieger questioned why there were three birth certificates when only cne
child belongs to Mr. Billups. Secretary Laursen explained that Mr. Billups
sul:mitted all three b.lt realizes only one child \ooUuld re c::onsidered.
,Chairman Dunn stated they ~uld make no decision until a follow-q;> letter is
received fran Mr. Billups I Cbctor when the period of healing is over.
Secretary Laursen asked who the (betars ~re so he c::ould contact than in an
effort to expedite this matter since Mr. Billq>s is without any incane.
Chairman Dunn stated according to the Cbctor there was a slim chance the ann
would heal. Chairman Dunn stated there \lUuld be no problem with approval as
long as the oondition is detennined to ba r-ermanent.
The Committee considered the request of James Cutts for a non-jab-connected
disability pension.
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May 7,1986
Chair:nsn Dunn reported that Secretary Laursen wrote to Dr. Victor Gamb:me and
Or. Rayxrond Hansen. Chairman Dunn received a response fran toth cbctors. It is
the opinion of 1:oth Cbctors that Jarres Cutts is permanently disabled due to high
blood pressure, heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulIronary disease. He is
Wlable to return to \>tOrk. "J::>
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A vote was taken as to whether or not to approve Jarres cutts' request for a .
non-job-oonnected disability pension. '!he reqoost was approved unanimously.
The Corom! ttee considered the reqmst of Charles Kolinski for a job-connected
disabili ty pension due to an injury to his ear incurred ~ile diving for the
Fire Department. Mr. Kolinski gave his letters to Secretary Laursen.
Chairman Dunn stated he spoke to Mr. Kolinski's doctors. 'Ihey feel Mr.
Kalinski's disability is permanent. He suffers fran dizziness, cannot drive a
car, etc.
Mr. Kolinski voiced his thanks to the City for the expense incurred for
cperations to correct his problan.
Two letters were received from Mr. Kolinski's chctors. One letter was fran
Charles Dykstra and the other was fran lL>ren J. Bartels. Both letters state it
is the opinion of the doctors that Mr. Kolinski's inner ~ problem is
pennanent. He is considered permanenUy and totally ctisabled.
Secretary Laursen stated for the record the injury occurred in October, 1984,
while scuba diving on the job.
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A vote was taken as to lIihether or not to approve Charles Kolinski's reqoost for
a job-exmnected disability pension. '!he req\Est was approved unanimously.
John Nicholson infonned the Caunittee that birth oortificates for Mr. Kolinski's
three children were also submitted showing the birthdates of Karen Marie as
12-6-75, ,Kevin Janes as 3-19-74, and Ki.m1:erly Ann as 1-26-78.
The commi ttee considered the request of Chris Kingsley for a job-ronnected
disability pension due to an injury to his left knee incurred while on duty as a
Fire Inspector.
Mr. Kingsley presented the Cam1i.tt.ee with letters fran his doctors.
Chairman Dunn asked him ,what his job was. He stated he was a Fire' Inspector and
his duties inc11.Xle making fire inspections and helping in arson investigations.
Mr. Kingsley explained ha.rl his injuries occurred. 'lhe first time was July 26,
1985, at which time he filed an accident report and was sent to a doctor. He
saw Dr. wilson at Dr. Barrett's knee clinic. After treatment, it progressively
worsened. In December, 1985, they operated on his Jmee. During an arson
investigation he injured his knee a second time while climbing a ladder. 'It1e
doctor suggested he have an operation \oJhich probably would not work or retire
fran his job. "
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May 7, 1996
Discussion ensued regarding what duties Mr. Kingsley oould and could not
perform. Secretary Laursen questioned Mr. Kingsley as to whether or not he
could perform inspections of single-story bJildings where no climbing was
required. Mr. Kingsley stated it was difficult for him to perform his present
duties due to the inrrobility of his knee.
Secretary Laursen stated Dr. Nach's letter reflects the patient appears to be
disabled and there may be neasures to take that will improve the situation. Mr.
Kingsley stated he went back to Dr. Barrett after seeing Dr. Nach.
Secretary Laursen reminded the Ccrnnittee of another employee fran the Service
Division who requested a disability pension bIt returned to w;)rk when the
department agreed to give him a job where he did not have to m:we appliances or
do heavy labor. He feels the camdttee should ronsider this type of action in
the case of Mr. Kingsley.
Chairman Dunn asked Mr. Kingsley if he \<<>uld cxmtinue to w:>rk if he did not have
to perform arson investigations and similar tasks that would put pressure on his
leg. Mr. Kingsley said he lrPuld if it did not cause harm to himself or others.
Mr. Kingsley stated the roctors feel he should have a desk job where he has the
freedom to m::>ve at regular intervals.
John Nicholson stated any other job WJuld have to 00 within the Fire Departm:mt.
Mr. Kingsley informed the Committee that the doctors do not feel he could
perfoDll the duties of a firefighter, his original position.
Chairman Dunn infooned Mr. Kingsley the rext xreeting WJuld l:e held on Wednesday,
May 21, 1986, at 9:30 A.M.
Discussion ensued regarding the ERISA, a law which requires the return of five
percent on all future contributions to the pension. Chairman Dunn asked
Secretary Laursen to get a copy of the law.
Chairman; Dunn infonned the Camlittee that in regard to an escalator clause, the
standard that is used is normally the Consurrer Price Irrlex with a ceiling.
Secretary Laursen informed the Ccmnittee the escalator clause was discussed at
the last Pens,ion Re-wri te Canmittee meeting. An escalator clause would nore
than double the' o:lOtributions per ,year.
I}be maeting adjourned at 10: 27 A.M.