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Proceedings of the Pension Advisory Committee Meellng of September 17. 1986.
Present:
Charles Dunn. Chairman
David Krieger, Member (Arrived at 9:40 A.M.)
John Nicholson, Member
H. Michael Laursen. Personnel Director
Cynthia Cllman, Personnel Department
Deborah Lally, Personnel Department
MUes Lance, Assistant City Attorney
Nancy Degner, City Nurse
Tina Wilson. Finance Department
Donald Swim, Firefighter
Richard Griesinger, Attorney for Donald Swim
Wayman Pearson, Sanltatton Superintendent
Steve Zimmerman, Gas Division (President. CWA)
The meeting was called to order at 9:36 A.M.
John Nicholson moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of September 3, 1986. The motion
was duty seconded by Charles Dunn and carrh;d unanimously.
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John Nicholson read the names of the following employees to be approved for membership In the
Pension Fund:
Mictlael Walsh. Malot. Worker "
Philip Jackson. Jr., Police Officer
. Susan. Marx. Clerk Typist II
Stephen Canny. Irr. Servo Wkr. I
Donald. McMullen. Police Officer
Date of Pension
fn1ployment Ella. Date
Pub. WksJPtJb. Servo 9-8-86 9-8-86
Police 9-1-86 9-1-86
Utilities/Gas 9-2-86 9-2-86
Parks & Rec.lNursery 9-8-86 9-8-86
Police 6-30-86 8-18-86 "
· M'r. McMullen was previously denied membership but the Condition has been corrected.
Charles Dunn, moved to accept for membership In the Pension Fund the five employees listed
above. The motion was seconded by John Nicholson and carried unanimously.
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The CommUtee considered the request of Donald Swim. Firefighter. for a job-connected
disability pension. Chairman Dunn spoke with his doctors, and they are both of the opinion that
Mr. Swim c~n no longer continue to perform his duties as a Firefighter.
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Charles Dunn moved to approve the request for a job-connected disability pension. The motion -
was seconded by John Nicholson and carried unanimously. . Mr. Swim has chosen' Opt/on 2
(extension of retirement date by time due for sick leave, vacation. etc.).
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The Committee considered the requests of Henry Wright and Robert Dudley for non.Job.
connected disability pensions. 80th gentlemen submlUed lellers from two orthopedic surgeons.
Dr. Nach and Or. Ferderlgos. The two doctors agree that In both Instances the men are unable to
continue In their present poslllons.
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Charles Dunn moved to approve a non.Job.connected disability pensIon for both Robert Dudley _
and Henry Wright. The motion was duly seconded by John Nicholson and carried unanimously. ^ij C"P
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David Krieger arrived at 9:40 A.M.
In regard to Mark Brumage's request for a Job.connected disability pensIon. they are stili
waiting for more Information. The paperwork has not yet been received.
Chairman Dunn presented to the other Committee members copies of Charles Kimball's request
for a job.connected dlsablllty pension. They will review the material and take action at the next
\ meeting.
~ Chairman Dunn reported he received a calt from Cary Singletary. attorney for Walter Kosiba.
Pollee Officer, who was previously approved for a non-job.connected disability pension and Is
appealing this decision. Charles Dunn stated Mr. Singletary requested another hearing on this
matter. Mr. Singletary Is to contact Secretary Laursen to find out the date for the hearing.
Chairman Dunn stated the need may arise to have Mr. KosIba examIned by a heart specialist to
determine what the cause of his problems is.
Chairman Dunn would like the Legal Department to find out If the members of the Committee can
be sued. Miles Lance, Assistant City Attorney. stated anyone In a posltlon where they make
decisions can be sued. However, he does not see any financial harm to any Committee member.
Chairman Dunn requested Mr. Lance put his opinion in writing.
Discussion ensued regarding a copy of a statute pertaining to police. The statute states If
someone is hired without heart problems. etc., and later develops one. It should be assumed this
is work' related. Chairman Dunn stated there are extenuating circumstances to this. i. e.
smoking, etc.
Chairman Dunn reported a meeting was held at the Police Department regarding the changes the
Pension Rewrite Committee would like to make. There were approximately 50 people In
attendance and they all agreed with all the changes. All those In attendance 1) would be willlng
to cut back on the disability pensions In order to have an escalator clause and 2) felt the
disability pension was too lucrative and no one should be able to receive more than 100 percent
of, their salary. '
Steve Zimmerman requested a copy of a lIst of all City employees. except those in the Police and
Fire Departments. ,He was Informed he would have to contact Mr. Weimer's office for the list.
The Committee considered the request of Fred W. Lewis for a regular retirement pension. Mr.
Lewis' benefit date is August 20, 1957. His date of hire is August 20. 1956. HIs retirement
date Is September 11. 1986. He has chosen Option 2.
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David Krieger moved to approve the request of Fred lewls for a regular retirement pension.
The mottOn ,was duly seconded by John Nicholson and carried unanimously. ,
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The r:neeUng adjourned at 9:49 A.~.
Respect~ully submlttedt '
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H~ Michael La~en ' ,
Personnel Director and
Secretary,., Pen's!on Advisory Committee
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