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PENSION
(TRUSTEES)
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Pension Fund
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ACTION AGENDA
Board of Trustees of the Employees' Pension Fund
July 17, 1995
1. Call to order 1. 10:47 a.m.
2. Approval of Minutes 2. Approved as submitted.
of 611 2/95
3. Request for acceptance 3. Approved.
into membership:
a) Howard McChesney
b) Mladen Zdjelar
c) Mark Beery
d) Edward Kutta
e) Janie Williams
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4. Regular Pension to be granted: 4. Granted.
Judith Adriance
',0 5. Job-Connected Disability Pension 5. Granted.
to be granted:
, , Stephen Revello
6. Job-Connected Disability Pension 6. Granted.
to be granted:
Gerald Klinske
7. Other Business: 7. The Deputy City Manager reported
she has responded to the Unions
request for further negotiations,
indicating negotiations are
complete.
8. Adjournment: 8. 10:55 a.m.
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TRUSTEES OF THE EMPLOYEES' PENSION FUND MEETING
July 17, 1995
The City Commission, meeting as the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Pension
Fund, met in regular session at City Hall, Monday, July 17, 1995 at 10:47 A.M., with the
following members present:
Rita Garvey
Sue Berfield
Fred Thomas
J. B. Johnson
Chairperson
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Also Present were:
William Justice
Elizabeth M. Deptula
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Trustee-elect
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
ITEM #2 - Minutes:
Trustee Berfield moved to approve the minutes of the June 12, 1995, meeting. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #3 - Reauest for Acceotance into Membershio:
The City Manager presented the recommendation of the Pension Advisory
Committee to approve membership for the employee(s) listed below:
a) Howard McChesney
b) Mladen Zdjelar
c) Mark Beery
d) Edward Kutta
e) Janie Williams
Trustee Berfield moved to accept the recommendation of the Pension Advisory
Committee. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #4 - Reauest for Pension:
The City Manager presented the recommendation of the Pension Advisory
Committee that Judith Adriance granted a regular pension under Section 2.396 of the
Employees' Pension Plan.
Judith Adriance was employed on December 7, 1970, as a part-time employee, and
began participating in the Pension Plan on October 30, 1972 when her status was changed
to full-time. Her retirement will be effective on May 24, 1 996, at the beginning of the day.
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Ms. Adriance's pension was approved by the PAC at its meeting of June 8, 1995.
Based on an average salary of approximately $32,453 over the past five years and
the formula for computing regular pensions, this pension will approximate $19, 1 47
annually. Charts from Finance which take into consideration mortality rates and age reflect
the "present value cost of financing" this pension will be approximately $215,837. The
estimated pension cost (cash payout over the life of the pensioner and her spouse) is
$478,685.
Trustee Berfield moved to accept the recommendation of the Pension Advisory
Committee. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #5 - Request for Pension:
The City Manager presented the recommendation of the Pension Advisory
Committee that Stephen Revello granted a job-connected disability pension under
8ection(s) 2.397 and/or 2.399 of the Employees' Pension Plan.
Stephen Revello was employed on April 18, 1983, and began participating in the
Pension Plan on that date. On January 9, 1990, he injured his back picking up a high
wheel mower while on duty which is the basis for his request for this job-connected
disability pension. He suffered further injuries to his back on April 2, 1992, and July 2,
1993.
Mr. Revello submitted letters from Dr. Ralph E. Rydell, dated February 13, 1995; Dr.
Joseph M. Sena, dated September 23, 1994; and Dr. Kenneth P. Sotwin, dated May 3,
1995. The letter from Dr. Rydell states, "... his symptoms are related to a mild disc
bulging at L-4 with nerve root entrapment... He is then at maximum medical improvement
and has a permanent partial disability of 3% of the body "as a whole ... I don't feel that he
could return to his previous employment which would require heavy lifting with frequent
bending and stooping and twisting. II The letter from Dr. Sena states, Mr. Revello
"sustained injuries at work on 7/2/93 when lifting a lawn mower .. I do not feel that Mr.
Revello is capable of returning to his regular work duty job... He should avoid lifting
greater than 50 pounds ... This patient's restrictions include avoiding lifting greater than 50
pounds and avoiding excessive repetitive bending at the low back. This represents a
permanent partial disability. II The letter from Dr. Botwin states, "I do feel that he has a
component of mechanical back pain which is probably related to his disc degeneration at
the L4-5 level... With regards to work restrictions, the patient would be able to work at
the light/medium work capacity, which would mean lifting 35 pounds on an occasional
,basis, lifting 15 pounds on a frequent basis and lifting 7 pounds on a constant basis.
These physical demands should not be exceeded. II
Efforts have been made on the part of the City and Mr. Revello to locate an
alternative position for him; however, no position is available that would allow Mr, Revello
to work within his physical limitations.
Mr. Revello's pension was approved by the PAC at its meeting of June 8, 1995.
This pension will be effective on a date to be determined.
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Based on an average salary of approximately $18,624 over the past five years and
the formula for computing job-connected disability pensions, this pension will approximate
$13,968 annually. Charts from Finance which take into consideration mortality rates and
age reflect the "present value cost of financing" this pension wlll be approximately
$223,310. The estimated pension cost (cash payout over the life of the pensioner and his
spouse) is $632,417.
In response to a question, Ms. Rice indicated if the Pension Plan changes are
approved and if there was a job this individual could perform available, this person would
be put back to work. Mr. Laursen pointed out the additional benefit for minor children will
also be eliminated.
Trustee Thomas moved to accept the recommendation of the Pension Advisory
Committee. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #6 - Request for Pension:
The City Manager presented the recommendation of the Pension Advisory
Committee that Gerald Klinske granted a job-connected disability pension under Section(s)
2.397 and/or 2.399 of the Employees' Pension Plan.
Gerald Klinske was employed on January 13, 1992, and began participating in the
Pension Plan on that date. On January 3, 1994, he was involved in an automobile
accident while on duty which resulted in a back injury which is the basis for his request for
this job-connected disability pension.
Mr. Klinske submitted letters from Dr. William H. Dodson, dated April 5, 1995, and
Dr. Dennis M. Lox, dated April 26, 1995. The letter from Dr. Dodson states, "He has a L4
L-5 disc herniation. His current work restrictions are no lifting over 25 pounds, no
repetitive lifting, no pushing and no pulling. He has reached Maximum Medical
Improvement and his current signs and symptoms are permanent. Review of his job
description ... shows that this job involves much bending and lifting which he can not do
now, nor will be able to do so in the future." The letter from Dr. Lox states, "Mr. Klinske
is seen today for evaluation of injuries sustained on 1/3/94. While in the course of his
employment at the Clearwater Gas Company.... He was diagnosed as having a left-sided
disc herniation at L-4-5 ... I do not feel that he is capable of returning to work in a full-duty
capacity in his previous work at Clearwater Gas Company as a gas technician II ... I do feel
that he has sustained a permanent injury and has a permanent impairment ..."
Mr. Klinske's pension was approved by the PAC at its meeting on June 8, 1995,
and is effective on a date to be determined.
Based on an average salary of approximately $20,855 over the past five years and
the formula for computing job-connected disability pensions, this pension will approximate
$15,641 annually. Charts from Finance which take into consideration mortality rates and
age reflect the "present value cost of financing" this pension will be approximately
$261,648. The estimated pension cost leash payout over the life of the pensioner and his
spouse) is $782,853.
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Trustee Thomas indicated this pension is similar to the one approved in Item #5. He
reported what has upset him in the past regarding the pension plan was that people with
partial disability were getting full disability benefits.
Trustee Johnson moved to accept the recommendation of the Pension Advisory
Committee. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
ITEM #7 - Other Business:
Ms. Rice reported a letter had been received from the unions indicating they wanted
to negotiate further regarding the Pension Plan. She has responded to them that the plan
has already been negotiated.
It was stated changes in the Union contracts were based upon agreed to changes in
the Pension Plan.
ITEM #8 - Adiournment:
The meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
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