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TRUSTEES OF TUE EMPLOYEES' PENSION FUND MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
March 16, 1998
Present:
J. 8. Johnson
Robert Clark
Karen Seel
Michael J. Roberto
Pamela K. Akin
Cynthia E. Goudeau
Brenda Moses
Vice-ChairlTrustee
Trustee
Trustee
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Board Reporter
Absent:
Rita Garvey
Ed Hooper
. Chair
Trustee
The Vice-Crair called the meeting to order at 9:20 a.m. at City Hall.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda ardor although ~ot necessarily
discussed in that order.
ITEM #2 - Aooroval of Minutes
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Trustee Seel moved to approve the minutes of the February 2, 1998, meeting, as
corrected b'y the City Clerk to each Trustee. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously. .
ITEM #3 - Reauest for Acceotance into Membershil:1:
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The City Manager presented the recommendation of the Pension Advisory
Committee to approve membership for the employee(s) listed below:
a) Robert Jones
b) Deborah Weitzel
c) Damian Leffler
d) Ken Sides
eJ Kathleen Bedini
f) Daniel Parri
g) David Hinves
h) Mark Slimer
i) John C. Connor
. j) Stephen M. Meeker
k) Kris M. Wise
I} Troy Alexander
m) Derrick L. Bullard
n) Suzanne H. Sobkowiak
0) Usa M. Enger
p) Keisha N. Bradley
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q) Philip Morrison
r) Stephen T. Wannos
s) Nancy M. Steiner
t) Mary L. Burns
u) Dino Roumanis
v) Russell Dunning
Trustee Clark 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 Paul Maser be granted a regular pension under Section(s) 2.393 and 2.397
of the Employees' Pension Plan.
Paul Maser was employed on October 28. 1974. and his pension service credit is
effective' that date. His pension will be effective on February 1, 1 999.
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Mr. Maser's pension was approved by the PAC on February 12, 1998. Section
2.393 (p) provides for normal retirement eligibility when a participant has completed
twenty years of credited service in a type of employment described as "hazardous duty"
and further specifically defines service as a Deputy Police Chief as meeting the hazardous
duty criteria.
Based on an average salary of approximately $64,908 per year over the past five
years, the formula for computing regular pensions, and Mr. Maser's selection of the 100%
Joint & Survivor Annuity, this pension will approximate $42,809 annually.
Trustee Seel moved to accept the recommendation of the Pension Advisory
Committee. The motion was duly secondfld and carried unanimously.
ITEM #5 - Informational only: Job~Connected Disabilitv Pension approved for James
Cheatum bv PAC
At its meeting of February 12, 1998, the PAC approved a job-connected disability
pension for James Cheatum.
Pursuant to Section 2.394(e)( 1 HG) and 2.397(c)(2) of Ordinance #5890-95, the'
PAC is authorized to investigate and determine the eligibility of participants for disability
pension and to grant final approval.
Mr. Cheatum was employed on October 13, 1980, and began participating in the
Pension Plan on June 15, 1989. His resignation date Is to be determined at a later date
upon expiration of his benefits. .
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Mr. Cheatum's pension was approved by the PAC based on his disability which is
described as a back and foot injury. Under procedures established by the PAC for disability
pensions, Mr. Cheatum submitted letters form two doctors, was sent for an independent
medical evaluation (IME), and had a functional capacity evaluation. Dr. Gary Moskovitz
states, I'I do not see him being able to return to work to his previous occupation." Dr.
Bolhofner states, "he is capable of sedentary duty." Since submitting his original
application, Mr. Cheatum has been declared totally and permanently disabled by Workers'
Compensation.
Based on an average salary of approximately $34,512 per year over the past five
years, the formula for computing job-connected disability pensions, and Mr. Cheatum's
selection of the 100% Joint & Survivor Annuity, this pension will approximate $23,008
annually.
Trustee Clark moved to approve the information received. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
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ITEM #6 - Other Business:
Trustee Clark reported in the future when accepting memberships, background will
inClude information regarding impact in terms of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs).
ITEM #7 - Adiournment:
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The meeting adjourned at 9:23 a.m.
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