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Proceedings of the Pension Advisory Committee Meeting of September 6, 1995.
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Ed Hooper,' Chairman
Fred Ralley, Member
Richard, B rcest, Member
Deborah Ford, Human Resources Departmcnt
H. Michael Laursen, Human Rcsources Director
Joseph Stonelnke, Marinc Facility Operator
Timothy DeBord, Firefighter '
Jon Marcin, Risk Management Specialist
Thomas Colcman, Fire District Chief
William Mattin1 Mechanic II
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The meeting was called to order at 9:37 a.m.
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Richard Breest' moved to approve the minutes of August 16, 1995. The motion was duly seconded
by Fred Ratley and carried unanimously.
With respect to the'request of Emanuel Hutchinson, Solid Waste Worker, Solid Waste
Department, for a job-connected disability pension, thc Committee received a new letter from
Dr. Craig Schwartz. Mr. Hutchinson has been deemed totally and permanently dili'abled by
Workers' Compensation. His Workers' Compensation file' was in order.
Based on the new information and previous documentation submitted, Ed Hooper moved that
Emanuel Hutchinson be granted a job-connected disability pension effective on a date to be
determined based on Mr. Hutchinson's disability that resulted from on~the~job circumstances
which is described as a diskectomy and cervical interventions" said disability making him
permanently unable to perform his job, and documented by medical statcments 0 f
Dr. Robert Harris, datcd December 20, 1994; Dr. Donald V. Graham, dated June 221 1994; and
Dr. Craig Schwartz, datcd August 161 1995. The motion was duly seconded by Richard Breest and
carried unanimously.
The Committee again considered the request from Thomas Coleman, Fire District Chi c f,
Fire Department, for a job-connected disability pension based on a blood' condition that has
resulted from his employment as a ,Firefighter. An IME report was receivcd from
Dr. Peter' Kennedy. Mr. Coleman's Workers' Compensation file was in order.
For the record, Mr. Coleman advised the Committee that Fire Chief Bob Davidson assured him
that there is no other position in the Fire Department for Mr, Coleman other ,than that outlined
in his job description. It was also stated for the record that Mr, Coleman has always been a
non-smoker and has' responded to approximately 75 fires per year during the course of his
employment.
Ed Hooper moved that Thomas Coleman be, granted a job-connected disability pension e ffec ti v e
on a dute to be determined based on Mr. Coleman's disability that resulted from on-the-job
circumstances which is described as polycythemia, said disability making him' permanently
unable to perform' his job1 and documented by medical statements of Dr. Luis Fernandez, datcd
If::f.~, July 26, 1995; Dr. Jeffrey Paonessa, dated June 201 1995; and Dr. Peter Kennedy, dated August 29,
~ 1995. The motion was. duly seconded by Fred Ratley and carried unanimously.
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Proceedings of thc Pension Advisory Committee Meeting of September 6, 1995.
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The Committee again considered the request from Joseph Stonelake, Marine Il'ncillty
Ope,rator, Marine Department, for a job-connected disability pension. Attempts to find
,allernntive employment for Mr. Stone lake have been unsuccessful. His Workers' Compensation
file is in order.
Ed Hooper movcd that Joseph Stonelake be granted a job-connected disability pension effective
on a datc to be dctcrmined based on Mr. Stonelake's disability that resulled from on-the-job
circumstances which is describcd as a disk herniation at L5-S 1, said disability making him
permanent,ly unable to perform his job, and documented by medical statements 0 f
Dr. Joseph Sena, dated July 31, 1995; Dr. Nelson Smith, dated June 30, 1995; Dr. R. W. Springstead,
dated Junc 20, 1995; Dr. William Cubides. datcd June 6. 1995; and Dr. Robcrt G. Hamilton. dated
,July 17. 19951 and based on unsuccessful attempts to find alternative employment. The motion
,was duly seconded by Richard Breest and carried unanimously.
The, Committee again 'considered the request from Timothy DeBord, Firefighter, Fire
De par t rn en t, for a job-connected disability pension based on a back injury suffered in the
line of duty. Mr. Ratley raised a question as to whether or not Mr. DeBord should be sent for an
IME. Mr. DeBord has been given an MMI date of October 1. 1995. based on the fact he is
continuing to receive therapy.
Fred Ratley moved that to benefit all concerned Mr. DeBord be sent. for an IME. The motion was
duly seconded by Richard Breest and carried unanimously,
The Committee considered the request from Gary Milarck, Marine Facility Operator,
Marine Department, fora job-connected disability pension based on a back injury received
in the line of duty. Mr. Milarck submitted letters from two doctors which indicate that he has a
lifting restriction of no more than 50 pounds. Mr. Milarck is currently working at the toll
plaza but was moved to the fuel dock at the marina to see if he could handle the duties there.
Bill Held,' Harbormaster, provided a job description for the duties at the fuel dock which does
not indicate anything that requires the ability to lift more IIHln 50 pounds,
Mr. Hooper stated he had a problem with Mr. Milarck1s documentation in that there is nothing
to support the claim that he cannot do the job at the fuel dock. Mr. Stonelake, an employee i n
the same job c1ass, advised the Committee that there are duties at the fuel dock that do rcq u i re
the ability to lift more than 50 pounds. The Committee will take no action on this request until
more substantiating documentation is received. Mr. Stonelake will advise Mr. Milarck of the
Committee's decision.
Mr. Milarck's Workers' Compensation file was in order.
Thc Committee considered the request from William Matlin, Mechanic II, Fleet
Maintenance Division, General Services Dcpartmcnt,for a job-connected disability
pension based on a back injury. After review of his letters and a lengthy discussion, Mr.
Hooper advised Mr. Matlin that his letters did not support his claim for a job-connected
disability pension partly due to the fact that there is no documentation of any injury to his
back prior to January 3, 1995, and his letters state that he has degenerative disk disease
compounded by a back strain/sprain as, a result of the January incident. The Committee
members agreed that Mr. Matlin has a back problem with permanent restrictions; however,
there is not enough evidence to support his claim that it is job-connected. He advised Mr.
Matlin to seek advice as to how to proceed,
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Mr. Breest wi1l be out of town on September 20th. Therefore, the regular meeting has been
rescheduled to September 27th at 9:30 a.m.
The Committee considered the request from Lindn Traub, Container.
Maintenance Worker, Solid Waste Departmcnt,for a job-connected disability pension
based on a knee injury. Ms. Traub originally injured her knee in 1992 but' reinjured it in 1993.
Her Workers' Compensation file was in order' und both ,lhese 'injuries are covered.
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Ed Hooper moved that Ms. Traub be sent for an IME. The motion was duly seconded by
Pred Ratley and carried unanimously.
The Committee considered the request of Cora Bennett, widow of Ernest Bennett, Solid
Waste Worker, Solid Waste Dcpartmcnt,for a survivor's pension, Since this matter has
some complicated issues, Ed Hooper moved to defer action on this until an opin.ion is received
from the City Attorney. The motion was duly seconded by Richard Breest and carried
unanimously.
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The meeting' recessed from 11:20 to 1 1 :40 a,m.
Ed Hooper moved that the following employce(s) be accepted into membership
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Jason Briggs. Maintenance Worker I
Tracey Davis, Custodial Worker
Michael Duffey,' Police Recruit II
Charles Gibson, Firefighter
Al Hinson, Solid Waste Worker
Elizabeth Hishmeh, Police Com. Oper.
Wilfred Jones. Maintenance Worker I
Trevor Murray. Firefighter
Julie Phillips, Code Enr. Inspector I
Frank Pischettola" Police Com. Oper,
Reginald Rutledge, Maint. Worker I
David Stewart1 Solid Waste Worker
Daniel Tupponce, Police Recruit' II .
Glenn Witko, Firefighter,
Greg' Zinge, Firefighter
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The motion was duly seconded by Richard Breest and carried unanimously,
Fred' Ratley moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was duly seconded by
Richard Breest and carried unnnimou The meeting adjourned at' 11 :43 a,m.
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H. Michael u sen
Human Resourc s Director and
CFJ Secretary, Pension Advisory Committee
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