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PENSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
March 8, 2001
Present:'
Brian Aungst
J. B. Johnson
Pat Greer
Ed Hart
John Lee
John Schmalzbauer
Chair/Mayor
Vice Chair/Commissioner
Committee Member
Committee Member/Commissioner
Committee Member
Committee Member
Absent: Dick Fitzgerald,
Committee Member
Also Present: leeChristiansen
Paul O'Rourke
Debbie Ford
Brenda Moses
Pension Advisory Committee Attorney
Human Resources Administrator
Human Resources Analyst
,Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01a.m. at City Hall.
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To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
ITEM #2 - Aporoval of Minutes of Februarv 8. 2001
Member Johnson moved to approve the minutes of the regular m~eting of
Februa~y 8, 2001, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The
, '.11otlon was duly seconded and carried unanimously:
ITEM #3 - Emolovees to be heard - None.
ITEM #4 - Action Items
a. Review and Action on Employee'Requests for Years of Service Pensions
1. Gerald McDevitt, General Support Services
2. Wayne'Tiggett, Fire
3. 'Jerry Worsham, Fire
Member lee moved to approve the requests by Gerald McDevitt, Wayne
Tiggett, and Jerry Worsham for a Years of Service Pensioh. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously. '
b. ~,evlew and Action on Employee Requ~sts to Vest Pensions'
1. Albert Chaffer,' Police
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Member Johnson moved to approve the request by Albert Chaffer to vest his
pension. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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'c.' Review and Action on Employee Requests for Survivor's Pensions:
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1. Dianne Sedrick, Widow of William Sedrick, Police
Human Resources Administrator Paul O'Rourke said as a result of William
Sedrick's demise on active duty, he could not be granted his pension option. In the
next few months, staff will be proposing a pension amendment that would allow an
employee to choose his/her pension plan benefit choice before death, and to provide
for more than one option once an employee reaches retirement. It was remarked
that there would be no negative effect on the pension plan. Mr. O'Rourke said in
this case, Mr. Sedrick had chosen the 100% joint survivor death bene'fit, Under
this option, at the end of 10 years, the pension amount drops to 50% of the '
original amount. Additionally, under this option, if Ms, ~edrick remarries, she loses
. her benefits. Mr. 0' Rourke said once an election has been made by an eligible
employee despite an untimely death, that option is the one that should be granted
the survivor. '
Concern was expressed that the City does not allow employees who are
vested arid eligible for the pension plan at the 10 year mark to select a pension
option. It was remarked it has been more than 2 years since the PAC (Pension
Advisory Committee) has requested that staff research these issues. Mr. O'Rourke
sajd no formal recommendation has been made by the PAC regarding an
amendment. He said discussions have taken place between the Human Resources
Department staff, Legal Department staff, and the PAC attorney. 'He said this issue
was not on the last referendum but would be on the March 2002 referendum.
In response to a question, Pension Advisory Committee Attorney Scott
Christiansen said had Mr. Sedrick reached his retirement date, he would have
selected a different option (Option #6), which provides for a specific higher amount
per month for life. However, because he falls under the pre-retirement death
provision, Mrs. Sedrick will receive a lesser amount. It was remarked, this issue to
. ,have been cO,rrected, by staff some time ago. Mr. Christiansen said he did not
recommend the PAC award benefits that are not permitted in the pension
ordinance. . It was suggested that a recommendation be made to make Option #6
retroactive upon approval of the forthcoming pension amendment at the March
2002 referendum.
Member Johnson moved to approve a request for survivor's pension for
Dianne Sed rick. The motion was duly seconded and upon the vote b~ing taken,
Members Johnson, Hart and Aungst voted "aye"; Members Greer, Lee, and
Schmal2bauer voted "nay". Motion failed.
Mr. Christiansen said this request is to approve the benefit in the pension
plan that was selected by Mr,Sedrick. If the PAC's motion stands~ then Mrs. '
Sedrick will not receive those benefits. It was remarked that the plan is clear as to
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her benefits, She could potentially roceive more than the current benefit if the
. ' amendment is approved next March and a PAC recommendation Is made that her
request be retroactive. Consensus was that tho PAC in its current configuration
feels that Ms. Sedrlck's pension benefits should be retroactive jf the amendment
passes In March 2002.
Pension '
EliQ, Date.
1/27/01
1/29/01
1/29/01
1/29/01
1/29/01
2/12/01
2/12/01
2/12/01
2/12/01
2/10/01 *
2/12/0'1
'1/29/01
1/16101
2/20/01
2/12/01
2/26/01
Date of
Emolovment
1/27/01
1/29/01
1/29/01
1/29/01
1/29/01
2/12/01
2/12/01
2/12/01
2/12/01
1/16/01
2/12/01
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1/16101
2/20101
2/12/01
2/26/01
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Member Johnson moved to approve a request for survivor's pension for
Dianne Sedrick. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously,
It was suggested the pension' amendment regarding this provision be listed
separately o~ the next referendum. .
d. Approval of New Hires as Plan Members
As of> February 1, '2001, the City had 1,675.41 FTEsout of 1,799,3
budgeted positions !inclUding the. City Commission}. '
, Member Greer moved to accept the following employees into membership in
the Pension Plan:
Suzanne Hamilton, Library Assistant Library.
Mic~ele Jaworck, Rec. leader Parks & Rec,
James West, Pub. Svc. Tech I. , Public Utilities
. Heather Shell, Staff Assistant I Fire
Jessica McLucas, Systems Analyst Info. Technology
Sheldon Goodloe, Solid Waste Worker Solid Waste
Julian Johnson, Solid Waste Worker Solid Waste
Antonis Magganas, Accounting Clerk Gas
John McQueeney, Gas Tech. I Gas
Tracey Reed, Systems An'alyst Library
Gregory'Browning, Pub. Svc, Tech I Public Utilities
. Derek Higgins, Pub. Svc. Tech I Public Utilities
, Tim LaVechia, Field Svc. Rep. ' Customer Service
Marralyn Malcolm-Smith, Housing Coord, Ping. & Dev, Svc.
Bridgett Vinson, Police information Tech I Police
Travis Lowe, Cu'stodial Worker: Parks & Rec.
* Originally hired 1/1 6/01 as part-time; status changed to full-time and pension eligible as
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of 2/10/01.
The motion was duly secon~ed and carried unanimously.
ITEM #6 - PendlnQ/New Business - None.
ITEM #6 - Director's Asoorts
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,Mr. O'Rourke said the next Pension Trustees meeting is schedul~d for April 2001.'
Mr. Christiansen said an IME (Independent Medical Examination) is pending for
. Johnnie Jackson. Because of a lung disease, an IME would be painful for him to undergo;
The c::ase \,viiI be brought before the PAC at the April 12, 2001, meeting.
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Mr. Christiansen said PAC members must file a Form 1 financial disclosure within 30
days of serving on the board: Those no longer serving must file the form within 60 days of
leaving or pay a $25/day fine.
Mr. O'Rourke'said an election is being held to fill Member Greer's position on the,
. PAC. He'said he has received a request from a retired pensioner requesting information as
to why retirees cannot vote in Pension elections. The PAC attorneys will research the
, matter.
ITEM #7 - Committee Members to be Heard
'In response to a question, Mr. O'Rourke said although the Pension Trustees will not
meet until April, it would not affect Mrs. Sedrick's pension benefit payments.
Member Johnson said he was proud to have served on the PAC. 'He wished
:' everyone well.' '
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The meeting adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
Pension Advisory Committee
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