08/13/2009
PENSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
August 13, 2009
Present: Nathan Hightower Chair
Tom Jensen Vice-Chair
John Schmalzbauer Committee Member
John Doran Committee Member/Councilmember
Paul Gibson Committee Member/Councilmember
Brian De Witt Committee Member
Absent: Carlen Petersen Committee Member/Councilmember
Also Present: Joe Roseto Human Resources Director
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
2 - Approval of Minutes
– July 9, 2009
Member Doran moved to approve the minutes of the regular Pension Advisory
Committee meeting of July 9, 2009, as submitted in written summation to each board member.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3 – Employees to be Heard
– None.
4 – Action Items
:
A. Review and Action on Employee Requests for Regular Pensions:
1. John R. Diebel, Police
Member Schmalzbauer moved to recommend approval of the request for a regular
pension for John R. Diebel. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
5 – Pending/New Business
– None.
6 – Director’s Report
Human Resources Director Joe Roseto reported at the August 17, 2009 Pension
Trustees meeting, the Pension Actuary and Attorney will report on adjustments that could be
made to the Pension Plan. Changes would require collective bargaining and referendum
approval.
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Discussion ensued regarding options, with concerns expressed that the City's financial
outlook is bleak and that any changes would have ramifications. Mr. Roseto said nothing that
affects 175 and 185 benefits for Police and Fire would be considered.
In response to a question, Mr. Roseto said staff is drafting a new process to address
disability cases and will bring it to the PAC (Pension Advisory Committee) for input.
7 - Committee Members to be Heard:
Members thanked John Diebel for his service to the City.
8 - Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 9:13 a.m.
Attest:
Chair
Pension Advisory Committee
Board Reporter,
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