Last Modified on 11/20/2009 08:43:06NOTICE OF RESULTS
CITY OF PHOENIX FIRE PENSION BOARDPursuant to A.R.S. Section 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the CITY OF PHOENIX FIRE PENSION BOARD and to the general public, that the CITY OF PHOENIX FIRE PENSION BOARD held a meeting open to the public on November 13, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. located in Suite 600, 6th Floor, Barrister Place Building, 101 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. One or more board members may participate via teleconference.
The results of the meeting were as follows:
RESULTS
12:05
1.
The Fire and Police Pension Boards May Convene in Joint Session to Discuss Items 2-9.
Info only
2.
Introduction of Board Member Robert Cannon, Chairperson of the City of Phoenix Civil Service Board
Informational
Executive Session
Pursuant to A.R.S. Section 38-431.03.(A) (2) and (3). The Fire Pension Board may vote to convene in executive session to discuss or consider confidential records exempt by law from public inspection, and/or to consult with the Board’s Attorney for legal advice regarding items 3-6. The Board will take action on these items in open session.
Accept correspondence
3.
Consideration of Draft Correspondence to Fund Manager Regarding Disability Applications Submitted by Deferred Retirement Option Program Participants
Discussion and possible Board action
Approved renewal
4.
Consideration of Contract Renewal for Legal Services – Carson Messinger Elliott Laughlin & Ragan
Discussion and possible Board action
Presentation made
5.
Review of Enacted Legislation – Presentation by Atty. David Niederdeppe
Discussion and possible Board action
Continued
6.
Presentation by Atty. Niederdeppe Regarding Temporary Disabilities and Interaction with Workers Compensation and Long Term Disability Program
Discussion and possible Board action
Info only
7.
Presentation of Correspondence from Atty. Niederdeppe Regarding Address Change
Informational
Info only
8.
Presentation of Performance Management Reports
Informational
Info only
9.
Presentation of Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Board Newsletter – October 2009 and November 2009
Informational
Approved
10.
Approval of Fire Pension Board Minutes of September 18, 2009
Discussion and possible Board action
Executive Session
Pursuant to A.R.S. Section 38-431.03.(A) (2), (3) and (4). The Fire Pension Board may vote to convene in executive session to discuss or consider confidential records exempt by law from public inspection, and/or to consult with the Board’s Attorney for legal advise and to consider the Board’s position and to instruct the Board’s attorney regarding its position in contemplated litigation regarding items 11-15 and 17 and 18. The Board will take action on these items in open session.
Denied
11.
Consideration of Disability Application – Walter Kostelnik (Accidental Disability – Final Determination)
Discussion and possible Board action
Approved
12.
Consideration of Disability Application – Lyle Agnew (Accidental Disability – Final Determination)
Discussion and possible Board action
Approved
13.
Consideration of Disability Application – Wendi McKay (Accidental Disability – Final Determination)
Discussion and possible Board action
1 reexam requested
14.
Consideration of Possible Reexaminations of Disability Retirees
Discussion and possible Board action
No action
15.
Consideration of Annual Earned Income Report for Disability Retirees (2008)
Discussion and possible Board action
Info only
16.
Presentation of Member Attendance Sheet for 3rd Quarter 2009
Informational
No action
17.
Consideration of Legal Advice Regarding Pending Litigation - William T. Hosea, Application for Accidental Disability Benefits
Discussion and possible Board action
All approved
18.
Consideration of Omnibus Action Items
a.
Deferred Retirement Option Program
1)
Name:
Thomas R. Mahoney
Rank:
Firefighter
Years of Service:
26.992
Age:
52
Effective Date:
09/01/09
Maximum Duration of DROP:
60 months
Monthly Benefit:
$4,323.84
b.
Election to Terminate Participation in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) and Apply for Normal Retirement
1)
Name:
Dwayne J. Ketchens
Benefit:
$3,672.89
Entered DROP Effective:
10/01/04
Terminate DROP Effective:
10/01/09
2)
Name:
Lawrence F. Lopresti
Benefit:
$3,705.75
Entered DROP Effective:
10/01/04
Terminate DROP Effective:
10/01/09
3)
Name:
Jon E. Martinez
Benefit:
$4,437.64
Entered DROP Effective:
10/01/04
Terminate DROP Effective:
10/01/09
c.
Death – Survivor Benefits Payable
1)
Name:
Alice Harp
Member:
Lewis R. Harp
Date of Death:
09/12/09
Survivor Benefit:
$3,025.71
d.
Purchase of Prior Service
1)
Holly Holland
10/21/09
2)
Robert Parkinson
10/05/09
e.
Purchase of Prior Military Service
1)
Manuel Lozano
10/07/09
f.
Intervening Military Credit
1)
Joseph B. Ranney
g.
Bills to be Paid
1)
Carson Messinger Elliott Laughlin & Ragan P.L.L.C.
Professional Services
$300.00
Professional Services
$1,605.00
2)
Griffin & Associates
Invoice #033476
$125.00
3)
Ryan Rapp & Underwood, PLC
September 2009 Retainer and Fees
$290.00
October 2009 Retainer and Fees
$812.00
*h.
Deferred Retirement Option Program
1)
Name:
Ronald D. Burris
Rank:
Captain
Years of Service:
23.016
Age:
55
Effective Date:
10/01/09
Maximum Duration of DROP:
60 months
Monthly Benefit:
$5,407.57
Discussion and possible Board action
None
19.
Future Agenda Items
Informational
No response
20.
Call to the Public
Info only
21.
Next Board Meeting: December 11, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Informational
1:12
22.
Close Session
For further information, please call Paula Whisel, Secretary III, Retirement Systems at 602-534-4400.
For reasonable accommodations, call Paula Whisel at Voice/602-534-4400 or
TTY/602-534-5500 as early as possible to coordinate needed arrangements.
Printed: November 5, 2009