HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/24/1988 FFPB Special MeetingMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT FIREMENS PENSION FUND BOARD
MARCH 24 . 1988
CALL TO ORDER
President Cavello called the meeting to order at 8:32 A.M..
ROLL CALL
Present upon roll call: Edward Cavello, Fire Chief/President
Richard Jesse, Treasurer
Delbert Ulreich, Firefighter
Randy Werderitch, Firefighter
Donald Barra, Retired Firefighter
Stewart McKillop, Firefighter
Carol A. Fields, Village Clerk/Secretary
Absent: Carolyn Krause, Mayor
Village Attorney
CONSIDER REQUEST FOR DISABILITY PENSION FROM DAVID GOLD
An application for duty incurred disability was received by the
Secretary of the Fund on March 18, 1988. The request is based on an
injury that occured on February 10, 1979.
Carol Fields noted that the Pension Board had considered a request for
duty incurred disability pension from David Gold in late 1980 or early
1981. Three medical opinions were obtained at the direction of the
Medical Committee, along with an opinion from a 4th doctor not chosen
by the Medical Committee, all resulting in the same opinion - that
David Gold could not perform the duties of a firefighter, but could
function in the position of Fire Inspector. Inasmuch as there was an
opening for the position of Fire Inspector at that time and due to the
fact such position is related to the fire service, Chief Pairitz
offered David Gold the position of Fire Inspector, which he accepted.
ZaseQ on the fact that David Gold accepted the position of Fire
Inspector the Pension Fund Board voted unanimously to deny the request.
A recent administrative directive has ordered David Gold back to duty
as a firefighter and Carol Fields stated that no information had been
supplied to the Pension Board indicating any change in physical status
relative to David Gold's physical condition. Chief Cavello stated that
David has undergone medical examinations in line with the department
policy and those examinations indicated there was no physical problem.
As Secretary of the Fund, Carol Fields again requested that any such
reports be forwarded to her so they could be included in the Pension
Fund files.
Chief Cavello stated that it is his opinion that the request for
disability being the subject of this meeting is a new filing and that
David Gold was not assigned to the position of Fire Inspector as a
result of an injury.
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At the time of the 1981 decision of the Pension Fund Board to deny,
David Gold had also requested the Board to authorize specialized
treatment at a clinic in Wisconsin. That request was withdrawn by the
Petitioner.
There was also discussion as to whether the request considered in 1981
was withdrawn or denied.
Carol Fields made a motion to accept the medical opinions obtained in
1981. The motion failed for lack of a second.
In line with the procedures established by this Board, David Gold will
be required to obtain medical opinions from three doctors, the doctors
to be chosen by the Medical Committee. Each doctor will be provided a
copy of the duties involved with a firefighter/paramedic. Following
receipt of those reports the Medical Committee will make a
determination and issue a recommendation of their findings to the
entire Board.
Donald Barra, seconded by Randy Werderitch, moved to remand this matter
to the Medical Committee.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Cavello, Werderitch, McKillop, Barra, Jesse,
Ulreich, Fields
Nays: None
Motion carried.
David Gold, along with his attorney Mr. Gudgeons, was in attendance at
the meeting. Mr. Gudgeons stated that a letter had been hand delivered
to the Fire Chief requesting David Gold to be returned to the position
of Fire Inspector but had received no response. Chief Cavello stated
that the order to return to shift duty is an administrative function
and not a matter for discussion by the Pension Board nor a matter for
the attorney.
This request from David Gold for disability pension will be considered'
at a future date when the medical opinions have been received and
reviewed by the Medical Committee and the Pension Fund Board.
Richard Jesse, seconded by Del Ulreich, moved to adjourn the meeting.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous
Motion carried.
The Special Meeting was adjourned at 8:53 A.M.
Carol A. Fields
Secretary