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Home My WebLink About07/18/1988 FFPB MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT FIREMENS PENSION FUND BOARD JULY 18, 1988 CALL TO ORDER President Cavello called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M. ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Chief Edward Cavello, President Richard Jesse, Treasurer/Comptroller Carolyn Krause, Mayor Randy Werderitch, Firefighter Brian Ipsen, Firefighter Donald Barra, Retired Firefighter Carol Fields, Village Clerk/Secretary Absent: Stuart McKillop, Firefighter APPROVAL OF MINUTES Donald Barra, seconded by Richard Jesse, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held April 18, 1988. Upon roll call: Ayes: Cavello, Jesse, Krause, Werderitch, Ipsen, Barra, Fields Nays: None Motion carried. Donald Barra, seconded by Richard Jesse, moved to approve the mint:tes of the special meeting held May 2, 1988. Upon roll call: Ayes: Cavello, Jesse, Krause, Werderitch, Ipsen, Barra, Fields Motion carried. Donald Barra, seconded by Richard Jesse, moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting held June 14, 1988. Upon roll call: Ayes: Cavello, Jesse, Krause, Werderitch, Ipsen, Barra, Fields Nays: None Motion carried. Firemens Pension Fund July 18, 1988 Page 2 of 6 r TREASURER'S REPORT Richard Jesse, Treasurer, presented the Treasurer's Report for the last quarter. Donald Barra, seconded by Randy Werderitch, moved to accept the Treasurer's Report. Upon roll call: Ayes: Cavello, Krause, Jesse, Werderitch, Ipsen, Barra, Fields Nays: None Motion carried. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Richard Jesse, seconded by Carol Fields, moved to nominate Fire Chief Cavello as President of the Pension Board. There being no other nominations, the nominations were closed. Upon roll call: Ayes: Cavello, Krause, Jesse, Werderitch, Ipsen Barra, Fields Nays: None Motion carried. Richard Jesse, seconded by Donald Barra, moved to nominate Carol Fields as the Secretary to the Pension Fund. There being no other nominations, the nominations were closed. Upon roll call: Ayes: Cavello, Krause, Jesse, Werderitch, Ipsen Barra, Fields Nays: None Motion carried. Richard Jesse, seconded by Donald Barra, moved to elected Fire Chief Edward Cavello as President of the Pension Fund and Carol Fields as Secretary to the Fund. Upon roll call: Ayes: Cavello, Krause, Jesse, Werderitch, Ipsen Barra, Fields Nays: None Motion carried. Firemens Pension Fund July 18, 1988 Page 3 of 6 COMMITTEE REPORTS Medical Comm-ittee Donald Barra, Chairman of the Medical Committee, stated that Mark Bauer has submitted his request for duty related disability pension based on a back injury. The Medical Committee has determined two medical opinions should be obtained by Mark Bauer, one from Dr. Vatz and the other from Dr. Bauer. It had been determined at the last Special Meeting that Mark Bauer's physician's opinion would be used as one to the three required by law. The three physicians having examined Mark Bauer were: Dr. Marshall E. Pedersen 4309 Medical Center Drive Mc Henry, I1. 60050 Dr. Jerry Bauer 1875 Dempster Street Suite 530 Park Ridge, I1. 60068 Dr. Kenneth A. Vatz 1100 West Central Road Arlington Heights, I1. 60005 Having reviewed the job description for Firefighter/Paramedic, it was the opinion of the physicians that Mark Bauer could not perform the duties assigned to the position. This subject will be brought to a vote under the Old Business portion of the agenda. Also considered by the Medical Committee were the medical reports for three candidates for Firefighter/Paramedics: Dale Steward Kevin Christianson Terrence Corr It was noted that the medical report for Terrence Corr states it is a "partial" report and therefore should not be considered. A call was placed the Multiplex and their representative stated that all tests had been performed and the results were within the acceptable standards. Firemens Pension Fund July 18, 1988 Page 4 of 6 The report on Dale Steward indicates a high cholesterol level. Carolyn Krause stated that some type of requirements should be established in order for this candidate to reduce his cholesterol level. Kevin Christianson appeared to have a high blood pressure, but it was stated that it was within the acceptable range. The requests for membership in the Pension Fund will be considered latzr in the meeting under Old Business. hief Cavello requested the Medical Committee to find out if the ---e are any tests available for a member applying for a disability pension that would address the "symptoms" and possible therapy in order to correct the problem. It was also noted that the Schwab Clinic was successful in rehabilitating Brian Ipsen and suggested that this Clinic might offer a similar program for others with a disability. FINANCE COMMITTEE No report. OLD BUSINESS The request of Firefighter/Paramedic Mark Bauer for a duty incurred disability pension was presented, noting that all the medical opinions have been received. Chairman of the Medical Committee, Donald E. Barra, noted that, based on the medical opinions received, it was the recommendation of the Medical Committee to grant the duty incurred disability pension to Mark Bauer. Donald Barra, seconded by Randy Werderitch, moved to grant the request of Mark Bauer for a duty incurred disability pension. Upon roll call: Ayes: Cavello, Krause, Jesse, Ipsen, Werderitch, Barra, Fields Nays: None Motion carried. It was noted that the pension amount to be received by Mark Bauer based on a duty incurred injury is as follows: Firemens Pension Fund July 18, 1988 Page 5 of 6 Base Pay $34,840.00 Longvity 500.00 Advanced Firefighter 1,100.00 Total $36,440.00 $36,440.00 x 65% = $1,973.83 per month Requests for membership in the Firemens Pension Fund were presented from Dale Steward, Kevin Christianson and Terrence Corr. Carol Fields, seconded by Randy Werderitch, moved to accept the application for membership into the Mount Prospect Firemens Pension Fund received from Kevin Christianson. Upon roll call: Ayes: Cavello, Krause, Jesse, Ipsen, Werderitch, Barra, Fields Nays: None notion carried. Randy Werderitch, seconded by Carol Fields, moved to accept the application from Terrence Corr for membership into the Mount Prospect Firemens Pension Fund. Upon roll call: Ayes: Cavello, Krause, Jesse, Ipsen, Werderitch, Barra, Fields Nays: None Motion carried. carol Fields, seconded by Randy Werderitch, moved to accept the application for membership in the Mount Prospect Firemens Pension Fund received from Dale Steward, subject to reducing his cholesterol level to below 200 within 6 months. Upon roll call: Ayes: Krause, Jesse, Ipsen, Werderitch, Barra, Fields Nays: Cavello Motion carried.. Firemens Pension Fund July 18, 1988 Page 6 of 6 It was noted that the By -Laws of the Mount Prospect Firemens Pension Fund are in need of revision and recommendations should submitted to the Board at a future date. ADJOURNMENT Richard Jesse, seconded by Donald Barra, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll calms: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:21 A.M. Carol A. Fields Secretary