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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/17/1987 FFPB Minutes Special MeetingMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT FIREMENS PENSION FUND BOARD AUGUST 17, 1987 CALL TO ORDER President Cavello called the meeting to order at 8:40 A.M.. ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Richard Jesse, Treasurer Delbert Ulreich, Firefighter Ron Olsen, Firefighter Randy Werderitch, Firefighter Donald Barra, Retired Firefighter Carol Fields, Secretary/Village Clerk Absent: Carolyn Krause, Mayor Village Attorney Chief Edward Cavello, President The Secretary entertained a motion for a President Pro -Tem. Don Barra, seconded by Randy Werderitch, moved to nominate Richard Jesse as President Pro -Tem. There were no other nominations from the floor. Upon calling the motion on the nomination of Richard Jesse as President Pro Tem, the roll call was as follows: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. The subject of the request for disability pension from Ronald Olsen was presented. It was noted that Ron Olsen has been experiencing problems with his back which is reported as duty incurred. Ron had been directed to secure medical opinions from 3 physicians. Two doctors were named by a member of the Medical Committee, Dr. Charles Magee and Dr. Orr with the 3rd opinion to be accepted from Ron's personal physician, Dr. John Shea. A copy of those Medical reports are attached to these minutes. Firemens Pension Fund Board Minutes August 17, 1987 Page 2 of 3 Previous discussion from members of the Pension Board resulted in a request for a legal opinion as to whether a sworn member of the Fire Department could, if a position was available, be transferred into the Code Enforcement Department. It was noted that there is an opening for an Electrical Inspector and Ron Olsen is a licensed electrician. The legal opinion, as submitted by James Stucko, Pedersen & Houpt, stated that a firefighter could not be transferred, since the original position for which the person was hired was as a sworn member of the Fire Department and the Code Enforcement Department does not have that requirement. There was concerne expressed by several members of the Pension Fund Board as to whether this injury was actually caused by duty related duties, since there was an injury report filed some years ago for an injury incurred during a skiing accident. Don Barra, seconded by Del Ulreich, moved to grant a duty related (65%) disability pension to Ron Olsen, based on the legal opinion rendered stating that a firefighter could not be transferred into the Code Enforcement Department. Upon roll call: Ayes: Fields, Jesse, Ulreich, Werderitch Nays: Barra Abstain: Olsen Motion carried. The calculations for disability benefits to be received by Ron Olsen are as follows: Base Pay $33,182.00 Incentive Pay 1,100.00 Longevity (December 86) 500.00 $34,782.00 $34,782.00 @ 65% = $22,608.30 annual $ 1,884.03 per month Ron Olsen left the Board and the members of the Board expressed appreciation for the years of service as a member of the Firemens Pension Board. It was noted that an election must be held to fill the vacancy on the Board created with the retirement of Ron Olsen. The Firemens Pension Fund Board August 17, 1987 Page 3 of 3 Secretary will request nominations and an election will be scheduled from within the ranks of'sworn personnel. The other item on the agenda, depending on the previous action, is to consider the application for membership into the fund of Andy Brousseau, to replace Ron Olsen. The medical report for Andy Brousseau was presented indicating that all areas of the examination were acceptable. Carol Fields, seconded by Randy Werderitch, moved to grant the request for membership in the Mount Prospect Firemens' Pension Fund received by Andy Brousseau. Upon roll call: Ayes: Barra, Fields, Jesse, Ulreich, Werderitch Nays: None Motion carried. It was suggested that due to changes in personnel over the years and that an injury could take time to manifest itself, that any injury reported by a sworn member of the Fire Department, either on or off duty, be forwarded to the Secretary of the Board to be included in the respective file. This information could be pertinent in the future when requests are made for disability pensions. ADJOURNMENT Carol Fields, seconded by Del Ulreich, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 A.M. Carol A. Fields Secretary