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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/04/2009 FPFB minutes MEETING MINUTES MOUNT PROSPECT FIREFIGHTERS PENSION FUND BOARD REGULAR MEETING MEETING LOCATION MEETING DATE & TIME Fire Department Conference Room Tuesday 112 E. Northwest Hwy. August 4, 2009 Mount Prospect, IL 60056 8:30 a.m. I. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL The following were present: Chief Figolah, David Erb, Sam Baas, Joe Knoll, Jeff Ricker and Cary Collins. II. APPROVE AGENDA Motion by Dave Erb and Seconded by Sam Baas to approve the agenda. Motion was approved unanimous. III. APPROVE MINUTES Regular Meeting, May 21, 2009 - Motion by Joe Knoll and Seconded by Sam Baas to approve the May 21, 2009 meeting minutes. Motion was approved unanimous. Figolah abstained from voting. Regular Meeting, February 2, 2009 - Motion by Joe Knoll and Seconded by Sam Baas to approve the February 2, 2009 meeting minutes. Motion was approved unanimous. Figolah abstained from voting. IV. TREASURER’S REPORT A. Approve Treasurer’s report – Mr. Erb handed out a copy of the Mount Prospect Firefighters Financial Report for the Year Beginning January 1, 2009 and Ending June 30, 2009. Mr. Erb outlined the information in the report. Motion by Sam Baas and Seconded by Joe Knoll to accept the Treasurers report as presented. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Erb also handed out a list of paid bills for the last quarter. Motion by Sam Baas and Seconded by Chief Figolah to approve the bills submitted. Motion was approved unanimous. B. Quarterly financial report – Mr. Erb asked Mr. Potter, from Becker Burke, to provide the quarterly financial report. Mr. Potter went through the entire document highlighting pertinent facts, charts and graphs. V. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Medical Committee: Nothing to report B. Legal Committee: Chief Figolah requested Attorney Collins look into allowing the Pension Board to conduct voting for Pension Board positions by e-mail. Mr. Collins will report back at next meeting. OLD BUSINESS VI. – Chief Figolah requested the Board approval hiring an Administrative Assistant to set agendas, record minutes, conduct balloting and maintain the Pension Board files. This issue has been discussed previously and was awaiting an interpretation from the attorney whether a retire member could be paid by the Pension Board. Attorney Collins reported that the Board was able to hire a retired member. Therefore, the Chief recommends hiring Randy Werderitch for that position. Mr. Werderitch will be paid $300 per quarter and $25 per hour for special meetings. Motion by Sam Baas and Seconded by Joe Knoll to hire Randy Werderitch as the Pension Board’s Administrative Assistant for $300 per quarter and $25 per hour for special meetings effective immediately. The motion passed unanimously. VII. NEW BUSINESS B. New Pension Applicants – Chief Figolah stated that there are two new members that are requesting membership into the Pension Fund. The members are Kyle Laurinaitis and Nicholas Schlenbecker. Motion by Joe Knoll and Seconded by Sam Baas to accept Kyle Lauranaitus’ pension application. Motion passed unanimously. Motion by Joe Knoll and Seconded by Sam Baas to accept Nicholas Schlenbeckers’ pension application. Motion passed unanimously. Medical Exam Update – Disabled Retired members Andrew Brousseau and Adam Gilbert completed their required medical exams. These exams were set-up through Attorney Collins office. Copies of the medical reports were distributed. Motion by Dave Erb and Seconded by Joe Knoll to accept the findings in medical report as presented that states that Andrew Brousseau and Adam Gilbert are medically disabled and unable to return to work. The motion passed unanimously. D. Communication – Retired Firefighter William Brelle has requested information in regards to the conversion of his disability pension to a regular pension. Mr. Erb shared the dollar amount changes to the Board. Mr. Erb will follow-up with Mr. Brelle. IV. ADJOURNMENT – Motion by Jeff Ricker and Seconded by Dave Erb to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 AM. The motion passed unanimously. The next meeting will be October 27, 2009 at 8:30 AM. Respectfully Submitted, Michael J. Figolah Minutes approved at the January 26, 2010 meeting .