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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Public Safety Personnel Retirement Boards - Meeting Date: 2/24/2021 (3)Fy=4 Glendale A R I Z O N A MINUTES PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM LOCAL POLICE BOARD CITY HALL - HR TRAINING ROOM 5850 W. GLENDALE AVE. GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85301 FEBRUARY 24, 2021 9:30 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER A JOINT MEETING OF THE LOCAL FIRE AND POLICE BOARDS Chair Charles Erickson called the joint meeting of the Local Fire and Police Boards to order at 9:30 a.m. 2. ROLL CALL FOR THE JOINT MEETING OF THE LOCAL FIRE AND POLICE BOARDS Present: City Manager & Board Member Kevin Phelps Board Member & Chair Charles Erickson Fire Board Member Paul Morales, Fire Captain Fire Board Member Anthony Love, Fire Fighter Police Board Member Cody Carmichael, Police Sergeant Police Board Member Justin Harris, Police Officer Absent: Mayor Jerry Weiers Staff Present: Jim Brown, Board Secretary & Director of Human Resources & Risk Mgmt. L. Michael Hamblin, Assistant City Attorney Gary Benson, Assistant Fire Chief Scott Ernster, Fire Battalion Chief Vicki Moss, HR Administrator, Benefits Nancy Rodriguez, HR Analyst Lisa Chill, Admin Support Supervisor, HR Other Attendees: Board Attorney Carrie O'Brien Court Reporter Donna Terrell 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizens present. 4. ADMINISTRATION OF LOYALTY OATHS A. Board Secretary Jim Brown stated that the Mayor was absent to administer the ceremonial verbal portion of the Loyalty Oath, but that newly re-elected Fire Board member Anthony Love needed only to sign the Boards and Commission Loyalty Oath, and Mr. Brown would forward it to the Clerk's office. B. Board Secretary Jim Brown stated that the Mayor was absent to administer the ceremonial verbal portion of the Loyalty Oath, but that newly re-elected Police Board member Justin Harris needed only to sign the Boards and Commission Loyalty Oath, and Mr. Brown would forward it to the Clerk's office. 6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The joint Boards approved the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Fire and Police Board Joint Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2020 Motioned by Board Member Anthony Love, seconded by Board Member Cody Carmichael AYE: Board Member Kevin Phelps Board Member Charles Erickson Board Member Anthony Love Board Member Paul Morales Board Member Cody Carmichael Board Member Justin Harris Other: Mayor Jerry Weiers (ABSENT) Passed 6. ADJOURN THE JOINT MEETING OF THE LOCAL FIRE AND POLICE BOARDS Chair Erickson adjourned the joint meeting at 9:33 a.m. 7. CALL TO ORDER THE LOCAL POLICE BOARD Chair Erickson called the meeting to order at 9:50 a.m. 8. ROLL CALL Present: City Manager & Board Member Kevin Phelps Board Member & Chair Charles Erickson Police Board Member Cody Carmichael, Police Sergeant Police Board Member Justin Harris, Police Officer Absent: Mayor Jerry Weiers Staff Present: Jim Brown, Board Secretary & Director of Human Resources & Risk Mgmt. L. Michael Hamblin, Assistant City Attorney Vicki Moss, HR Administrator, Benefits Nancy Rodriguez, HR Analyst Lisa Chill, Admin Support Supervisor, HR Other Attendees: Board Attorney Carrie O'Brien Court Reporter Donna Terrell Police Officer Jarod Behrens 9. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizens present. 10. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The Board approved the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System - Local Police Board Minutes of January 27, 2021 Motioned by Board Member Justin Harris, seconded by Board Member Cody Carmichael AYE: Board Member Cody Carmichael Board Member Charles Erickson Board Member Justin Harris Board Member Kevin Phelps Other: Mayor Jerry Weiers (ABSENT) Passed 11. NEW BUSINESS A. Board Secretary Jim Brown read the pertinent information and the Board reviewed an Application for Retirement from the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (D.R.O.P.) submitted by Donald Alan Kralovetz, Police Sergeant. Donald Alan Kralovetz has elected to retire from the D.R.O.P. and terminate his employment with the Glendale Police Department on February 25, 2021. On September 28, 2016, the Local Police Board had approved his Application for Enrollment into the D.R.O.P. and he had elected to participate on September 12, 2016. At that time, he had completed 26.008 years of credited service. He was required to terminate his employment with the City of Glendale Police Department on or before September 30, 2021. Donald Alan Kralovetz is eligible to retire from the D.R.O.P. and to receive a Lump Sum distribution. The Board voted to approve the application. Motioned by Board Member Justin Harris, seconded by Board Member Cody Carmichael AYE: Board Member Cody Carmichael Board Member Charles Erickson Board Member Justin Harris Board Member Kevin Phelps Other: Mayor Jerry Weiers (ABSENT) Passed B. Mr. Brown read the pertinent information and the Board reviewed the Application for Enrollment into the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (D.R.O.P.) submitted by Paul Allen Campbell, Police Officer. Paul Allen Campbell has 26.275 years of credited service. He elected to participate in the D.R.O.P. on January 31, 2021 and must terminate employment with the City of Glendale Police Department on or before January 31, 2026. Motioned by Board Member Justin Harris, seconded by Board Member Cody Carmichael AYE: Board Member Cody Carmichael Board Member Charles Erickson Board Member Justin Harris Board Member Kevin Phelps Other: Mayor Jerry Weiers (ABSENT) Passed C. Mr. Brown read the pertinent information and the Board reviewed the Application for Enrollment into the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (D.R.O.P.) submitted by Baldomero Dumlao, Police Officer. Baldomero Dumlao has 20.008 years of credited service. He elected to participate in the D.R.O.P. on February 28, 2021 and must terminate employment with the City of Glendale Police Department on or before February 28, 2026. Motioned by Board Member Justin Harris, seconded by Board Member Cody Carmichael AYE: Board Member Cody Carmichael Board Member Charles Erickson Board Member Justin Harris Board Member Kevin Phelps Other: Mayor Jerry Weiers (ABSENT) Passed D. Mr. Brown read the pertinent information and the Board reviewed the Application for Enrollment into the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (D.R.O.P.) submitted by Jason A. Miller, Police Officer. Jason A. Miller has 20.012 years of credited service. He elected to participate in the D.R.O.P. on February 10, 2021 and must terminate employment with the City of Glendale Police Department on or before February 28, 2026. Motioned by Board Member Justin Harris, seconded by Board Member Cody Carmichael AYE: Board Member Cody Carmichael Board Member Charles Erickson Board Member Justin Harris Board Member Kevin Phelps Other: Mayor Jerry Weiers (ABSENT) Passed E. Mr. Brown read the pertinent information and the Board reviewed the Application for Enrollment into the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (D.R.O.P.) submitted by Robert Solomon, Police Officer. Robert Solomon has 20.002 years of credited service. He elected to participate in the D.R.O.P. on February 7, 2021 and must terminate employment with the City of Glendale Police Department on or before February 28, 2026. Motioned by Board Member Justin Harris, seconded by Board Member Cody Carmichael AYE: Board Member Cody Carmichael Board Member Charles Erickson Board Member Justin Harris Board Member Kevin Phelps Other: Mayor Jerry Weiers (ABSENT) Passed 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION Upon a public majority vote of a quorum of the Local Police Board, the Board may hold an executive session, which will not be open to the public, regarding any item listed on the agenda but only for the following purposes: (i) discussion or consideration of records exempt by law from public inspection (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(2)); (ii) discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Board's attorney (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3)); The Board voted to adjourn open session and go into Executive Session in order to review confidential medical records and to receive legal advice from the Board's attorney. Prior to any discussion in Executive Session, Police Officer Jarod Behrens exited the conference room. During Executive Session, the Board reviewed and discussed the Application for Accidental Disability Retirement submitted by Jarod Behrens, including medical records and the second Independent Medical Examination report from the Medical Board. 13. ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION The Board reconvened in open session, and Officer Behrens returned to the conference room. 14. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE VOTE ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS Mr. Brown stated that there are eight (8) statutory questions that need to be discussed and answered by the Local Board in regard to the Application for Accidental Disability Retirement submitted by Jarod Behrens, Police Officer. Mr. Brown read each question and the Board answered each question. 1. Did the employee file the application after the disabling incident, or within one (1) year of ceasing to be an employee? The Board unanimously agreed that the answer is 'yes'. 2. Did, or will, the employee terminate by reason of disability? The Board unanimously agreed that the answer is 'yes'. 3. Did employment terminate based on a disciplinary issue? The Board unanimously agreed that the answer is 'no'. 4. If the member's period of DROP has ended, if applicable, did (or will) the employee terminated by reason of disability? The Board unanimously agreed that the answer is 'not applicable'. 5. Is the employee still working a position within their job classification that the Local Board considers a reasonable range of duties? The Board unanimously agreed that the answer is 'no'. 6. Has the employee refused a job within their job classification that the Local Board considers a reasonable range of duties position? The Board unanimously agreed that the answer is 'no'. 7. Did the injury or condition occur prior to the current PSPRS membership date? The Board unanimously agreed that the answer is 'no'. 8. Was the injury or condition the result of an event incurred during the performance of the employee's duty? The Board unanimously agreed that the answer is 'yes' acoording to the IME. Mr. Brown stated that here are also 3 (three) statutory questions that the Board must consider and agree on. Mr. Brown read the following questions. 1. Does Mr. Behrens have a physical or mental condition which totally and permanently prevents him from performing a reasonable range of duties within his job classification? (A.R.S.§38-842.1) The Board unanimously answered 'yes'. 2. Was the disabling condition or injury incurred in the performance of Mr. Behrens' duty as a Police Officer? (A.R.S. §38-842.1) The Board unanimously answered 'yes'. 3. Does Mr. Behrens' disability result from a physical or mental condition or injury that existed or occurred prior to the Claimant's date of membership into the PSPRS? (A.R.S. §38 844.D.3) The Board unanimously answered 'no'. Based on the medical records and the IME reports, the Board voted to approve the Application for Accidental Disability Retirement from the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) submitted by Jarod Behrens, Police Officer. Motioned by Board Member Justin Harris, seconded by Board Member Cody Carmichael AYE: Board Member Cody Carmichael Board Member Charles Erickson Board Member Justin Harris Board Member Kevin Phelps Other: Mayor Jerry Weiers (ABSENT) Passed 15. BOARD COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS There were no Board comments or suggestions. 16. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Police Board will be held on March 24, 2021 at 9:30 a.m., in the HR Training Room, located at 5850 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, Arizona, 85301. 17. ADJOURN THE LOCAL POLICE BOARD MEETING Chair Erickson adjourned the meeting at 10:10 a.m. The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Police Board meeting minutes of February 24, 2021 were submitted and approved this 24th day of March, 2021. /s/Jim Brown Jim Brown Recording Secretary