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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Public Safety Personnel Retirement Boards - Meeting Date: 9/22/2021 (3)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 SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 9:30 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER THE LOCAL POLICE BOARD Chair Charles Erickson called the meeting to order at 9:34 a.m. 2. 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 & Board Member Jerry Weiers Staff Present: Jim Brown, Board Secretary & Director of Human Resources & Risk Mgmt Mike Hamblin, Assistant City Attorney John Davidge, Police Sergeant Jennifer Livingston, Police Officer 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. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The Board approved the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System - Local Police Board Minutes of August 25, 2021 Motioned by Board Member Justin Harris, seconded by Board Member Cody Carmichael AYE: Board Member Kevin Phelps Board Member Charles Erickson Board Member Cody Carmichael Board Member Justin Harris Other: Mayor Jerry Weiers (ABSENT) Passed S. NEW BUSINESS A. Board Secretary Jim 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 Kenneth R. Jeske, Police Officer. Kenneth R. Jeske has 25.04 years of credited service. He elected to participate in the D.R.O.P. on September 7, 2021 and must terminate employment with the City of Glendale Police Department on or before September 30, 2026. The Board voted to approve the Application. Motioned by Board Member Justin Harris, seconded by Board Member Kevin Phelps AYE: Board Member Kevin Phelps Board Member Charles Erickson Board Member Cody Carmichael Board Member Justin Harris Other: Mayor Jerry Weiers (ABSENT) Passed B. Mr. Brown read the pertinent information from the application and the Board reviewed the Application for Normal Retirement from the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) submitted by Jason Gladden, Police Officer. Jason Gladden has completed 20.022 years of credited service. He is scheduled to retire on September 24, 2021. He has been a member of the Glendale Police Department since November 17, 2003. The Board voted to approve the application. Motioned by Board Member Justin Harris, seconded by Board Member Cody Carmichael AYE: Board Member Kevin Phelps Board Member Charles Erickson Board Member Cody Carmichael Board Member Justin Harris Other: Mayor Jerry Weiers (ABSENT) Passed C. Mr. Brown read the pertinent information from the application and the Board reviewed the Application for Normal Retirement from the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) submitted by Harry Steward, Police Officer. Harry Steward has completed 20.041 years of credited service. He is scheduled to retire on September 24, 2021. He has been a member of the Glendale Police Department since September 10, 2001. The Board voted to approve the application. Motioned by Board Member Justin Harris, seconded by Board Member Kevin Phelps AYE: Board Member Kevin Phelps Board Member Charles Erickson Board Member Cody Carmichael Board Member Justin Harris Other: Mayor Jerry Weiers (ABSENT) Passed D. Mr. 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 Joseph Gallagher, Police Officer. Joseph Gallagher has elected to retire from the D.R.O.P. and terminate his employment with the Glendale Police Department on October 30, 2021. On January 25, 2017, the Local Police Board had approved his Application for Enrollment into the D.R.O.P. and he had elected to participate on October 1, 2016. At that time, he had completed 23.167 years of credited service. He was required to terminate his employment with the City of Glendale Police Department on or before October 31, 2021. Joseph Gallagher 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 Kevin Phelps Board Member Charles Erickson Board Member Cody Carmichael Board Member Justin Harris Other: Mayor Jerry Weiers (ABSENT) Passed E. Mr. 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 Joseph Pinda, Police Officer. Joseph Pinda has elected to retire from the D.R.O.P. and terminate his employment with the Glendale Police Department on October 8, 2021. On August 26, 2020, the Local Police Board had approved his Application for Enrollment into the D.R.O.P. and he had elected to participate on July 31, 2020. At that time, he had completed 20.060 years of credited service. He was required to terminate his employment with the City of Glendale Police Department on or before July 31, 2025. Joseph Pinda 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 Kevin Phelps Board Member Charles Erickson Board Member Cody Carmichael Board Member Justin Harris Other: Mayor Jerry Weiers (ABSENT) Passed 6. 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 attorneys (A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3)); The Board voted to go into Executive Session at 9:40 a.m. Motioned by Board Member Cody Carmichael, seconded by Board Member Kevin Phelps AYE: Board Member Kevin Phelps Board Member Charles Erickson Board Member Cody Carmichael Board Member Justin Harris Other: Mayor Jerry Weiers (ABSENT) Passed During Executive Session, the Board reviewed and discussed the following 4 items: A. Medical Evaluation for New Police Personnel - Charles Beauchamp B. Medical Evaluation for New Police Personnel - Kristopher G. Jackson C. Medical Evaluation for New Police Personnel - Riley Miller D. Application for Accidental Disability Retirement, along with medical records and IME report, submitted by retired Police Officer Jimmy Carlo 7. ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION The Board reconvened in open session at 9:44 a.m. 8. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE VOTE ON EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS A. Police Sergeant John Davidge confirmed that the following three (3) new Police Personnel have met the standards of the Glendale Police Department and the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board. The Board voted to accept three (3) New Police Personnel into the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) with any pre-existing conditions noted on the Pre -Existing Conditions Report: Charles Beauchamp Kristopher G. Jackson Riley Miller Motioned by Board Member Justin Harris, seconded by Board Member Kevin Phelps AYE: Board Member Kevin Phelps Board Member Charles Erickson Board Member Cody Carmichael Board Member Justin Harris Other: Mayor Jerry Weiers (ABSENT) Passed B. 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 Jimmy Carlo, retired Glendale Police Officer. Before Mr. Brown read the questions, Board Member Cody Carmichael recused himself from the discussion and vote. 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 terminate by reason of disability? The Board unanimously agreed that the answer is 'yes'. 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' according 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. Carlo 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. Carlo's duty as a Police Officer? (A.R.S. §38-842.1) The Board unanimously answered 'yes'. 3. Does Mr. Carlo's 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 report, the Board voted to APPROVE the Application for Accidental Disability Retirement from the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) submitted by Jimmy Carlo, retired Glendale Police Officer. Motioned by Board Member Justin Harris, seconded by Board Member Kevin Phelps AYE: Board Member Kevin Phelps Board Member Charles Erickson Board Member Cody Carmichael Board Member Justin Harris Other: Mayor Jerry Weiers (ABSENT) Passed 9. BOARD COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS There were no Board comments or suggestions. 10. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Police Board will be held on October 27, 2021 at 9:30 a.m., in the HR Training Room, located at 5850 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, Arizona, 85301. 11. ADJOURN THE LOCAL POLICE BOARD MEETING Chair Erickson adjourned the meeting at 9:50 a.m. The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Police Board meeting minutes of September 22, 2021 were submitted and approved this 27th day of October 2021. /s/Jim Brown Jim Brown Recording Secretary