MINUTES OF PUBLIC MEETING

FOR CORRECTIONS OFFICER RETIREMENT PLAN LOCAL BOARD

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

A Public meeting of the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan Local Board for the Department of Corrections was convened Thursday, August 23, 2007, at 9:00 a.m., in the Human Services Building, 1831 West Jefferson, Second Floor Training Room, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Present at the meeting were the following individuals:

Patrick Scherden, Chair Member                      Dan Gannon, Board Secretary

Matthew Proto, Board Member                        Mary Turner, Benefits Coordinator

Ralph Burgher, Board Member

Absent: Bennie Rollins, Board Member

I.         Call to Order – Local Board meeting called to order by P. Scherden, Chair, at 9:05 a.m., Thursday, August 23, 2007.

II.        Approval of Minutes – A motion for approval of Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Public Meeting Minutes was made by R. Burgher and seconded by M. Proto.  Approved unanimously.

III.      Disability Retirement – There were no new applications for disability retirement. The Board did not enter into Executive session. D. Gannon, Secretary gave a status update. In accordance with the Board’s recommendation, the documents pertaining to Disability #03-04, which were received in June, were forwarded to the Investigations Division of the Arizona State Attorney General’s Office. Additionally, correspondence was sent to the Claimant directing that a re-evaluation be conducted.

IV.       Normal Retirements – The following applications were presented for consideration of retirements effective as stipulated below. A motion to approve all items in a and b was made by R. Burgher and seconded by M. Proto. Approved unanimously.

           a.   August 1, 2007.

                  1.   James E. Angleton

                  2.   Judith S. Brooks

                  3.   William H. Harvey

                  4.   James Lynn

                  5.   Rhonda H. Magill

                  6.   Tony L. Mongiat

                  7.   Kenneth E. Shell

                  8.   Henry G. Swindlehurst

                  9.   James R. Williams

             b.    September 1, 2007

                  1.   Michael F. Delgado

                  2.   John F. Kohl

                  3.   Ray D. Martinez

                  4.   Ruben A. Ortiz

                  5.   David A. Rhoads

                  6.   Thomas C. Rupert

                  7.   Gail R. Scherr

                  8.   Rebecca K. Taylor

                  9.   Frederick L. Valisto

                 10.  Daniel P. York

V.     Survivor Benefits - The following applications were presented for consideration.  The Chair noted that there was not a completed packet on behalf of item a. The stated alternatives were to either table or approve the request, contingent upon receipt of all signed documents. The Secretary explained that the latter alternative would be less desirable due to concerns regarding service credit. The member was on his second deployment to the Middle East at the time of his death. Confirmation of credit for the first tour of duty, in accordance with ARS 38-907.C, was only just given on August 22, 2007.The death certificate was received by the personnel liaison the same day Also, the widow recently moved without providing a return address, complicating attempts to obtain a signature on the C12 Notification of Benefits Form. A motion to Table item a. was made by R. Burgher and seconded by M. Proto.  Motion to approve item b and c. was made by M. Proto and seconded by R. Burgher. Approved unanimously.

             a.     Charles R. Browning (Lisa)

             b.     Douglas M. Keene (Gwen)

             c.     Rudy H. Torres (Isabel)

VI.    Death Benefits - The following applications were presented for consideration.  A motion to approve items a-c was made by R. Burgher and seconded by M. Proto.  Approved unanimously. 

              a.    Timothy M. Hone (Crystal, Daughter)

              b.    Santa G. Ramirez (Holly Andrews, Designated Beneficiary)

              c.    Richard R. Valenzuela (Lillie, Mother)           

VII.    Request to Remain in ASRS/CORP – The following applications were presented for consideration.  R. Burgher made a motion to approve item a and was seconded by M. Proto.  Discussion: R. Burgher observed that Ms. Johnson’s service began 4 years, 11 month ago. Secretary added that she has purchased seven years of credit with the ASRS. Approved unanimously.  M. Proto made a motion to approve item b and was seconded by R. Burgher.  Approved unanimously.  R. Burgher made a motion to approve item c and was seconded by M. Proto.  Discussion: Secretary pointed out that the Agenda erroneously reflected a request to remain ASRS. Mr Mueller-Martin is requesting to remain in CORP. Approved unanimously.  R. Burgher made a motion to approve item d and was seconded by M. Proto.  Discussion: R. Burgher expressed concern over the quandary that exists with employees who make multiple waiver requests. When there have been past approvals, it is challenging to remain consistent as well as giving due diligence to the Board’s responsibility of protecting both the fund and the membership. Furthermore, it would be beneficial to the Board, staff, and members to consolidate all ADC to CORP membership. Approved unanimously.

              a.    Toni Johnson (ASRS)

              b.    Branson MacBurnie (ASRS)

              c.    Peter Mueller-Martin (CORP)

              d.    Patricia Thompson. (CORP)

VIII. General Discussion – The following items were discussed. A motion to approve items a-c was made by R. Burgher and seconded by M. Proto. Approved unanimously.  Secretary reviewed the Disability Summary. There are five cases in which periodic re-evaluations are being required/monitored by the Board. Only two of these have been delinquent in compliance.  Letters have been sent to the claimants. If there is no response within 30 days, registered letters will be sent, advising that suspension/revocation of benefits may result.

              a.    Fugitive Special Investigator (AUN 09051)

              b.    Fugitive Special Investigator (AUN 09052)

              c.    Criminal Special Investigator (AUN 09054)

              d.    Review the list of members presently receiving accidental or total and permanent disability benefits.       

IX.      Call to Public – No items.

Meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m.

Transcribed this 24th day of August 2007.

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Dan Gannon, Board Secretary