A Public meeting of the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan Local Board for the Department of Corrections was convened, Thursday, January 25, 2007, at 9:00 a.m., in the Human Services Building, 1831 West Jefferson, Second Floor Training Room, Phoenix, Arizona.

Present at the meeting were the following individuals:

I. Call to Order – Local Board meeting called to order by P. Scherden, Chair, at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, January 25, 2007.

December 21, 2006 Public Meeting Minutes and January 3, 2007 Public/Executive Meeting Minutes – A motion for approval was made by B. Rollins and seconded by R. Burgher. Approved.

III. Disability Retirement – An Administrative Review Order (ARO) for appeal of #06-01 was received by the Local Board. As directed, the Board submitted a response to the ARO on January 8, 2007. There were no questions. The Board opted not to go into Executive Session.

a. There were no new applications for disability retirement.

IV. Normal Retirements – The following applications were presented for consideration.

a. January 1, 2007 – A motion for approval was made by B. Rollins and seconded by M. Proto. Approved.

1. Annie Butler

2. Jerry D. Byrd

3. Richard E. Duarte

4. Daniel S. Edwards

5. Albert L. Greer

6. Nancy E. Hughes

7. Antonio A. Jurado

8. Anthony L. Kee

9. Thomas M. Litwicki

10. Jerry D. Lorenson

11. Conrad Luna

12. Raymond J. Newton

13. Manuel A. Perea

14. Billie M. Sonberg-Davenport

15. Alton E. Stapp

16. Monica C. Taylor

17. Wade Q. Woolsey

b. February 1, 2007 – Mr. Ivan C. Bartos name was deleted due to an inability to provide all retirement applications before the Board convened. It will be added to the list next month. A motion for approval of the remainder of the February applicants was made by R. Burgher and seconded by M. Proto. Approved.

1. Ivan C. Bartos

2. Vincent R. Beretta

3. Michael H. Cook

4. Dan Danser

5. Friedrich Gasparik

6. James F. Kerr III

7. Vullen L. Lewis

8. Lawrence T. Maguire

9. Donna R. Mathewson

10. John Ontiveros

11. Charles G. Thomas

12. Robert L. Wulf

V. Survivor Benefit – The following applications were presented for consideration. A motion for approval was made by B. Rollins and seconded by R. Burgher. Approved.

VI. Death Benefit – The following application was presented for Local Board consideration. A motion for approval was made by R. Burgher and seconded by B. Rollins. Approved.

a. Mary L. Wester (Jerry Wester)

VII. General Discussion – The following applications were presented for consideration. The Chair removed item a. (Class Code AUN 07456) from the table and opened the floor for discussion. R. Burgher raised the question as to why each Class Code was sent to the Board for approval. He emphasized the importance of the statutory responsibility of the Board to ensure that the correct CORP/ASRS assignments are made. In consideration of the newest Board Member, Secretary, and Coordinator, he suggested that a qualified representative attend a future meeting to provide insight and clarification to the process of Classification/Compensation. All in attendance concurred. B. Rollins stated that some cases are unclear and that legal guidance be sought. The Chair agreed to research the statutes further and possibly consult the CORP Assistant Attorney General. B. Rollins made the observation that items c., d., and e. (Class Code AUN 07473) were established by abolishing current CORP positions, but uncertainty arose as to whether they were filled by certified peace officers. B. Rollins recommended moving forward on the classifications. R. Burgher agreed and made a motion in two parts-- to deny that items a. and b. be included as CORP designated positions, and that items c.,d., and e. be tabled. Seconded by B. Rollins. No discussion.

Class Code (AUN 07456) – DC Developmental Disability Program Mgr - Denied

Class Code (AUN 07465) – DC Deputy Bureau Administrator - Denied

Class Code (AUN 07473) – DC Correctional Administrative Investigator - Tabled

Class Code (AUN 07473) – DC Correctional Administrative Investigator - Tabled

Class Code (AUN 07473) – DC Correctional Administrative Investigator - Tabled

VIII. Election of Chairman – B. Rollins nominated the current Chair, P. Scherden for re-election. Seconded by M. Proto. Call for discussion resulted in a motion by R Burgher to close the nominations. Chair graciously accepted and was given a unanimous affirmation. Approved.

IX. Call to Public – No items.

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.

Transcribed this 31st day of January 2007.

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Dan Gannon, Board Secretary