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, October 25, 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

Ralph Burgher, Board Member                      Bennie Rollins, Board Member

Absent: Matthew Proto, Board Member                       Mary Turner, Benefits Coordinator

I.          Call to Order – Local Board meeting called to order by P. Scherden, Chair, at 9:18 a.m.,

            Thursday, October 25, 2007.

II.        Approval of Minutes – A motion for approval of Thursday, September 20, 2007 Public Meeting Minutes was made by R. Burgher and seconded by B. Rollins.  Approved unanimously.

III.       Disability Retirement –

a.      The Board is awaiting the results of an IME for Disability #03-04. Once received, the Investigations Division of the Arizona State Attorney General’s Office will commence its investigation.

b.      The IME for  #07-01 was received. Motion to approve was made by R. Burgher and seconded by the Chair.  Discussion: B. Rollins reiterated the physician’s prognosis of future capability to be employed. Secretary described the applicant’s multiple, unsuccessful attempts to return to work. B. Rollins requested an amended motion for approval with a review in two years. Seconded by R. Burgher. Approved unanimously.

c.       A review of the list of members receiving disability was not required.

IV.       Normal Retirements – The following applications were presented for consideration of retirements effective as stipulated below. A motion to approve items 1-3 was made by B. Rollins and seconded by R. Burgher. Approved unanimously. 

Chair made a motion to remove item 4 from the Table (from September) and was seconded by R. Burgher. Approved unanimously.  A motion to approve item 4 was made by R. Burgher and seconded by B. Rollins. Approved unanimously. 

a.   October 1, 2007. 

1.         Steve W. Haralson

2.         William J. Stoltman

3.         Kenneth C. Vance

4.         Joyce A. Wallace

V.                 Survivor Benefits - The following applications were presented for consideration.  The Chair appropriately noted that item c should be designated as a Death Benefit and moved to section VI. A motion to approve item a, b, d, and e. was made by R. Burgher and seconded by B. Rollins. Approved unanimously.

a.                  Larry W. Alley (Sharon)

b.                  Armando Amarillas (Mary Lou)

c.                   Louis J. Deitering (Carol)

d.                  Jack E. Del Prete (Eileen)

e.                  Manuel M. Urquides (Mary)

VI.              Death Benefits - The following applications were presented for consideration.  A motion to approve item a was made by R. Burgher and seconded by Chair.  Discussion:  Secretary explained that the deceased had terminated employment and accepted a refund of contributions three months prior to his death. The On-Call lawsuit was adjudicated after that, and monies were added into the account. Due to the inactive status, his widow was only entitled to the death benefit. Approved unanimously.  

A motion to approve item b was made by R. Burgher and seconded by Chair.  Discussion:  Secretary explained that the deceased was terminated without prejudice in 2/2007, when he began non-work related Long Term Disability (LTD). Due to the inactive status at the time of his death, his widow was only entitled to the death benefit. Approved unanimously.

a.               Tyrone Matthews (Melanie Moreno, Wife)

b.               Louis J. Deitering (Carol)

VII.    Request to Remain in ASRS/CORP – The following applications were presented for consideration.  A motion to approve item a was made by  B. Rollins and seconded by Chair.  Discussion:  Secretary noted that Ms. Burke retired from ASRS service in 2000. Two years later, she accepted a CORP position. Secretary added that the Division Director has indicated she is unlikely to continue CORP service beyond 3 years. Approved unanimously. 

            R. Burgher made a motion to deny item b and was seconded by B. Rollins.  Approved unanimously. 

            R. Burgher made a motion to deny item c and was seconded by Chair.  Discussion: B. Rollins pointed out that eligibility is determined by the statutory qualifications of the individual and not by the position. With 13 years of service, it would be best to have the Secretary  do a cost/benefit analysis in the event Mr. Sessoms were to roll his service to ASRS, to ensure that the member’s best interests are given appropriate consideration.  In that same light, R. Burgher suggested consideration be given to possible eligibility for LTD, as well. B. Rollins requested to amend the motion in favor of Tabling item c until an assessment of the financial impact.  The amended motion was seconded by R. Burgher. Approved unanimously. 

            B. Rollins’ motion to approve item d seconded by R. Burgher.  Approved unanimously. 

a.            Audrey A. Burke (CORP)

b.            Marti C. Rex (CORP)

c.             Troy E. Sessoms (CORP)

d.      Teresa J. Qualls (ASRS)

VIII. General Discussion – The following items were discussed. A motion to deny item a from CORP participation was made by B. Rollins and seconded by R. Burgher. Approved unanimously. 

            Per discussion in the September Board meeting, Secretary was directed to draft and sign a letter on behalf of the Chair. The letter will be sent to the office of State Boards and Commissions, requesting a Governor appointee to the Board position which has been vacant for two years.

a.                  DC Population Management Administrator (AUN 07560)

IX.      Call to Public – No items.

Meeting adjourned at 9:48 a.m.

Transcribed this 25th day of October 2007.

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Dan Gannon, Board Secretary