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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, September 20, 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:
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Patrick Scherden, Chair Member |
Bennie Rollins, Board Member
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Matthew Proto, Board Member |
Mary Turner, Benefits Coordinator
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Ralph Burgher, Board Member |
Dan Gannon, Board Secretary
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I. Call to Order
– Local Board meeting called to order by
P. Scherden,
Chair,
at 9:10
a.m.,
Thursday, September 20,
2007.
II. Approval of Minutes
– A motion for approval of
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Public Meeting Minutes was made by
M. Proto and seconded by
R. Burgher.
Approved unanimously.
The Local Board entered into Executive Session
at 9:11 a.m.
The Local Board returned to Public Session at
9:35 a.m.
III.
Disability Retirement –
a.
The Local Board requested an
investigation regarding #03-04 of the State Attorney General’s office. In
addition, an independent medical evaluation (IME) of the recipient was
ordered. Until the Board receives a report on the results of the
investigation, no action will be taken.
b.
Application #07-01 was received
July 24, 2007. The IME has yet to be completed.
c.
Review the list of members
presently receiving accidental or total and permanent disability benefits.
In the case of #05-03, a motion to accept the IME of Dr. Thrasher and to
continue benefits was made by
R. Burgher and seconded by M.
Proto. Discussion: B. Rollins
suggested more clarification is in order regarding approvals by Boards, IME
procedures and questions, and training that is more detailed. In addition to
seeking more advice from subject matter experts, the quality of the
questions and/or the statutes may need review.
Secretary
will make inquiries to the Fund Manager.
Motion carried by a vote of
3 to 1 (Nay –
B. Rollins).
A motion was made by
B. Rollins and seconded by
R. Burgher
to continue the IME reviews annually.
Approved unanimously.
IV. Normal Retirements
– The following applications, effective as stipulated below, were presented for
consideration. A motion to approve all applications with completed, submitted,
approved documents in a and b was made by
B. Rollins
and seconded by
M. Proto.
Discussion: Chair
identified that item b.1 be approved contingent upon receipt of a signed C12.
Furthermore, items b.4 and b.7 (which had amended their termination dates after
posting the agenda, but prior to the Board meeting) should be tabled.
Approved unanimously.
1. Barbara J. Garhart
2. Sam F. Horlacher
3. Lois J. Oelschlager
2. Judith M. Ledsworth
3. Randy R. Moen
4. Barry N. Phillips
5. Cesar S. Rodriguez
6. Herlinda S. Tona
7. Joyce A. Wallace
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. Motion to approve item b was made by
B. Rollins
and seconded by
P. Scherden.
Approved unanimously.
a.
Larry W. Alley (Sharon)
b.
Charles R. Browning (Lisa)
VI. Death Benefits -
The following applications were presented
for consideration. The applicant failed to submit the signed C7 form. A
motion to table item a was made by
R. Burgher
and seconded by M. Proto.
Approved unanimously.
a.
Tyrone Matthews (Melanie Moreno,
Wife)
VII. Request to Remain in ASRS/CORP –
The following applications
were presented for consideration.
B. Rollins
made a motion to approve item a with the
stipulation that the request be reviewed in 9/2010 if service is to
continue. Seconded by M.
Proto.
Discussion:
R. Burgher
observed
that attainment of 20 years occurs in
3/2010. B Rollins
amended motion, seconded by
R. Burgher,
to reflect a review at that time.
Approved 3 to 1 (Nay – R.
Burgher).
B. Rollins
made a motion to approve item b and was seconded
by R. Burgher.
Approved unanimously.
M. Proto
made a motion to approve item c and was seconded by
B. Rollins. Approved
unanimously.
a.
Alexandra K.Benlein (CORP)
b.
Cheryl B. Wahl (ASRS)
c.
Deborah L. Voelker (ASRS)
VIII. General Discussion –
The following items were discussed.
Secretary
briefed the status of the vacant Board Member position. It is a
Governor-appointed post that has been vacant for 24 months. A letter was
sent to the State Boards and Commissions two years ago. A second letter
(containing three nominees) was sent to the Governor’s office in January
2007. The second letter was sent via the Director. If there is no word by
the October Board, another letter will be signed by the
Chair
and sent to the State Boards and
Commissions.
Secretary
discussed previous references to
alternating the location of future Board Meetings. Tucson provides Southern
Arizona employees an opportunity to attend a meeting. Second, these meetings
have the potential to reduce costs to the agency when scheduled in conjunction
with pre-retirement seminars. Three Board Members reside close enough to Tucson
to reduce travel and eliminate overnight billeting requirements.
Secretary
will determine what, if any, timeline
restrictions exist for alternating the location of meetings.
As of this meeting, the
Secretary
has an appointment 9/24/07 to present
information to the Director regarding a potential group transfer of ADC
employees from ASRS into CORP.
a.
Proposed 2008 Board Meeting
schedule
IX. Call to Public
– No items.
Meeting adjourned at
10:13 a.m.
Transcribed this 24th
day of September 2007.
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Dan Gannon, Board Secretary
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