A Public meeting of the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan Local Board for the Department of Corrections was convened Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at 9:00 a.m., at the Corrections Officer Training Academy (COTA) - Ocotillo Room, 5601 W. Trails End Rd. Tucson, Arizona.

Present at the meeting were the following individuals:

1. Call to Order – Local Board meeting called to order by R. Burgher, Chair, at 9:03 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2008.
2. Approval of Minutes – A motion for approval of Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Public Meeting Minutes was made by B. Rollins and seconded by M. Proto. Approved unanimously.
3. Disability Retirement – The Board may enter into Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S 38-431.03 (A)(2) and obtain legal advice pursuant to A.R.S 38-431.03 (A)(3) to discuss details of a serious or confidential nature.
   1. #05-03 David Watts – The Board received the annual Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) on April 29, 2008. In accordance with the signed Waiver of Confidentially, the Local Board heard this case in the Public Meeting. B.Rollins motioned to Table. Seconded by M. Proto. Approved unanimously. Discussion: Board would like the Attorney General’s office to review the file. Further, the Assistant A/G will be invited to be present in the June Board meeting. The intent is to enter into Executive Session to provide counsel as to the best alternatives, now and in the future, when administrating issues similar to the evidence presented in this case.
4. Normal Retirements – The following applications were presented for consideration of retirement effective as stipulated below:
   1. May 1, 2008 – A motion to approve items 1-2, was made by M. Proto and seconded by B.Rollins. Approved unanimously.
      1. Marcus A. Greenfield
      2. Cruz Schaffino
   2. June 1, 2008 – A motion to approve items 1-6, was made by B. Rollins and seconded by M. Proto. Approved unanimously.
      1. John M. Granberry
      2. Larry E. Missal
      3. Donald A. Lindberg
      4. Linda L. Puntney
      5. Winifred L. Rideout
      6. Teddy H. Wise
5. Survivor Benefits – The following applications were presented for consideration. Acting Chair called for a motion to leave item a. Tabled and to have item c. Tabled due to untimely submission of documents. Motion was made by B. Rollins and seconded by M. Proto. Approved unanimously. A motion to approve items b. and d. was made by M. Proto and seconded by B.Rollins. Approved unanimously.
   1. Lewis E. Hale (Whitney, daughter) – Tabled April 8, 2008
   2. William Knowles (Carol)
   3. James D. McNally (Joyce)
   4. Edward H. Saunders (Deborah)
6. Death Benefits – The following applications were presented for consideration. A motion to approve items a-b was made by B. Rollins and seconded by M. Proto. Approved unanimously.
   1. Charles F. Hadsell (Eric, son)
   2. Charles F. Hadsell (Jan Appel, daughter)
7. Request to Remain in ASRS/CORP – The following waiver has been filed and is presented for Local Board consideration.
   1. Mark E. Bolton (CORP) – Motion to Deny was made by B. Rollins based on applicant’s statutory ineligibility. Seconded by M. Proto. Approved unanimously. Discussion: “Employee” must be “transferred” into the position (ARS 38-891.E). By definition, an employee is one who is occupying a CORP designated position at the time of the transfer. Applicant was reemployed after a 15 year absence following a termination of service.
8. General Discussion – Items may be discussed/voted on by the Board. At any time, the Board may enter into Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S 38-431.03 (A)(2) and obtain legal advice pursuant to A.R.S 38-431.03 (A)(3) to discuss details of a serious or confidential nature.
   1. Fund Manager’s discussion on temporary CORP waivers. Secretary described comments from PSPRS challenging the duration of waivers being approved by the Board. It has been suggested that this may result in revocation of membership for members whose waivers are challenged. The Board will wait until the Fund Manager provides a formal statement before making any necessary response. B. Rollins added that Mr. Goldsmith forwarded this information to the ADC’s General Counsel on 4/11/08 for interpretation and clarification.
9. Call to Public – No items.

Meeting adjourned at 9:34 a.m.

Transcribed this 15th day of May 2008.

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Dan Gannon, Board Secretary

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