At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Fire and Police Pension Fund held on the 19th day of March 2015, President Chris Willmore presided. The meeting was held at the Pension Office, 6009 John Douglass Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
The meeting convened at 0914 hours with Directors Chris Willmore, Craig Joel, Phillip McClain, Jerome Halbert and Kelly Simmons. Attorney Bill Robinson was also present.
Motion by Phillip McClain and seconded by Jerome Halbert to approve the minutes from the March 5, 2015 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Senior Firefighter Abdul R. Swafford appeared before the Board to submit his application for a Non-job related disability. The Board accepted his application for consideration and advised him of the disability review process. Mr. Swafford stated he will exhaust his personal leave effective March 21, 2015.
Attorney Robinson reported on T.C.A. 8-35-124, recently discovered by Frank Hamilton, as it pertains to Kevin Kincer. Mr. Robinson stated that the Board needs to review the final disposition on Mr. Kincer’s cases. Mr. Hamilton has requested copies of the cases from the District Attorney’s office. Mr. Robinson also updated the Board on the Dodd lawsuit.
Motion by Craig Joel and seconded by Jerome Halbert to approve the following membership changes:
REFUND CONTRIBUTIONS:
Former Police Officer Curtis S. Russell, terminated 07/18/2014, participation date of 04/18/2014 (2-413)
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board reviewed and discussed the bills.
The Board continued its discussion from the March 5th meeting regarding National Fire Protection Agency’s Standard 1582 and the City’s application of the NFPA Guidelines and Family Medical Leave. The Board finalized questions to send to the City Human Resources Department and asked Frank Hamilton to schedule them a time to appear before the Board so the Board may discuss the process with HR.
Retired Police Captain Ken Neblette and Retired Fire Chief Randy Parker requested to discuss the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) dividend payment. President Willmore reminded them of the two day requirement to request to appear before the Board, but allowed them to speak briefly. Mr. Neblette’s and Mr. Parker’s questions centered around the percentage of COLA issued and taxes on the COLA. The Board and Staff answered their questions based upon the COLA as adopted and distributed.
The Board recessed at 0951 hours to a legal/executive session and reconvened at 1053 hours
Motion by Phillip McClain and seconded by Jerome Halbert to adjourn at 1053 hours. Motion carried unanimously.
