At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Fire and Police Pension Fund held on the 2nd day of January 2014, President Chris Willmore presided. The meeting was held at the Pension Office, 6009 John Douglass Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
The meeting convened at 0905 hours with board members Chris Willmore, Jerome Halbert, Shawn O’Kelley, Phillip McClain, Mark Coffman, Craig Joel and Brent Goldberg. Attorney Bill Robinson was also present.
Motion by Jerome Halbert and seconded by Craig Joel to approve the minutes from the December 19, 2013 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Shawn O’Kelley and seconded by Phillip McClain to approve the following membership changes:
REMOVE FROM THE ROLLS:
Retired Fire Captain Manuel Watson, effective 12/31/2013, died 12/19/2013 (2-411)
Retired Fire Lieutenant Thomas V. Hicks, effective 12/31/2013, died 12/10/2013 (2-411)
ADD TO THE ROLLS:
Firefighter Gary R. Anderson, with 26 years of service, reduced to a 25 year pension and a 12 month DROP, effective 12/28/2013, participation date of 12/28/1987 (2-411 and 2-422)
Police Chief Bobby H. Dodd, with 25 years of service and a 6 month DROP, further reduced for 50% J&S Option, effective 1/1/2014, participation date of 07/01/1988 (2-411 and 2-422)
Deputy Police Chief Thomas B. Kennedy, with 28 years of service, reduced to a 25 year pension and a 36 month DROP, effective 1/1/2014, participation date of 11/5/1985 (2-411 and 2-422)
Police Officer Keith S. Jennings, with 28 years of service, reduced to a 25 year pension and a 36 month DROP, effective 12/28/2013, participation date of 06/21/1985 (2-411 and 2-422)
Assistant Police Chief Kirk H. Eidson, with 27 years of service, reduced to a 25 year pension and a 31 month DROP, effective 1/1/2014, participation date of 05/09/1986 (2-411 and 2-422)
Police Sergeant Mark A. Haskins, with 29 years of service, reduced to a 26 year pension and a 36 month DROP, effective 1/1/2014, participation date of 03/02/1984 (2-411 and 2-422)
Police Captain Jeannie Snyder, with 25 years of service and a 2 month DROP, effective 1/1/2014, participation date of 10/21/1988 (2-411 and 2-422)
Firefighter William Mosley, with 26 years of service, reduced to a 25 year pension and a 17 month DROP, effective 12/28/2013, participation date of 07/03/1987(2-411 and 2-422)
Vivian J. Hicks, surviving spouse of Thomas V. Hicks, effective 1/1/2014 (2-411)
PAY DEATH BENEFIT:
Sharon Judkins, designated beneficiary of Manuel Watson (2-411)
Vivian J. Hicks, designated beneficiary of Thomas V. Hicks (2-411)
The motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Shawn O’Kelley and seconded by Mark Coffman to pay the bills. Motion carried unanimously.
President Willmore asked the Board and audience if any additional topics needed to be discussed at this time. No discussion was brought to the floor.
Motion by Phillip McClain and seconded by Shawn O’Kelley to adjourn at 0912 hours. Motion carried unanimously.
