City of Peoria Firemen's Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Jan. 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Firemen's Pension Fund of Peoria, Illinois, was held this date at City Hall, Room 404, 419 Fulton Street, Peoria, Illinois, at 9:00 A.M. with proper notice having been given, for the purpose of conducting Firemen's Pension Fund business.
ROLL CALL
Roll Call of the following members: Ball, Nichting, Smith, Tomblin, President Troglio - 5.
Others present: Attorney Rick Reimer of Reimer & Dobrovolny on behalf of the Peoria Firemen's Pension Fund; Attorney Robert Bach on behalf of the Applicant Aldo G. Scott; Applicant Aldo G. Scott; Chief Deputy City Clerk Stefanie Tarr; and Court Reporter Cindy M. Scribner of Advantage Reporting Service.
INVOCATION
A moment of silence was held in remembrance of those Firefighters who have served our community.
9:00A.M. REGULAR BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING to Discuss and Consider an APPLICATION for DISABILITY - LINE OF DUTY and an APPLICATION FOR DISABILlTY- OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE for BATTALION CHIEF ALDO G. SCOTT to become Effective the Day after the Last Day Paid by the City of Peoria Based on his Salary (including 8% longevity), which will be Determined Following a Final Vote by the Board, and with a Request to Issue a Check for the Appropriate Amount After the Meeting, and with a Request to Receive and File the Letter to Deduct Monthly Insurance Premiums form his Monthly Benefit Check at the Appropriate Time. Recommendation: Board to Take Action as Deemed Appropriate.
Trustee Nichting moved to appoint Attorney Rick Reimer as Hearing Officer for the Public Hearing concerning the Application for Disability - Line of Duty and Application for Disability - Occupational Disease for Battalion Chief Aldo G. Scott; seconded by Trustee Smith.
Approved by viva voce vote.
A Court Reporter was retained and recorded the business of the Board and is deemed the official record of the Fund's business during this meeting
At the conclusion of the evidence and oral arguments, President Troglio moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to 2(c)(4) to discuss evidence or testimony presented in open hearing, or in closed hearing where specifically authorized by law, to a quasi-adjudicative body, as defined in this Act, provided that the body prepares and makes available for public inspection a written decision setting forth its determinative reasoning; seconded by Trustee Tomblin.
Approved by roll call vote.
Yeas: Ball, Nichting, Smith, Tomblin, President Troglio - 5;
Nays: None.
The Board adjourned into Executive Session at 10:45 AM.
RECONVENING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board Meeting reconvened at 11:40 AM.
Roll Call showed the following Board Members physically present: Ball, Nichting, Smith, Tomblin, PresidentTroglio- 5. Absent: None.
Others present: Attorney Rick Reimer of Reimer & Dobrovolny on behalf of the Peoria Firemen's Pension Fund; Applicant Aldo G. Scott; Chief Deputy City Clerk Stefanie Tarr; and Court Reporter Cindy M. Scribner of Advantage Reporting Service.
Trustee Tomblin moved to grant the Application for Disability - Occupational Disease Disability for Battalion Chief Aldo G. Scott pursuant to 40 ILCS 5/4-110; seconded by Trustee Smith.
Approved by roll call vote.
Yeas: Ball,Nichting,Smith,Tomblin,PresidentTroglio- 5;
Nays: None.
Attorney Reimer said the final decision and order would be voted upon and approved at a properly noticed public meeting of the Peoria Firemen's Pension Fund.
Trustee Nichting moved to authorize the Court Reporter to prepare an official transcript of the proceedings; seconded by Trustee Smith.
Approved by roll call vote.
Yeas: Ball,Nichting,Smith,Tomblin,PresidentTroglio- 5;
Nays: None.
President Troglio moved to recess the Special Firemen's Pension Board Meeting until 1:00 P.M.; seconded by Trustee Tomblin.
Approved by viva voce vote.
The meeting recessed at 11:45 AM.
RECONVENING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
1:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING to Discuss and Consider an APPLICATION for OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE DISABILITY for CAPTAIN GARY A. STAUTHAMMER to become Effective the Day after the Last Day Paid by the City of Peoria based on his Salary (including 8% longevity), which will be Determined Following a Final Vote by the Board. Recommendation: Board to Take Action as Deemed Appropriate.
Meeting reconvened at 1:02 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Roll Call of the following members: Ball, Nichting, Smith, Tomblin, President Troglio - 5.
Others present: Attorney Rick Reimer of Reimer & Dobrovolny on behalf of the Peoria Firemen's Pension Fund; Attorney Robert Bach on behalf of the Applicant's Surviving Spouse Denise Stauthammer; Surviving Spouse Denise Stauthammer; Chief Deputy City Clerk Stefanie Tarr; and Court Reporter Cindy M. Scribner of Advantage Reporting Service.
Trustee Smith moved to appoint Attorney Rick Reimer as Hearing Officer for the Public Hearing concerning the Surviving Spouse Claim for Denise Stauthammer; seconded by Trustee Tomblin.
Approved by viva voce vote.
A Court Reporter was retained and recorded the business of the Board and is deemed the official record of the Fund's business during this meeting
At the conclusion of the evidence and oral arguments, Trustee Nichting moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to 2(c)(4) to discuss evidence or testimony presented in open hearing, or in closed hearing where specifically authorized by law, to a quasi-adjudicative body, as defined in this Act, provided that the body prepares and makes available for public inspection a written decision setting forth its determinative reasoning; seconded by Trustee Tomblin.
Approved by roll call vote.
Yeas: Ball, Nichting, Smith, Tomblin, President Troglio - 5;
Nays: None.
The Board adjourned into Executive Session at 2:45 P.M.
RECONVENING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board Meeting reconvened at 3:46 P.M.
Roll Call showed the following Board Members physically present: Ball, Nichting, Smith, Tomblin, President Troglio - 5.
Absent: None.
Others present: Attorney Rick Reimer of Reimer & Dobrovolny on behalf of the Peoria Firemen's Pension Fund; Attorney Robert Bach on behalf of the Applicant's Surviving Spouse Denise Stauthammer (via teleconference); Surviving Spouse Denise Stauthammer; Chief Deputy City Clerk Stefanie Tarr; and Court Reporter Cindy M. Scribner of Advantage Reporting Service.
President Troglio moved to grant surviving spouse, Denise Stauthammer, a Survivor's Line of Duty Death Benefit pursuant to 40 ILCS 5/4-114(3)U) in that the pension of the surviving spouse of a Firefighter who dies on or after January 1, 1994 as a result of sickness, accident, or injury incurred in or resulting from the performance of an act of duty or from the cumulative effects of acts of duty shall not be less than 100% of the salary attached to the rank held by the deceased Firefighter on the last day of service; seconded by Trustee Tomblin.
Approved by roll call vote.
Yeas: Ball, Nichting, Smith, Tomblin, President Troglio - 5;
Nays: None.
Attorney Reimer said the final decision and order would be voted upon and approved at a properly noticed public meeting of the Peoria Firemen's Pension Fund
Trustee Tomblin moved to authorize the Court Reporter to prepare an official transcript of the proceedings; seconded by President Troglio.
Approved by roll call vote.
Yeas: Ball, Nichting, Smith, Tomblin, President Troglio - 5;
Nays: None.
Trustee Smith moved to recess the Special Firemen's Pension Board Meeting until 4:00 P.M.; seconded by Trustee Tomblin.
Approved by viva voce vote.
The meeting recessed at 3:51 P.M.
RECONVENING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
3:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING to Discuss and Consider the Eligibility of Former Firefighter JOEY CAMP Due to his Felony Conviction and whether his Rights to further Participate and or Benefit in the Peoria Firemen's Pension Fund Should be Forfeited. Recommendation: Board to Take Action as Deemed Appropriate.
Meeting reconvened at 4:00 P.M.
Roll Call of the following members: Ball, Nichting, Smith, Tomblin, President Troglio - 5.
Others present: Attorney Rick Reimer of Reimer & Dobrovolny on behalf of the Peoria Firemen's Pension Fund; Chief Deputy City Clerk Stefanie Tarr; and Court Reporter Cindy M. Scribner of Advantage Reporting Service.
Attorney Rick Reimer announced that prior to the hearing the Board received a Request for Refund from Joey Camp of his pension contributions. He said in lieu of the refund a hearing would not be necessary, and the Peoria Firemen's Pension would issue Joey Camp a refund pursuant to 40 ILCS 5/4-116. Attorney Reimer said a full refund of all of Joey Camp's contributions would extinguish and terminate all of his rights in the Peoria Firemen's Pension Fund.
Trustee Smith move to approve the Election Regarding Plan Payments - Fire Contribution Refund, in the amount of $122,274.01 minus the appropriate amount of tax withholdings; seconded by Trustee Ball.
In light of his felony conviction in 2018 and with the reimbursement of his pension contributions, Trustee Nichting said Joey Camp would be waiving all current and future rights to the Peoria Firemen's Pension Fund.
A Court Reporter was retained and recorded the business of the Board and is deemed the official record of the Fund's business during this meeting
CITIZENS' OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
It was determined that there were no citizens to address the Board of Trustees.
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Ball moved to adjourn the Special Firemen's Pension Board Meeting; seconded by Trustee Tomblin.
Approved by viva voce vote.
The Special Firemen's Pension Board meeting adjourned at 4:07 P.M.
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