HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-12-2023 MinutesCity of Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 10:00 AM – *Virtual Meeting via ZOOM*
LEOFF Board Minutes
September 12, 2023
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SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Jim Kelly called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
Present on the Zoom call included Chair Pro Tem Bill Petersen, Member Stan Laatsch
and Senior City Staff Attorney Doug Ruth. Also included on the Zoom call and in-person
(Conference Room 3, City Hall) was Board Secretary Terry Mendoza.
Deputy Mayor James Jeyaraj and Councilmember Bob Baggett were excused.
II. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The Auburn LEOFF Disability Board Special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September
12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. will be held in person and virtually.
Virtual Participation Link:
To attend the meeting virtually please click the link below, enter the meeting ID into the
Zoom app, or call into the meeting at the phone number listed.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/92863967736
Meeting ID: 928 6396 7736
One tap mobile: +12532158782,,92863967736# US (Tacoma)
Dial by your location: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abSzYY13mq
Board Secretary Mendoza reported that there was no member from the public present at
the meeting, either virtually or in person.
III. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
There were no agenda modifications.
IV. CITIZEN INPUT AND/OR CORRESPONDENCE
This is the place on the agenda where the public is invited to speak to the LEOFF Board
on any issue. The public can participate in-person or submit written comments in
advance of the scheduled meeting. Participants can submit written comments via mail,
fax, or email. All written comments must be received 24 hours prior to 10:00 a.m. on the
day of the scheduled meeting and must be 350 words or less.
Please mail written comments to:
City of Auburn
Attn: Terry Mendoza, LEOFF Board Secretary
25 W Main St., Auburn, WA 98001
Please fax written comments to: Terry Mendoza, LEOFF Board Secretary - Fax: (253) 288-4305
Please email written comments to: Terry Mendoza at tmendoza@auburnwa.gov
Board Secretary Mendoza reported that there was no correspondence received from the
public.
City of Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 10:00 AM – *Virtual Meeting via ZOOM*
LEOFF Board Minutes
September 12, 2023
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V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the August 1, 2023, LEOFF Board Meeting*
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to approve the minutes as published. Second
by Member Laatsch.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Pending Medical/Hearing/Vision/Dental Claims
a. Requests approval of vision expenses in the amount of $69.54 for
services received on April 24, 2023. Tabled from the Board’s
August meeting for further documentation.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to approve the claim as
submitted. Second by Member Laatsch.
MOTION CARRIED. 2-1
b. Requests approval of medical expenses in the amount of
$192.66 for equipment purchased on April 18, 2023. Tabled
from the Board’s August meeting for further documentation.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen o approve claim as submitted.
No second.
MOTION FAILED.
After discussion, a new motion was made.
Motion by Member Laatsch to deny claim as submitted based on
information from United Health Care stating it is not medically
necessary. Second from Chair Kelly.
MOTION CARRIED. 2-1
c. Requests approval of medical expenses in the amount of $92.98
for equipment purchased on May 1, 2023. Tabled from the
Board’s August meeting for further documentation.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to deny claim as submitted.
Second by Member Laatsch.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
VII. NEW BUSINESS
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A. Appeals/Requests for Reconsideration
No appeal/request for reconsideration received.
B. Medical/Hearing/Vision/Dental Claims
1. LEOFF 1 Member #629199
Requests approval of dental expenses in the amount of $150.00 for
services received on August 10, 2023.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to approve the claim as submitted.
Second by Member Laatsch.
After discussion, Motion did not pass.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to table the claim until additional
information is received. Second by Member Laatsch.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
2. LEOFF 1 Member #317206
Requests approval of dental expenses in the amount of $189.00 for
services received on July 21, 2023.
Motion by Member Laatsch to approve the claim as submitted. Second by
Chair Pro Tem Petersen.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
3. LEOFF 1 Member #378501
Requests approval of dental and vision expenses in the total amount of
$1,055.70 for services received on June 20 and July 26, 2023.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to approve the dental expenses as
submitted for $155.70. Second by Member Laatsch.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to approve the vision expenses up to
the limit of $300 per set (reimbursement capped at $600). Second by
Member Laatsch.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
4. LEOFF 1 Member #635612
Requests approval of dental expenses in the amount of $90.00 for services
received on July 19, 2023.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to approve the claim as submitted.
Second by Member Laatsch.
City of Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
C. Other Discussion
There was no other discussion.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
10:18 a.m.
______________________________ ______________________________
JIM KELLY, Chairman TERRY MENDOZA, Board Secretary
James Kelly (Oct 3, 2023 10:45 PDT)
James Kelly
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