HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-07-2023 MinutesCity of Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 10:00 AM — *Virtual Meeting via ZOOM*
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 Tern Bill Petersen, Member Stan Laatsch,
Deputy Mayor/Member James Jeyaraj, and Councilmember/Member Bob Baggett. Also
included on the Zoom call and in -person (Conference Room 3, City Hall) was Board
Secretary Terry Mendoza.
Senior City Staff Attorney, Doug Ruth, was excused.
II. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The Auburn LEOFF Disability Board Special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November
7, 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.
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Meeting ID: 999 3607 7610
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Board Secretary Mendoza reported that there was no member from the public present at
the meeting, either virtually or in person.
III. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Claims for LEOFF 1 Member #642873 and Member #596469 were added under Items
VII.B.5 and VII.B.6.
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
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Board Secretary Mendoza reported that there was no correspondence received from the
public,
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the October 3, 2023, LEOFF Board Special Meeting*
Motion by Councilmember/Member Bob Baggett to approve the minutes as
published. Second by Chair Pro Tern Petersen.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Pending Medical/Hearing/Vision/Dental Claims
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Appeals/Requests for Reconsideration
No appeal/request for reconsideration received.
B. Medical/Hearing/Vision/Dental Claims
1. LEOFF 1 Member #310533
Requests approval of dental expenses in the amount of $324.00 for
services received on October 5, 2023.
Motion by Councilmember/Member Baggett to approve the claim as
submitted. Second by Chair Pro Tern Petersen.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
2. LEOFF 1 Member #230947
Requests approval of dental expenses in the amount of $532.00 for
services received on October 3 and October 4. 2023.
Motion by Deputy Mayor/Member Jeyaraj to approve the claim as
submitted. Second by Councilmember/Member Baggett.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
3. LEOFF 1 Member #779147
Requests approval of dental expenses in the amount of $542.70 for
services received on October 31, 2023.
Motion by Councilmember/Member Bob Baggett to approve the claims as
submitted. Second by Chair Pro Tern Petersen.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
4. LEOFF 1 Member #193495
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a) Requests approval of dental expenses in the amount of $411.25 for
services received on October 26, 2023.
Motion by Deputy Mayor/Member Jeyaraj to approve the claim as
submitted. Second by Chair Pro Tern Petersen.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
b) Requests approval of medical expenses in the $200.00 for services
received on August 15 and September 18, 2023.
Motion by Councilmember/Member Baggett to approve the claim as
submitted. Second by Deputy Mayor/Member Jeyaraj.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
5. LEOFF 1 Member #642873
Requests approval of Dental expenses in the amount of $170.00 for
services on October 30, 2023.
Motion by Chair Pro Tern Petersen to approve the claim as submitted.
Second by Member Laatsch.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
6. LEOFF 1 Member #596469
Requests approval of Dental expenses in the amount of $4,629.00 for
services on March 13, 2023.
Motion by Chair Pro Tern Petersen to approve the claim as submitted.
No second.
After discussion, the motion was amended to table the claim until further
information is received substantiating medical necessity, prognosis, and
a treatment plan. Second by Member Laatsch.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
C. Other Discussion
1. Police Board position election update
Board Secretary Mendoza reported that only one nomination was
received from LEOFF Member Jim Kelly. As such, this member will
continue to serve on the LEOFF Board as the Police representative
from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025.
Vill. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
10:13 a.m.
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TERRY MENDOZA, Board Secretary
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