HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-02-2024 MinutesCity of Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 10:00 AM – *Virtual Meeting via ZOOM*
LEOFF Board Minutes
December 5, 2023
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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,
Deputy Mayor/Member James Jeyaraj, Councilmember/Member Bob Baggett, 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.
II. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The Auburn LEOFF Disability Board Special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December
5, 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/92433050160
Meeting ID: 924 3305 0160
One tap mobile: +12532158782,,92433050160# US (Tacoma)
Dial by your location: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acYQ5tFJux
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, December 5, 2023 - 10:00 AM – *Virtual Meeting via ZOOM*
LEOFF Board Minutes
December 5, 2023
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V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the November 7, 2023, LEOFF Board Special Meeting*
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to approve the minutes as published. Second
by Councilmember/Member Bob Baggett.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Pending Medical/Hearing/Vision/Dental Claims
1.LEOFF 1 Member #596469
Requests approval of Dental expenses in the amount of $4,629.00 for
services on March 13, 2023. This claim was tabled at the November 7th
LEOFF Board meeting for additional information on medical necessity.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem to table the claim until additional information is
received. Second by Deputy Mayor/Member Jeyaraj.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Appeals/Requests for Reconsideration
No appeal/request for reconsideration received.
B. Medical/Hearing/Vision/Dental Claims
1. LEOFF 1 Member #523842
Requests approval of vision expenses in the amount of $389.00 for
services received on October 30, 2023.
Motion by Councilmember/Member Baggett to approve the claim as
submitted. Second by Chair Pro Tem Petersen.
MOTION APPROVED. 4-1
2. LEOFF 1 Member #310533
Requests approval of dental expenses in the amount of $1,500.00 for
services received on November 7, 2023.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to approve the claim as submitted.
Second by Member Laatsch.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
3. LEOFF 1 Member #635612
Requests pre-approval of medical expenses for the purchase of new
hearing aids prior to the 5-year LEOFF Board requirement.
City of Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 10:00 AM – *Virtual Meeting via ZOOM*
LEOFF Board Minutes
December 5, 2023
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Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to grant the pre-approval for the
purchase of hearing aids outside of the 5-year LEOFF Board approval
requirement with additional information from the medical provider as to
medical necessity when the claim is submitted. Second by Deputy
Mayor/Member Jeyaraj.
MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
C. Other Discussion
No other discussion.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
10:09 a.m.
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JIM KELLY, Chairman TERRY MENDOZA, Board Secretary