HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-01-2024 MinutesCity of Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 10:00 AM – *Virtual Meeting via ZOOM*
LEOFF Board Meeting Minutes
October 1, 2024
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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,
Councilmember Hanan Amer, Councilmember Cheryl Rakes, and Deputy City Attorney
Paul Byrne. 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 meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024,
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/96615734601
Meeting ID: 966 1573 4601
One tap mobile: +12532158782,,96615734601# US (Tacoma)
Dial by your location: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/a072jMzkt
Board Secretary Mendoza reported that there was no member from the public present at the meeting,
either virtually or in person.
III. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Claim for LEOFF 1 Member #523842 was added under Item 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
Board Secretary Mendoza reported that there was no correspondence received from the
public.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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A. Minutes of the September 10, 2024, LEOFF Board Special Meeting*
Motion made by Chari Pro Tem Petersen to approve the minutes as published.
Second by Councilmember Rakes.
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 #641007
Requests approval of dental expenses in the amount of $3,512.00 for
services received between November 13, 2023, through April 3, 2024.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to table the claim until further
information on medical nece ssity along with an itemized statement showing
costs. Second by Member Laatsch.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
2. LEOFF 1 Member #230947
Requests approval of dental expenses in the amount of $622.30 for
services received on August 21, 2024.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to approve as submitted. Second by
Councilmember Rakes.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
3. LEOFF 1 Member #948705
Requests approval of dental expenses in the amount of $416.10 for
services received on August 29, 2024.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to approve the claim as submitted.
Second by Councilmember Amer.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
4. LEOFF 1 Member #635612
Requests approval of dental expenses in the amount of $223.20 for
services received on September 6, 2024.
City of Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board
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Motion by Councilmember Rakes to approve as submitted. Second by
Chair Pro Tem Petersen.
MOTION FAILED. 0-5
After discussion, the following new motion was made.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to table the claim until complete
documentation is received for the additional $192.20. Second by
Councilmember Amer.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
5. LEOFF 1 Member #937035
a. Requests approval of vision expenses in the amount of $125.00 for
services received on August 13, 2024.
Motion by Councilmember Rakes to approve the claim as
submitted. Second by Chair Pro Tem Petersen.
Member Laatsch abstained from this agenda item.
MOTION PASSED. 4-0
b. Requests approval of vision expenses in the amount of $365.96 for
glasses purchased on August 16, 2024.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to approve the claim as
submitted. Second by Councilmember Rakes.
Member Laatsch abstained from this agenda item.
MOTION PASSED. 4-0
6. LEOFF 1 Member #523842
Requests approval of medical expenses in the amount of $14,802.00
for long term care services received September 4 through September
27, 2024.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to approve the claim as submitted.
Second by Councilmember Rakes.
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
C. Other Discussion
1. Fire Board position election
Board Secretary Mendoza provided information on the election of the
Fire Representative position for the LEOFF Board. The current position
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expires on Dember 31, 2024. Nominations to be mailed on October 1,
2024, to retired and active Auburn LEOFF 1 and LEOFF 2 members.
2. Chair Kelly inquired about the updated policies and procedures. Board
Secretary Mendoza advised the booklets should be received soon and
will go out to members along with a letter detailing the changes.
Additionally, a Direct Deposit form with instructions on how to sign up
will be included in the mailing.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
10:17 a.m.
_______________________________ _______________________________
JIM KELLY, Chairman Terry Mendoza, Board Secretary
James Kelly (Nov 5, 2024 17:48 PST)
James Kelly
Terry Mendoza (Nov 6, 2024 16:44 PST)
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