HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-01-2002 City of Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board
Monday, April 1, 2002.10:00 AM - Conference Room 1
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Jim Kelly called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 1,
2002, in Room 1 located at Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA.
Chair Kelly and the following Board members were present: Chair Pro Tern Bud
Larson, Member Stacey Brothers, and Member Gene Cerino. Member Russ
Vandver was excused. Other present included Associate City Attorney Karen
Gulliver and Deputy Secretary Cathy Richardson.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the March 4, 2002 LEOFF Board Meetin.q
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Larson, second by Member Cerino to approve
the minutes as distributed.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
II1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Pendin.q Disability Leave/Retirement Applications
There was no pending disability leave/retirement application.
B. Claims
1. Dave Schuur
a. Request for reimbursement of lense and frames expenses in
the amount of $15.43.
On January 7, February 4, and March 4, 2002, the LEOFF
Board tabled Mr. Schuur's claim pending the receipt of
additional information. No new information was received
from Mr. Schuur.
Motion by Member Cerino, second by Chair Pro Tem Larson
to reject Mr. Schuur's claim.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
2. Alan Kosko
a. Request for pre-approval of additional procedures
supplemental to the oral surgery, which was approved by
the Board on January 7, 2002.
On February 4 and March 4, 2002, the Board tabled Mr.
Kosko's claim for additional expenses pending clarification of
his claim. No new information was received from Mr. Kosko.
Motion by Chair Pro Tern Larson, second by Member
Brothers to table Mr. Kosko's request for pre-approval of
additional procedures for an additional month.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
3. Bruce Caldwell
a. Request for approval of the purchase of two hearing aids
through Costco Hearing Aid Center for a total cost of
$2,598.00.
On March 4, 2002, the LEOFF Board tabled Mr. Caldwell's
claim pending the receipt of Mr. Caldwell's audiogram
performed by Dr. Wulfestieg on February 21, 2002.
On March 13, 2002, Mr. Caldwell submitted the audiogram.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem/arson, second by Member Cerino
to approve Mr. Caldwelrs claim in the amount of $2,598.00.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Disability Leave/Retirement Applications
1. Stan Laatsch
Effective date of disability leave: April 1, 2002
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On March 25, 2002, the LEOFF Secretary received an application
for Disability Leave or Retirement effective April 1, 2002 from
Battalion Chief Stan Laatsch. Mr. Laatsch's application includes
physician reports from Virgil V. Becker, M.D. dated March 22, 2002
and Mark Kim, M.D. dated March 22, 2002.
Board Members reviewed Mr. Laatsch's Application for Disability
Leave or Retirement filed March 25, 2002.
Motion by Member Cerino, second by Chair Pro Tem Larson to
approve Mr. Laatsch's Application for Disability Leave or
Retirement for leave effective April 1, 2002.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
B. Appeals
No request for reconsideration was filed.
C. Medical Claims
1. Ed Henderson
a. Request for reimbursement of the following vision services:
Trifocal Lenses: $145.00
Frames: $ 70.00
Motion by Member Cerino, second by Chair Pro Tem Larson to
table Mr. Henderson's claim until the next meeting and request an
explanation of benefits or denial of claim from Regence BlueShield
from Mr. Henderson.
2. Alan Kosko
Request for payment of dental expenses in the amount of
$7,784.40 and $92.00. On January 7, 2002, the LEOFF Board pre-
approved Mr. Kosko's implant surgery procedure in an amount not
to exceed $10,028.00.
Board members reviewed the claims for payment.
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Motion by Chair Pro Tern Larson, second by Member Brothers to
approve the payment of dental expenses in the amount of
$7,876.40.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0.
D. Discussion
1. LEOFF Vision Insurance Coverage for Retirees
Chair Kelly reviewed Section 9.02 of the LEOFF Policy and
Procedure manual regarding claims for corrective lenses and
frames. Chair Kelly referred Members to a copy of correspondence
sent to LEOFF I retirees regarding discontinuance of vision
insurance coverage through Vision Service Plan due to
underwriting restrictions. LEOFF I retirees were instructed to
submit claims for eye examination expenses to Regence
BlueShield and to submit claims for reimbursement of lenses and
frames expenses to the LEOFF Board.
E. Correspondence
1. Letter dated March 21, 2002 addressed to the LEOFF Board
Secretary from Ed Henderson.
2. Letter dated March 27, 2002 addressed to Mr. Ed Henderson from
Associate City Attorney Karen Gulliver.
3. Registration form for the 2002 LEOFF Education Association
Conference, May 7 - 10, 2002 in Chelan, WA.
4. Memo dated March 7, 2002 from Chair Jim Kelly to LEOFF I Active
and Retirees transmitting 2002-2003 LEOFF Policy and Procedure
Manual.
Board Members reviewed the correspondence.
Chair Kelly inquired if any Members would be available to attend
the LEOFF Education Association Conference on May 7 - 10, 2002
in Chelan, WA.
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Chair Pre Tem Larson stated that he is unable to attend and
suggested that the LEOFF Board Secretary attend the conference.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting
adjourned at 10:20 AM.
APPROVED THIS ~_k DAY OF MAY, 2002.
Jim l(elly, Chair 4~ Cathy Ri~rdson, Deputy Secretary
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