HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-05-2013 City of Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 - 10:00 AM—Council Conference Room
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Jim Kelly called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. in the Council
Conference Room located at Aubum City Hall, 25 West Main Street in Auburn.
Gliair Kelly and the following Board members were present: Bill Petersen;JoFin
Holman, Wayne Osbome, and KurtVogel: Also present were Scot Pondelick,
Board Attomey Doug Ruth, and Records Clerk Stephanie Fuller. '
II. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
A claim for poris Darough was added to the agenda.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the Februarv 5. 2013 LEOFF Board Meetina
Member Holman moVed and Chair Pro Tem Petersen seconded to
approve 4he February 3,2013 minutes as distributed.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Pendina DisabiliN Leave/Retirement Apulications
There was no pending disability leave/retirement application.
B. Pendina MedicaUHearin�sion Dental Claims
There was no pending claim.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Disabilitv Leave/Retiremenf Aaalications
No applicafion for disability leave/retirement was received.
B. Aaoeals/Reauests for Reconsideration
No request for reconsideration was received.
C. Medical/HearinqNision/Dental Claims
1. Roaer Lee
Request for reimbursement of dental expenses in the amount of
$194.75 for services received on February 7, 2013.. Mr. Lee has
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not received dental reimbursement in 2013. Mr. Lee's dental
services have been previously found to be medically necessary.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen, second by Member Holman to
approve the claim in the amount of$194J5.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
2. Robert S. Phillips
Request for reimbursement of vision expenses in the amount o.f
$189.97 for services received on February 7, 2013. Mr. Phillips
has not received vision reimbursement in the last year:
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen, second by Member Vogel to
approve the claim in the amount of$189.97.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
3. Rudv Peden
Request for pre-approval of inedical treatment in the approximate
amount of$1,200.00.
Motion by Member Holman, second by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to
table the item until the Board Attomey arrives at 4he meefing.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
The Board considered Item V.C.3 immediately following action on
Item V.C.4.
Board members and Board Attomey Ruth discussed the medical
treatment proposed by LEOFF 1 member Peden; its status as other
than experimental treatment, and its medical necessity. Board
members reviewed information submitted by Mr: Peden from the
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, March
2011 on clinical review of platelet-rich plasma injections in
musculoskeletal and sport medicine.
Chair Kelly noted that Mr. Peden has submitted a letter ftom his
treating physician, Alan Itkin, PA-C, and Cheryl A Hayes, DO,
recommending the treatment. In Mr. Peden's cover letter, he
states that he has had the physician's letter for over a year, while
he "tried acupuncture, phj+sical therapy, reduced activity and
massage"to relieve his contlition.
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Motion by Member Holman, second by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to
deny pre-approval of 4he procedure due to lack of information on
the medical necessity of the treatrnent.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
4. Rudv Peden
Request for reimbursement of inedical expenses in the amount of
$1,840.05 for 2012 me.dical expenses.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen, second by Member Holman to
approve the claim as submitted.
Member Vogel questioned the services provided noting that the
documents submitted did not include a description of the medical
services. Chair Kelly reminded that it is the LEOFF 1 member`s
responsibility to supply the Board with su�cient information to
make an informed deasion on the claim(s).
MOTION TO PAY THE CLAIM FAILED. 0-5
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen, second by Member Holman to
table the claim for a monfh and request additional information
regarding the services received, and remind the LEOFF 1 member
of the Board policy that medical claims are to be submitted within
ninety days of services received (Policy Section 9.01j.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
5. Mumay Board
Request for reimbursement of vision expenses in the amount of
$89.98 for services received on February 4, 2013. Mr. Board has
not received vision expense reimbursement in the last year.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen, second by Member Vogel to
approve Mr. Board's claim in the amount of$89.98.
MOTION CARRIED UNANMOUSLY. 5-0
6. Rav Sherman
Request for reim6ursement of dental expenses in the amount of
$229.10 for services received on October 2, 2012.
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RAY SHERMAN $1,200.00 BALANCE
2012 $1,200.00
July 3, 2012 $59.90 $1,140.10
January 8, 2013 $106.60 $1,033.50
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen, second by Member Vogel to
approve Mr. Sherman's claim in the amount of$229.10.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
7. Russ Vandver
Request for medical reimbursement in the amount of $180.U0 for
services received on December 17, 2012.
Motion by Member Vogel, second by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to
approve Mr. Vandver's claim in the amount of$180.00.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
8. Mick Crawford
a. Request for reimbursement of vision expenses in the
amount of $270;00 for services received on January 30,
2013. Mr: Grawford has not received vision expense
reimbursement in 4he last year.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen, second by Member
Vogel to approve Mr. CrawrfoM's claim in the amount of
$270.00.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
b. Request for reimbursement of computer glasses in the
amount of $185.00 for services received on January 30,
2013. Mr. Crawford has not received vision expense
reimbursement in the last year.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen, second by Member
Vogel to approve Mr. CrawFord's claim in the amount of
$185.00.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
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9. Ron Loaan
Request for reimbursement of inedicaUpharmacy expenses in the
amount of$50.00 for services received on February 11, 2013.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen, second by member Osbome to
approve Mr. Logan's claim in the amount of$50.00.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
10. Ed Henderson
Request for reimbursement of dental expenses in the amount of
$211.85 for seryices received on February 5, 2013. Mr.
Henderson's dental services have been previously found to be
medically necessary.
Motion by Chair Rro Tem Petersen, second by Member Vogel to
approve Mr. hlenderson's claim in the amount of$211.85.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
11. Doris Darouah
Request for reimbursement of long term/home health care costs in
the amount of$11,064.42 for the month of February 2013.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen, second by Member Vogel to
approve the claim in the amourrt of$11,064.42.
Motion by Chair Osbome, second by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to
amend the claim amount to $11,065.42 (finding a scrivener's error
on the agenda).
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5-0
D. Other Discussion
Chair Kelly acknowledged the receipt of the Premera Blue Cross plan
highlights and coverage limits:that apply to LEOFF 1 members Peden and
Logan, who are retired or active under the Valley Regional Fire Authority.
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VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting
adjoumed at 10:25 a.m.
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APPROVED the a'�'day of�, 2013.
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Jim jCelly, Chair � Board Secretary
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