HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-04-2013 City of Auburn Law Enforcement Qfticers and Firefighters Disability Board
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 10c00 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 on the first floor of Aubum City Hall, 25 West Main
Street in Aubum. Members present included Chair Kelly, Chair ProTem Biil
Petersen, Member Wayne Osborne; MemberJohn Holman and Member-at-large
Kurt Vogel. Also present were Board Attorney Steve Gross and City Clerk
Danielle Daskam.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the May 7, 2013 LEOFF Board Meetinq
Minutes of tFie May 7, 2013`meeting were inadvertently omitted from the
agenda packet and will be presented at 4he July 1, 2013 meeting for
approval.
III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Pendinq DisabiliN Leave/Retirement Applications
There was no pending disability leave/retirement application.
B.. Pendinq Medical/Hearinq�sion Dental Ciaims
There was no pending claim.
IV. NEW BOSINESS
A. Disabilitv Leave/RetirementAaalications
No application for disa6ility leave/retiremenfwas received.
B. AppealslReauests foc Reconsideration
No �equest for reconside�ation we§ received.
C. Medical/HearinaNision/Dental Claims
1. Michael Darbv
Request for reimbursement,of dental expenses in the amount of
$775.00 for services receiveci May 8, 2013.
MIKE DARBY $1,200.00 BALANCE
Jan 8, 2013 $99.00 $1,101.00
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Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen, second by Member Holman to
approve the claim in the amount of$775.00.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
2. Marion Dukes
Request for reimbursemenf of dental expenses in the amount of
$210.60 for services received May 8, 2013. Mr. Dukes has not
received dental reimbursement in 2013.
Motion by Member Holman, second by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to
approve the claim in the amount of$210.60.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
3. Mick Crawford
Request for reimbursement of dentaf expenses in the amount of
$391.00 for services received February 6, 2013. Mc CrawFord has
not received dental reimbursement in 2013.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen, second by Member Vogel to
approve the claim in the amount of$391.00.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
4. Don Webb
Request for reimbursement of dental expenses in the amount of
$370.00 for services received February 6, 2013.
DON WEBB
2013 $1,200.00 BALPANCE
$1,200.00
February 5, 2013 $125.00 $1,075.00
Apri12, 2013 $210.00 $865.00
Motion by Member Vogel, second by Chair Pro Tem Petersen to
approve the claim in the amount of$370.00.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
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5. Russ Vandver
Request for reimbUrsement of dental expenses in fhe amount of
$209.00 for services received Apri125, 2013. Mr. Vandver has not
received dentalreimbursement in 2013.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen, second by Member Vogel to
approve the claim in the amount of$209.00.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
6. Murrav Boarcl
Request for reimbursement of dental expenses in 4he amount of
$212.00 for services received May 23, 2013. Mr. Board has not
received dentai reimbursement in 2013.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen, second by Member Vogel to
approve the claim in 4he amount of$212.00.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
7. Ed Wolters
Request for reimbursement ofi dental expenses in the amount of
$115.00 for services received March 19, 2013. Mr. Wolters has not
received dental reimbursement in 2013.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen, second by Member Osborne to
approve the claim in the amount of$115.00.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
8. Monroe Shropshire
Request for reimbursement of dental expenses in the amount of
$172.00 for services received March 21, 2013.
MONROE
SHROPSHIRE 1200 BALANCE
1200
April 2, 2013 172 1028
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen, second by Member Vogel to
approve the ciaim in the amount of$172.00.
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
9. William Pitzl
Request for reimbursement of dental expenses in the amount of
$369.90 for services received March 20, 2013. Mr. Fitrl has not
received dental reimbursement in 2013.
Motion by Member Osbome, second by Member Holman to
approve the claim in the amount of$369.90.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
10. Doris Darouah
Request for reimbursement of long term/home health care costs in
the amount of$11,175.15 for the month of May 2013.
Motion by Chair Pro Tem Petersen, second by Member Vogel to
approve the claim in the amount of$11,175.15.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5-0
D. Other Discussion
1. Rudv Peden
Committee members reviewed an email from LEOFF 1 member
Rudy Peden dated May 20, 2013 to Board Secretary Daskam
requesting further clarification from the Board regarding a request
for proof ofi medical necessity for his claim dated February 14,
2013 and acted on by the Board on May 7, 2013.
Chair Kelly suggested that CEOFF Board Fire Representative
Petersen contact Mr. Peden to offer any assistance. Chair Pro
Tem Petersen agreed.
Chair Kelly directed that the Board Secretary correspond with Mr:.
Peden reiterating the Board's action and the request for proof of
medical necessity that is current and relevant to the claim. The
proof ofinedical necessity should include the diagnosis, prognosis
and the treatment plan..
The Board Secretary advised that she will respond to Mr. Peden's
public record reques4 with copies of the LEOFF Board minutes for
the past five years.
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There was brief discussion regarding the agenda and minutes and
HIPPA law. Board Attomey Gross stated there is no legal
requirement to redact a claimanYs narime or substifute with some
other ident�er. The claimanYs name, amount of claim, and
general nature of the claim is a public record. General
discussions regarding medical necessity are open to the public;
however, any discussion of specific medical conditions should be
' discussed in closed session. The related documentation would be
exempt from public disclosure.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting
adjourned at 10:22 p.m.
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Chair Jii Kelly Boa�d'Secretary
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