HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-2014 City of Auburn Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Disability Board
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 10:00 AM—Council Conference Room
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Pro Tem Bili Petersen called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. in the
Council Conference Room located on the first floor of Aubum Gity'Hall, 25 We.st
Main Street in Aubum. Members,present included Chair Pro Tem Bill Petersen,
Member Wayne Osbome, and Member-at-large Kurt Vogel. ChairJim Kelly and
Member John Holman were excused. Also present were Board Attomey Steve
Gross and Deputy City Clerk Shawn Campbell.
II. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
Claims for payment from Jake Evans and Doris Darough and comments from
Human Resources staff regarding the annual review of the Board's policies and
procedures were added to the agenda.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the Januarv 7, 2014 LEOFF Baard Meetina
Motion by Member Osbome, second by Member Vogel to approve the
minutes as distributed.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
7V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Pendinq Disabilitv Leave/Retirement Aonlications
There was no pending disability leave/retirement application.
B. Pendina MedicaUHearina�sion Dental Claims
1. Ed Henderson
a. Request for reimbursement of inedical equipment expenses in
the amount of$7;234.30. On November 5, 2013, December 3,
2013, and January 7,2014, Mr. Henderson's claim was tabled
until the next BoaPd meeting. No new information. was
received.
Motion by Member Osbome, second by Member Vogel to deny
the claim due to lack of requested information.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
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2. Ed Wolters
a. Request for reimbursement of inedical expenses in the amount
of $59.77 for services received on August 9, 2013. On
December 3, 2013 and January 7, 2014, the Board tabled Mr:
Wolters' claim pending receipt of explanation of 6enefits
statements. No new information was received.
Motion by Member Osborne, second by Member Vogel to deny
the claim due to lack of information.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
b. Request for reimbursement ofimedical expenses in the amount
of $7.44 for services received on March 28, 2013. On
December 3, 2013 and January 7, 2014, the Board ta6led Mr:
Wolters' claim pending receipt of explanation of 6enefits
statements. IVo nevir information was received.
Motion by Member Vogel, second by Member Osbome to deny
the claim due to lack of information.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Disabilitv Leave/Retirement Aaplications
No application for disability leave/retirement was received.
B. Aapeals/Reauests for Reconsideration
No request for reconsideration was received.
C. Medical/HearinqNision/Dental Claims
1. James Fisk
Request for reimbursement of dental expenses in the amount of
$323.00 for services_ received on January 16; 2014. Mr. Fisk has
not received dental reimbursement in 2014.
Motion by Member Vogel, second by Member Osbometo approve
the claim in the amount of$323.00.
MOTION CARRIEDUNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
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2. Marion Dukes
a. Request for reim6ursement of dental expenses in the amount
of $322.20 for serVices received on January 13, 2014. Mr.
Dukes has not received dental expense reimbursement in
2014.
Motion by Member Vogel, second by Member Osbome to
approve the claim in'the amount of$322.20.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0 .
b. Request for reimbursemeM of hearing aid expenses. in the
amount of $2;799.98 for purchase of hearing aids from the
Board preferred p�oVider.
Motion by Member Vogel, second by Member Osbome to
approve the claim in the amount of$2,799.98.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
3. Don Webb ,
Request for reimbursement of der�tal expenses in the amount of
$165.00 for services received on January 14, 2014. Mr. Webb
has not received dental expense reimbursement in 2014.
Motion by Member Osbome, second by Member Vogel to approve
the claim in the amountof$165.OU.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
4. Michael Darbv
a. Request for reimbursement of dental expenses in the amount
of$964.00 for senrices received on December 30,2013.
MIKE DARBY $1,200.00 BALANCE
2013 $1,200.00
June 4, 2013 5775.00 $425.00
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Motion by Member Voge�, second by Member Osborne to
approve the claim in the amount of $425.00 and up to the
annual maximum allowance for dental reimbursement.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
b. Request for reimbursement of dental expenses in the amount
of $605.70 for services received on January 17, 2014. Mr:.
Darby has not received derrtal expense reimbursement in
2014.
Motion by Member Osbome, second by Member Vogel to
approve the claim in the amount of$605:70:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
5. Russ Vandver
Reguest for reimbursemenY of vision expenses in the amount of
$155J5 for services received on September 19, 2013. Mr
Vandver has not received vision expense reimbursement in the
last finrelve months.
Motion by Member Vogel, second by MemberOsbome to approve
the claim in the amounf of$155.75.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
6. Monroe Shro�shire
Request for �eimbursement of dental expenses in the amount of
$172.00 for senrices received on December 19, 2013.
MONROE
SHROPSHIRE 2013 1200 BALANCE
$1,200.00
Aprif2; 2013 $172.00 $1,028.00
June 4, 2013 $172.00 $856.00
November5,2013 $312.00 $544.00
Motion by Member Osbome, second by Member Vogel to approve
the calim in the amount of$172.00.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
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7. Rudy Peden
a. Request for reimbursementofinedical expenses in the amount
ofi $349:26 for seniices receiyed on November 19, 2013 and
processed by insurance on December 17, 2013.
Motion by Member Vogel, second by Member Osbome to
approve the claim in the amount of$349.26.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
b. Request for reimbursementof inedical expenses in the amount
of $136.96 for services �eceived on October 23, 2013 and
processed by insurance on October 29, 2013.
Motion by Member Vogel, second by Member Osbome to
approve the claim in the amount of$136.96.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
c. Request for reimbursement of inedical expenses in the amount
of $232.28 for services_ received on November 14, 2013 and
processed by insurance on November 26, 2013.
Motion by Member Vogel, second by Member Osborne to pay
the claim in the amount of$23228.
Board members reviewed and discussed the portion of the
claim relating to naturopathic and alternative medicines.
Motion by Member Osborne, second by Member Vogel to
amend the motion to pay $54.28.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
Motion by MemberOsborne, second by Member Vogel to table
the motion pending the receipt of a written request for
naturapothatic treatment which includes the medical necessity,
an outline of the proposed treatment program, expected
restoration goals,and the expected length of treatment.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
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d. Request for�eimbursemerrt of inedical expenses in the amount '
of $143.45 for,serVices received on November 19, 2013 and
processed by insurance on November 27, 2013.
Motion by Member O§6orne, second by Member Vogel to
approve the claim in 4he amount of$143.45.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
e. Request for reimbursement of inedical expenses in the amount
of $177J2 for services received on November 19, 2013 and
processed by insurance on November 29, 2013.
Motion by Member Vogel, second by Member Osbome to
approve the claim in the amount of$177.72.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
8. Jake Evans
a. Request for reim6ursement of alternative/naturopathic
care/prescriptions 'in the amount of$206.51.
Motion by Member Osbome; second by Member Vogel to
approve the claim in the amount of$206.51.
Chair Pro Tem Petersen noted that Mr. Evans has previously
been approved for altemative/naturopafhic care.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
b. Request for reimbursement of dental expenses in the amount of
$306.00 for services received on May 20 and December 12,
2013. Mr. Evans has not received dental reimbursement in
2013.
Motion by Member Vogel, second by Member Osbome to
approve the claim in the amount of $306.00, and remind Mr:
Evans to submit his claims in a timely manner and within the 90-
day window for claims:
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
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9. Doris Darouqh
Request fo� reimbursement of long term/home health care costs in
the amounf of$8,370.00 for the month of January, 2014.
Motion by Member Osborne, second by Member Vogel to approve
the ciaim in the amount of$8,370.00.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
D. Other Discussion
1. Annual Review of LEOFF Board Policiesand Procedures
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Motion by Member Osbome, second by Member Vogel to table
discussion of the LEOFF Board Policies and Procedures until the
next meeting.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3-0
Member Osbome suggested reviewing the dental policy to
differentiate between accidental injury and normal wear and tear.
Chair Pro Tem Petersen indicated he will submit proposed
language regarding Medicare eligibility and Medicare premium
reimbursement.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come 6efore the Board, the meeting
adjourned at 10:19 a.m.
APPROVED this��ay of March, 2014.
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Ji � Kelly, Chair Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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