MINUTES
HULL CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING
July 18, 2001
The Hull Contributory Retirement Board meeting came to order in the Selectmen's meeting room at 9:00 a.m. The following members were present:
Philip Lemnios, Kenneth Resnick, Leonard Colten, Maurice Murphy, and James Yacobucci. Also present was the Administrative Assistant, Maria Hortaridis.
The Board set a date for the next monthly Board meeting for August 22, 2001. Joe Connarton and Mike Daley will be attending this Board Meeting.
The Board signed all bill warrants.
The Board signed the Payroll for July 2001.
The Board read all informational mail.
The Board read and attested to the Minutes from the May 23, 2001 monthly Board meeting.
The Board read and attested to the Minutes from the May 30, 2001 Executive Session.
The Board read and attested to the minutes from the May 30, 2001 special COLA Board Meeting.
The Board read and attested to the minutes from the June 20, 2001 monthly Board meeting. Changes need to be made.
The Board approved three new members to the Hull Retirement System:
Andrew Mello, Randolph Boothby, and Deborah Gibbons.
The Board discussed new and old business.
Ken Resnick stated that he received a call from John Clasby asking if he is entitled to a COLA increase this year. Phil Lemnios states the intent was to pay Clasby at the same level as a firefighter. Lenny Colten makes a motion that the board's intent that Clasby receive the salary increase as a firefighter and he is not eligible for a COLA. Maurice Murphy seconded this motion and board voted unanimously.
Ken Resnick reviewed the status of Mike Daley training status for Maria Hortaridis. Mike states that he is up to date for Trial Balances for the retirement. Mike suggests that we get away from ADP and manage our own payroll system. Mike Daley will be attending the Board Meeting on August 22, 2001 to follow-up with the Board on his status of training Maria Hortaridis, the Administrative Assistant.
Ken Resnick brought up a discussion regarding the new Chapter 32 books that were sent by West Group. We received 5 copies and the cost for each copy is $74.00. Phil Lemnios made a motion that we send back 3 copies, one copy will be kept at the Retirement office and the 2nd one will be available to any retirement board member if they need it. Jim Yacobucci seconded this motion and the board voted unanimously. Phil Lemnios made a motion to get current inserts for the amendments to Chapter 32. Maurice Murphy seconded this motion and the board voted unanimously.
The Board reviewed the veteran status for Chief Brooker. The Board reviewed the letter from Joe Connarton dated June 28, 2001 stating that Brooker does not meet the definition of "veteran" in G.L. c4. Lenny Colten does not agree with PERAC's findings for Brooker. Lenny asks the Board if they can overrule PERAC's decision and does Brooker have an appeal right. Phil Lemnios states that we should find out the following:
What is the appeal route. Can we overrule PERAC's decision? Who has the authority to make this determination?
Phil also states that maybe we should contact our legal firm and ask who makes the initial determination and where does the authority lie, and what is the appeal right? Maurice Murphy suggests that this discussion should be discussed with Joe Connarton at the August 22, 2001 board meeting. Lenny Colten will suggest to Chief Brooker to attend this meeting also.
The Board reviewed the status of the accidental disability case for Larry Adams. After a review of all documents, Maurice Murphy made a motion that Larry Adams' application for accidental disability is sent to PERAC to request an appointment for a Medical Panel review. Lenny Colten seconded this motion and the Board voted unanimously.
Lenny Colten discussed possibly having a retirement workshop for Hull's Retirement members either in September or October. Phil Lemnios suggested that Maria Hortaridis check with Joe Connarton at PERAC and Ralph White at the Retired State Association of Massachusetts for suggestions on possible speakers.
Phil Lemnios motioned that the Board go into Executive Session at 10:10 a.m. to discuss a non-union member.
The Board came out of Executive Session at 10:30 a.m.
The Hull Contributory Retirement Board meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.
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