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FIREFIGHTERS PENSION BOARD MEETING
February 21 , 2013
The regular meeting of the Englewood Firefighters Pension Board was called to order by Chairperson
Kieth Lockwood at 3:00 p .m . in the Public Works Conference Room of the Englewood Civic Center,
1000 Englewood Parkway.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Others Present:
A quorum was present.
Kieth Lockwood , Chairperson, Employee Representative
John Garcilaso, Secretary, Employee Representative
Frank Gryglewicz, Director of Finance and Administrative Services
Grayson Hartley, Employee Representative
Randy Penn , Mayor (arrived 3 : 12 a .m.)
Carolyne Wilmoth , Council Appointee (no notice)
Don and Marilyn Seymour, Retired Volunteer and spouse
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Seating of Reelected Board Member, John Garcilaso
• The Board congratulated John Garcilaso on his reelection to the Firefighters Pension B o ard.
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Election of Board Chairperson /President and Secretary
MR. GARCILASO NO MINA TED KIETH LOCKWOOD CHAIRPERSON/PRESIDENT. MR.
GRYGLEWICZ SECONDED .
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
Abstention:
The motion carried.
Garcilaso , Gryglewicz, Hartley
None
Wilmoth, Penn
Lockwood
CHAIRPERSON LOCKWOOD NOMINATED JOHN GARCILASO SECRETARY . MR.
GRYGLEWICZ SECONDED .
Ayes :
Nays:
Absent:
Abstention:
The motion carried .
Gryglewicz, Hartley, Lockwood
None
Wilmoth , P e nn
Garcilaso
Approval of November l, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes.
MR. GARCILASO MOVED TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 1, 2012 MINUTE S OF THE
REGULAR BOARD MEETING. MR. GRYGLEWICZ SECONDED.
Ayes :
Nays:
Absent:
The motion carried .
Lockwood , Garcilaso, Gryglewicz, Hartley
None
Wilmoth , Penn
Review of FPPA Volunteer and Firefighters Plan Statements
Mr . Gryglewicz reviewed the year-end stat~ments .
Consideration of Studies to be included with the January l, 2013 Volunteer Firefighters Actuarial Report
The Board discussed requesting additional studies to be included with the 2013 Volunteer Firefighters
actuarial report.
Mayor Penn arrived at 3:12 p.m.
The Board discussed, given the current funding level s, there may not be sufficient funds to provide an
increase. The Board requested an additional study to provide a $100 increase as of 2014 and a $50
increase for survivors. There is no additional fee for the study .
Notification of Edison, Lucius and McLain Transactions
Retirees Edison and Lucius have completed the paperwork necessary to adjust their benefits for electing a
50 % Joint and Survivor benefit. The adjusted payments were made in December 2012.
Retiree McLain has not completed the necessary paperwork .
Review of Attendance
The Board discussed the attendance of the past year. Ms. Wilmoth attended only one meeting and did not
provide a notice of absence for the February 21, 2013 meeting.
Consideration of cancelling the May meeting making the next meeting August 8, 2013
Unless a matter needing immediate attention requires a May meeting, the next regular meeting will be
August 8, 2013.
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Members Choice
Mr. Garcilaso inquired about the procedures staff takes when they are notified of a retiree 's death. Ms.
Wescoat explained that once informed of the passing of a retiree, a letter is sent to the family or estate
requesting documentation . The letter includes the procedures taken by staff and a notification of the
funeral benefit, if any.
Mayor Penn invited the Board to the Englewood Business Summit, February 26 , 2013 .
Mayor Penn asked the Board for suggestions for the Boards and Commission Appreciation event. The
event has been held at Pirates Cove . The Board discussed various venues and options for token
appreciation gifts from the City.
MR. GRYGLEWICZ MOVED TO ADJOURN. MR. GARCILASO SECONDED .
Ayes :
Nays:
Absent:
The motion carried.
Lockwood , Garcilaso, Gryglewicz, Hartley, Penn
None
Wilmoth
Meeting adjourned at 3:27 p.m.
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Carol Wescoat
Recording Secretary
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