HomeMy WebLinkAboutOct 23, 1978MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF
ASSOCIATION, VOLUNTEER DIVISION
OCTOBER 23, 1978
The meeting was called to order at 12:05 a.m.
Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki - present
The City Manager stated he had received a letter from the Board of
Examiners pertaining to a claim from Ralph Volkman. They recommended
payment of the claim for injury to Mr. Volkman for the period of time
during which he was unable to respond to fire calls.
The City Manager has met with the City Attorney and they feel that the
claim doesn't fit the definition of disability because it was not a total
disability since Mr. Volkman was able to perform on his full time job.
The City Manager stated he would like to have a decision on the claim as
submitted on behalf of Ralph Volkman and also give the volunteers present
an opportunity to be heard regarding optional disability clauses they may
have a preference for. The City Attorney stated that his decision to reject
the claim was based on the definition of disability for the purposes of a
benefit which he read to the Council. Mr. Volkman's work for the City of
Fridley takes him out of the definition of disability and makes him
ineligible for benefits.
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Norberg, to deny the request for compensation
based on the recommendation of the City Manager and City Attorney.
Roll Call: All Ayes
The volunteers asked the Board of Trustees for a clear definition of their
right to make claim so the volunteers will know where they stand if they get
injured. One of the volunteers present stated he would like to have the City
Manager and City Attorney go over the workmen's compensation legislation with
representatives of the volunteers and come back to the Council with a proposal
at some other meeting.
Motion by Heintz, seconded by Hentges, to direct the City Manager to develop
information on the various disability or injury compensation options, to meet
and discuss same with the volunteers and advise the Board of Trustees.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Motion by Hentges, seconded by Heintz, to adjourn the meeting of the Board
of Trustees at 12:28 a.m.
Roll Call: Ali Ayes
Council Secretary