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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDec 17, 1979 (3)MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF ASSOCIATION, VOLUNTEER DIVISION DECEMBER 17, 1979 The meeting was called to order at 10:55 p.m. Roll Call: Logacz, Heintz, Norberg, Hentges, Nawrocki - Present Also present were Fire Chief Don Johnson, City Manager Bob Bocwinski, - Administrative Assistant Tim Yantos, and Finance Director John Schedler. PURPOSE OF MEETING The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the matter of pensions with the retired members of the department as well as the active volunteers. Harold Ostmoe stated the last time they met they were asked by the Council to come back with a proposal that would be for both groups, the retired volunteers and the present volunteers. Discussion followed on the death benefit for Gordon Rongrud and which fund it would come from. Discussion continued on who was included in the increased pension, when the pension would become effective under the proposed plan, how much catching up the City should do on the pension for the retired volunteers. City Attorney Kalina stated that the question of whether an increase could be given to already retired volunteers has been forwarded to the Attorney General's office. Under the present law, the Council doesn't have the power to raise the pensions of people who are currently retired, but could grant increases to people who are currently active. Legislation has been prepared for the next session which would either allow this or not. He stated the Council could be in legal trouble if it acted in favor of the retired volunteers at this time. Discussion continued on the definition of disability and the volunteers asked for a change in this part of their by laws, The City Manager stated that a change in the definition of disability will make a change in the actuarial report. The Mayor suggested continuing this matter until additional information can be obtained from the actuary on what this would do to the plan and the City Attorney can check on the language change. Discussion continued on the widow's benefits, present and proposed. RESOLUTION 79-58 BOARD OF TRUSTEES COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIREMENS' RELIEF ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEER DIVISION BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Columbia Heights Firemens' Relief Association Volunteer Division Board of Trustees authorizes the City Treasurer to apply normal cost for the Volunteer Division, Columbia Heights Firemens' Relief Association against the two percent fire insurance state aid. December 17, 1979 Page 2 Passed this 17th day of December, 1979. Offered by: Heintz Seconded by: Logacz Roll Call: All Ayes Mayor Nawrocki delcared the meeting of the Board of Trustees adjourned at 12:15 a.m. Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor