09-09-1999 - Special
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Edgewater Firefighters' Pension Fund
Special Meeting
Thursday, September 9,1999
2:00 p.m.
Call to Order: A Special Meeting of the Edgewater Firefighters' Pension Board was called to
order on Thursday, September 09, 1999 by Chairman Jollie at 2:00 p.m. in the Training Room of
Fire Station #57. Members present were: Chairman Jim Jollie, Secretary Jill Klem and Mr.
Gary Butt. Ms. Laura Reilly and Ms. Patricia Richard were recorded absent. Also present was
Ms. Sondra M. Pengov, Recording Secretary.
Minutes: The minutes of August 26, 1999 Special Meeting were presented for approval. A
motion to approve the minutes as submitted was made by Jill Klem with a second from Gary
Butt. The motion CARRIED 3-0.
Old Business: Ordinance Change Status (State Requirements) - Proposed Ordinance
Changes: Chairman Jollie informed the Board that Kenneth R. Harrison of Sugarman &
Susskind had provided everything requested by the Board (as shown in the letter and Ordinance
provided). The packet furnished to the Board members contained a summary of the review
concerning the impact of the state amendments and proposed benefit enhancements of the
pension plan. Chairman Jollie noted the inclusion of the plan to provide an option for the fire
chief to participate or not as well as the 20 year retirement option.
Chairman Jollie reported he had shown the letter and ordinance changes from Sugarman &
Susskind to the City Attorney, Nikki Clayton. Ms. Clayton stated she will provide the City
Council with a summarized packet at the September 13, 1999 City Council meeting. She said
she would provide a packet using a similar format as is being used for the Police Department.
Following brief discussion, Chairman Jollie asked for a motion.
Secretary Klem moved to send Ordinance 99-0-04 to Council for first reading and also forward
it to the State, and to place the Ordinance on the next agenda immediately following the
September 13, 1999 meeting, for second reading. Seconded by Mr. Butt. Motion CARRIED 3-
O.
New Business: Chairman Jollie asked the Board for suggestions for a replacement for Board
member Patricia Richards as she is resigning.
Adjournment: There being no additional business to come before the Board a motion was
made and approved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 2:11 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Sondra M. Pengov
Recording Secretary
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