Volunteer Firefighter Relief Fund Committee

City of Norwich Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Fund Committee Minutes Meeting 112 January 12, 2009 The Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Fund Committee held its 112th meeting on Monday, January 12, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. in room 209, City Hall, Norwich, Connecticut. 1. Roll Call Members present were: Karen Mankowski, Occum Joshua Pothier, Assistant Comptroller Thomas Quinley, Yantic Red McKeon, Occum/Past Chairman Donald Leary, East Great Plain Brian Curtin, City Treasurer Thomas Dawkins, Personnel Manager Frank Davis, Citizen Appointee Members absent were: Richard Benoit, Taftville Joseph Ruffo, Comptroller Joseph Kochanski, Laurel Hill Thomas Dawkins called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. 2. Minutes: Meeting minutes from meeting 111 held on December 8, 2008, were reviewed. Red McKeon made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, seconded by Karen Mankowski. Approved. 3. Reports: Treasurer Report: Mr. Pothier reported that the Treasurer’s Report would be available at the next regularly scheduled meeting, February 9. Josh also noted that Hooker & Holcombe representative, Art Meizner, will be attending the next meeting to provide a 2008 year-end summary report and Relief Fund investment overview. 4. Communications: None 5. Old Business: None. 6. New Business: a. Karen Mankowski reported to the Committee that Occum has a member who is requesting benefits to begin on January 10, 2009. The member requesting the commencement of benefits is Chief Kevin McKeon, date of birth – January 10, 1954, with 35 years of credited service. Mr. Quinley asked if all appropriate paperwork had  been completed and submitted to the Comptroller’s Office. Karen Mankowski stated that Chief McKeon’s paperwork is ongoing and would be complete shortly. Thomas Quinley made a motion that payments begin January 10, 2009 providing all paperwork is submitted to the Comptroller’s Office. Seconded by Red McKeon, approved. b. Mr. Quinley asked Mr. Dawkins for an update of the City Corporation Council, Mike Driscoll’s review of the draft “City of Norwich Policy Regarding Injured/Disabled Volunteer Firefighters”. Mr. Dawkins replied that Attorney Driscoll’s review is ongoing and he expects the Relief Fund Board to vote on the issue at the next regularly scheduled meeting in February. c. Mr. Quinley brought up the fact that Yantic has a member who will be eligible to begin collecting benefits in April 2009. Warren Chiemielecki will turn 55 years of age on April 4, 2009 (DOB 04/04/1954) with 25 years of service. Mr. Quinley stated that he would provide the necessary paperwork at the next meeting. d. Mr. Leary reported that Larry Mackie would also be turning 55 years of age in May 2009 with 31 years of credited service. He will provide the necessary paperwork in the future. e. Mr. Quinley asked if any of the Departments would be presenting new members for enrollment into the Relief Fund Plan at the February meeting. Mr. Leary stated he believed EGP would have two new members. Mr. Quinley stated that Yantic would also have 2 new members. Karen Mankowski stated that Occum was also expecting 2 new members. Paperwork is expected for the new members at the February meeting. f. Red McKeon reminded everyone that there are no Federal death benefits for personnel under the age of 18. (Note: The Public Safety Officer Death Benefit [PSOB] as of October 1, 2008 is $315,746.00). Mr. Quinley made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Davis. Approved. Meeting adjourned at 1712 hrs. The next meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2009. Respectfully Submitted, Thomas G Quinley, Secretary February 9, 2009