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JEFFERSON COUNTY/CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
LEOFF 1 RETIREMENT/DISABILITY BOARD
Jefferson County Courthouse
1820 Jefferson Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-9100
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
8:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Jefferson County Courthouse, County Administrator’s Conference Room
Present: Board Members Mel Mefford, Howard Scott, David Faber and David Sullivan, and
Secretary Erin Lundgren were present. Member Sullivan opened the meeting at 8:32 a.m.
Introductions – Results of the Election: Each member and the secretary introduced
themselves. Jefferson County Commissioner David Sullivan stated he is replacing
Commissioner Phil Johnson as the County’s representative on the LEOFF I Board. The
Secretary reported that the election for Law Enforcement and Fire Fighter Association
representatives was held and Mel Mefford and Howard Scott were voted to each serve another
two (2) year term.
Election of Chair: Member Mefford nominated and moved to appoint David Sullivan to serve
as Chair for the 2017 term. Member Scott seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous
vote.
Interview for Citizen at Large Position; Robyn Chisholm: At the conclusion of the Board’s
interview with Robyn Chisholm for possible appointment to the Citizen at Large position,
Member Faber moved to appoint Ms. Chisholm to the position for a two (2) year term. Member
Scott seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. Newly appointed Member
Chisholm was invited to join the meeting.
Approval of Minutes: Member Faber moved to approve the regular meeting minutes of
October 11, 2016 as presented. Member Scott seconded the motion which carried by a
unanimous vote.
Member Representing
David Sullivan Jefferson County
David Faber City of Port Townsend
Mel Mefford Law Enforcement
Howard Scott Fire Fighter’s Association
Robyn Chisholm Citizen at Large
Erin Lundgren, Secretary
Jefferson County/City of Port Townsend LEOFF 1 Retirement/Disability Board Meeting Minutes – April 11, 2017 Page: 2
Closed Session: The Board was scheduled to meet in Closed Session from 8:50 a.m. to 9:15
a.m. with the LEOFF I Board Secretary to review and discuss medical bills pursuant to RCW
42.30.140(2) as outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act. The actual period of time the Board
met in Closed Session on this topic was from 9:10 a.m. to 9:52 a.m. At the conclusion of the
Closed Session the Board resumed the regular meeting.
Determination on Payment of Medical Bills: The Board concurred that additional information
is needed before a decision can be rendered. A letter will be drafted for Chair Sullivan’s
signature to be sent to the claimant requesting additional information.
Old Business - Review of LEOFF I Board Policies and Procedures: The Board concurred to
postpone the review of the LEOFF I Board Policy and Procedures to allow the new members
(Sullivan and Chisholm) time to read and familiarize themselves with the policies and
procedures.
New Business: None.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 9:54 a.m. until the next regularly scheduled
meeting on October 10, 2017 or special meeting as properly noticed.
Respectfully Submitted,
Erin Lundgren, Secretary