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Susy Pita, CPPT, Plan Administrator •
21629 Stirling Pass • Leesburg, Florida 34748 1
Phone: 352-787-9795 4 Fax: 352-787-2699 r
Posted: 08/02/10
NOTICE OF A DISABILIY HEARING
Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.
City Hall — Railroad Conference Room - 2 Floor
AGENDA
1. Cali to Order and Roll Call
2. Review Medical Information and Disability Application for John Wilt
3. Adjournment
DISABILITY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and F.S.S. 286.26, persons with disabilities
needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact Susy Pita, Plan Administrator, no later than seven days
subsequent to the proceeding at 352 - 787 -9795 for assistance. If hearing impaired, call the Florida Relay Service Numbers at 800-
955- 8771 (TDD) or 800 - 955 -8770 (VOICE) for assistance.
APPEAL NOTICE: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board, with respect to any matter considered at such
meeting or hearing, that person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which appeal is to be based.
SANFORD POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
PENSION BOARD DISABILITY HEARING - WILT
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2010 — 1:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 1:15 p.m. by the Chairman, Michael Taylor. The
following members were present: Bill Kirchhoff and Greg Smith. Nigel Price was
excused. Also in attendance was Scott Christiansen, the Plan Attorney, the claimant, Mr.
John Wilt and his attorney, Mr. Paul White- Davis.
2. Review Medical Information and Disability Application
Scott Christiansen began by reviewing the disability processes and procedures with
everyone. He went on to review the disability criteria detailed in the Pension Plan
Ordinance explaining that the Trustees were also going to have to determine whether
or not the disability occurred in the line of duty.
The medical records that were collected were reviewed and discussed and Mr. Wilt was
asked specific questions regarding the disability claim. Both he and his attorney
provided commentary regarding the arrest made on September 16, 2009 that resulted
in his injuries, and thereby, his inability to perform as a Police Officer.
The Trustees all agreed that his injuries occurred in the line of duty. A lengthy
discussion then ensued regarding the "intent" clause in the disability procedures.
A motion was then made by Greg Smith to approve of an in- line -of -duty disability with
total and permanent injuries specifying the injuries were not the result of an intentional
act of violence or permanent disfigurement against the officer. The motion was
seconded by Michael Taylor for discussion. The discussion continued regarding the
determination and definition of intentional bodily harm or permanent disfigurement.
The following vote was then recorded: Bill Kirchhoff No
Greg Smith Yes
Chairman Taylor Yes
The motion was not passed due to the fact that there had to be a unanimous decision.
Scott informed Mr. Wilt and his attorney that another hearing date will be scheduled
and they will be notified as soon it has been established.
3. Adjournment
The meeting ended at 2:50 p.m.
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