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PENSION BOARD DISABILITY HEARING - KELLY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018 — 1:30 P.M.
I. Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by the Chairman, Darrel Presley. The following
members were present: Bill Erwin, Nigel Price, and Michael Taylor. Chris Henry was absent. Also
in attendance was Scott Christiansen, the Plan Attorney, Susy Pita, the Plan Administrator, the
claimant, Mr. Shawn Kelley, and his attorney Michael Clelland. His wife and a few friends were
also in the audience.
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. It was noted for the
record that Mr. Kelley had a physical when he began employment with the Police Department
and there were no physical issues at that time.
Attorney Michael Clelland then presented their case to the Board of Trustees and asked that an
in-line of duty be awarded to his client.
A lengthy discussion ensued.
3. Determine Course of Action
Following that discussion, a motion was made by Michael Taylor to grant Mr. Kelley with his
request for an in-line of duty disability. Seconded by Hector Rosado for discussion; additional
questions were asked of Attorney Clelland and Mr. Kelley. The roll was called and the following
vote was recorded: Bill Erwin No
Hector Rosado Yes
Michael Taylor Yes
Chairman Presley Yes
The motion carried 3-1. Scott Christiansen will prepare the Order for the Chairman's signature
and the Plan Administrator will see to the proper distribution.
Scott added that there was a request for mileage reimbursement for Mr. Kelley for the 404
miles he traveled to attend his IME. A motion was made by Bill Erwin to authorize the payment
of 54.5 cents for each of those miles. Seconded by Michael Taylor, the motion carried
unanimously.
3. Adjournment
The meeting ended at 2:15 p.m.
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