HomeMy WebLinkAbout02022017 pp min DHSANFORD POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
PENSION BOARD DISABILITY HEARING - LEHMAN
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2 2017 - 1:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 1;00 p.m. by the Chairman, Darrel Presley. The following
members were present: Bill Erwin, Chris Henry, Nigel Price, and Michael Taylor. Also in
attendance was Scott Christiansen, the Plan Attorney, Susy Pita, Plan Administrator, the
claimant, Ms. Tina Lehman, her attorney Michael Brehne, and a court reporter (provided by the
Claimant). A few friends and family members 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 Ms. Lehman had a physical when she began employment with the Police
Department and there were no physical or psychiatric issues at that time.
Attorney Michael Brehne then presented their case to the Board of Trustees and asked that an
in-line of duty be awarded to his client.
The Trustees asked questions of Ms. Lehman and her attorney and a lengthy discussion
ensued. Following the discussion, a motion was made by Bill Erwin to authorize an Independent
Medical (Psychiatric) Evaluation to better evaluate the disability claim. Seconded by Michael
Taylor for discussion. Scott Christiansen then addressed the processing time that may ensue
with another requested IME and stated that Ms. Lehman would have to agree to an extension
of the Initial Hearing as such. Her attorney requested a private consultation and the meeting
recessed at 1:50 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 2:10 p.m. Attorney Michael Brehne stated that, based on the
medical records already obtained, his client feels that no other evidence would be forthcoming
as a result of another IME and that they respectfully deny the request for an extension of the
Initial Hearing phase and additional IME. At that time Bill Erwin withdrew his motion and
additional discussion took place.
Following that discussion, a motion was made by Nigel Price to grant Ms. Lehman with her
request for an in-line of duty disability. Seconded by Chris Henry for discussion.
Following a brief discussion the roll was called and the following vote was recorded:
Bill Erwin No
Chris Henry Yes
Nigel Price Yes
Michael Taylor No
Chairman Presley No
The in-line of duty disability was denied 3 (no) -2 (yes).
At that time Chairman Presley passed the gavel to Bill Erwin and made a motion to deny Ms.
Lehman her application for a disability.
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Seconded by Michael Taylor, the roll was called and the following vote was recorded:
Bill Erwin
Yes
Chris Henry
No
Nigel Price
No
Michael Taylor
Yes
Chairman Presley
Yes
The application for a disability was denied 3 (yes) — 2 (no).
Scott Christiansen will prepare the Order for the Chairman's signature and the Plan
Administrator will see to the proper distribution.
3. Adioummen
The meeting ended at 2:20 p.m.
For the Board—