At a recent special meeting, the Carbondale Police Pension Board held an annual review of a disability-benefits case.
The board oversees all financial matters related to the Carbondale Police Department's pension plan.
Below are the minutes from this meeting, as provided by the board.
POLICE PENSION BOARD
April 25th, 2016 at 1:30 pm.
Carbondale Civic Center Room 103
Special Meeting Minutes
1. Call to Order / Roll Call
The City of Carbondale Police Pension Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Tuesday, April 25th, 2016, at the Carbondale Civic Center, Room 103, 200 South Illinois Avenue for the purpose of an administrative hearing for annual disability review regarding Jeffrey Vaughn. Mark Goddard called the meeting to order at about 1330 hours.
Roll Call
Present: Don Priddy, Mark Goddard, Tony Williams, and Don Ursini.
Absent: Paul Echols
Acknowledgement of Guests
Also present were Finance Director Jeff Davis, Senior Accountant Becky Applegate, presenting attorney Scott Hendricks, Jeff Vaughn, Tammy Vaughn, Vaughn attorney Mike Maurizio, and Pension Board Attorney Dennis Orsey.
2. Public Comments
No public comments were made.
3. Minutes
None available for approval.
4. Bills
A bill due to Arthur Gallagher and Associates in the amount of $2,668 for fiduciary liability insurance was presented for payment.
MOTION: Ursini moved, Priddy seconded, to pay the bill to Arthur Gallagher and Associates in the amount of $2,668. ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: D. Priddy, M. Goddard, D. Ursini, and T. Williams. Nays: None.
Motion declared carried.
5. Special Setting: Administrative Hearing for the annual disability review regarding Jeffrey Vaughn.
A hearing was held in which case presenting attorney Hendricks presented information relative to Jeffrey Vaughn’s disability, including a number of exhibits previously provided to board members, beginning at about 1345 hours. Attorney Maurizio also presented information to the board, including live testimony from Jeffrey and Tammy Vaughn. Closing arguments were made, followed by a break at about 1620 hours. A transcript of the meeting was prepared by Southern Reporting.
6. Executive Session Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 {c} (4).
At about 1629 hours, the hearing resumed, at which time Priddy made a motion for the board to go to executive session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 {c} (4) to deliberate the annual disability review hearing of Jeffrey Vaughn. Ursini seconded the motion. The motion carried, and the executive session began at about 1629 hours. The session was audio recorded and secured by Williams.
7) Adjournment/Next Meeting Date
At about 1914 hours the board returned to open session. Attorney Orsey summarized that the board was unable to reach a decision that would be supported by a majority (3/4) vote. Therefore, Jeffrey Vaughn’s disability would remain in place as is, pending a new annual review. A formal written decision would be presented by attorney Orsey as soon as it was complete. The next regularly scheduled board meeting is scheduled for 05/17/16 at 1330 hours.
Williams motioned to adjourn the meeting. Ursini seconded. Meeting adjourned at about 1916 hours.
Respectfully Submitted,
Anthony Williams
Carbondale Police Pension Board Secretary
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