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PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
REGULAR SESSION
November 8, 2022
HOPI CONFERENCE ROOM
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 2:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Gephart called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: David Gephart, Chairman
Carmen Trevizo, Member
Roger Reynolds, Member
Katherine Beck, Member
Absent: Richard Tracy, Member
Staff Present:Jennifer Inboden, Local Board Secretary
Andrew Apodaca, Local Board Independent Legal Counsel
CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Board on any issue not
listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual Board members may ask Town
staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to criticism made by
speakers. However, the Board may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during "Call to Audience."
In order to speak during "Call to Audience", please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue
speaker card.
Notice of Possible Executive Session
Pursuant to ARS § 38-431.03 (A)(2)(3), the Board may vote to convene in executive session to discuss or
consider confidential records exempt by law from public inspection, and/or to consult with the Board's attorney for
legal advice and to consider the Board's position and to instruct the Board's attorney regarding its position in
contemplated litigation regarding Agenda Items 3-11. The Board will take action on these items in open session.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE JULY 12, 2022 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Members reviewed the minutes as written with no discussion.
Motion by Member Carmen Trevizo, seconded by Member Katherine Beck to approve the July 12,
2022 regular session minutes.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
2.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE JULY 12, 2022 EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES
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2.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE JULY 12, 2022 EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Members reviewed the minutes as written with no discussion.
Motion by Member Carmen Trevizo, seconded by Member Roger Reynolds to approve the July 12,
2022 executive session minutes.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
3.NEW MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL AND REVIEW FOR POSSIBLE PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS FOR
NEW OFFICER SAUL DIAZ-ZUNIGA, HIRE DATE SEPTEMBER 6, 2022, TIER 3 DATE DECEMBER 5,
2022
Mr. Apodaca stated that he had legal advice and confidential medical review for agenda items 3-11.
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Carmen Trevizo to enter Executive
Session at 2:04 p.m. pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(2)&(3).
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Roger Reynolds to adjourn Executive
Session at 2:59 p.m.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Katherine Beck to find that Saul
Diaz-Zuniga meets all applicable PSPRS membership definitions, including the definition of Member,
A.R.S. § 38-842 (31), and all its related definitions, and regular assignment to hazardous duty, pursuant
to A.R.S. § 38-842 (42), effective on the date of his hire, September 6, 2022, with a Tier 3 date of
December 5, 2022.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Carmen Trevizo to table the pre-existing
condition determination as to Officer Diaz-Zuniga, until appropriate medical documentation can be
obtained in compliance with A.R.S. §38-859(A)(1),(B).
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
4.NEW MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL AND REVIEW FOR POSSIBLE PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS FOR
NEW OFFICER MATTHEW FARMER, HIRE DATE SEPTEMBER 6, 2022, TIER 3 DATE DECEMBER
5, 2022
Mr. Apodaca stated that he had legal advice and confidential medical review for agenda items 3-11.
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Carmen Trevizo to enter Executive
Session at 2:04 p.m. pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(2)&(3).
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
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ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Roger Reynolds to adjourn Executive
Session at 2:59 p.m.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Member Carmen Trevizo, seconded by Chairman David Gephart to find that Matthew
Farmer meets all applicable PSPRS membership definitions, including the definition of Member,
A.R.S. § 38-842 (31), and all its related definitions, and regular assignment to hazardous duty, pursuant
to A.R.S. § 38-842 (42), effective on the date of his hire, September 6, 2022, with a Tier 3 date of
December 5, 2022 AND to declare the Board’s finding of one (1) pre-existing condition as noted in the
medical examination report.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
5.NEW MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL AND REVIEW FOR POSSIBLE PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS FOR
NEW OFFICER KATELYN GOMEZ, HIRE DATE SEPTEMBER 6, 2022, TIER 3 DATE DECEMBER 5,
2022
Mr. Apodaca stated that he had legal advice and confidential medical review for agenda items 3-11.
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Carmen Trevizo to enter Executive
Session at 2:04 p.m. pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(2)&(3).
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Roger Reynolds to adjourn Executive
Session at 2:59 p.m.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Member Carmen Trevizo, seconded by Member Roger Reynolds to find that Katelyn
Gomez meets all applicable PSPRS membership definitions, including the definition of Member,
A.R.S. § 38-842 (31), and all its related definitions, and regular assignment to hazardous duty, pursuant
to A.R.S. § 38-842 (42), effective on the date of her hire, September 6, 2022, with a Tier 3 date of
December 5, 2022 AND to declare the Board’s finding of two (2) pre-existing conditions as noted in the
medical examination report.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
6.NEW MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL AND REVIEW FOR POSSIBLE PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS FOR
NEW OFFICER CLAYTON HASKINS, HIRE DATE SEPTEMBER 6, 2022, TIER 3 DATE DECEMBER
5, 2022
Mr. Apodaca stated that he had legal advice and confidential medical review for agenda items 3-11.
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Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Carmen Trevizo to enter Executive
Session at 2:04 p.m. pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(2)&(3).
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Roger Reynolds to adjourn Executive
Session at 2:59 p.m.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Carmen Trevizo to find that Clayton
Haskins meets all applicable PSPRS membership definitions, including the definition of Member,
A.R.S. § 38-842 (31), and all its related definitions, and regular assignment to hazardous duty, pursuant
to A.R.S. § 38-842 (42), effective on the date of his hire, September 6, 2022, with a Tier 3 date of
December 5, 2022 AND to declare no pre-existing conditions as set forth in the medical examination
report.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
7.NEW MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL AND REVIEW FOR POSSIBLE PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS FOR
LATERAL TRANSFER OFFICER TAYLOR HATTEN WITH A HIRE DATE OF AUGUST 15, 2022
Mr. Apodaca stated that he had legal advice and confidential medical review for agenda items 3-11.
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Carmen Trevizo to enter Executive
Session at 2:04 p.m. pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(2)&(3).
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Roger Reynolds to adjourn Executive
Session at 2:59 p.m.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board noted that one condition listed on the pre-existing condition coversheet for Officer Hatten
was one that the Board has traditionally not declared.
Motion by Member Carmen Trevizo, seconded by Member Katherine Beck to find that Taylor Hatten
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Motion by Member Carmen Trevizo, seconded by Member Katherine Beck to find that Taylor Hatten
meets all applicable PSPRS membership definitions, including the definition of Member, A.R.S. §
38-842 (31), and all its related definitions, and regular assignment to hazardous duty, pursuant to
A.R.S. § 38-842 (42), effective on the date of her hire, August 15, 2022 AND to declare the Board’s
finding of one (1) pre-existing condition as noted in the medical examination report.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
8.NEW MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL AND REVIEW FOR POSSIBLE PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS FOR
NEW OFFICER ANDREW MAISH, HIRE DATE SEPTEMBER 6, 2022, TIER 3 DATE DECEMBER 5,
2022
Mr. Apodaca stated that he had legal advice and confidential medical review for agenda items 3-11.
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Carmen Trevizo to enter Executive
Session at 2:04 p.m. pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(2)&(3).
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Roger Reynolds to adjourn Executive
Session at 2:59 p.m.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Katherine Beck to find that Andrew Maish
meets all applicable PSPRS membership definitions, including the definition of Member, A.R.S. §
38-842 (31), and all its related definitions, and regular assignment to hazardous duty, pursuant to
A.R.S. § 38-842 (42), effective on the date of his hire, September 6, 2022, with a Tier 3 date of
December 5, 2022 AND to declare the Board’s finding of one (1) pre-existing condition as noted in the
medical examination report.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
9.NEW MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL AND REVIEW FOR POSSIBLE PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS FOR
NEW OFFICER MICHAEL RYSKE, HIRE DATE JULY 12, 2022, TIER 3 DATE OCTOBER 10, 2022
Mr. Apodaca stated that he had legal advice and confidential medical review for agenda items 3-11.
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Carmen Trevizo to enter Executive
Session at 2:04 p.m. pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(2)&(3).
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Roger Reynolds to adjourn Executive
Session at 2:59 p.m.
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Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Roger Reynolds to find that Michael Ryske
meets all applicable PSPRS membership definitions, including the definition of Member, A.R.S. §
38-842 (31), and all its related definitions, and regular assignment to hazardous duty, pursuant to
A.R.S. § 38-842 (42), effective on the date of his hire, July 12, 2022, with a Tier 3 date of October 10,
2022 AND to declare the Board’s finding of no pre-existing conditions as set forth in the medical
examination report.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
10.NEW MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL AND REVIEW FOR POSSIBLE PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS FOR
NEW OFFICER MICHELE TORRES, HIRE DATE SEPTEMBER 6, 2022, TIER 3 DATE DECEMBER 5,
2022
Mr. Apodaca stated that he had legal advice and confidential medical review for agenda items 3-11.
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Carmen Trevizo to enter Executive
Session at 2:04 p.m. pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(2)&(3).
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Roger Reynolds to adjourn Executive
Session at 2:59 p.m.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Member Carmen Trevizo, seconded by Member Katherine Beck to find that Michele Torres
meets all applicable PSPRS membership definitions, including the definition of Member, A.R.S. §
38-842 (31), and all its related definitions, and regular assignment to hazardous duty, pursuant to
A.R.S. § 38-842 (42), effective on the date of her hire, September 6, 2022, with a Tier 3 date of
December 5, 2022 AND to declare the Board’s finding of six (6) pre-existing conditions as noted in the
medical examination report.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
11.NEW MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL AND REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PRE-EXISTING
CONDITION FOR LATERAL TRANSFER OFFICER ERIC FORREST WITH A HIRE DATE OF
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Mr. Apodaca stated that he had legal advice and confidential medical review for agenda items 3-11.
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Carmen Trevizo to enter Executive
Session at 2:04 p.m. pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(2)&(3).
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Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Roger Reynolds to adjourn Executive
Session at 2:59 p.m.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Chairman David Gephart, seconded by Member Carmen Trevizo to find that Eric Forrest
meets all applicable PSPRS membership definitions, including the definition of Member, A.R.S. §
38-842 (31), and all its related definitions, and regular assignment to hazardous duty, pursuant to
A.R.S. § 38-842 (42), effective on the date of his hire, November 21, 2022, AND to declare the Board’s
finding of one (1) pre-existing condition as noted in the medical examination report for any condition
declared by a previous agency.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
12.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF RESIGNATIONS AND RETIREMENTS OF THE FOLLOWING
MEMBERS, THUS TERMINATING THEIR MEMBERSHIP: RAUL VERDUGO RETIREMENT
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY, 25, 2022, SCOTT CARLILE RESIGNATION EFFECTIVE MARCH 25, 2022,
JOSE M SANCHEZ RESIGNATION EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2022, WESLEY HELVIG RETIREMENT
EFFECTIVE APRIL 3, 2022, BRIANNA FISHER RESIGNATION EFFECTIVE APRIL 22, 2022,
DONALD HEDRICK RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2022, CORRIE WARD RESIGNATION
EFFECTIVE JULY 15, 2022, KRISTINE FILIPPELLI RETIREMENT EFFECTIVE JULY 28, 2022, ERIC
FORREST RESIGNATION EFFECTIVE AUGUST 28, 2022, MATTHEW HORETSKI RETIREMENT
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 21, 2022, ZACKERY SCHMITZ RESIGNATION EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 22,
2022, AND JOSE G SANCHEZ RESIGNATION EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 27, 2022
Motion by Member Roger Reynolds, seconded by Member Katherine Beck to approve to terminate the
memberships of Raul Verdugo, Scott Carlile, Jose M Sanchez, Wesley Helvig, Brianna Fisher, Donald
Hedrick, Corrie Ward, Kristine Filippelli, Eric Forrest, Matthew Horetski, Zackery Schmitz and Jose G
Sanchez.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Next meeting Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Hopi Conference Room.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Member Roger Reynolds, seconded by Member Katherine Beck to adjourn the meeting at
3:19 p.m.
Vote: 4 - 0 Carried
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the
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I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the
Town of Oro Valley Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 8th day
of November, 2022. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this _9th_ day of __November_, 2022.
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Jen Inboden
Human Resources Analyst
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