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MINUTES
ORO VALLEY PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
(PSPRS) LOCAL BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2016
KACHINA CONFERENCE ROOM
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Lemos called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Stacey Lemos, Chair
Katherine Beck, Member
Andy Lopez, Member
ABSENT: Richard Tracy, Member
Peter Clegg, Member
Chair Lemos changed the order of the agenda to have Item 6 before Item 5.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 8, 2016
MOTION: Mr. Lopez moved to approve the February 8, 2016 minutes and
was seconded by Ms. Beck.
MOTION carried, 3-0.
Executive Session
Pursuant to ARS § 38-431.03 (A), 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 2, 3, 4 and 5. The Board will take action on these items in open
session.
MOTION: Mr. Lopez moved to go into Executive Session at 2:06 p.m. pursuant
to ARS § 38-431.03(A) and was seconded by Ms. Beck.
MOTION carried, 3-0.
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ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION: Ms. Beck moved to adjourn from Executive Session at 2:46 p.m. and
was seconded by Mr. Lopez.
MOTION carried, 3-0.
2. APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 8, 2016
MOTION: Mr. Lopez moved to approve the February 8, 2016 Executive
Session minutes and was seconded by Ms. Beck.
MOTION carried, 3-0.
3. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF DR. THRASHER’S INDEPENDENT MEDICAL
EXAMINATION REPORT ON OFFICER CHRIS MCALISTER
The Board, attorney and applicant discussed Dr. Thrasher’s independent medical
examination report and information concerning the accident site.
4. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE DISABILITY
APPLICATION FOR OFFICER CHRIS MCALISTER
MOTION: Mr. Lopez moved to deny the disability application for Officer Chris
McAlister based on the independent medical examination report of Dr. Thrasher
and was seconded by Ms. Beck.
MOTION carried, 3-0.
6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE
LOCAL BOARD CONCERNING PERIODIC REVIEW OF THE STATUS OF
RETIRED MEMBERS WHO ARE RECEIVING DISABILITY BENEFITS
MOTION: Mr. Lopez moved to amend the Rules of the Local Board
concerning periodic review of retired members receiving disability benefits as
discussed in Executive Session and was seconded by Ms. Beck.
MOTION carried, 3-0.
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5. REVIEW AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION TO SEND THE FOLLOWING
ACCIDENTAL DISABILITY RETIREMENTS TO AN INDEPENDENT MEDICAL
EXAMINATION:
a. Leigh Horetski-Ryan
b. Patrick F. Fojt
c. Laurie A. Teachout
d. Shawn Benjamin
MOTION: Ms. Beck moved to continue this item until the Rules of the Local
Board were amended and approved and was seconded by Mr. Lopez.
MOTION carried, 3-0.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Amendments to the Rules of the Local Board regarding retired members who
receive disability benefits.
Continued item review and possible recommendation to send the following
accidental disability retirements to an independent medical examination:
o Leigh Horetski-Ryan
o Patrick F. Fojt
o Laurie A. Teachout
o Shawn Benjamin
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Ms. Beck moved to adjourn at 3:06 p.m. and was seconded by Mr.
Lopez.
MOTION carried, 3-0.
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Prepared By:
Catherine Hendrix, Senior Office Specialist