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ELK GROVE FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND
JULY 19, 1993
A meeting of the Firemen' s Pension Fund was held on Monday, July 19, 1993
in the Fire Dept. Administrative Offices, 901 Brantwood Avenue. The meeting
was called to order by President Harvey R. Speiden at 7:09 P.M. The
President stated for the record the meeting had been scheduled earlier tham
usual (1st Monday in August) because of scheduled vacations of Pension Board
members.
ROLL CALL
On Roll Call the following members were present; Harvey R. Speiden, Patricia
S. Smith, Hilda H. Ingebrigtsen, James D. MacArthur, Jerry L. Norris, Patrick
L. Beck, and Joseph Gardner III . Absent was; Dennis J. Gallitano and George
P. Knickerbocker. Mr. Richard J. Puchalski , Attorney at Law, Pension Fund Legal
Counsel was present. In attendance was Fund member Richard A. Krieger and
prospective Fund member Mark W. Percudani .
MINUTES
Motion by P. Beck, seconded by J. Norris to accept Feburary 3, 1993 Minutes
as written and dispense with their reading. Motion passed unanimously. No
meeting was held on May 3, 1993 due to the lack of a Quorem.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Treasurer H. Ingebrigtsen submitted a Balance Sheet, Schedule of Investments
and a Disbursement Register of the Firemen ' s Pension Fund as of June 30, 1993.
She reviewed all three with the Board Members and explained their contents.
She requested 4 Board members signatures on a NBD Bank card to check on the
contents of a safety deposit box located there. Motion by J. MacArthur,
seconded by J. Norris to authorize 4 signatures on the safety deposit box card.
Motion passed unanimously. Motion by J. Norris, seconded by J. MacArthur to
accept the Treasurer' s Report, certify the Disbursement Register and place it,
the Schedule of Investments and Balance Sheet on file with the Minutes. Motion
passed unanimously. The Treasurer informed the Board she had received a request
of Withdrawl of funds paid into the Fund by Victor Jakobsons. She informed the
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Board she had refunded $5,371 .36. Motion by P. Beck, seconded by P. Smith to
certify the withdrawl of funds. Motion passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Secretary J. Gardner III , reported 2 retirees had written expressing their
interest in the RETIREES position on the Board. He informed the Board he had
run the election, sending notices and Ballots to be returned in Blank envelopes.
CANVAS OF BALLOTS from APRIL 19, 1993 Retiree Election was taken:
12 Ballots Cast
11 Jerry L. Norris
1 Kenneth J. Rzeszutko
Motion by P. Beck, seconded by H. Ingebrigtsen to certify the April 19, 1993
Retiree Election, Jerry L. Norris the winner, term of office 3 years, expiring
April 1996. Motion passed unanimously.
CANVAS OF BALLOTS from April 19, 1993 Election was taken :
49 Ballots Cast
47 Harvey R. Speiden
2 Spoiled
Motion by J. Gardner III , seconded by J. Norris to certify the April 19, 1993
Election, Harvey R. Speiden the winner, term of office 3 years expiring April
1996. Motion passed unanimously.
President H. Speiden reported of difficulties contacting certain prospective
Fund members for their physicals even using registered mail . A discussion
followed. It was decided in the future to use both registered mail and a hand
delivery.
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APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
The Secretary read aloud excerpts from David L. Spencer. M.D. satating MARK
W. PERCUDANI does not have any increased risks if he takes a job as a fireman
than the average individual . Motion by J. Norris, seconded by P. Beck to
accept MARK W. PERCUDANI into the Pension Fund subject to the receipt of a
proper Application to the Fund and all necessary documentation. Motion passed
unanimously. In review , accepted provisionally into the Pension Fund.
MARK W. PERCUDANI EFFECTIVE AUGUST 10, 1992
OLD BUSINESS
J. MacArthur reported to Board members of a Nat' l Fire & Police Pension Fund
Asso. Conference being held Oct. 20 through Oct. 23, 1993, The Secretary was
directed to make copies and distribute to all Board Members. Anyone interested
to contact the Secretary. Motion by P. Beck, seconded by J . Norris to authorize
two members to attend, registration paid by the Fund. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion by J. Gardner III , seconded by P. Beck to nominate:
HARVEY R. SPEIDEN PRESIDENT
JERRY L. NORRIS : VICE-PRESIDENT
Motion by J. Gardner III , seconded by H. Speiden to nominate:
PATRICK L. BECK SECRETARY
Both motions passed unanimously. The Secretary was instructed to cast one
unanimous ballot for the above offices. Therefore the above officers are
declared elected. The President thanked J. Gardner III for his years as
Secretary and noted he had been Secretary of the Pension Fund since first
day on the Board in May 1933• And he felt the men and women on the Fire
Dept. appreciated his dedication and efforts on their behalf and wished him
well on his upcoming retirement.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion by j . Norris, seconded by J. MacArthur to adjourn. Motion passed
unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:49 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Joseph Gaedner I11 , Secretary
Firemen' s Pension Fund