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MINUTES PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM REGULAR SESSION January 5, 2021 ONLINE ZOOM MEETING

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 2:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER
Chair Gephart called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:	David Gephart, Chair
	Carmen Trevizo, Member
	Roger Reynolds, Member
	Richard Tracy, Member
	Katherine Beck, Member
Staff Present:	Carrie Rowley, Local Board Secretary
	Kelly Wheeler, HR Analyst
Attendees:	Thomas Benavidez, Board Attorney

CALL TO AUDIENCE
Chair Gephart opened the call to audience. No comments were received.

REGULAR SESSION AGENDA

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 10, 2020 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Members reviewed the minutes as written. Member Treizo asked for clarification on Agenda item 4 of the meeting minutes. Secretary Rowley provided clarification as it related to possible pre-existing conditions, and the difference between conditions existing prior to the original PSPRS membership date, versus conditions occurring after the PSPRS membership date. Member Trevizo asked for confirmation then that the minute notes were accurate. Mr. Benavidez stated that was correct. No further discussion was brought forth.


				Motion by Member Carmen Trevizo, seconded by Member Katherine Beck to approve the November 10, 2020 regular session meeting minutes. Chair Gephart instructed the Board Secretary to conduct a roll call vote. All Members voted yes during the roll call vote.

				Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

	2.			APPLICATION FOR SURVIVOR BENEFIT FOR DANA MCALISTER EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2021
				Members reviewed the survivor benefits packet and Member Trevizo inquired what would happen if the surviving spouse remarried. Member Trevizo thought it was or used to be a stipulation the surviving spouse could not remarry. Both Secretary Rowley and Mr. Benavidez were not aware of such stipulations. Member Trevizo stated if the stipulation was still in place, it would be important to communicate the information to the survivor. Secretary Rowley stated she would confirm with PSPRS, and if the stipulation is still in place, she would communicate the information to the surviving spouse. No further discussion or questions were brought forth.


				Motion by Member Katherine Beck, seconded by Member Richard Tracy to approve the application for survivor benefits for Dana McAlister beginning January 1, 2021. Chair Gephart instructed the Board Secretary to conduct a roll call vote. All Members voted yes during the roll call vote.

				Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

	3.			REVIEW AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PRE-EXISTING CONDITION FOR CHRISTA SALICA
				Members reviewed the notices sent to Ms. Salica concerning the Board's finding of a possible pre-existing condition. Secretary Rowley confirmed the Board did not receive any additional information from Ms. Salica. Member Beck asked if this item was something the Board needed to enter Executive Session for. Mr. Benavidez stated he did not feel it was necessary, as the medical report clearly noted the condition. Member Trevizo asked if a condition occurred off duty, should it be noted. Secretary Rowley stated it should not be noted if it occurred when the individual was already a member of PSPRS. Chair Gephart asked if the Board cared to entertain a motion, or if additional discussion was needed. Members discussed other possible conditions not addressed in the notice, but it was explained those items occurred after Ms. Salica's original membership date within the system. Members agreed to move forth with the original finding.


				Motion by Chair David Gephart, seconded by Member Richard Tracy to note the Board's finding of a pre-exisitng condition as noted in the medical examination report for Christ Salica. Chair Gephart asked the Board Secretary to conduct a roll call vote. All Members voted yes during the roll call vote.

				Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No new items were brought forth.

ADJOURNMENT


				Motion by Member Katherine Beck, seconded by Member Carmen Trevizo to adjourn the meeting at 2:21 p.m. Chair Gephart instructed the Board Secretary to conduct a roll call vote. All members voted yes during the roll call vote.

Vote: 5 - 0 Carried

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 5 day of January, 2021. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.

Dated this 8 day of January, 2021.

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Carrie Rowley
Local Board Secretary