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MINUTES FOR THE SPRINGFIELD RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING
70 TAPLEY STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104
HELD ON JUNE 10, 2020 AT 5:00 P.M.
Present: Robert Moynihan, Patrick Burns, Thomas Scanlon, Haskell Kennedy, Philip Mantoni, Attorney Alfredo ViVenzio, Executive Director, Susana Baltazar, Judy Dziobek, Recording Clerk, Darrin Fitzpatrick, Xavier Cody, Attorney Joseph Donnellan, Michael Raimer, Attorney Kevin Coyle, Michael Kneeland, Daren Womack, Attorney Katherine Lamondia-Wrinkle, Angel Decaro, Attorney Sharon Maharne, Jeanne Clancy, Margaret Cahillane, Attorney Thomas Downey
Chairman Moynihan called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M.
Agenda Item #1-Minutes
Motion made by Burns to approve the minutes of the meeting held on May 6, 2020, second by Scanlon. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes.
Agenda Item #2 Superannuations
Motion made by Mantoni to accept the following Superannuations: Martin Ambrose, Police Sergeant, Police Department with 34 years and 10 months as of 6/5/2020; Richard Cheeks, Firefighter, Fire Department with 32 years and 3 months as of 5/14/2020; Mark Crutchfield, Police Officer, Police Department with 34 years as of July 4, 2020; Maria D’Angelantonio, Sr. Administrator, School Department with 40 years as of 7/1/2020; Vincent Finn, Police Officer, Police Department with 32 years as of 5/16/2020; Lena Harris, Paraprofessional, School Department with 20 years and 4 months as of 6/20/2020; Gwendolyn Heard, Paraprofessional, School Department with 21 years and 8 months as of 6/20/2020; Bruce Lincoln, Housing Inspector, Code Enforcement with 27 years and 5 months as of 5/5/2020; Carol G. Mazza, Paraprofessional, School Department with 42 years and 7 months as of 6/20/2020; Daniel Murdock, Police Officer, Police Department with 32 years and 8 months as of 6/6/2020; Cheryl Panetta, Paraprofessional, School Department with 31years and 2 months as of 8/5/2020; Richard Taylor, Coordinator, Facilities Management with 29 years as of 6/6/2020; Lorraine Thompson, Paraprofessional, School Department with 21 years and 9 months as of 6/20/20, second by Scanlon. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes.
Agenda Item #3-Warrants
Motion made by Burns to approve and reaffirm the following warrants: Warrant #27 Refunds in the amount of $80,566.49, Warrant #28 Refunds in the amount of $43,873.71, Warrant #29 Expenses in the amount of $228,936.30, Warrant #30 Retiree payroll in the amount of $6,827,189.72 and redemption from the PRIT fund in the amount of $5,875,000.00 and Warrant #31 Refunds in the amount of $62,011.23, second by Scanlon. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes.
Agenda Item #4-Refunds/Transfers to Other Systems
Motion made by Burns to approve the eight (8) requests for refunds and transfers to other systems. The names have been submitted to their particular Department, the Law Department and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, second by Scanlon. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes.
Agenda Item #5-Redeposit of Refunds and Makeup of Contributions
Motion made by Mantoni to approve the redeposit of refunds to: Jasmine Byrne, Specialist, School Department for the refund from Southbridge Retirement System; Areyls Rivera, Paraprofessional, School Department for the refund from Westfield Retirement System; Natasha Muriel-Roldan, Site Coordinator, School Department for the refund from Springfield Retirement System in 2018; Jacqueline Vermette, Speech and Language, School Department for the refund from Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System in 2018, second by Burns. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes.
Agenda Item #6-Director’s Report
Executive Director Susana Baltazar informed the Board that the PERAC disability approval was received for Brian Tobin-Fire Department. The Director also informed the Board that the Membership forms are being updated with Human Resources from the School Department, Water & Sewer, the Housing Authority, as well as the City of Springfield HR Department. Ms. Baltazar also informed the Board that the Payroll for the month of May has been processed.
Agenda Item #7-Attorney’s Report
Attorney ViVenzio informed the Board that he had a few cases pending at DALA. Attorney ViVenzio also informed the Board that Brian Devivo had withdrawn his appeal case with DALA. Attorney ViVenzio stated that he had nothing new to report on the ongoing bankruptcy case of Michael Basile.
Agenda Item #8-Old Business
None
Agenda Item #9-New Business
None
Agenda Item #10-Executive Session in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21-Involuntary Accidental Disability Application-Darrin Fitzpatrick-Police Department
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion made by Scanlon to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the Involuntary Accidental Disability Application for Darrin Fitzpatrick of the Police Department which may involve medical information and then return to Open Session, second by Burns. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes.
A motion was made by Scanlon to accept the responses of the medical panel, the evidence of the Involuntary Accidental Disability Application and approve the disability benefits submitted by Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, second by Burns. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes
Agenda Item #11-Executive Session in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 30 A, Section 21-Involuntary Accidental Disability and Involuntary Ordinary Disability Applications-Edwin Irizarry-Police Department
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion made by Burns to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the Involuntary Accidental/Ordinary Disability Applications for Edwin Irizarry of the Police Department which may involve medical information and then return to Open Session, second by Burns. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes.
A motion was made by Scanlon to deny the Involuntary Ordinary Disability Application, second by Burns. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes. A motion was made by Scanlon to accept the Involuntary Accidental Disability Application submitted by Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, and request that PERAC convene a medical panel, second by Burns. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes. A motion was made by Scanlon to accept Mr. Irizarry’s own Accidental Disability Application and request that PERAC convene a medical panel pending receipt of additional medical information, second by Mantoni. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes.
Agenda Item #12-Executive Session in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21-Involuntary Accidental Disability Application-Xavier Cody-Fire Department
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion made by Scanlon to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the Involuntary Accidental Application for Xavier Cody of the Fire Department which may involve medical information and then return to Open Session, second by Burns. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes.
A motion was made by Mantoni to accept the responses of the medical panel, the evidence of the Involuntary Accidental Disability Application and approve the disability benefits submitted by Commissioner Bernard J. Calvi, second by Scanlon. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes.
Agenda Item #13-Executive Session in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21-Involuntary Accidental Disability Application and Involuntary Ordinary Disability Application–Michael Raimer-Fire Department
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion made by Scanlon to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the Involuntary Accidental/Ordinary Applications for Michael Raimer of the Fire Department which may involve medical information and then return to Open Session, second by Burns. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes.
A motion was made by Scanlon to accept the Involuntary Accidental Disability Application submitted by Fire Commissioner Bernard J. Calvi, pending receipt of Mr. Raimer’s Voluntary Disability Application to be filed within 30 days, and request that PERAC convene a medical panel, second by Mantoni. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes. A motion was made by Scanlon to deny the Involuntary Ordinary Disability Application submitted by Fire Commissioner Bernard J. Calvi, second by Mantoni. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, ye
Agenda Item #14-Executive Session in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21-Involuntary Accidental Disability Application and Involuntary Ordinary Disability Application-Michael Kneeland-Fire Department
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion made by Mantoni to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the Involuntary Accidental/Ordinary Applications for Michael Kneeland of the Fire Department which may involve medical information and then return to Open Session, second by Kennedy. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes.
A motion was made by Scanlon to deny the Involuntary Ordinary Disability Application submitted by Fire Commissioner Bernard J. Calvi, second by Burns. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes. A motion was made by Scanlon to accept the Involuntary Accidental Disability Application submitted by Fire Commissioner Bernard J. Calvi, and request that PERAC convene a medical panel, second by Burns. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes.
Agenda Item #15-Executive Session in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21-Accidental Disability Application–Daren Womack-School Department
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion made by Burns to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the Voluntary Accidental Disability Application for Daren Womack of the School Department which may involve medical information and then return to Open Session, second by Kennedy. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes.
A motion was made by Mantoni to accept the Accidental Disability Application, and request that PERAC convene a medical panel, second by Scanlon. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes.
Agenda Item #16-Executive Session in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21-Accidental Disability Application–Angel Decaro-School Department
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion made by Scanlon to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the Voluntary Accidental Disability Application for Angel Decaro of the School Department which may involve medical information and then return to Open Session, second by Kennedy. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes.
A motion was made by Mantoni to accept the Accidental Disability Application, and request that PERAC convene a medical panel, second by Scanlon. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes.
Agenda Item #17-Executive Session in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21-Accidental Disability Application-Margaret Cahillane-Facilities Management
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion made by Burns to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the Voluntary Accidental Disability Application for Margaret Cahillane of Facilities Management of the School Department which may involve medical information and then return to Open Session, second by Kennedy. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes.
A motion was made by Mantoni to accept the responses of the medical panel, the evidence of the Accidental Disability Application and approve the disability benefits for Margaret Cahillane, second by Scanlon. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes.
F. Y. I. April PRIT Fund Update, Trial Balance, Adjusting Entries, Receipts, Disbursements and General Ledger for the month of April, Budget Balances as of May, Monthly Transfers for May, Recent Retiree Deaths, Monthly Cash flow
The correspondence and reports were received and reviewed by the Board Members and the Executive Director.
Motion made by Scanlon to adjourn at 6:33 P.M. second by Burns. Scanlon, yes, Kennedy, yes, Mantoni, yes, Burns, yes, Moynihan, yes.
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Robert P. Moynihan, Chairman
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Thomas M. Scanlon, Elected Member
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Haskell Kennedy, Appointed Member
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Patrick S. Burns, Appointed Member
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Philip J. Mantoni, 5th Member