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Clermont Fire 05-01-2020 Quarterly Meeting MinutesCity of Clermont Minutes �ERoNFIREFIGHTERS' PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES T PENSION BOARD MEETING ChoiceoFCham�ions May 1, 2020 The Firefighters Retirement Plan Board of Trustees met on Friday, May 1, 2020 RingCentral Video Conference. Firefighter Board Members present: Ryan Moore, Judd Lent, and John Rhames. Attorney Bonni Jensen was present. Staff members present: Assistant Finance Director Pam Brosonski, Human Resources Director Susan C. Dauderis, and Risk and Benefits Manager Nadine Ohlinger. The Resource Centers staff members present: Scott Baur and A.C. Lovingood. CALL TO ORDER The Board Meeting was called to order at 10:30 AM. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS The Board reviewed the Agenda and no modifications were requested. NOTICE OF APPEAL: LAWRENCE CRAWFORD DISABILIYT Attorney Bonni Jensen informed the Board that Lawrence Crawford has submitted an appeal to the denial of his disability claim. Mrs. Jensen reviewed the appeal procedures with the Board, explaining that the Board will sit as the Judge and Jury for the hearing. Mrs. Jensen then presented the Board with her Counsel Advocate Recommendation to hire Attorney Michael Srebnick, noting that her firm has worked with Mr. Srebnick in the past. Mrs. Jensen then reviewed Mr. Srebnick's resume with the Board and noted that his costs are $350 per hour and $75 per hour of travel time. These costs were negotiated down from $650 an hour. Trustee John Rhames inquired if the hiring of the attorney is to defend the decision of the Board, which Mrs. Jensen confirmed, stating that she cannot be the Advocate and Attorney for the Pension Plan and Trustees. Secretary Ryan Moore made a motion to hire Attorney Michael Srebnick to represent the Board in the Disability Appeal Hearing for Lawrence Crawford. Trustee John Rhames seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. NEXT OUARTERLY MEETING: Wednesdav, Mav 27.2020 (a, 11:00 AM ADJOURN: With no further comments, this meeting adjourned at 10:42 AM. Respectfully submitted,