12-08-2006 Joint Meeting•
Minutes
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City of Clermont, Florida
Police Officers/Firefighters Pension Board of Trustees Joint Meeting
December 8, 2006
Meeting started at 9:00 a. m. in the Clermont City Hall conference Room No.
332. Police Officers' trustees present were Keith Mullins, Mike Scheller, Mike
Blackmon, Les Booker and David Lofgren. Firefighters' trustees present were
Keith Mullins, Kevin Rausch and Harold Cummings. Administrative Services
Director Joe Van Zile was also present.
Minutes of the September 28, 2006 Police Officers Pension meeting minutes
were approved. Motion by Keith Mullins and seconded by David Lofgren.
Minutes of the September 28, 2006 Firefighters Pension meeting minutes were
approved. Motion by Keith Mullins and seconded by Harold Cummings.
Minutes of the December 1, 2006 Firefighters Pension meeting minutes were
approved. Motion by Keith Mullins and seconded by Harold Cummings.
Trustees discussed the status of the cost estimates from the proposed benefit
changes discussed at the September 28th meeting. Mr. Van Zile indicated the
cost estimates had not been received at this point. Trustees asked the benefit
accrual rates changes estimates could be at 3.00%, 3.50% and 4.00% levels.
Trustees asked if there could be a conflict of interest of having the City Attorney
act as the pension plan attorney. Mr. Van Zile indicated he would check into this
and report back at the next meeting.
Trustees discussed how the younger plan members could be more involved and
educated regarding their pension benefits. Mr. Van Zile indicated he would
check with the League of Cities to see if they can do voluntary educational
sessions for the plan members.
Meeting adjourned 10:00 a.m.
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Chairman, Kevin Rausch ecretary, Keith ullins