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MINUTES OF THE FIRE FIGHTER PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
April 18, 2005
1. Call to Order
Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 7:42 p.m.
Members Present: Bruce Compton, Jeff Suggs, John Joerns, Johnny Jones, and Tom Dye
Members Absent: Jack Oliphant, Mark Campise and Gary Swilley
Others Present: None
2. Consider Approval of Minutes of February 9, 2005 Meeting
Motion to approve minutes as read was made by Mr. Joerns and seconded by Mr. Suggs. Motion
passed unanimously.
3. Administer Oath of Office for Members not Previously Sworn in: Tom Dye, Jack Oliphant,
Mark Campise
Chairman Jones administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Dye. Mr. Oliphant and Mr. Campise were not
present.
4. Consider Approval or Other Action Regarding Certification of Physical Fitness for Members
for the Following Situations: Existing Members, New Members, Use of Employment Physicals
Obtained by Members
Following some discussion between trustees, Mr. Suggs made a motion that all future recruits must
complete a City of La Porte pre-employment physical and present certification of physical fitness to
the FFPB prior to graduation. Second by Mr. Dye. Motion carried unanimously.
Following additional discussion among trustees, Mr. Suggs made a motion that all existing members
must meet the same requirements within one year. Second by Mr. Compton. Motion carried
unanimously.
5. Discuss and Consider Issues Related Comparison of Funding Level of Other Departments and
Determine if a Different Funding Level Should be Recommended to the City
Reviewed and discussed survey of other area volunteer departments similar in size and population.
After some discussion, determined La Porte VFD is below average for the area. Data will be prepared
for City Council's consideration during 2006 budget meetings.
6. Board Members Comments
No comments
7. Adjournment
There being no further business, the Fire Fighter Pension Board of Trustees was duly adjourned at
8:36 p.m.
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