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MINUTES OF THE FIRE FIGHTER PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
April 27, 2006
1. Call to Order
Chairman Jones called the meeting to order at 18:06.
Members Present: B. Compton, J. Suggs, J. Joems, J. Jones, J. Oliphant
Members Absent: T. Dye, M. Campise
Others Present: M. Lanclos (City of La Porte - Executive Secretary)
2. Consider Approval of Minutes of January 25, 2006 Meeting.
Motion to approve minutes as read was made by Mr. Joems and seconded by Mr.
Oliphant. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Consider approval or other action ratifying the appointment by the volunteer
fire department of three board members and terms of office.
Mr. Jones made a motion for the board to appoint Pension Members as presented by a
vote of the volunteer association. These members drew straws to determine the term
of their office. The members appointed were Johnny Jones, serving 1-yr; Bruce
Compton, serving 2 yrs; and Jeff Suggs, servicing 1 yr. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Suggs and passed unanimously.
4. Consider approval or other action regarding appointment by the board for La
Porte Resident, Position 2.
Mr. Jones made a motion to reappoint Mr. Oliphant as Resident Trustee to Position 2.
Seconded by Mr. Suggs the motion passed unanimously.
5. Administer Oath of Office.
Mrs. Lanclos administered the Oath of Office to all newly appointed trustees; Bruce
Compton, Johnny Jones, Jeff Suggs and Jack Oliphant.
6. Elect officers from members of the board.
Results of election: Mr. Suggs first motioned and Mr. Compton seconded to elect
Chairman - Johnny Jones. Mr. Jones first motioned and Mr. Compton seconded to
elect Vice Chairman - Jeff Suggs. Mr. Oliphant first motioned and Mr. Jones
seconded to elect Secretary - Bruce Compton and motions passed unanimously.
7. Consider approval or other action regarding "Probation Period" for new
members.
Mr. Jones discussed current system in place and made a motion to place all new
members on six months probation prior to being allowed to enter the pension system.
Seconded by Mr. Suggs the motion passed unanimously.
8. Administrative Reports
No reports
9. Board Members Comments
Next meeting date was set for July 27,2006.
10. Adjournment
There being no further business, the Fire Fighter Pension Board of Trustees was duly
adjourned at 20:46.
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