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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-08-05 Minutes• • MINUTES OF A POLICE PENSION BOARD MEETING A meeting of the Police Pension Board was held on Tuesday, August 5, 1986 at 4:45 p.m. in Room 326 of City Hall. PRESENT: Board Members: Chairman Don Grimes, Treasurer Scott Linebaugh, Eldon Roberts, James Mashburn, Richard Hoyt, Michael Mitchell, and Hollis Spencer; Staff: Police Chief Bob Jones, Public Safety Director Marty Coates, Gerald Bradley, and City Clerk Suzanne Kennedy The meeting was called to order by Don Grimes who announced the purpose of the meeting was to consider a request from Police Chief Bob Jones for a medical retirement. Grimes commented that a letter had been submitted from Jones' doctor. Grimes stated Dr. Mashburn had an opportunity to review the letter, as well as other information, and has recommended the medical retirement be approved. Dr. Mashburn commented that he not only recommended that medical retirement be granted but thought Jones should be commended for his diligence to duty and for his performance of duties while under a great deal of pain and stress. Dr. Mashburn stated he thought the Board should prepare a letter of recommendation. City Manager Grimes remarked that Jones had given a lot of years of his life to City service. Dr. Mashburn, seconded by Hollis Spencer„ made a motion (1) to recommend Jones be granted medical retirement; and (2) that the Board write a letter of commendation for Jones' outstanding performance of duties, many times when he was having pain and difficulty, and for his diligence in the performance of duty. The motion passed, 7-0. City Manager Grimes thanked Jones for the years he had given to the City of Fayetteville and expressed appreciation. It was moved by Hoyt, seconded by Mitchell, and unanimously approved, to adjourn the meeting at 4:10 p.m.