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MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 31, 2011 RETIREMENT MEETING Present: Robert Cunha, Rob Addelson Alan Fields, Joe Foley, Michael McNabb, Marguerite Oliva Bob Cunha called the meeting to order at 5:00. The Board accepted and signed the 013111 warrant and the January payroll. The December minutes were reviewed and signed. New Members: (6) Andrew Porter, Special Class Aide; Sarah Ruggieri, Student Support Instructor; Samuel Bosbach, Sandra Pendleton, SPED Instructional Assistants; Stephen Camacho, School Custodian; John Fleck, Assistant Fie Chief Retirements: (2) Carol Murphy, Firefighter; Dennis Meehan, Sup. Water /Sewer 214111 Deceased: (4) Rose Belcastro, S. 101 Survivor of Francis Belcastro, 12121/10; Roberta Cochran, Opt. A. School Secretary, 12124/10; Michael Leone, School Custodian, 1115111; E. Lois Lyons, Opt. A, School Secretary, 1/19111 The ongoing problems with Laura Creedon were discussed. Mike Sacco has sent a letter to the Attorney General to see if there was any action that can be taken. He received a call for an assistant who told him although they are aware of the "Commonwealth for the Republic of Massachusetts De jure Grand Jury" that Laura is now involved with, there really is nothing that can be done. Alan wondered if there is any formal action that the Board could take. The Board is concerned about the increasing tone of aggressiveness and the implied threats. Bob will contact Sen. Ken Donnelly to ask for assistance. The Board reviewed the Medical Panel reports for Tamzin Ladd. A motion was made, seconded and approved unanimously to accept the findings and grant the accidental disability. The paperwork will be forwarded to PERAC. The Board discussed the application from Joe Sveistys for both accidental and ordinary disability retirement. The "Physician Statement" did not have the first question which refers to the employee being able to perform the essential duties of his job was not answered. The Board asked that the form be sent back to the treating doctor for completion. The corrected "Employer Form" was received. Rob asked that a meeting be set up with Denise Casey after corrected copies are received. The Board discussed the membership changes for eligibility. Two changes were accepted by unanimous vote. 1.) 20 hours per week for eligibility beginning April 1, 2011. All current members will be grandfathered. 2.) Liability on buybacks for Lexington employees only. Mike Sacco will be asked for an update. Letters are to be sent to HR Directors Casey and Harris, Town Manager, Carl Valente and Superintendent Paul Ash to notify them of changes.