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Approve following requests of Edward Bryant, Solid Waste and Recycling Department, Timothy Chaplinsky, Parks and Recreation Department, Kris Familiari, Fire Department, Kimberly Handville, Gas Department, Milisa Harris, Finance Department, Philip Kirkpatrick, Economic Development and Housing Department, Eric Kleinman, Parks & Recreation Department, Nichole Loux, Police Department, Melody Phelps, Police Department, George Phillips, Police Department, Terri Rowland, Solid Waste and Recycling Department, Emery Rumsey, General Services Department, John Stone, General Services Department, David Storck, General Services Department, Joseph Taylor, Parks and Recreation Department, Carolyn Sue Tellier, Public Works Department, and Bernadette Weiers, Library Department for a regular pension as provided by Sections 2.416 and 2.424 of the Employees’ Pension Plan.
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SUMMARY:
Edward Bryant, Solid Waste Equipment Operator, Solid Waste & Recycling Department, was employed by the City on December 20, 2010, and his pension service credit is effective on March 18, 2011. His pension will be effective February 1, 2026. Based on an average salary of approximately $55,788.36 over the past five years, the formula for computing regular pensions, and Mr. Bryant’s selection of the Single Life Annuity, this pension benefit will be approximately $22,812.36 annually.
Timothy Chaplinsky, Parks Service Technician III, Parks & Recreation Department, was employed by the City on February 20, 1996, and his pension service credit is effective on that date. His pension will be effective March 1, 2026. Based on an average salary of approximately $58,427.04 over the past five years, the formula for computing regular pensions, and Mr. Chaplinsky’s selection of the 75% Joint & Survivor Annuity, this pension benefit will be approximately $45,297.00 annually.
Kris Familiari, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Department, was employed by the City on December 3, 2001, and his pension service credit is effective on that date. His pension will be effective March 1, 2026. Based on an average salary of approximately $134,106.73 over the past five years, the formula for computing regular pensions, and Mr. Familiari’s selection of the 100% Joint & Survivor Annuity with the 30% partial lump sum, this pension benefit will be approximately $61,102.20 annually.
Kimberly Handville, Payroll Technician I, Gas Department, was employed by the City on December 2, 2013, and her pension service credit is effective on that date. Her pension will be effective June 1, 2026. Based on an average salary of approximately $45,398.69 over the past five years, the formula for computing regular pensions, and Ms. Handville’s selection of the Single Life Annuity, this pension benefit will be approximately $12,132.12 annually.
Milisa Harris, Procurement Analyst I, Finance Department, was employed by the City on August 9, 2004, and her pension service credit is effective on that date. Her pension will be effective February 1, 2026. Based on an average salary of approximately $56,419.51 over the past five years, the formula for computing regular pensions, and Ms. Harris’s selection of the 100% Joint & Survivor Annuity, this pension benefit will be approximately $29,766.84 annually.
Philip Kirkpatrick, Economic Development Coordinator II, Economic Development & Housing Department, was employed by the City on February 18, 2020, and his pension service credit is effective on that date. His pension will be effective May 1, 2026. Based on an average salary of approximately $85,691.32 over the past five years, the formula for computing regular pensions, and Mr. Kirkpatrick’s selection of the 66 2/3% Joint & Survivor Annuity with the 30% partial lump sum, this pension benefit will be approximately $7,711.08 annually.
Eric Kleinman, Athletic Field Manager, Parks & Recreation Department, was employed by the City on September 13, 1999, and his pension service credit is effective on that date. His pension will be effective February 1, 2026. Based on an average salary of approximately $85,544.32 over the past five years, the formula for computing regular pensions, and Mr. Kleinman’s selection of the Single Life Annuity, this pension benefit will be approximately $62,065.92 annually.
Nichole Loux, Police Telecommunicator Supervisor, Police Department, was employed by the City on February 21, 1995, and her pension service credit is effective on that date. Her pension will be effective March 1, 2026. Based on an average salary of approximately $84,400.57 over the past five years, the formula for computing regular pensions, and Ms. Loux’s selection of the 75% Joint & Survivor Annuity, this pension benefit will be approximately $64,924.92 annually.
Melody Phelps, Police Officer, Police Department, was employed by the City on January 9, 2006, and her pension service credit is effective on that date. Her pension will be effective February 1, 2026. Based on an average salary of approximately $100,357.48 over the past five years, the formula for computing regular pensions, and Ms. Phelps’s selection of the 100% Joint & Survivor Annuity with the 20% partial lump sum, this pension benefit will be approximately $43,735.20 annually.
George Phillips, Police Officer, Police Department, was employed by the City on October 4, 2004, and his pension service credit is effective on that date. His pension will be effective March 1, 2026. Based on an average salary of approximately $104,362.67 over the past five years, the formula for computing regular pensions, and Mr. Phillips’s selection of the 100% Joint & Survivor Annuity, this pension benefit will be approximately $60,442.08 annually.
Terri Rowland, Staff Assistant I, Solid Waste & Recycling Department, was employed by the City on October 31, 2005, and her pension service credit is effective on that date. Her pension will be effective April 1, 2026. Based on an average salary of approximately $49,949.58 over the past five years, the formula for computing regular pensions, and Ms. Rowland’s selection of the Single Life Annuity, this pension benefit will be approximately $28,044.60 annually.
Emery Rumsey, Fleet Mechanic, General Services Department, was employed by the City on November 5, 2012, and his pension service credit is effective on that date. His pension will be effective May 1, 2026. Based on an average salary of approximately $65,002.10 over the past five years, the formula for computing regular pensions, and Mr. Rumsey’s selection of the 100% Joint & Survivor Annuity, this pension benefit will be approximately $18,719.40 annually.
John Stone, Fleet Buying Coordinator, General Services Department, was employed by the City on September 8, 2003, and his pension service credit is effective on that date. His pension will be effective February 1, 2026. Based on an average salary of approximately $70,157.36 over the past five years, the formula for computing regular pensions, and Mr. Stone’s selection of the Single Life Annuity, this pension benefit will be approximately $43,211.52 annually.
David Storck, Air Conditioning Technician, General Services Department, was employed by the City on February 6, 2006, and his pension service credit is effective on that date. His pension will be effective March 1, 2026. Based on an average salary of approximately $62,192.46 over the past five years, the formula for computing regular pensions, and Mr. Storck’s selection of the 50% Joint & Survivor Annuity, this pension benefit will be approximately $32,781.36 annually.
Joseph Taylor, Parks Service Supervisor II, Parks & Recreation Department, was employed by the City on March 11, 2002, and his pension service credit is effective on that date. His pension will be effective March 1, 2026. Based on an average salary of approximately $68,715.17 over the past five years, the formula for computing regular pensions, and Mr. Taylor’s selection of the 66 2/3% Joint & Survivor Annuity, this pension benefit will be approximately $41,607.24 annually.
Carolyn Sue Tellier, Parking System Assistant Manager, Public Works Department, was employed by the City on April 3, 2006, and her pension service credit is effective on that date. Her pension will be effective March 1, 2026. Based on an average salary of approximately $75,144.64 over the past five years, the formula for computing regular pensions, and Ms. Tellier’s selection of the Single Life Annuity, this pension benefit will be approximately $41,128.68 annually.
Bernadette Weiers, Library Assistant I, Library Department, was employed by the City on September 14, 1998, and her pension service credit is effective on November 8, 1998. Her pension will be effective April 1, 2026. Based on an average salary of approximately $43,923.60 over the past five years, the formula for computing regular pensions, and Ms. Weiers’ selection of the Single Life Annuity, this pension benefit will be approximately $33,012.48 annually.
Section 2.416 provides for normal retirement eligibility for non-hazardous duty employees hired prior to the effective date of this reinstatement (1/1/13), a member shall be eligible for retirement following the earlier of the date on which a participant has reached the age of 55 years and completed 20 years of credited service; the date on which a participant has reached age 65 years and completed five years of credited service; or the date on which a member has completed 30 years of service regardless of age. For non-hazardous duty employees hired on or after the effective date of this restatement, a member shall be eligible for retirement following the earlier of the date on which a participant has reached the age of 60 years and completed 25 years of credited service; or the date on which a participant has reached the age of 65 years and completed five years of credited service. Mr. Bryant, Mr. Chaplinsky, Ms. Handville, Ms. Harris, Mr. Kirkpatrick, Mr. Kleinman, Ms. Loux, Ms. Rowland, Mr. Rumsey, Mr. Stone, Mr. Storck, Mr. Taylor, Ms. Tellier, and Ms. Weiers have met the non-hazardous duty criteria.
Section 2.416 provides for normal retirement eligibility for hazardous duty employees, a member shall be eligible for retirement following the earlier of the date on which the participant has completed 20 years of credited service regardless of age, or the date on which the participant has reached 55 years and completed ten years of credited service. Mr. Familiari, Ms. Phelps, and Mr. Phillips have met the hazardous duty criteria.
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USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A