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LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' AND FIRE FIGHTERS' (LEOFF I) DISABILITY BOARD
September 12, 2024
3 p.m.
Teams and In Person Centennial Center Rooms 105/107
Fire Representative, Bill Johnson
Police Representative, Bob Holt
Member at Large, Patrick Hanis
Councilmember, Toni Troutner
Council President, Bill Boyce
Secretary, Ana-Maria Nemes
1. Call to Order Bill Johnson
2. Roll Call Bill Johnson
PRESENT: Bill Johnson- Fire Representative, Toni Troutner - Councilmember
(remote), Bill Boyce- Council President (remote), Patrick Hanis- Member-at-Large
(remote), Ana-Maria Nemes - LEOFF 1 Board Secretary
ABSENT: Robert Holt - Police Representative
3. Changes to the Agenda
No changes.
4. Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Toni Troutner moved to approve the January 11, 2024, meeting
minutes; Fire Representative, Bill Johnson seconded. Minutes were approved
unanimously.
S. 2024 Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Survey
The Board members discussed the cost survey conducted by our benefits broker,
Alliant and concluded that no changes to the daily rate will be made at this time.
Kent currently reimburses $354/day for a semi-private room and $414/day for a
private room. Exceptions to the daily rate will be discussed if needed. Ana-Maria
will ask Alliant to conduct another survey in 2 years.
6. 2024 Hearing Aids Cost Survey
Ana-Maria reached out to the other secretaries and conducted a hearing aid survey.
Kent currently reimburses $5,000 and 50% up to $6,000 every three years.
The members decided that no changes are needed at the time. The cost will be
surveyed again in 2 years and exceptions will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
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CITY OF KENT
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' AND FIRE FIGHTERS' (LEOFF I) DISABILITY BOARD
September 12, 2024
3 p.m.
Teams and In Person Centennial Center Rooms 105/107
Fire Representative, Bill Johnson
Police Representative, Bob Holt
Member at Large, Patrick Hanis
Councilmember, Toni Troutner
Council President, Bill Boyce
Secretary, Ana-Maria Nemes
7. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 3:13 pm.
Ana-Maria Nemes Bill Johnson
LEOFF 1 Secretary LEOFF 1 Chair
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