MEETING MINUTES
December 8, 2025
December 8, 2025
1.
Call to Order
Mayor Daggett called the meeting to order at 3:06 p.m.
2.
Roll Call
Others Present: Jessica Vigorito
| Mayor Becky Daggett | PRESENT |
| Patrick Staskey | PRESENT |
| Todd George | NOT PRESENT |
| Bob Oberly | PRESENT |
| Dave Van Boxtaele | NOT PRESENT |
Others Present: Jessica Vigorito
3.
Routine Items
a.
Moment of Silence
The Board took a 30-second moment of silence for Captain Paramedic Paul Sanders and Deputy Chief Jerry Bills.
b.
Common Law and PSPRS
PSPRS Legal Department: Arizona, like most states, does not recognize common-law marriage, including domestic partnerships. PSPRS requires a certified marriage certificate from the county clerk’s office for proof of lawful marriage.
The board discussed recommendations to send the beneficiary form more regularly, so members can update it. The board secretary informed the board that the administration is implementing an automated new form that will notify members yearly of PSPRS forms, in addition to all other forms and websites that need to be reviewed. Board member Oberly noted that a spouse must be married for two years before the spouse benefits can be distributed. The Board Secretary is going to follow up with PSPRS to get more clarification on how the beneficiary form is used for death benefits.
c.
Summit Fire & Medical and Flagstaff Fire Department IGA Update
Summit Fire & Medical and Flagstaff Fire Department's Administrative IGA ended September 30, 2025. Greater Flagstaff Region Trainings, response models and joint efforts will remain in place to provide better service to the community and surrounding region. FFD Battalion Chief Earl Callander has been selected as the new Fire Chief for Summit Fire and Medical.
Board member Pat Staskey asked how this impacts the PSPRS Local Board and the Board Secretary clarified that the Boards for Summit Fire and Medical and Flagstaff Fire Department were already separate prior to the ending of the IGA.
4.
Action Items
a.
Review and Approve Minutes
Board Member Bob Oberly motioned to approve the minutes for the August 28th, 2025, meetings. Mayor Daggett seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
b.
New Hires
- Tanor Loosle - Preexisting condition noted
- Date of Hire: 7/21/2025
- Position: Firefighter
- PSPRS eligible: Yes
- ACR eligible: No
- Noah Baker
- Original Date of Hire: 9/16/2024
- Date eligible for PSPRS: 9/14/2025
- Position: Wildland Community Risk Reduction Specialist
- PSPRS eligible: Yes
- ACR eligible: No
- Original Date of Hire: 9/16/2024
Board Member Pat Staskey motioned to approve the new hire application with the pre-existing condition noted. Mayor Daggett seconded the motion. Board member Bob Oberly seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
Board Member Bob Oberly motioned to approve the new hire application . Mayor Daggett seconded the motion. Board Member Bob Oberly seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
Board Member Bob Oberly motioned to approve the new hire application . Mayor Daggett seconded the motion. Board Member Bob Oberly seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
c.
Hearing of the Application for a Line of Duty Death for Gerald "Jerry" Bills
The board discussed the impacts of the Line of Duty Death application process. Board Member Bob Oberly motioned to have the medical paperwork reviewed by an M.D. Mayor Daggett seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
5.
New Business
6.
Adjournment
Mayor Daggett adjourned the meeting at 3:38 p.m.