Joint Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board Goodyear City Hall - La Jolla Vista Conference Room (2nd Floor) 1900 N. Civic Square Goodyear, AZ 85395 |
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CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kaino called the Joint Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Chair Laura Kaino; Vice Chair Jay Mathias; Boardmember Patrick Doyle; Boardmember Jason Bayer; Boardmember Teresa Kuluff
- Absent:
- Boardmember Michael Gugel; Boardmember Jason Costello
- Staff Present:
- Board Attorney Lesli Sorensen; Board Secretary Jasmine Pernicano; Human Resources Director Lyman Locket; Benefits Analyst Maria Carrillo; Risk and Safety Coordinator Willy Elizondo; Loss Control Specialist Nikki Cross
Board Attorney Sorensen and Boardmember Doyle participated via Teams videoconference.
MOTION BY Boardmember Teresa Kuluff, SECONDED BY Vice Chair Jay Mathias to EXCUSE Boardmember Costello and Boardmember Gugel. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Chair Laura Kaino, Vice Chair Jay Mathias, Boardmember Patrick Doyle, Boardmember Jason Bayer, Boardmember Teresa Kuluff
Passed
| PUBLIC COMMENTS |
There were no public comments.
| BUSINESS |
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the draft minutes of the February 19, 2026 Joint Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board Meeting.
Approve the draft minutes of the February 19, 2026 Joint Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board Meeting.
MOTION BY Vice Chair Jay Mathias, SECONDED BY Boardmember Teresa Kuluff to APPROVE the draft minutes of the February 19, 2026 Joint Public Safety Personnel Retirement Board Meeting. The motion carried as follows:
- AYE:
- Chair Laura Kaino, Vice Chair Jay Mathias, Boardmember Patrick Doyle, Boardmember Jason Bayer, Boardmember Teresa Kuluff
Passed - Unanimously
2.
Review and discussion regarding protocols and procedures for hand injuries.
Lyman Locket, Human Resources Director, introduced the item at the Board’s request and turned the presentation over to Nikki Cross, Loss Control Specialist.
Ms. Cross provided an overview of the process for work-related injuries, highlighting recent enhancements. She explained that the City has expanded its network of medical and physical therapy providers and increased communication with those providers. She also noted the use of Ready Rebound by the Police Department to assist with care coordination and approvals, with potential future use by the Fire Department. Additionally, she explained that certain injuries, such as hand or limb injuries with a pain level of three or greater, will automatically trigger imaging.
The Board expressed support for the expanded provider network and improved communication. Board members also emphasized the importance of training and educating staff on the process, including developing department-specific flowcharts for Police and Fire.
Ms. Cross provided an overview of the process for work-related injuries, highlighting recent enhancements. She explained that the City has expanded its network of medical and physical therapy providers and increased communication with those providers. She also noted the use of Ready Rebound by the Police Department to assist with care coordination and approvals, with potential future use by the Fire Department. Additionally, she explained that certain injuries, such as hand or limb injuries with a pain level of three or greater, will automatically trigger imaging.
The Board expressed support for the expanded provider network and improved communication. Board members also emphasized the importance of training and educating staff on the process, including developing department-specific flowcharts for Police and Fire.
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Chair Kaino highlighted the April 2026 Issue of the InFocus newsletter featuring Vice Chair Mathias, and thanked him for his years of dedication and experience.
| FUTURE MEETINGS |
There are no future Joint Public Safety Personnel Retirment Board meetings scheduled at this time.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Chair Kaino adjourned the meeting at 8:27 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Respectfully Submitted by:
| ___________________________________ Jasmine Pernicano, Board Secretary |
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Laura Kaino, Chair
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