Public Meeting of the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Board

September 10, 2012

A meeting of the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Board was held on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Office of the Chairman, 21 Oak Street, 4th Floor, Hartford, CT.

Minutes

A regular meeting of the Workers’ Compensation Commission Advisory Board was held on September 10, 2012 in the Workers’ Compensation Commission’s CRB Hearing Room, 21 Oak Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

The meeting convened at 10:05 a.m. with the following Board Members present: Acting Chairman Rocco Calo, John Adamson, Michael Dimenstein, Theodore Duarte, Daniel Krause, Gregory Nokes, and Donald Shubert. Also present from the Workers’ Compensation Commission were Chairman John Mastropietro and Marvin Smernoff.

1. Opening Remarks
1. Acting Chairman Rocco Calo welcomed the group and introduced Commissioners Randy Cohen, Jodi Murray Gregg, Stephen Morelli, and David Schoolcraft. Chairman Mastropietro announced that Linda Passanisi recently resigned from the Advisory Board.
2. Chairman Mastropietro’s Update
1. Chairman Mastropietro discussed budgetary issues. He also noted that July 1, 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the workers’ compensation system in the state of Connecticut. Plans are under discussion to hold an educational symposium to raise funds for the Disabled Workers Scholarship Fund.
3. Commissioners’ Meet and Greet
1. Each of the Commissioners provided a brief opening statement and responded to the Board members’ questions.
4. Minutes
1. A motion to approve the minutes of the June 25, 2012 meeting was made by John Adamson and seconded by Daniel Krause. The motion passed unanimously.
5. Adjournment
1. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by John Adamson and seconded by Daniel Krause. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
6. Next Meeting
1. The next regular meeting will be held on October 15, 2012.