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Norwalk Fire Commission approves brief DROP-date delay for two veteran captains
Summary
The Norwalk City Fire Commission unanimously approved a request to move the deferred retirement option plan (DROP) dates for Captains Mark Franzen and Anthony Matera from October 1 to Nov. 1, 2024, and heard department updates on staffing and operations.
The Norwalk City Fire Commission on Oct. 21 unanimously approved a request from two department captains to delay their Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) effective dates from Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2024.
The motion — moved and seconded during the meeting’s personnel section — approved requests by Capt. Mark Franzen and Capt. Anthony Matera to modify their DROP dates. Mayor Harry Rilling called the vote; commissioners present voted “aye” and the motion carried unanimously.
The commission thanked Franzen and Matera for their service. No additional motions or votes were recorded during the executive-session portion of the meeting, which had been convened to discuss pension matters. The commission returned to public session before taking the formal motion on the DROP-date change.
Votes at a glance
- Approval of minutes of the Sept. 16 meeting (as corrected): motion moved by Commissioner Distrues; approved unanimously. - Approval to modify DROP dates for Capt. Mark Franzen and Capt. Anthony Matera from Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2024: motion recorded and approved unanimously.
The commission adjourned at about 3:42 p.m.; the next scheduled meeting was announced for Nov. 18 at 3 p.m.
