Commission approves DROP pension request for Lt. William Lisonbee, effective July 1, subject to paperwork

The Norwalk Fire Commission on July 15 approved a DROP (deferred retirement option plan) pension request submitted by Lieutenant William Lisonbee (Harrison), effective July 1, subject to receipt and approval of the completed paperwork. The mayor noted that all paperwork had been submitted on time and that the request would be effective July 1 as part of the same group approved the prior month. Commissioner Ferguson made the motion to approve the request; the mayor called the question and the commission approved the motion by voice vote. Commissioners agreed to circulate the forms for signature; Commissioner (unnamed) asked the mayor to initial the pages after signing. Action details: Motion made by Commissioner Ferguson; motion carried by voice vote with commissioners indicating “Aye.” The commission approved the DROP request contingent on paperwork being received and circulated for signatures. Ending: The commission will receive the finalized paperwork electronically and complete required signatures to enact the DROP request retroactive to July 1.