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July 26, 2013
President Wood and Members of the Lansing City Council
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933
Dear President Wood and Council Members:
The Minutes from the Meetings of the following Boards, Commissions, and Authorities
of the City of Lansing were placed on file in the City Clerk's Office and are available for
review .in the City Clerk's Office and on the City Clerk's website
(www.lansingmi.gov/clerk) under the heading of "Documents Placed on File.”
BOARD NAME DATE OF MEETING
Board of Review July 16, 2013
Board of Police Commissioners June 18, 2013
Employees Retirement System June 20, 2013
Police & Fire Retirement System June 18, 2013
Board of Public Service June 13, 2013
Board of Water & Light Board of Commissioners May 28, 2013
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minutes, please contact us at 483-4131.
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Lansing City Clerk
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Virg Bernero,Mayor
William E.Fowler,Assessor
MINUTES OF 2013 JULY BOARD OF REVIEW
JULY 16, 2013
The meeting was called to order at 10:02 A.M. by Tricia Spain and Nathan Mercer, Board of Review
Co-Chairperson.
Attendees:
Board of Review: Nathan Mercer, Tricia Spain
Assessor's Office: William Fowler, Michael Payne
Motioned by Nathan Mercer, and Tricia Spain to start the meeting at 10:02A.M.
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William Fowler, City Assessor presented the purpose of and procedures for this meeting-- C-)
Old Business: `
None c a
New Business:
Public comments:
None
Motioned by Nathan Mercer supported by Tricia Spain to approve the 2010-2013 July Board of Review
changes as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
Other Business:
None
Motioned by Tricia Spain, supported by Nathan Mercer to adjourn at 10:25 am.
Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael C. Payne
=I' City of Lansing
07/15/2013"Page:"1/1
08:12 PM DB:"City Of Lansing 2014"
Petition Assessed Taxable Assessed Taxable Corrected Corrected
Year Parcel Number /Docket Class School Value Value PRE/MBT Transfer Value Value PRE/MBT EX Transfer
2010 33-01-01-09-430-251 48 401 33020 22,900 22,900 0 0 22,900 22,900 100 0
2010 33-01-01-10-410-011 58 401 33020 42,900 23,400 0 0 42,900 23,400 100 0
2010 33-Ol-Ol-14-110-131 66 401 33020 34,900 24,205 0 0 34,900 24,205 100 0
2010 33-01-01-20-485-011 78 401 33020 39,400 29,387 0 0 39,400 29,387 100 0
2010 33-01-01-32-326-071 116 401 33020 48,900 48,900 0 0 48,900 48,900 100 0
2010 33-01-OS-06-101-153 142 401 33020 30,200 30,200 0 100 30,200 30,200 100 •100
2010 33-01-05-09-151-092 146 401 33020 27,300 25,900 0 0 27,300 25,900 100 0
2010 33-01-05-09-226-122 190 401 33020 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0
2010 33-01-Oi-34-106-131 305 401 33020 36,500 36,500 0 0 36,500 36,500 100 0
THE BOARD OF REVIEW OF CITY OF LANSING,INGHAM/EATON INTON COUNTY,MICHIGAN HEREBY AFFIRMS THAT THE
ABOVE INFORMATION IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF OUR LEDGE
Signatures of Board of Review Members
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BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 18; 2013
MEMBERS PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Sandra Kowa]k-Thompson, Chair Interim Chief Mike Yankowski
Commissioner Patty Farhat Ofc. Dan Riedel, Court Officer
Commissioner Bob Noordhoek Joan Jackson Johnson, Director of Human
Commissioner Jan Kolp Relations and Community Services
Commissioner Clyde Carnegie Bernard Brantley, Commission Investigator
Commissioner Drew Macon Bill Kim, Legal Advisor
Commissioner Maria Mejorado Jim DeLine, Secretary
Commissioner Bill Renfrew
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC/GUESTS:
Granddaughter(Guest of Commissioner
Carnegie)
CALL TO ORDER—Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson
After having established a quorum, Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson called the meeting to order at 5:31
p.m. Commissioner Kolp led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT-Agenda Items
None.
Public Comments regarding JAG: None.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES-Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson f C-
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 21 were approved as presented and placed on file.-,,, [ i{
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EDUCATION PRESENTATION t.�1
Officer Dan Riedel, Court Officer, discussed the duties, responsibilities and day-to-day activitiesyof the two
Court Officers. Essentially, they must ensure that all writs, reports and paperwork from LPD is forwarded
to the City Attorney and the Ingham County Prosecutor's offices. They ensure that all documents for the
day's proceedings in district court are provided and they handle warrants. It is a two year assignment.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Interim Chief Mike Yankowski announced the final fiscal year 2014 budget for LPD which eliminates
furlough days allowing our services to the public to be available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. The budget also allows for the addition of a cold case detective and the movement of four
parking enforcement personnel from the Planning and Development Department to the Police
Department. We are planning to re-establish the Traffic Sergeant position which will supervise parking
enforcement.
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Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2013
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The Chief discussed recently released FBI crime statistics noting decreases in violent crime, property
crime and breaking-and-entering's. Increases were experienced in both CSC and arson crimes, with an
analysis planned for how/when an arson is defined and counted.
In personnel matters, Chief Yankowski announced the return of Officer Michelle Burkhardt who
successfully grieved her dismissal. Recent retirements include Ofc. Joe Brown and Detective Paul
Creger, with Sgt. Eric Painter and Detective James Gill retiring in the coming weeks. Officer Rob Tucker
will be leaving our Department due to a duty disability. Our current police officer hiring process continues
with interviews starting on June 19th.With a current applicant pool of 50 people, we hope to have a hiring
roster established in mid-August. We will also soon be starting another hiring process for detention
officers and will be re-establishing a recruiting/retention task force.
He announced the conclusion of this year's MATS (racial profiling) gathering of information. Data will be
tabulated and a report issued in the coming months. The Chief also announced the upcoming PAL golf
outing with some of the proceeds being directed to the popular Shop with a Cop program. He announced
an internal strategic planning initiative reviewing and updating Department goals and objectives. Lt. Darin
Southworth is playing a key role in this project and he also recently graduated from the MSU Staff and
Command program being named Class President. Even among the best and the brightest law
enforcement professionals in the state, LPD personnel shine.
The Chief noted the upcoming commemoration of the 40th anniversary of our START team scheduled for
July 17th. He informed the Board that the Department is finalizing preparations for major events in the
City including the 4th of July celebration, Common Ground, and a new event called the Color Run where
runners on the 5K course are occasionally inundated with paint powder. 15,000 runners are expected for
this July 13 event. LPD will again compete with LFD in the annual Battle of the Blood blood drive over the
July 4 holiday.
In answer to a question from Commissioner Kolp, Chief Yankowski discussed the new City fireworks
ordinance and efforts to inform officers of the details of it. Commissioner Kolp also mentioned the
favorable comments she heard from an officer relative to prescription drug training. Commissioner
Mejorado related an incident where the 911 Communications Center would not dispatch officer reference
vandalism to parked vehicles. Chief Yankowski offered to look into it. Commissioner Macon commended
Ofc. Forbis and the Special Operations Section for their efforts on a case which landed on his desk.
LEGAL UPDATE
Legal Advisor, Bill Kim, introduced himself as a graduate of the MSU Law School who has done prior
work with the State of Michigan. He sees his role as our "legal linebacker" who offers the support
necessary to"let the cops be cops."
HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES LIAISON
Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson reported on the summer food program focused on students. It was conducted
last week and will repeat during the last two weeks of August. WalMart made great food boxes and over
5,000 were distributed. She also briefed the Board on the Mobile Food Pantry held recently. She
appreciated Chief Yankowski being there and she received some very favorable comments on Ofc.
Jeremy Wonnacott's personal interactions. Assistance received from the Valueland store was. very
helpful. Upcoming events include Spartan Giveback (August 19), Kid Connect (August 19) and
Community Connect(September 20).
She reported on the Veteran's Stand Down event at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with VOA's Sharon
Dade which presented a memorial tribute to homeless vets who have passed away. Commissioner
Macon suggested that the Board may wish to participate in the next"adopt a family" program.
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FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
No representative present.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
CORRESPONDENCE SENT AND RECEIVED
Correspondence for the month of May was accepted and placed on file.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Commissioner Farhat gave more information regarding a neighborhood break-in which occurred while the
resident was mowing the lawn. Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson led a discussion on the use of ghost
cars. Department reports for the month of May were accepted and placed on file.
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Gov't / Community Liaison Committee — Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson spoke favorably on the
Board's outing to the Lansing Lugnuts game. She expressed her appreciation to former Board member
Linda Sims Wright for arranging use of the Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau conference room and
Lugnuts suite.
Awards & Incentives Committee— Commissioner Noordhoek noted that this year's award ceremony was
very successful with a good turnout. He commended Sgt. Thornburg and Lt. Horning for their hard work.
Budget Committee—Commissioner Carnegie had nothing further to report.
Complaint Committee — Commissioner Farhat announced that the next meeting will be held on
Wednesday.
Commission Investigator report— Bernard Brantley had nothing further to report.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
Commissioner Carnegie — expressed his appreciation for the smooth transition in leadership within the
Department
Commissioner Kolp—had no additional comments.
Commissioner Renfrew— noted Lt. Southworth's presence in the Detention Center on a Sunday. Kudos
to a supervisor who makes an extra effort to experience life on the front lines. The Department is
definitely moving forward.
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Commissioner Farhat— reminded Board members to direct payments for the Board's tee sponsorship at
the PAL golf outing to her. She commended the decision to promote Jim Kraus to captain of the Uniform
Division. She also expressed her appreciation to the Department for providing a funeral escort for her
cousin.
Commissioner Macon—wondered if the Board should not have bylaws.
Commissioner Noordhoek—had no additional comments.
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Commissioner Mejorado—had no additional comments.
Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson — welcomed Bill Kim to LPD and noted how well Chief Yankowski is
!, leading by example. She expressed her appreciation to Jim Del-ine for his years of dedication to the
j Board including his attendance at tonight's meeting which fell during his vacation. She also noted how
that experiencing the recent MICOPS memorial service very moving.
OTHER BUSINESS/ DISCUSSION ITEMS
Election of Officers—The following motion was made and seconded: moved that Commissioner Kowalk-
Thompson's name be placed in nomination for Board Chair for the coming year and that Commissioner
Farhat's name be placed in nomination for Vice Chair. The following motion was made, but no second
was received: moved that Commissioner Macon's name be placed in nomination for the position of Board
Chair.There being no other nominations, Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson was named Board Chair
and Commissioner Farhat was named Vice Chair by a majority vote.
Discussion on LPD Retirements — Commissioner Noordhoek noted that the Board does not have a
mechanism to ensure that retirees receive certificates of appreciation. Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson
felt it was important to ensure that the Board be represented at retirement events. She requested that
Board members RSVP to her.
Annual Report Procedure 200-2 — Chief Yankowski noted that the previous move to use the Report
Card mechanism sent to the Mayor as the Board's annual report did not work as well as expected and the
Board is now being asked to approve a procedure which returns to the previous style. A motion was
made and adopted to approve the revised Annual Report Procedure 200-2 as presented.
Discussion of Selection Process for Chief of Police— At this point in the meeting, Interim Chief Mike
Yankowski left. Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson led a discussion on the coordination of selection
process with City Human Resources Department. It was the consensus of the Board that it maintain a
relevant standing in the process, that they treat every candidate in an open and neutral manner, and that
they appoint a single spokesperson for all public comment relative to the Chief of Police selection
process. A motion was made and adopted that the Board chair, Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson,
serve as spokesperson for the Board for all public comment relative to the Chief of Police
selection process.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
ADJOURNMENT-Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson
There being no further business to discuss, Commissioner Kowalk-Thompson adjourned the meeting at
6:58 p.m.
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting June 20,*2013 7'1.<
City Council Conference Room Thursday, 8:30 am.
10th Floor, City Hall
Lansing, MI
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:30 a.m. s.,a Cj
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Present: Dedic, Kraus, Munroe, Parker, Rose (8.32), Taylor, Wood — 7
Absent: Trustee Bernero
Others: Karen E. Williams, Angela Bennett, Finance Department; Attorney Kenneth
Lane, Clark Hill (representing the City Attorney's Office).
It was moved by Trustee Kraus and supported by Trustee Wood to approve the Official
Minutes of the Employees Retirement System Board Regular Meeting Y of May 23, 2013.
Adopted by the following vote: 6 - 0
It was moved by.Trustee Taylor and supported by Trustee Parker to approve the Official
Minutes of the Joint Employees Retirement System and the Police and Fire Retirement
Board Meeting of May 23, 2013.
Adopted by the following vote: 7 — 0.
Secretary=s Report. 0 new member(s), 0 reinstatement(s), 3 refund(s), 0 transfers, 3
retired. Total active membership: 328. Total deferred: 62. Refunds made since the last
regular meeting amounted .to $66,259.53. Retirement allowances paid for the month
of May 2013, amounted to $1,848,925.49. Total retirement checks printed for the ERS
System: 879. 3 death(s), Charles Leland (Public Service/Exempt —retired 7/15/1989),
died 5/17/2013, age 85, no beneficiary; George Thompson (Parks/Exempt — retired
2/28/1981), died 5/30/2013, age 92, no beneficiary; spouse of Exempt retiree; Edithe
Clay, died 5/1212013, age 89, spouse of Exempt retiree. Eligible domestic relations
orders received: 0. Domestic relations orders pending: 1. Eligible domestic relations
orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Parker and supported by Trustee Rose to approve the
following Request for Regular Age and Service Retirement :
Gary_L Nobach (Public Service/Teamster) — 24 years, 10 months of service credits, age
59, effective June-1, 2013
Employees Retirement System
Regular Meeting of June.20, 2013
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It was moved by Trustee Parker and supported by Trustee Rose to approve the
following Request for Regular Age and Service Retirement (cont.):
Arnold Yerxa (Mayoral/Council Staff) — 9 years, 9 months of service credits, age 64,
effective June 15, 2013
Gunars Liepins (Public Service/UAW) — 18 years, 5 months of service credits, age 61,
effective June 15, 2013.
Tracy C. Hammond, Sr. (Public Service/UAW) -,15 years, 11 months of service credits,
age 63, effective June 29, 2013.
Adopted by the following vote: 7- 0
Karen Williams updated the Employees Retirement Board regarding the 'Duty Disability
Retirement requests. Ms. Williams notified the Board that the medical report for
Applicant #2012 =E1213 had been received and forwarded to the disability
subcommittee.
It was moved by Trustee Taylor and supported by Trustee Wood to concur with the
medical director's recommendation and approve the duty disability retirement of
Applicant #2012-E1213.
Adopted by the following vote: 7- 0.
Karen Williams reported that Applicant #2013-E0523 has requested a duty disability
retirement. The request was referred to the disability subcommittee for review.
It was moved by Trustee Taylor and supported by Trustee Kraus to refer Applicant
#2013-E0523 to the Medical Director for duty disability evaluation.
Adopted by the following vote: 7 — 0.
Karen Williams reported that Applicant#2013-E0524 has requested a non-duty
disability retirement. The request was referred to the disability subcommittee for
review.
Adopted by the following vote: 7— 0.
Karen Williams reported that the following former member has requested a return of
their accumulated contributions:
Erika A. Kahler, City Attorney Staff, $6,824.47
Employees Retirement System
Regular Meeting of June 20, 2013
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It was moved by Trustee Wood and supported by Trustee Munroe to approve the
request for the return of accumulated contributions for Ms. Erika A. Kahler.
Adopted by the following vote: 7 — 0.
Karen Williams reported that she received notice from Trustees Howard McCaffery that
he would not be at the June ERS Retirement Meeting and requested an excused
absence.
It was moved by Trustee Rose and supported by Trustee Wood to excuse Trustee
McCaffery from the June Retirement Board meeting.
Adopted by the following vote: 5 — 0.
Trustee Kraus provided a MAPERS Spring Conference Report, Trustee Kraus reviewed the
proposed FOIA legislation. Trustee Kraus also discussed the workshop regarding defined
contribution plans. Trustee Kraus also reviewed an appellate case decision regarding an
employee who wanted service credits counted for a time period in which they were fired, after
returning to their position with no back pay or benefits. The Court opined that the time period
could not be used toward the service credit total.
Trustee Taylor discussed her attendance at the MAPERS Spring Conference. Trustee Taylor
reviewed a senate bill that would amend PA 152, the health care insurance hard caps dollar
amounts.
Trustee Rose provided a MAPERS Spring Conference Report. Trustee Rose attended the
breakfast session where trustees can talk in small groups with actuaries, investment consultants
and managers, and other service providers to defined retirement plans.
Trustee Parker discussed the information provided by the actuary and the new GASB
regulations. Trustee Parker stated that the alternative investments were also covered..
Trustee Dedic added that he also discussed his MAPERS Spring Conference Report.
Karen Williams reported Spring Conference handouts were available on the MAPERS Website
for review.
Attorney Ken Lane distributed the amended Public Act 314 for the Trustee Handouts.
Attorney Lane distributed the Annual Report Policy, Travel Policy and Fee Disclosure for
Board review.
Attorney Lane distributed a legislature update for Board review. The update discussed
the FOIA amendments that include fees that can be charged, the creation of a FOIA
Committee, and fine increases for violation of FOIA. Attorney Lane also discussed the
legislation that would amend health insurance hard caps.,
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Regular Meeting of June 20, 2013
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Attorney Ken Lane discussed legislation that would prohibit a retiree from coming back
to the City under a contract. Attorney Lane reported that Foster Swift was reviewing
and working on amending the Employees Retirement Ordinance.
Attorney Lane reported that he sent a letter to the son of Ms. Janet S. Lyman
requesting the return of pension overpayment after her death. Mr. Lyman stated to
the Retirement Office that the monies were deposited to the bank were seized for an
unsecured debt. Attorney Lane had not received a response. Attorney Lane opined
III that the Employees Retirement System could file a claim with the estate.
It was move by Trustee Wood and supported by Trustee Rose to have legal counsel
contact the bank to retrieve the overpayment. If the bank does not respond to request
or return the overpayment, then the Board should file a claim with the deceased estate.
Trustee Kraus suggested that the legal counsel send a strongly worded demand letter
to the Bank from the Employees Retirement Board. Trustee Kraus suggested that the
letter state that the Trustee of the Estate informed the Board that the monies were
seized due to an unsecured debt and that the monies are owed to the Retirement
System.
Adopted by the following vote: 7 -0
Trustee Dedic informed members that the Retirement Board vendors are not allowed
to make political contributions.
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Attorney Ken Lane reviewed the provisions of Public Act 314 regarding consulting or
service providers for the Boards that cannot make contributions to elected officials.
Trustee Wood requested a list of service providers for the Retirement Boards that can
be distributed to the elected officials.
Karen Williams reported that a nominating petition for the Public Service Trustee
position had been received. Ms. Williams informed the Board that if only one valid
petition is received by the deadline, July 3, 2013, that person would be selected as the
Public Service Trustee, per election rules and past practice.
Karen Williams reviewed the Minute Master Fees for the calendar year 2012. The
fees were listed as not to exceed $3,100.
It was moved by Trustee Kraus and supported by Trustee Wood to approve the Minute
Master fees for the calendar year 2012.
Adopted by the following vote: 7 — 0
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Employees Retirement System
Regular Meeting of June 20, 2013
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Attorney Ken Lane provided an update regarding the 911 Center. Attorney Lane sent a
letter to Gabriel Roeder Smith and Cheiron requesting information used to provide the
l valuation. Attorney Lane stated that he was contacted by GRS's attorney that stated
that the City of Lansing had received all the information that was available. GRS would
not provide its working papers and documents used for the calculation. Cheiron has not
responded to the request.
Ms. Angela Bennett added that she contacted David Hoffman of Gabriel, Roeder, and
Smith with the request for information. Ms. Bennett is waiting for his reply.
Trustee .Kraus inquired if it would be beneficial to have GRS complete the valuation
because the 911 employees have not had their retirement money transferred'to Ingham
County. Trustee Kraus stated the employees are stressed that there monies have not
been transferred and are worried about their retirement.
Ms. Bennett stated that employees can retire as County employees prior to the money
being received from the City of Lansing. Cheiron was reviewed the 911 transfer and
found some issues and discrepancies with the data. Cheiron noted that higher
multipliers and base wage may have been used for the Gabriel Roeder Smith
calculation. Cheiron provided a new valuation with the updated multipliers and
compensation. The difference was approximately $300,000. Ms. Bennett stated there
needed to be a reconciliation of the numbers.
Trustee Kraus stated that in light of Ms. Bennett information h he a
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data should be used instead of the GRS valuation.
Trustee Taylor stated that the ERS Board should move forward with Boomershine
Consulting Group to complete the 911 valuation.
It was moved by Trustee Wood and supported by Trustee Munroe to provide the 911
Center information to Boomershine Consulting Group for completion of the valuation.
Adopted by the following vote: 7-0
Trustee Mark Parker provided an update for Retirement Conference update. Trustee
Parker requested that Board members volunteer for assignments on the day of the
conference. Volunteers are needed for the registration tables and to assist vendors
and speaker. Trustee Parker distributed a sign-up sheet and asked members to take
September 12 off from work, if possible.
Trustee Rose also requested payment for computer programming and analysis
services of $9,540.00 for the Arrivos Pension Software system. Trustee Rose
explained that a programmer had to be hired to access the information from the old
Unisys Mainframe. Trustee Rose reported that City has agreed to pay for half of the
invoice; the retirement boards would split the balance.
It was moved by Trustee Rose and supported by Trustee Munroe to pay for computer
programming and analysis services for the Arrivos Pension Software of$2,385.00 from
the securities lending administrative account out of the monies allocated for the
Dewpoint contract.
Adopted by the following vote: 7-- 0.
Trustee Wood requested to discuss the .Financial Health Team Report. Trustee
Parker stated that he had a study regarding MERS for members to review. Trustee
j Dedic stated that the Report was provided by a group to provide recommendations to
City of Lansing. The group in general did not study in depth or have much experience
with the City of Lansing retirement systems. The group had presentations from Asset
Consulting Group and Cheiron.
Karen Williams distributed and reviewed the monthly investment report and the
Securities Lending Report.
The Retirement Board requested that Asset Consulting Group come to the next meeting
to discuss its concerns with Invesco..
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The meeting adjourned at 9:31 a.m.
Minutes approved on
Angela Bennett, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Scott Dedic, Chairperson
Employees' Retirement System
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES CITY OF LANSING
J POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting June 18, 2013
Council Conference Room Tuesday, 8:30-aaxp-,
10th Floor, City Hall
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Lansing, MI
The Board was called to order at 8:30 a.m.
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Present: Trustees Benson,Fabus, Hecksel, Kraus, Oleson, St. Aubin, Wood '17. r 1
Absent: Trustee Bernero w �-
Others: Karen E. Williams, Finance Department; Attorney Ken Lane, Clark Hill- Law
Office (representing the Law Department); Robert Tucker, Police Department.
It was moved by Trustee Kraus and supported by Trustee Oleson to approve the
Official Minutes of the Police and Fire Retirement Board Meeting of May 21, 2013.
Adopted by the following vote: 7 - 0
It was moved by Trustee Kraus and supported by.Trustee Oleson to approve the
Official Joint Minutes of the Police and. Fire Retirement System and the
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Employees Retirement System Board Meeting of May 23, 2013.
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Mr. Robert Tucker explained the details regarding the two requests for disability
retirement that were submitted for him to the Retirement Board. He explained
that the administration submitted the non-duty request before he could submit his
duty request.
Secretary's Report.
0 new fire member(s), 0 new police members, 0 reinstatement(s), 0 refund(s), 0
transfers, 1 retired. Total: Active membership: 342. 0 death(s). Refunds made
since the last regular meeting amounted to $0.00. Reimbursements to the System
jyear-to-date amount to $0.00. Retirement allowances paid for the month of May,
2013 amounted to $2,177,288.87. Total retirement checks printed for the P&F System:
681. Total retirement checks printed for both systems: 1560 Domestic relations
order received: 0 Domestic relations orders pending: 0. Eligible domestic relations
orders certified: 0.
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It was moved by Trustee Wood and supported by Trustee Hecksel to approve the
ll following application for Regular Age and Service Retirement:
Joseph W. Brown, Jr., Police Department, 25 years of service credits, age
48, effective June 15, 2013. (Purchased 4 months of service credits of
universal buy-in time)
Barbara Hamilton, Fire Department, 18 years of service credits, age 55,
effective June 29, 2013.
Reynaldo Alvarado, Fire Department, 25 years of service credits, age 46,
effective June 29, 2013. (Purchased 17 months of service credits of
universal buy-in time)
Adopted by the following vote: 7—0.
Karen Williams reported that duty disability Applicant #2013-F0219 and non-duty
disability Applicant #2013 — P0115 had been seen by the medical director. The
disability subcommittee had met and reviewed the medical reports.
Ms. Williams distributed the medical reports for Board members review. The
medical reports were returned to the retirement analysis.
It was moved by Trustee Kraus and supported by Trustee Hecksel to concur with the
medical director's recommendation and grant a duty disability to Applicant#2013-F0219.
Adopted by the following vote: 7—0.
It was moved by Trustee Kraus and supported by Trustee Hecksel to concur with the
medical,director's recommendation and grant a duty disability to Applicant#2013-P0416.
Adopted by the following vote: 7—0.
Karen Williams reported that the Retirement Office had mailed a second letter of
request to Applicant #2013-P00415 and is waiting for the applicant's documents.
There were no requests for refund of accumulated contributions.
Trustee Hecksel provided an overview of the MAPERS Spring Conference held
on June 2-4, 2013. Trustee Oleson discussed the workshop offered at the
MAPERS Spring Conference.
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Trustee Fabus provided his report of the MAPERS Spring Conference. Trustee
Kraus also provided her report regarding the workshops that she attended at the
MAPERS Spring Conference.
Karen Williams informed Board members that the MAPERS website had copies
of the workshop handouts for those members who did not have the opportunity to
attend the Spring Conference.
Trustee Robert Rose, Employees Retirement System Board, updated the Board
regarding the death check software. Trustee Rose reported that the Employees
Retirement System had selected PBI Death Audit Services at the May Joint
Meeting.
It was moved by Trustee Wood and supported by Trustee Hecksel to select PBI Death
Audit Services.
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Adopted by the following vote: 7 - 0.
Trustee Rose also requested payment for computer programming and analysis
services of $9,540.00 for the Arrivos Pension 'Software system. Trustee Rose
explained that a programmer had to be hired to access the information from the
old Unisys Mainframe. Trustee Rose reported that City has agreed to pay for
half of the invoice; the retirement boards would split the balance.
It was moved by Trustee Hecksel and supported by Trustee Wood to pay for
computer programming and analysis services for the Arrivos Pension Software of
$2,385.00 from the securities lending administrative account.
Adopted by the following vote: 7 — 0.
Karen Williams updated the Police and Fire Retirement Office regarding the
Retirement Conference. The Conference is scheduled for Thursday, September
12 at the Lansing Center.
Attorney Lane discussed legislative updates and policies for the Trustee Books.
j Attorney Lane stated that he would like to provide an update to the Board's
policies (Report Policy, Travel Policy, Investment Policy and Service credit Policy)
for the trustee handbooks at future meeting.
The Budget recommendation for administrative expenses was moved to pending
to be discussed at a future meeting.
Karen Williams updated the Police and Fire Retirement Board regarding the duty
disability income verifications. One disability retiree required adjustment for his
pension.
The Police and Fire Retirement Board also reviewed the Quarterly Cash Flow
Withdrawal recommendations memo provided by Asset Consulting Group.
,i It was moved by Trustee Oleson and supported by Trustee Kraus to approve the
Quarterly Cash Flow Withdrawal as recommended by Asset Consulting Group.
Adopted by the following vote: 7-0
The Police and Fire Retirement Board reviewed the Asset Consulting Group
Portfolio Mix recommendations memo and the Investment Policy Statement.
It was moved by Trustee Oleson and supported by Trustee Wood to approve the
Portfolio Mix and amended Investment Policy Statement as recommended by
Asset Consulting Group.
Adopted by the following vote: 7 - 0
Karen Williams distributed and reviewed the monthly Investment Report and the
Security Lending Report for the period ending May 30, 2013.
The meeting adjourned at 9:04 am.
Minutes approved on
Angela Bennett, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
Brad St.Aubin, Chairperson
Police & Fire Retirement System
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REGULAR MEETING OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC SERVICE
JUNE 13, 2013
PRESENT: Cleo Anderson, Lyndon Babcock, Paul Baerman, Ron Bloomberg, Matt Flechter,
James Marshall, Shirley Rodgers, and Alfreda Schmidt
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Alec Ma.levetis, and Christopher Mumby
VISITORS: None
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Baerman called the meeting to order at 11:39 a.m., at the Lansing Public-Service
Department Wastewater Treatment Plant. >
a. Roll Call
b. Excused Absences:
2 CITIZEN COMMENTS: None
3) APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES: `7'
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April 11,2013
Mr. Bloomberg moved, Mr. Anderson seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to
approve the minutes for April 11, 2013, as submitted.
May 9,2013
Mr. Bloomberg moved, Ms. Rodgers seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to
approve the minutes for May 9, 2013, as submitted.
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4) ACTION ITEMS:
Mr. Bloomberg moved to approve the Proposed Divisions Reporting Schedule, Mr. Anderson
seconded, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
11:44 a.m. Mr. Flechter arrived
5) REPORT OF OFFICERS:
Business, Permits, and Technology Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Mumby gave a brief overview of the report. Discussion followed.
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Engineering Division: A written report was distributed.
Mr. Marshall asked for additional information on parts of the report. Discussion followed on
basement back-ups, the Wet Weather Project, and Streets.
12:30 p.m. Mr. Anderson left
6) DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Gamble was unable to attend the meeting. No report was given.
7) NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Baerman announced next month meeting is Election of Officers.
8) OTHER BUSINESS:
9) COMMUNICATIONS: None
10)PENDING ITEMS: None
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The meeting adjourned at 12:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Janette Tate, Recording Secretary
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The Board of Commissioners met in the Boardroom of the Administrative Offices, 1232
Haco Drive, Lansing, Michigan.
Chairperson Sandra Zerkle called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Margaret Bossenbery, Dennis M. Louney, Tony Mullen, David
Price, Tracy Thomas, Cynthia Ward and Sandra Zerkle.
Absent: Commissioner Anthony McCloud
The Corporate Secretary declared a quorum present.
Commissioner Price led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Ward to approve the
Regular Board Meeting minutes of March 26, 2013.
Action: Carried Unanimously
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO SPEAK TO THE BOARD ON ANY AGENDA
SUBJECT. ANYONE WISHING TO COMMENT ON ANY MATTER NOT ON THE AGENDA
MAY DO SO IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO ADJOURNMENT.
There was no Public Comments
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COMMUNICATIONS
a. Letter from L.W. Morrow of Lansing, MI regarding alternative fuel.
Received and Place on File
COMMITTEE REPORTS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
April 9, 2013
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The Committee of the Whole of the Lansing Board of Water and Light met at the
Executive Offices located at 1232 Haco Dr., Lansing, MI, at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9,
2013.
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Committee of the Whole Chair Dennis M. Louney called the Committee of the Whole
meeting to order and asked the Corporate Secretary to call the roll.
Present: Commissioners Dennis M. Louney, Margaret Bossenbery (arrivedats:35), Anthony
McCloud,Tony Mullen, David Price, Tracy Thomas, Cynthia Ward and Sandra Zerkle.
Absent: None
Public Comments
There was no public comment.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Price, Seconded by Commissioner Ward to approve the
Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of March 12, 2013.
Action: Motion Carried
General Manager Lark respectfully requested that the agenda items be taken out of
order.
Personal Protective Safety Equipment Fashion Sho
General Manager J. Peter Lark introduced Administrative Assistant Jean Gannon who
organized the safety equipment fashion show. Ms. Gannon stated that it had been a few
years since the fashion show was presented to the Board of Commissioners and was
pleased to have the opportunity to do it again and to share some new equipment as
well as entertain.
David Douglas, Human Resource Advisor, was the Master of Ceremony. Larry Shields,
Safety& Process Trainer, was the moderator. Rebecca Rostar, Customer Service, was
the Sound Technician.
The models for the Fashion Show included the following BWL employees: Gennie Eva,
Jeff Burnham, Roger Zverina, Anne Peffers, Wayne Lynn, Rob Hodge, George Podany
and Bob Perialas.
Ingham County Animal Control Presentation
General Manager Lark introduced Jim D raven statt-Moceri, BWL Field Service Leader.
Mr. D raven statt-Moceri thanked Vice Chair Louney for allowing this matter to be put on
the Agenda. He stated that as a result of the City Council reviewing their Dog Ordinance
and the issue of vicious dog bites this subject has been an important topic of discussion
and with the BWL employees having to deal with stray dogs, he felt that it was
important to talk about this issue.
Ingham County Animal Control Deputies, Klauka and Delatorre presented the
Committee with information on animal welfare, dog bite prevention and emergency
tips.
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Oil Spill Update
General Manager Lark introduced Mark Williams, Director of Electric Production, Mark
Matus, Manager of Environmental Services and Doug Wood, Executive Director of
Electric Operations, who were the key employees who dealt with the recent oil spill. Mr.
Lark stated these employees will address three questions regarding the spill. The
questions are:
1. What happened?
2. What did we do to take care of the river?
3. How are we making sure this cannot happen again?
•'• What happened?
Mark Williams, Director of Electric Production, explained that there was a malfunction
at Eckert Unit#4 with the Generator Hydrogen Seal Oil System. Mr. Williams stated that
on Easter at approximately 10:30 in the evening, the turbine operator received an alarm
on Unit#4. The turbine operator went to acknowledge and respond and during his
investigation he noticed that there was oil leaking from a piece of equipment. The
turbine operator notified the pump room operator who immediately came to the area
of concern and investigated. It was determined that there was a mechanical failure
within the pipe coupling system to this particular piece of equipment. Unfortunately,
the containment for this piece of equipment was exceeded and the oil escaped through
a floor drain into the river.The root cause of the investigation has determined that the
mechanical failure was caused by a defective gasket installed in 2004.
Commissioners and Staff then undertook in a question and answer period.
❖ What did we do to take care of the river?
Mark Matus, Manager of Environmental Services, stated once his technicians arrived at
the scene,they quickly deployed absorbent booms into the river to collect oil. Where oil
collected and pooled, vacuum trucks were used to skim the oil off the river surface.
Commissioners and Staff undertook in a question and answer period.
❖ How are we making sure this cannot happen again?
Doug Wood, Executive Director of Electric Operations stated that steps have been taken
to prevent something like this oil spill from happening again. Some of the steps taken
include:
• Rerouting all of the hoses that drain water back to the river
• Plugging all the floor drains in the plant
• Hiring an environmental consultant to do a targeted environmental assessment of any
potential passages to the river
• Evaluating and testing other plant containment integrity
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Mr. Wood stated that this incident has heightened awareness and believes this issue has
been resolved and is looking beyond this incident for possible solutions in other areas.
Facilities Update
General Manager Lark stated that it has been his goal to remove materials from the
floodplain. Mr. Lark stated that once we get REO Town up and running, we will move
personnel from this building (1232 Haco), and then begin to refurbish it. Once
refurbished, we will bring people from across the street (Pennsylvania and Hazel) whose
offices are presently in the floodplain over to Haco. Also an important item in the
floodplain across the street is the Water Lab which we plan to move over here as well.
Mr. Lark said the plan is to accomplish the renovations over the next two years. REO
Town is the lynch pin and when we get that facility going, we will follow with Haco
renovations. Ultimately, we will relocate our operations at Pennsylvania to a new site
out of the floodplain.
Other
Commissioner Dennis M. Louney inquired about updating one of the BWL's hydro-
electric facilities.
General Manager Lark stated that there has been a contract undertaken to bring the
Hydro Electric Plant at Moores Park Dam into working order.
General Manager Lark provided an update on a request for him to testify before the City
Council on the street light and fire hydrant fees. We have about 30,000 street lights in
the city and about 3000 plus fire hydrants in the city and we, under the Mayor's
proposed budget,would bill individual Lansing residents, rather than the City of Lansing,
for those services. The City Council wanted some thoughts on what and how that could
be done. Mr. Lark presented the Committee with the two scenarios that he discussed
with to the City Council on how customers would pay for lights and hydrants. The
scenarios included a percentage fee and the other a flat fee.
There was a conversation regarding the fee details of the methodology of the billing
process.
Commissioner Louney said that he and Peter met with people from the Chamber of
Commerce Economic Club and they are looking at doing an economic club meeting
during the day of the BWL's REO Town grand opening on July 1st and he would pass
along more information regarding the event as he receives it.
General Manager Lark said July 1st we are going to "go commercial" with the new plant
and there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Economic Club of the Chambers of
Commerce would like to be a part of this event with a luncheon celebration meeting.
The BWL's opening ceremony would take place in the morning with the Chambers of
Commerce event to follow.
Excused Absence
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Adiourn
On Motion by Commissioner Price, Seconded by Commissioner Thomas, the meeting
adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Dennis M. Louney, Chair
Committee of the Whole
FINANCE COMMITTEE
April 9, 2013
The Finance Committee of the Board of Water and Light met in the Executive Offices
located at 1232 Haco Dr., Lansing, MI, at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2013.
Finance Committee Chairperson Margaret Bossenbery called the meeting to order and
asked the Corporate Secretary to call the roll. The following members were present:
Commissioners Margaret Bossenbery, Dennis M. Louney, Tony Mullen, David Price and
Alternate Committee Members Tracy Thomas and Cynthia Ward were present. Also
present were Board Members Anthony McCloud and Sandra Zerkle.
Absent: None
Public Comments
There was no Public Comment
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Louney to approve the
Finance Committee meeting minutes of February 12, 2013.
Action: Carried Unanimously
457 Roth IRA Option
Finance Chair Bossenbery, said there were some questions regarding which Committee
this particular issue or matter should be discussed in, either Human Resource (HR) or
Finance. With that in mind she stated that she would like to hear the proposal and
adopt the Resolution because the business is on the Finance Committee meeting
agenda and if any of the Commissioners feel that this business should be discussed at an
HR Committee meeting, it can be discussed there as well.
Bill Aldrich, Manager of Finance & Planning, said before you tonight is the proposed
amendment to the BWL's current 457 Retirement plan and trust. A 457 Plan is a
deferred compensation retirement plan that allows employees to defer a portion of
their salary and reduce their taxable income in the current year. The proposed IRA Roth
option plan would allow employees to make after tax contributions so an contribution
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made under the proposed IRA Roth Provision plan would be taxable in current year. The
benefit of participating in the new plan is ultimately when you retire and want to pull
money from the 457 Roth IRA, taxes will have already been paid. This is an additional
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option that the BWL can provide to employees at no additional cost and it will be useful
in tax planning.
General Manager Lark asked that the Committee approve the Resolution to be
forwarded to the full board for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Louney to forward the
proposed resolution to the full Board for consideration.
Action:Carried Unanimously
Internal Audit Update
Internal Auditor Phil Perkins provided the Finance Committee with an Internal Audit
Status Update.The following was reviewed:
Internal Auditor Status Update
• FY 2013 Audit Plan Progress Report
• Plan/Forecast for Remainder of Year
• Other Upcoming Items
FY 2013 Audit Plan Progress Report
Audits Completed or in Progress:
1. Reo Town Contracting and Payments Review
• Complete; report issued.
2. Cash Receipts & Collections
• Complete; report issued.
3. Company Insurance & Claims
• Complete; report issued.
4. Energy Risk Management
• In-progress; about 60% Complete.
5. Materials Issues and Returns
•. In-progress; about 60% Complete.
Other Engagements:
1. Time Reporting Reviews#1 & 2-complete.
2. Surprise Cash Counts#1 & 2-complete.
3. IT Preliminary Risk Assessment—in progress throughout FY 2013
Plan for Remainder of FY 2013:
1. Complete remaining audits
2. FY2013-14 Audit Planning & Risk Assessment
S Audit Universe—Risk Assessment Update
• Refine Listing of Rotational Audits
• Identify at least 10-12 potential audits with the objective of narrowing down to
top 5 for the annual plan.
• Align with management on list of recommended audits for presentation to
Finance Committee in May or June 2013
3. IT Preliminary Risk Assessment(ongoing)
Other Upcoming Items
1. Renewal of contract for augmented internal auditing services for next fiscal year.
2. Annual Review of Internal Audit Charter.
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Excused Absence
None
Other
General Manager Lark presented information regarding the savings of the recent Utility
System Revenue Refunding Bonds that Chair Zerkle officially signed off on earlier today.
Adiourn
On Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Louney, the meeting
adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Margaret Bossenbery, Chair
Finance Committee
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
April 16, 2013
The Executive Committee of the Board of Water and Light met at the Board of Water &
Light's Board Room, 1232 Haco Dr., Executive Conference Room, Lansing, MI, at 5:00
p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2013.
Executive Committee Chair Sandra Zerkle called the meeting to order. The following
committee members were present: Commissioners Sandra Zerkle, Dennis Louney,
Margaret Bossenbery and Tracy Thomas. Also present were Board Members Anthony
McCloud,Tony Mullen, David Price and Cynthia Ward.
Absent: None.
Public Comments
None.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Bossenbery to approve
the minutes of the November 15, 2011 Executive Committee meeting.
Action: Carried unanimously.
Instituting a BWL Commissioner Monthly Per Diem
Chair Zerkle stated that there is approximately$50.00 per Commissioner per month
allotted in the budget if chosen to be used. She said some Commissioners have had
conversations with her about receiving the money monthly as opposed to it being set
aside in the budget.
After a lengthy conversation regarding the consideration of a monthly allowance for the
Board of Commissioners the Committee determined that they would not support the
Board receiving any type of stipend.
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Chair Zerkle said that this matter can be closed with no action taken.
Chair Zerkle requested that order of business be changed on the agenda.
Establishing Guideline of Recognition for Departing Commissioners
Chair Zerkle stated that since she has been on the Board ways of recognition for
departing Commissioners has been varied. She said that she would like the Committee
to establish guidelines as to how departing Commissioners should be acknowledged.
There was a lengthy discussion regarding establishing guidelines to acknowledge
outgoing Board members in order to set some consistency; either a standard gift or a
finite dollar amount.
The Committee requested the Corporate Secretary research how other Boards and
Organizations acknowledge their outgoing members and forward that information to
the Executive Committee. Chair Zerkle said that she would report back after information
is gathered.
Reestablishment of Employee Evaluation Procedures for Appointed Employees:
• General Manager • Internal Auditor ® Corporate Secretary
Human Resource Chair Tracy Thomas said the process that the BWL currently has in
j place for the three appointed employees is a good one, but the HR Committee wanted
to have the process handled exclusively by Board Commissioners .to ensure strict
confidentiality.
HR Chair Thomas presented the following evaluation process:
Evaluation Process:
• Human Resource Committee Chair begins the Evaluation Process by requesting the
Appointed Employees (Peter, Phil and Denise)to fill out evaluation forms for 2012-
2013 period to be completed by a date specified.
• Appointed Employees will return their completed evaluation forms (electronically)
to Human Resource Committee Chair or his designee on the HR Committee.
• HR Committee Chair or his designee on the HR Committee compiles the completed
evaluations and forwards the completed evaluations and commissioners' evaluation
forms for each Appointed Employee to the full Board of Commissioners. A timeline
for the evaluation process will be provided.
• Commissioners will individually complete evaluation forms for each Appointed
Employee and return forms to HR Committee Chair or his designee on the HR
Committee by a date specified.
• HR Committee Chair or Designated HR Committee member compiles Confidential
Evaluation Packets. The confidential evaluation packets will include all Appointees
evaluations, and a compilation of Commissioners' evaluations including written
remarks for each Appointed Employee.
• Compiled Confidential Evaluation Packets will be distributed to Commissioners, and
Appointed Employee will receive his or her own packet.
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• Human Resource Committee meeting packet will be prepared for the Human
Resource meeting consistent with normal protocol. The meeting agenda, past
minutes for approval, and any Resolutions (without specific dates) will be prepared
j by Corporate Secretary and distributed to the full Board, consistent with normal
protocol.
• The compiled Confidential Evaluation Packets will be distributed electronically,
separate from the meeting packet,to Commissioners by the HR Chair or his designee
on the HR Committee.
HR Chair Thomas also presented the Committee with timelines for handling the
Appointees evaluation process.
Commissioner Ward stated that the process is essentially the same but, it is just that
now the process is being handled entirely by the Board of Commissioners or more
specifically the HR Committee, to remove the possibility of evaluations' not being
handled in the strictest of confidentiality. Ms. Ward stated that neither she nor
Commissioner Thomas have received any information that this process has not been
handled confidentially but felt as a collective body this should be something that is
handle exclusively within the Board of Commissioner's body.
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identification of the evaluators. HR Chair Thomas stated that the evaluation process
would be handled the same way that it was last year and the only change this year
would be the handling process.
Review Process of Contract Negotiations for Appointed Employees
After a lengthy conversation regarding the negotiating process for the three Board
Appointee Employees the following process was conveyed:
• Current contract/summary of changes for past three years sent to all
Commissioners
• Comments/suggestions/specific changes submitted to HR Chair Thomas
• HR Chair Thomas will compile a list
® HR Chair Thomas and Board Chair Zerkle negotiate from parameters submitted
• The negotiated redlined contracts sent out to Board members
• Tentatively meet to decide if the Board approves contract
Other
HR Chair Thomas proposed the idea of bonuses for the Board's three appointed
employees reflective of work that has been done in the 2012-2013 year.
After a lengthy discussion regarding the proposal it was determined that there was not
support to move forward with the proposed bonuses.
Commissioner Louney spoke about meeting with the Lansing City Council and revisited
the subject of draft minutes availability. Mr. Louney stated that there was another
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organization questioning the timing of the BWL's "Dancing with the Starz" event
because it conflicted with their scheduled dancing event.
Excused Absence
None
Adiourn
On Motion by Commissioner Bossenbery, Seconded by Commissioner Thomas, the
meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandra Zerkle, Chair
Executive Committee
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
May 14, 2013
The Committee of the Whole of the Lansing Board of Water and Light met at the
Executive Offices located at 1232 Haco Dr., Lansing, Ml, at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May
14, 2013.
Committee of the Whole Chair Dennis M. Louney called the Committee of the Whole
meeting to order and asked the Corporate Secretary to call the roll.
Present: Commissioners Dennis M. Louney, Margaret Bossenbery, Tony Mullen, David
Price,Tracy Thomas, Cynthia Ward and Sandra Zerkle.
Absent: Commissioner Anthony McCloud
Public Comments
Ron Byrnes Sr., Horsehead Lake, MI, Board of Water & Light Retiree and Chair of the
Committee for the BWL Retirees and Pension, spoke about changes to the retirees'
healthcare benefits. He stated that he would like to meet with the Board Chairperson to
discuss some of the changes to the healthcare coverage as well as the newly
implemented paperwork process.
Chair Sandra Zerkle stated that she and a representative appointed by General Manager
Lark would be happy to meet with Mr. Byrnes to discuss any concerns or issues.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Price, Seconded by Commissioner Bossenbery to approve the
Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of April 9, 2013.
Action: Motion Carried
pproval of Rules and Regulation
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Ray Moore, Manager of Customer Projects and Development, reviewed the FY 2014 proposed
changes to Rules and Regulations for Electric,Water,Steam and Chilled Water Utility Services.
The proposed changes include:
RULES AND REGULATIONS UPDATE
Fiscal Year 2014
Electric,Water,Steam and Chilled Water
• Updated fees and charges for current actual or estimated cost and industry standards.
• Revision of Rule 4, Use of Service, Discontinuation of Service
o Clarification of Customer's responsibility to ensure service is disconnected and
non-assumption of Board responsibility for resulting property damage.
• Revision of Rule 7.A, Responsibility for Payment of Bills,Account Security Deposits
o Clarified language which describes what constitutes unacceptable credit history.
Electric
e Revision of Rule 10.1.C, Distribution System Extension, Nonrefundable Contribution for
Underground Extensions
o Added language indicating that trench footage required exclusively for
establishing or maintaining the Board's standard of a highly reliable looped
underground system may be excluded from the contribution calculation.
• Revision of Rule 11.4 Services,Residential, Commercial and Industrial Overhead Services
o Added language indicating a requirement that a drip loop shall be formed on
individual conductors of not less than 30" exiting the weather head.
i Revision of Rule 13.4, Use of Board Equipment, Temporary Transfer Fee
o Added language specifying that third party attachers shall be charged $75 per
pole when the Board must transfer attachments due to an emergency pole
replacement.
Water
e Removal of Rule 11.8, Lead Service Pull Ahead Program
o This process is no longer needed as we have fewer than 2300 lead services
remaining to be changed out, and can easily accommodate that in our
scheduling.
Steam and Chilled Water
• There were no substantive changes to these documents.
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Zerkle to forward the
resolution for proposed changes to the FY 2014 Rules and Regulations to full Board for
consideration.
Action: Motion Carried
Energy Optimization & Renewable Energy Plan & Report
General Manager Lark stated that the State of Michigan Public Service Commission
(MPSC) under PA 295 requires the Board of Water & Light to provide the Governing
Board an annual update on their Renewable Energy Plans. PA 295 also requires the
Board of Water & Light to report to customers annually.
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Sue Warren, Manager of Energy and Eco Strategies, presented a PowerPoint
presentation that reviewed the "Hometown Energy Savers" portfolio program that BWL
offers to customers. She also reviewed Energy Optimization, Renewable Energy 2011
Results and the Current Renewable Energy Portfolio. Ms. Warren stated that the Board
of Water& Light is meeting goals for Renewable Energy and Energy Optimization as well
as staying under budget. Ms. Warren stated that the BWL continues to look for and to
evaluate Renewable Energy options such as Wind, Solar, Renewable Energy Credits and
Biomass.
Ms. Warren stated that customers will receive their annual update in the Board of
Water & Light's July edition of Connections.
Commissioner Ward stated that she is always impressed with the marketing material
that she receives from the BWL's Hometown Energy Savers program. The material is
new and fresh.
Update on New Fueling System
Dan MacLennan, Manager of Purchasing-Warehousing and Fleet, stated that the BWL
has operated its own fueling station for almost 50 years, which is located at the
Pennsylvania and Hazel St. complex. The underground tank system that the BWL has
was installed in 1965(diesel) and 1975(unleaded). The system's equipment is aged and
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expensive to keep operational. Also very important,the fueling system is located in the
10 Year Flood Plain and presented a significant environmental liability to the BWL.
Mr. MacLennan provided an overview of the new process that was implemented at the
beginning of the year for obtaining unleaded and diesel fuel. He said with all of the
problems previously mentioned we sought to identify alternatives to maintain our own
fuel system and found that the best option for the BWL was to partner with a P party
commercial fuel provider. The company that met all of our needs is a local company
called Lansing Ice & Fuel, a franchisee of Pacific Pride Commercial Fueling. Some of the
features of the Lansing Ice & Fuel Pacific Pride system is 24/7 accessibility nationwide
and built in internal controls. By implementing this new process we are reducing the
environmental liability to the BWL. We have a capital project request in the FY 14
budget that would remove the equipment at the Penn-Hazel St. location and also
mitigate environmental issues. The new process is more efficient and a reliable source
for fuel. We are avoiding cost, due to no longer having to maintain our own system,
reducing maintenance expenses and reducing property insurance cost.
John Baumer of Lansing Ice & Fuel introduced himself and said that his company
appreciates the opportunity to work with the BWL.
Update on Smart Grid
General Manager Lark stated that this subject was placed on the agenda because some
Commissioners will be attending the APPA National Conference and the topic of Smart
Grid may be presented. Smart grid is the application of information technology, tools
and techniques that can make the grid (electric power infrastructure) run more
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efficiently. Smart Grids,to many people means smart meters. The BWL has tried to
concentrate on the distribution system as opposed to the actual swapping out for smart
meters. Mr. Lark stated that we plan to get meters but want to see standardization from
other utilities first.There have been some questions surrounding smart metering posing
health risk as well as other problems and the Public Service Commission (PSC) is
currently examining those issues.
Wayne Lynn, Manager of Electric System Integrity Group, said as far as Smart Grid
technology, right now we are attempting to optimize and make our distribution system
more efficient. There are several things that we are presently doing to improve the
reliability of our system by way of keeping the lights on and addressing outages very
quickly. He stated that currently devices are being installed on lines to help crews
identify and locate outages faster. Once devices have been installed and
communication links are in place there will be self-healing lines with the ability to re-
energize appropriately. The BWL is currently working with consultants to build a
business case and to make sure that we get the right benefit for the dollars that it is
taking us to invest in this system. We want to make sure that the technology that we
deploy has been proven and ready to go when put it on our system.
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Oil Spill Update
George Stojic, Executive Director of Strategic Planning & Development, said early in the
oil spill incident there was a visit from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)to inspect the cleanup and they were
satisfied with what was being done. There was one recommendation from the EPA and
that was to wait until the first good rain to pull the booms. A week later after a good
rain, the booms were pulled and there was no detectable oil. The DEQ praised the
BWL's rapid actions on this matter. Mr. Stojic we did a good job in responding and we
had great crews out there working the booms.
Excused Absence
Motion by Commissioner Price seconded by Commissioner Ward to excuse
Commissioner McCloud from tonight's meeting.
Adiourn
On Motion by Commissioner Price, Seconded by Commissioner Thomas, the meeting
adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
Dennis M. Louney, Chair
Committee of the Whole
FINANCE COMMITTEE
May 14, 2013
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Regular Board Mtg.
May 28,2013
Page 14 of 21
The Finance Committee of the Board of Water and Light met in the Executive Offices
located at 1232 Haco Dr., Lansing, MI, at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
JFinance Committee Chairperson Margaret Bossenbery called the meeting to order and
asked the Corporate Secretary to call the roll. The following members were present:
Commissioners Margaret Bossenbery, Dennis M. Louney, Tony Mullen, David Price and
Alternate Committee Members Tracy Thomas and Cynthia Ward. Also present was
Board Member Sandra Zerkle.
Absent: None
Public Comments
There was no Public Comment.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Louney to approve the
Finance Committee meeting minutes of April 9, 2013.
Action: Carried Unanimously
Quarterly Financial Update (Third Quarter FY 2013)
General Manager Lark provided a quarterly financial update that included information
relative to Fiscal Year to date of March 31, 2013 for Electric, Water, Steam and Chilled
Water services. Mr. Lark stated that our Actual Net Income is positive due mainly to the
Labor, Material and Other line, which amounts to a reduction of operating expense of
almost $14 million, That makes up the bulk of the difference between the Budgeted Net
Income and the end of 3rd quarter which is $14 million and the Actual Net which is $28
million. The savings came from two areas in Labor and Materials, one is healthcare, in
which we have done very well with and have saved about $4.5 million and the other is
due to Susan Devon, Assistant General Manager and Chief Financial Officer, insisting
jevery quarter that the managers operate lean and save money in their budgets.
Actual v.Budgeted Variance in Combined Utility Net Income
Fiscal Year to Date March 31,2013
Compared to FY 2013 Budget
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($000)
j Budgeted Net Income 14,435
j Changes in Operating Income:
Revenue Changes (net of fuel)
Retail Electric (2,601)
Wholesale Electric (37)
Water Sales 636
Steam Sales (136)
Chilled Water Sales (122)
Operating Expense Changes
Depreciation 2082
Labor, Material, and Other 13,,759
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Other (1,232)
Subtotal Changes in Operating Income 12,349
Changes in Other Income:
Interest Earnings 357
Other Income 1,115
Increased PILOT (198)
All Other- Non-Operating Variances 596
Subtotal Changes in Other Income 1,870
Actual Net Income 28,654
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May 28,2013
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Mr. Lark said we are not going to finish with the $28 million because there are expenses
that come in at the end of the year which need to be accounted for. We will probably
be closer to a little above budget at the end of the year. (Combined utility Financial Report is
included in the Finance Committee packet of 5-14-2013 and is available for viewing in the Office of the
Corporate Secretary.)
Revised Combined Utility Net Income
Projection Fiscal Year 2013
Based on 3rd Quarter Operating Results
Net Income Projection - FY2013
(o0os)
Net Income-Original Budget-Annual $ 13,997
FYTD Favorable Income Variance ($28,654 actual minus$14,435 budget) $ 14,219
Temporary O&M Expense Timing Differences $ (6,473)
Temporary Non-Operating Income Timing Differences $ (2,068)
Write-off of Moores Park Steam Plant $ (1,082)
Eliminate March 2013 Rate Increases Assumed in Budget $ (1,862)
Projected Net Income $ 16,731
Fiscal Year 2014 O&M and Capital Budget Presentation
General Manager J. Peter Lark provided an overview of the proposed financial plan for
fiscal year (FY) 2014 for the Lansing Board of Water and Light (BWL). The total proposed
O&M budget for FY 2014 is $268.9 million , with a capital budget of $84.0 million for
Fiscal Year 2014. $55.3 million of the Fiscal Year 2014 capital budget is to provide for
on-going services to our utility customers and to sustain our plant facilities for future
operations. The remaining $28.7 million will complete construction of the Reo Town
Plant.
Sales Forecast
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. S„UtaE�t1/ �. . FY1,4 Forecasts , F1fF13 Bu, t , toy 1 Su fi k
Bectric-Retail 2,171,061 2,240,180 3.1 /o
®ectr i c-W hol esal a 639,394 280,352 128.1%
8 ectr i c(mwh) 2,810,455 2,520,532 11.50/0
Water (ccF) 9,367,743 9,458,641 -1.0%
Steam(ml b) 687,979 698,275 -1.5%
Chilled Water tnhrs 10,276,000 1 10,038,000 1 2.4%
Electric:
• Retail sales volumes by customer class are expected to decrease compared to FY 2013.
Wholesale sales volumes are expected to increase as,a result of more favorable market
conditions in FY 2014.
Water:
Retail sales volumes are expected to decline slightly in FY 2014.
Steam:
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May 28,2013
Page 16 of 21
Steam sales volumes are expected to decline slightly in FY 2014.
Chilled Water:'
Chilled water sales volume increases are attributed to recent and expected customer
additions.
There was discussion regarding the process and the time line by which the Budget is
received by the Commissioners.
General Manager Lark stated that FY 14 is going to be one of our leaner years because
we did not raise rates last year and the depreciation and interest expense on the REO
Town loans will come into play in FY 14.
Mr. Lark respectfully requested that the Committee forward the proposed Resolution to
the full Board for consideration.
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Louney to forward the
proposed resolution for the FY 2014 Operating and Capital Budget to the Board for
consideration.
Excused Absence
None
Other
None
Adjourn
On Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Louney, the meeting
adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Margaret Bossenbery, Chair
Finance Committee
HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE REPORT PRESENTED BY COMMISSIONER WARD
HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE
May 21, 2013
The Human Resource Committee of the Lansing Board of Water and Light met at the
Executive Offices, Lansing beginning at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
Human Resource Committee Chairperson Tracy Thomas called the meeting to order and
asked the Secretary to call the roll. The following members were present:
Commissioners Tracy Thomas, Anthony McCloud (arrived a@4:50), Cynthia Ward and Sandra
Zerkle. Also present Alternate Committee member Dennis M. Louney.
Absent: None
Public Comments
Regular Board Mtg.
May 28 2013
Page 17 of 21
There were no public comments.
Approval of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Zerkle to approve the
1 Human Resource Committee meeting minutes of May 15, 2012.
Action: Carried unanimously.
FY 2013 Board Appointee Performance/Reappointment Resolution
a. Corporate Secretary
Corporate Secretary M. Denise Griffin, requested a closed session for the purpose of
receiving her contractual year-end performance evaluation as permitted by the Open
Meetings Act exemption MCL 15.268(a).
Motion by Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Zerkle to go into closed
session.
Action: Carried unanimously.
The Human Resource Committee meeting went in to closed session at 4:48 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner McCloud that the Human
Resource Committee return to open session.
Action: Carried unanimously
The Human Resource Committee meeting reconvened in open session at 5:12 p.m.
Upon conclusion of the closed sessions, the Human Resource Committee took the
following action:
Motion by Commissioner McCloud and seconded by Commissioner Zerkle to forward
the resolution for the reappointment of Ms. Griffin to the Charter position of Corporate
Secretary for fiscal year 2013-2014 to the full Board for consideration.
Action: Carried Unanimously
b. Internal Auditor
Internal Auditor Phil Perkins requested a closed session for the purpose of receiving his
contractual year-end performance evaluation as permitted by the Open Meetings Act
exemption MCL 15.268(a).
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Motion by Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner McCloud to go into closed
session.
Action: Carried unanimously.
The Human Resource Committee meeting went into closed session at 5:15 p.m.
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Motion by Commissioner Zerkle, seconded by Commissioner McCloud that the Human
Resource Committee return to open session.
Action: Carried unanimously
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The Human Resource Committee meeting reconvened in open session at 5:35 p.m.
Upon conclusion of the closed sessions, the Human Resource Committee took the
following action:
Motion by Commissioner McCloud and seconded by Commissioner Zerkle to forward
the resolution for the reappointment of Mr. Perkins to the Charter position of Internal
Auditor for fiscal year 2013-2014 to the full Board for consideration.
C. General Manager
General ManagerJ. Peter Lark requested a closed session for the purpose of receiving
his contractual year-end performance evaluation as permitted by the Open Meetings
Act exemption MCL 15.268(a).
Motion by Commissioner McCloud, seconded by Commissioner Ward to go into closed
session.
Action: Carried unanimously.
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The Human Resource Committee meeting went into closed session at 5:40 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner McCloud, seconded by Commissioner Ward that the Human
Resource Committee return to open session.
Action:. Carried unanimously
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The Human Resource Committee meeting reconvened in open session at 6:00 p.m.
Upon conclusion of the closed sessions, the Human Resource Committee took/the
following action:
Motion by Commissioner Zerkle and seconded by Commissioner McCloud to forward
the resolution for the reappointment of Mr. Lark to the Charter position of General
Manager for fiscal year 2013-2014 to the full Board for consideration.
Action: Motion Carried
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Human Resource Committee Chair Tracy Thomas thanked the Commissioners who
responded so promptly in getting information to Commissioner Ward so that she could
do the work that she did. Mr. Thomas thanked Commissioner Ward for all of her effort
and work on this evaluation method.
Motion b Commissioner Zerkle seconded b Commissioner McCloud to authorize the
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Human Resources Committee Chair and Board Chair to finalize the details of the
Appointed Employees' contracts for the Board Chair's execution.
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Page 19 of 21
Action: Carried Unanimously
Human Resource Committee Chair Thomas stated that tentatively there could be a HR
meeting in June. The Resolution for the reappointments will be presented at the July
Regular Board meeting and the contracts will be prepared for an effective date of July 1,
2013.
Members of the Human Resources Committee were acclamatory of the procedure that
was followed during this evaluation process.
Adiourn
There being no further business,the Human Resource Committee meeting adjourned at
6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracy Thomas, Chair
Human Resource Committee
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS
General Manager Lark respectfully asked that the following Resolutions be considered
for approval.
RE�O;LUTiON#2013
WHEREAS, the Lansing Board of Water& Light sponsors a 457 Governmental Deferred
Compensation Plan and Trust ("457 Plan") for the benefit of its employees;
WHEREAS, the Lansing Board of Water& Light desires to continue to maintain the 457
Plan in a form that provides a reasonable and attractive retirement security for its
employees;
WHEREAS, in the spirit of increasing the attractiveness of the 457 Plan, the Lansing
Board of Water& Light desires to make available to plan participants certain Roth
options as permitted by the Internal Revenue Code; and
BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing Board of Water& Light hereby amends the 457 Plan
j and Trust to include the associated Roth amendment.
Motion by Commissioner Bossenbery, seconded by Commissioner Price, to approve the
resolution for the amendment to 457 Plan and Trust to include the associated Roth
amendment.
Action: Carried Unanimously
RESOLUTIQN#.2013 0�5�02
Rules and Regulations for Electric, Water, Steam and Chilled Water Utility Services
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Regular Board Mtg.
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Page 20 of 21
RESOLVED, THAT THE AMENDMENTS TO THE Rules and Regulations for Electric, Water,
Steam and Chilled Water Services be approved as presented, to be effective July 1,
2013.
1 Motion by Commissioner Louney, seconded by Commissioner Price, to approve the
resolution for the Rules & Regulations for electric, water, steam and chilled water utility
services for FY 2014.
Action: Carried Unanimously
Due to Tornado Warning the meeting recessed at 5:41 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 5:46 p.m.
j �ESQ�L�UTION�2Q1>3 05�T
Fiscal Year 2014 Operating and Capital Budget
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RESOLVED, that the annual Operating Budget covering Fiscal Year 2014 is hereby
approved as presented; and
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RESOLVED, that the Fiscal Year 2014 Capital Budget is hereby approved as presented;
and
RESOLVED, that the forecast for capital expenditures for the Fiscal Years 2014-2019 is
hereby accepted as presented; and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Corporate Secretary be directed to make the appropriate
filings with the Lansing City Clerk's office and the Mayor's office in accordance with the
Lansing City Charter regarding the above actions.
Motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Bossenbery Price,to
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approve the resolution for the FY 2014 O& M and Capital Budget.
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Action: Carried Unanimously
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business
NEW BUSINESS
There was no New Business
RESOLUTIONS
There was no Resolution under this section of the Agenda.
MANAGER'S REMARKS
There were no Manager's Remarks
COMMISSIONERS' REMARKS
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May 28,2013
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EXCUSED ABSENCE
On motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Ward to excuse
Commissioner McCloud from tonight's meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ron Byrnes, Board of Water& Light Retiree, stated concerns regarding retiree's health
care and some of the changes that have taken place. He stated that the retirees are
concerned and confused about Y
changes. Mr. Byrnes stated that there has been a
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meeting scheduled and hopefully some issues to bear will change what is happening.
Chair Zerkle stated that Mr. Byrnes General Manager Lark has asked Susan Devon,
Assistant General Manager and Chief Financial Officer to put together a meeting, which
she will attend,to discuss concerns.
Lynn Hessler, DeWitt, MI, spoke about issues and concerns with Cofinity Insurance. She
said retirees are financially vulnerable and many are physically challenged and some
lack the mental stamina needed to deal with the issue that have been presented due to
the insurance coverage change. She said the coverage is not the same as what they are
used to getting.
Jan Simpson, St.Johns, MI, President of the Board of Water& Light Retirees Association,
stated that retirees sincerely appreciate the healthcare that they have received through
the generosity of the BWL and is confident that the tradition will continue because of
the many years of dedicated service that has been collectively given to the BWL, making
it the impressive company it is today.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Ward the meeting
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adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
M. Denise Griffin, Corporate Secretary
Preliminary Minutes filed(electronically)with Lansing City Clerk:June 13,2013
Official Minutes(Electronic)filed with Lansing City Clerk:July 24,2013
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