HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 Employee's Retirement System Board MinutesOFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM �; 0 ��, 2 9
LArsSIN.G CITY CLERK
RFebruary 19,1998
Regular Meeting
Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
8th Floor Conference Room
City Hall Lansing, Michigan 48933
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:30 am.
Present: Trustees Adado, Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Hollister, Rhode, Rossi, Rubley - 8.
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Others: Jim Smiertka, Jack Jordan, Law Department; Robert Swanson, Susan Brownlee, Finance
Department.
It was moved by Trustee Hollister, supported by Trustee Antekeier to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of January 22, 1998. Trustee Rossi wished to amend the minutes to reflect that she was unable to
attend that meeting.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimous.
Mr. Rubley requested to add to Other Items a report on the selection of a new Investment Counseling firm,
and to make that report at this time, since the current Investment Counseling firm would be here for a joint
meeting at 9:30 am. Mr Rubley provided a summary overview of the top candidates in the selection process.
The Police and Fire Retirement system Board had voted on Tuesday February 17, 1998 to have the
subcommittee continue the interview process with the final six candidates. Interviews will be conducted the
afternoons of March 17 and 19 in the 8th floor conference room, and will be open to other Board members.
Moved by : Rhode, seconded by Hollister.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported:
0 new member(s), 0 reinstatement(s), 0 refund(s), 0 transfer(s), and 3 retired. Total active membership: 522.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances paid for the month of January 1998:
$693,911.70. Total number of ERS retirement checks printed: 594. Total retirement checks printed for all
three systems: 1,096. Domestic Relations orders received: 0. Domestic relations orders pending: 2. Eligible
domestic relations orders certified: 0.
Requests for regular Age and Service Retirement:
Moved by Hollister, seconded by Brodie, to approve the request for Regular Age and Service Retirement for
Susan K. Raab, District Court, 21 years 7 months service credit, age 43, effective February 18, 1998. Based
on Rule of 65 (District Court Teamster, 2.0% Factor).
Yeas:
Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Hollister, Rhode, Rossi, Rubley
Nays:
none
Absent:
Adado
Moved by Rhode, seconded by Hollister, to approve the request for Regular Age and Service Retirement for
Consuelo Reed, Finance Department, Income Tax Division, 21 years 1 month service credit, age 44, effective
March 17, 1998.
Yeas: Antekeld, Bommarito, Brodie, Hollister, Rhode, Rossi, Rubley
Nays: none
Absent: Adado
Moved by Antekeier, seconded by Brodie, to approve the request for Regular Age and Service Retirement for
Neil Coppins, Public Service Department, 32 years 9 months service credit, age 53, effective January 16,
1998.
Yeas:
Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Hollister, Rhode, Rossi, Rubley
Nays:
none
Absent:
Adado
Moved by Brodie, seconded by Antekeier, to approve the request for Regular Age and Service Retirement for
Russell Lee Barnes, Parks and Recreation Department, 29 years 3 months service credit, effective February 1,
1998.
Yeas:
Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Hollister, Rhode, Rossi, Rubley
Nays:
none
Absent:
Adado
The Board received their copies of the ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals in the matter of McKane vs.
City of Lansing. 76 9 ✓t
Mr. Rubley provided the Investment Report or December 1997. Additional detail on investment returns in �.
the Joint Meeting upstairs on IOth floor at 9:30 am.
The topic of Ethics training for Board members was briefly discussed. n
Mr. Rubley reported on the issue of minimum benefit payments for ERS retirees - still awaiting response
from actuarial firm. Mr Luczynski, chairperson of the Police and Fire Board, has suggested that he and
Mr. Rubley go to Southfield to meet with Mr. Sonnenstine on this question. A suggestion of separating the
minimum benefit question from the issue of a COLA improvement was made but not acted on, as there
remains concern about the fact that both benefits are based on a change in the assumed rate of return, and the
Board wishes to assure that if they in fact change that assumption, then the additional funds will go to cover
costs associated with both the minimum benefit and the COLA issues. Mr. Rubley also noted that either of
those changes and/or the issue of prefunding health care costs might be construed as a significant enough
change in the retirement plan as to require requalification of the Plan by the IRS.
Moved by Trustee Rhode, seconded by Trustee Rossi, to re-elect Mr. Rubley and Mr. Brodie as chairperson
and vice -chairperson for 1998.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
Mr. Brodie raised the question of fiduciary liability insurance. Mr. Jordan suggested that, as a voluntary
Board, the exercise of due diligence is all that is needed in terms of fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities. Mr.
Rubley suggested that costs could be shared with the Police and Fire Retirement System, but that members
should discuss the issue with members of other retirement Boards at the upcoming MAPERS conference.
Mr. Rubley further noted that coverage is not generally retroactive unless the insurance was in force at the
time of any disputed event and also remains in force at the time of any lawsuit.
Mr. Swanson announced tliat the MAPERS conference. would be held May 17-19 at Shanty Creek, but that
the fall meeting venue had been changed to Grand Traverse Resort. Registration materials will be available
to the Board when received. Early notification of interest should make it possible to make reservations by
individual names as well as for City of Lansing, to avoid any missed reservations.
T ling w adj ed at 9:23 am.
Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes approved on: ` `
Douglas Rubley, Chairperson
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES il�}._
CITY OF LANSING
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM 1020
CITY CLERK
RFebruary 19,1998
Regular Meeting
Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
8th Floor Conference Room
City Hall Lansing, Michigan 48933
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:30 am.
Present: Trustees kdadb, Antekeicr, Bommarito, Brodie, Hollister, Rhode, Rossi, Rubley - 8.
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Others: Jim Smiertka, Jack Jordan, Law Department; Robert Swanson, Susan Brownlee, Finance
Department.
It was moved by Trustee Hollister, supported by Trustee Antekeicr to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of January 22, 1998. Trustee Rossi wished to amend the minutes to reflect that she was unable to
attend that meeting.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimous.
Mr. Rubley requested to add to Other Items a report on the selection of a new Investment Counseling firm,
and to make that report at this time, since the current Investment Counseling firm would be here for a joint
meeting at 9:30 am. Mr Rubley provided a summary overview of the top candidates in the selection process.
The Police and Fire Retirement system Board had voted on Tuesday February 17, 1998 to have the
subcommittee continue the interview process with the final six candidates. Interviews will be conducted the
afternoons of March 17 and 19 in the 8th floor conference room, and will be open to other Board members.
Moved by : Rho, sec6nded by ollister .
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported:
0 new member(s), 0 reinstatement(s), 0 refund(s), 0 transfer(s), and 3 retired. Total active membership: 522.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances paid for the month of January 1998:
$693,911.70. Total number of ERS retirement checks printed: 594. Total retirement checks printed for all
three systems: 1,096. Domestic Relations orders received: 0. Domestic relations orders pending: 2. Eligible
domestic relations orders certified: 0.
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Moved by Hollister, seconded by Brodie, to approve the request for Regular Age and Service Retirement for
Susan K. Raab, District Court, 21 years 7 months service credit, age 43, effective February 18, 1998. Based
on Rule of 65 (District Court Teamster, 2.0% Factor).
Yeas: Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Hollister, Rhode, Rossi, Rubley
Nays: none
Absent: Adado
Moved by Rhode, seconded by Hollister, to approve the request for Regular Age and Service Retirement for
Consuelo Reed, Finance Department, Income Tax Division, 21 years 1 month service credit, age 44, effective
March 17, 1998.
Yeas: Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Hollister, Rhode, Rossi, Rubley
Nays: none
Absent: Adado
Moved by Antekeier, seconded by Brodie, to approve the request for Regular Age and Service Retirement for
Neil Coppins, Public Service Department, 32 years 9 months service credit, age 53, effective January 16,
1998.
Yeas:
Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Hollister, Rhode, Rossi, Rubley
Nays:
none
Absent:
Adado
Moved by Brodie, seconded by Antekeier, to approve the request for Regular Age and Service Retirement for
Russell Lee Barnes, Parks and Recreation Department, 29 years 3 months service credit, effective February 1,
1998.
Yeas: Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Hollister, Rhode, Rossi, Rubley
Nays: none
Absent: Adado
The Board received their copies of the ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals in the matter of McKane vs.
City �of Lansing.
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Mr. Rubley piovided the Investment Report for December 1997. Additional detail on investment returns m �.
the Joint Meeting upstairs on 1 Oth floor at 9:30 am.
The topic of Ethics training for Board members was briefly discussed.
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Mr. Rubley reported on the issue of minimum benefit payments for ERS retirees - still awaiting response
from actuarial firm. Mr Luczynski, chairperson of the Police and Fire Board, has suggested that he and
Mr. Rubley go to Southfield to meet with Mr. Sonnenstine on this question. A suggestion of separating the
minimum benefit question from the issue of a COLA improvement was made but not acted on, as there
remains concern about the fact that both benefits are based on a change in the assumed rate of return, and the
Board wishes to assure that if they in fact change that assumption, then the additional funds will go to cover
costs associated with both the minimum benefit and the COLA I Mr. Rubley also noted that either of
those changes and/or the issue of prefunding health care costs might be construed as a significant enough
change in the retirement plan as to require requalification of the Plan by the IRS.
Moved by Trustee Rhode, seconded by Trustee Rossi, to re-elect Mr. Rubley and Mr. Brodie as chairperson
and vice -chairperson for 1998.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
Mr. Brodie raised the question of fiduciary liability insurance. Mr. Jordan suggested that, as a voluntary
Board, the exercise of due diligence is all that is needed in terms of fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities. Mr.
Rubley suggested that costs could be shared with the Police and Fire Retirement System, but that members
should discuss the issue with members of other retirement Boards at the upcoming MAPERS conference.
Mr. Rubley further noted that coverage is not generally retroactive unless the insurance was in force at the
time of any disputed event and also remains in force at the time of any lawsuit.
Mr. Swanson announced that the MAPERS conference. would be held May 17-19 at Shanty Crock, but that
the fall meeting venue had been changed to Grand Traverse Resort. Registration materials will be available
to the Board when received. Early notification of interest should make it possible to make reservations by
individual names as well as for City of Lansing, to avoid any missed reservations.
ting w adj cdi at 9:23 am.
Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes approved on: iw��
Douglas Rubley, Chairperson
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUST.�ES
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EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM LAMS ? G CITY CLERK(
Regular Meeting
8th Floor Conference Room
City Hall Lansing, MI 48933
March 19, 1998
Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8.:30 a.m.
Present: Trustees Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Rhode, Rossi, Rubley
- 6.
Absent: Trustees Adado, Hollister, - 2.
Others: Robert W. Swanson, Gary E. Gustafson Finance; Jack Jordan,
Law Department.
It was moved by Trustee Brodie supported by Trustee Rossi to approve
the minutes of the regular meeting of December 18, 1997, as amended.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously
The Secretary reported: 0 new members(s), 0 reinstatement(s), 0
refund(s), 0 transfer(s), and 1 retired. Total active membership: 521.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of February, 1998: $703,072.74. Total number of
ERS retirement checks printed: 598. Total retirement checks printed
for all three systems: 1,097. Domestic relations orders received: 2.
Domestic relations orders pending: 2. Eligible domestic relations
orders certified: 0.
Motion was made by Trustee Brodie and supported by Trustee Bommarito
to terminate the Hanna Investment Group.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The board discussed Public Act 55 plus Amendment 485. It was referred
to the law department to make sure we are in compliance with these
Acts.
Mr. Rubley provided the Investment Report for January 1998..
The Actuarial Report was discussed and will be brought up again
next month.
Motion by Trustee Brodie and Seconded by Trustee Antekeier to
excuse Trustee Hollister and Trustee Adado.
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes from Regular meeting
January 22, 1998
page 2
The meeting adjourned t 9:20 a.m.
Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes approved on G 8
Douglas Rubley, Chairpe son
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EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM L NSJ,IG CIT I CLER
Regular Meeting
8th Floor Conference Room
City Hall Lansing, MI 48933
April 23, 1998
Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 9:05 a.m.
Present: Trustees Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Rossi, Hollister,
Rubley - 6.
Absent: Trustees Adado, Rhode, - 2.
Others: Robert W. Swanson, Gary E. Gustafson Finance; Jack Jordan,
Law Department; and two retirees.
It was moved by Trustee Rossi supported by Trustee Brodie to approve
the minutes of the regular meeting of April 23, 1998.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously
The Secretary reported: 2 new members (s), 0 reinstatement (s), 0
refund(s), 0 transfer(s), and 1 retired. Total active membership: 522.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of March, 1998: $707,523.28. Total number of ERS
retirement checks printed: 599. Total retirement checks printed for
all three systems: 1,097. Domestic relations orders received: 0.
Domestic relations orders pending: 2. Eligible domestic relations
orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Antekeier supported by Trustee Brodie to
approve the request for Regular Age & Service Retirement for Nancy
Logan, Parks & Recreation Department, 16 years 6 months service
credits, age 60 years, effective May 2, 1998.
Adopted unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Brodie supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the request for Regular Age & Service Retirement for Robert
Larson, Parks & Recreation Department, 30 years 4 months service
credits, age 54 years, effective May 2, 1998.
Adopted unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Brodie supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the request for Regular Age & Service Retirement for Bruce
Meck, Deferred Retirement from Computer and Communication Services
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes from Regular meeting
April 23, 1998
page 2
Department, 17 years 11 months service credits, age 47 years, effective
May 9, 1998. - 1992 Early Retirement
Adopted unanimously.
Motion was made by Trustee Brodie supported by Trustee Antekeier to
hire Asset Consulting subject to SEC review.
Sonja Kellogg request for appeal was denied and Jack Jordan of law
department will write to her.
Motion was made by Trustee Hollister supported by Trustee Antekeier
to set up an appointment with our medical director to evaluate Deborah
Welch in regards to her duty disability request.
Adopted unanimously.
Motion was made by Trustee Hollister supported by Trustee Antekeier
to send up to three people to Asset Consulting in Missouri for an
on site inspection of their facility.
Adopted unanimously.
Motion was made by Trustee Brodie supported by Trustee Antekeier to
excuse Trustee Adado and Trustee Rhode.
Adopted unanimously.
Mr. Rubley provided the Investment Report for February 1998.
The meeting adjourne at 9:30 a.m.
Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes approved on
Douglas Rubley, Chairper
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EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM LASING CITY CLERK
Regular Meeting
8th Floor Conference Room
City Hall Lansing, MI 48933
May 21, 1998
Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:35 a.m.
Present: Trustees Adado,Antekeier,Bommarito, Brodie, Rhode, Rossi,
Rubley - 7.
Absent: Trustee Hollister, - 1.
Others: Robert W.Swanson,Gary E. Gustafson, John McComb Finance; Jack
Jordan, Law Department; and six retirees.
It was moved by Trustee Rossi supported by Trustee Brodie to approve
the minutes of the regular meeting of April 23, 1998.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously
The Secretary reported: 0 new members (s), 0 reinstatement (s), 0
refund(s), 0 transfer(s), and 0 retired. Total active membership: 522.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of April, 1998: $706,427.09. Total number of ERS
retirement checks printed: 597. Total retirement checks printed for
all three systems: 1,111. Domestic relations orders received: 0.
Domestic relations orders pending: 2. Eligible domestic relations
orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Rossi supported by Trustee Brodie to approve
the request for Regular Age & Service Retirement for Stanley E. Wolever
Jr., Public Service Department, 24 years 6 months service credits, age
45 years, effective May 16, 1998.
Yeas: Adado, Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Rhode, Rossi, Rubley
Nays: None
Motion was made by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Brodie to excuse
Trustee Hollister.
Adopted unanimously.
Mr. Rubley provided the Investment Report for March 1998.
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes from Regular meeting
April 23, 1998
page 2
Prefunded Health Care was discussed and action will be taken
next month.
Trustee Adado discussed about employees who had switched from Employees
Retirement System to the Defined Contribution Money Purchase Pension
Plan.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes approved on� v
Douglas Rubley, Chairperson
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting
8th Floor Conference Room
City Hall Lansing, MI 48933
June 18, 1998
Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:40 a.m.
Present: Trustees Adado,Antekeier,Bommarito, Brodie,Hollister Rhode,
Rubley - 7.
Absent: Trustee Rossi, - 1.
Others: Robert W.Swanson,Gary E.Gustafson, Finance; Wendell Hall, Law
Department; Amy Fraser, Personnel; and 3 retirees.
It was moved by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Brodie to approve
the minutes of the regular meeting of May 21, 1998.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously
The Secretary reported: 2 new members(s), 0 reinstatement(s), 0
refund (s), 0 transfer (s), and 4 retired. Total active membership: 520.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of May, 1998: $712,106.05. Total number of ERS
retirement checks printed: 600. Total retirement checks printed for
all three systems: 1,120. Domestic relations orders received: 0.
Domestic relations orders pending: 2. Eligible domestic relations
orders certified: 0.
Motion was made by Trustee Brodie supported by Trustee Antekeier to
excuse Trustee Rossi.
Adopted unanimously.
Mr. Rubley provided the Investment Report for April, 1998.
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes from Regular meeting
June 18, 1998
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Motion was de by Trustee Adado suppo�ted by Trustee Hollister to
approve the'.Prefunding of Health Care�and forward to the City Council
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for action.
Yeas: Adado, Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Hollister, Rhode, Rubley
Nays: None
The request for Duty Disability by Debra Welch was denied.
Motion made by Trustee Brodie supported by Trustee Hollister.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously
The meeting adjourned at 9:04 a.m.
Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes approved on
Douglas Rubley, Chairperson
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CITY OF LANSING
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM LApdSING CiiY CLER�i
Regular Meeting
City Clerk Conference Room
City Hall Lansing, MI 48933
July 23, 1998
Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:40 a.m.
Present: Trustees,Antekeier,Bommarito, Brodie, Rossi, Rubley - S.
Absent: Trustee Adado, Hollister, Rhode - 3.
Others: Gary E.Gustafson, Finance; Jack Jordan, Law Department; and
3 retirees.
It was moved by Trustee Brodie supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 18,1998.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously
The Secretary reported: 1 new members (s), 0 reinstatement (s), 0
refund(s), 0 transfer(s), and 0 retired. Total active membership: 521.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of June, 1998: $713,092.70. Total number of ERS
retirement checks printed: 599. Total retirement checks printed for
all three systems: 1,123. Domestic relations orders received: 0.
Domestic relations orders pending: 2. Eligible domestic relations
orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Antekeier supported by Trustee Brodie to
approve the request for Regular Age & Service Retirement for Larry
Theisen, District Court, 26 years 3 months service credits, age 47
years, effective July 18, 1998.
Yeas: Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Rossi, Rubley
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Antekeier supported by Trustee Brodie to
approve the request for Regular Age & Service Retirement for Edward
Osmar, Police E.E.M.V., 20 years 5 months service credits, age 49 years
effective July 7, 1998.
Yeas: Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Rossi, Rubley
Nays: None
Employees' Retirement system
Minutes from Regular meeting
July 23, 1998
page 2
It was moved by Trustee Antekeier supported by Trustee Brodie to
approve the request for Regular Age & Service Retirement for Rebecca
Gesselman, Public Service (Transportation), 22 years 11 months service
credits, age 58 years, effective August 1, 1998.
Yeas: Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Rossi, Rubley
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Brodie supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the request for Regular Age & Service Retirement for Kim Stuut,
Gier Community Center, 20 years 10 months service credits, age 45,
effective August 7, 1998.
Yeas: Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Rossi, Rubley
Nays: None
Motion was made by Trustee Brodie supported by Trustee Bommarito to
excuse Trustees Adado, Hollister, Rhode.
Adopted unanimously.
Mr. Rubley provided the Investment Report for May, 1998.
Motion was made by Trustee Brodie supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the fees of Actuary Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company which were
increased by the rate of inflation. Adopted unanimously.
"Minute Master" was discussed by Doug Rubley and it was decided to have
a presentation next month at the joint meeting.
A standard "EDRO" form from Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company was
proposed and Doug Rubley will follow up on to get a proposal.
Dr. Tellis, medical director, submitted a letter of resignation which
was referred to sub -committee.
The meet' n adfj�our d at 9:50 a.m.
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Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
l Employees' Retirement System
Minutes approved on C�-?��
Douglas Rubley, Chairperson
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CITY OF LANSING AN 9: 51
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM LANSIN G Ci (y CLERK
Regular Meeting
8th Floor Conference Room
City Hall Lansing, MI 48933
August 20, 1998
Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:40 a.m.
Present: Trustees,Adado,Antekeier, Brodie,Rhode, Rossi, Rubley - 6.
Absent: Trustee Bommarito, Hollister, - 2.
Others: Gary E.Gustafson, John McComb Finance; Jack Jordan, Law
Department; 1 intern from Treasures Office: and 2 retirees.
It was moved by Trustee Brodie supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 23,1998.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously
The Secretary reported: 0 new members(s), 0 reinstatement (s), 0
refund(s), 0 transfer(s), and 2 retired. Total active membership: 520.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of July, 1998: $715,506.44. Total number of ERS
retirement checks printed: 599. Total retirement checks printed for
all three systems: 1,127. Domestic relations orders received: 0.
Domestic relations orders pending: 2. Eligible domestic relations
orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Brodie supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the request for Regular Age & Service Retirement for Claudia
Heinman, Data Processing, 15 years 2 months service credits, age 58
years, effective August 31, 1998.
Yeas: Adado,Antekeier, Brodie,Rhode, Rossi, Rubley
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Brodie supported by Trustee Rossi to approve
the request for Regular Age & Service Retirement for Barbara Judge,
Deferred Retirement from Planning Department, 11 years 5 months service
credits, age 58 years effective August 31, 1998.
Yeas: Adado, Antekeier, Brodie,Rhode, Rossi, Rubley
Nays: None
Employees' Retirement system
Minutes from Regular meeting
August 20, 1998
page 2
Motion was made by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Brodie to excuse
Trustees Bommarito, Hollister.
Adopted unanimously.
Motion was made by Trustee Brodie supported by Trustee Adado to
authorize 1 or 2 members to attend educational conferences.
Adopted unanimously.
Mr. Rubley provided the Investment Report for June, 1998.
Motion was made by Trustee Rhode
divide the 1998 City Contribution
managers. Adopted unanimously.
supported by Trustee Antekeier to
50/50 between the existing bond
Motion was made by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Brodie to send
Ronald Swan to our doctor for an evaluation concerning his Duty
Disability Request. Adopted unanimously.
The mee adj u ed at 9:18 a.m.
Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes approved on l I7>
Douglas Rubley, Chairperso
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting September 17, 1998
Council Conference Room Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
10th Floor City Hall
City Hall Lansing, MI 48933
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:30 a.m.
Present: Trustees,Adado,Antekeier,Bommarito,Brodie,Hollister,Rhode,
Rossi, Rubley - 8.
Absent: None
Others: Gary E.Gustafson,Finance; Jack Jordan,Law Department.
It was moved by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Hollister to approve
the minutes of the regular meeting of August 20,1998.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously
The Secretary reported: 0 new members(s), 0 reinstatement(s), 0
ref und(s), 0 transfer(s), and 3 retired. Total active membership: 517.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of August, 1998: $719,847.77. Total number of ERS
retirement checks printed: 601. Total retirement checks printed for
all three systems: 1,128. Domestic relations orders received: 0.
Domestic relations orders pending: 2. Eligible domestic relations
orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Rossi to approve
the request of William Norris for a Deferred Retirement.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Hollister supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve Mr. Adado and one other to attend a conference paid for from
securities lending.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Hollister supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the purchase of the "Minute Master" service.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously
Employees' Retirement system
Minutes from Regular meeting
September 17, 1998
page
It was moved by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Antekeier to approve
the purchase of a Standard EDRO Form.
Yeas: Adado, Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Hollister, Rhode, Rossi,
Rubley
Nays: None
Mr. Rubley provided the Investment Report for July, 1998.
Motion was made by Trustee Rhode supported by Trustee Adado to delay
the 1998 City Contribution between the existing bond managers a month
until we talk with our consultants.
Adopted unanimously.
Motion was made by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Brodie to allow
for temporary help to be hired to assist in implementing the new
provisions of the retirement Ordinance. Cost is not to exceed
$10,000.00.
Yeas: Adado, Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Hollister, Rhode, Rossi,
Rubley
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Rubley supported by Trustee Rossi to pass a
resolution of appreciation for Council's and Mr Adado's support of the
recent revisions to the Retirement Ordinance.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously
The m W
jo ned at 9:25 a.m.
Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes approved on
Douglas Rubley, Cha�Iperson
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF Tl �-4 ( ,
CITY OF LANSING
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM LANSING CITY CLERIK
Regular Meeting October 22, 1998
8th Floor Conference Room Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
City Hall Lansing, MI 48933
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:35 a.m.
Present: Trustees,Adado,Antekeier,Bommarito,Hollister,Rhode,Rossi,
Rubley - 7.
Absent: Brodie, - 1
Others: Gary E. Gustafson, Robert Swanson Finance; Jack Jordan, Law
Department; and 3 retirees.
It was moved by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Hollister to approve
the minutes of the regular meeting of September 17,1998.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously
The Secretary reported: 2 new members (s), 0 reinstatement (s), 0
refund (s), 0 transfer (s), and 0 retired. Total active membership: 519.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of September, 1998: $722,327.90. Total number of
ERS retirement checks printed: 602. Total retirement checks printed
for all three systems: 1,129. Domestic relations orders received: 0.
Domestic relations orders pending: 2. Eligible domestic relations
orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Hollister supported by Trustee Antekeier to
have Larry Grissom examined by Dr. Chiodo to evaluate his condition
in response to his request for a non duty Disability Retirement.
Motion was made by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Antekeier to
excuse Trustee Brodie.
Adopted Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Rhode supported by Trustee Adado to authorize
the chair -person to sign an agreement with Northern trust for tliee-
procedure to authorize the Deputy Finance Director, Finance Director,
Deputy Controller, Principal Operation Analyst, or Senior Principal
Accountant to be the authenticators) (under Default Option I) for
transactions with Northern Trust.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
Employees' Retirement system
Minutes from Regular meeting
October 22, 1998
page 2.
Mr. Rubley provided the Investment Report for August, 1998.
It was moved by Trustee Antekeier supported by Trustee Rossi to
Hire Dr. Chiodo on a one year basis as medical eensu'_t� funded
by Securities Lending.
Yeas: Adado, Antekeier, Bommarito, Hollister, Rhode, Rossi, Rubley
Nays: None
The me i g j4z=S a.m.
Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes approved on
Douglas Rubley, Chai rson
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM C; C,
Regular Meeting
8th Floor Conference Room
City Hall Lansing, MI 48933
November 19, 1998
Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:35 a.m.
Present: Trustees Antekeier,Bommarito,Brodie, Rhode,Rossi, Rubley - 7.
Absent: Adado, Hollister - 2
Others: Gary E.Gustafson,Robert Swanson Finance; and 2 retirees.
It was moved by Trustee Brodie supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 22,1998.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously
The Secretary reported: 1 new members(s), 0 reinstatement(s), 0
refund (s), 0 transfer (s), and 0 retired. Total active membership: 519.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of October, 1998: $722,133.22. Total number of
ERS retirement checks printed: 601. Total retirement checks printed
for all three systems: 1,129. Domestic relations orders received: 1.
Domestic relations orders pending: 2. Eligible domestic relations
orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Rhode supported by Trustee Brodie to postpone
the acceptance of the Actuary Annual Report until the December meeting
when the Actuary will submit new report changing the assumed rate of
return from 7% to 80.
Yeas: Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Rhode, Rossi, Rubley
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Brodie supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the request for regular Age & Service Retirement for Cy Clark,
Parks & Recreation, 22 years service credits, age 58, effective January
5, 1998.
Motion was made by Trustee Rossi supported by Trustee Brodie to
excuse Trustees Adado, Hollister.
Adopted Unanimously.
Employees' Retirement system
Minutes from Regular meeting
October 22, 1998
page 2.
Mr. Rubley provided the Investment Report for October, 1998.
The mee Uad't:2at=
a.m.
Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes approved on
Douglas Rubley, Chair on
J
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTFbl
CITY OF LANSING `"`� .ir ij
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTELTy Sjj�C C11 Y CLERK
Regular Meeting
Council Conference Room
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933
December 17, 1998
Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:40 a.m.
Present: Trustees Antekeier,Bommarito,Brodie, Rhode,Rossi, Rubley - 7.
Absent: Adado, Hollister - 2
Others: Gary E. Gustafson, Robert Swanson Finance: Jack Jordan, Law
Department:
It was moved by Trustee Rhode supported by Trustee Brodie to approve
the minutes of the regular meeting of November 19,1998.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously
The Secretary reported: 6 new members (s), 0 reinstatement (s), 0
refund (s), 0 transfer (s), and 0 retired. Total active membership: 525.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of November, 1998: $722,293.54. Total number of
ERS retirement checks printed: 601. Total retirement checks printed
for all three systems: 1,128. Domestic relations orders received: 0.
Domestic relations orders pending: 3. Eligible domestic relations
orders certified: 0.
The Board agreed to vote in total on the following Regular Age &
Service Retirements:
Marcos Jimenez, Public Service, 29 years 2 months service credits, age
50 years, effective January 7, 1999.
Pedro A. Alicea, Public Service, 31 years 1 month service credits, age
53 years, effective January 8, 1999.
Michael Aldrich, Computer and Communication Services, 18 years 6 months
service credits, age 46 years, effective November 25, 1998.
Tedford J. Tycocki, Deferred Retirement from Public Service, 12 years
11 months service credits, age 58 years, effective December 10, 1998.
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes from Regular meeting
December 19, 1998
page 2.
Michael D. Baird, Public Service, 27 years 5 months service credits,
age 52 years, effective January 4, 1999.
It was moved by Trustee Brodie supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the above Age and Service Retirements.
Yeas: Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Rhode, Rossi, Rubley
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Rossi supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve Larry Grissom Non Duty Disability Request after reviewing
Dr. Chiodo Medical Evaluation.
Adopted Unanimously.
Motion was made by Trustee Brodie
excuse Trustees Adado, Hollister.
Adopted Unanimously.
supported by Trustee Antekeier to
It was moved by Trustee Brodie supported by Trustee Antekeier to have
Trustee Rubley continue on as Chair for 1999.
Adopted unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Antekeier supported by Trustee Rhode to have
Trustee Brodie continue on as Vice -Chair for 1999.
Adopted unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Rhode supported by Trustee Brodie to approve
the Meeting Dates for 1999.
Yeas: Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Rhode, Rossi, Rubley
Nays: None
Mr. Rubley provided the Investment Report for November, 1998.
The meet'n ad' ur ed at 10:05 a.m.
Robert . Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes approved on
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Douglas Rubley, Chair rson