HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 Employee's Retirement System Board MinutesOFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting
Council Conference Room
loth Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933
January 18, 2001
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,Rubley, - 6.
Absent: Trustees Hollister, Rossi
Others: Gary Gustafson, Finance; Jack Jordan Law Department:
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 21, 2000.
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: 558.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of December 2000: $806,221.50. Total number of
ERS retirees 622. 1 death. Total retirement checks printed for all
three systems: 1,188. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic
relations orders pending: 0. Eligible domestic relations orders
certified: 0.
It was agreed by the board to vote on the following Age & Service
Retirements together.
John Harrison, Communication Supervisor, Police Department, 23 years 3
months service credits, age 45, effective February 13, 2001
Michael G. Creed, Assistant Garage Supervisor, Public Service, 27 years
4 months service credits, age 50, effective January 6, 2001.
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Antekeier
to approve the above applications for Regular Age & Service Retirements
Adopted Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Antekeier to
excuse Trustee Hollister and Rossi.
Adopted Unanimously
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes from Regular Meeting
January 18, 2001
page 2.
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Antekeier to
join NCPERS.
Adopted Unanimously
Trustee Rhode mentioned that the Education Committee was going to
participate with the other boards in planning future Retirement
Seminars.
Jack Jordan explained that he would give a written opinion about
what bonds could be purchased into the bond fund.
Jack Jordan brought a draft of the Ordinance change for the board
to review and more changes are still needed.
Mr. Rubley gave the investment report for December.
The meet'ng ad'our ed at 9:57 a.m.
Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes approved on 2 Z2 Cal
Douglas Rubley, ChairpeA on
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, '
CITY OF LANSING
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting
Council Conference Room
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933
February 22, 2001
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: Trustees Bommarito, Hollister
Others: Gary Gustafson, Finance; Jack Jordan Law Department:
It was moved by Trustee Brodie and supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 18, 2000.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 3 new members(s), 0 reinstatement(s), 0
refund(s), 0 transfer(s), and 6 retired. Total active membership: 555.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of January 2000: $826,376.44. Total number of ERS
retirees 629. 5 deaths. Total retirement checks printed for all
three systems: 1,190. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic
relations orders pending: 0. Eligible domestic relations orders
certified: 0.
It was agreed by the board to vote on the following Age & Service
Retirements together.
William E. Maynard, Facility Maintenance Worker, Public Service, 26
years service credits, age 55, effective April 2, 2001.
Richard Bjorkman, Public Service Waste Water, 25 years 4 months service
credits, age 55, effective March 5, 2001.
Kathleen M. Fields, Public Service, 16 years service credits, age 49,
effective March 17, 2001. From Deferred status.
Earl C. Austin, Zoo Keeper, Parks, 25 years service credits, age 52,
effective March 8, 2001.
It was moved by Trustee Antekeier and supported by Trustee Adado
to approve the above applications for Regular Age & Service Retirements
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes from Regular Meeting
February 22, 2001
page 2.
Adopted Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Brodie to
excuse Trustees Bommarito and Hollister.
Adopted Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Brodie and supported by Trustee Antekeier to
send any member to NCPERS that wants to go and to pay for it from
securities lending.
Adopted Unanimously
Dan Logan, Public Service, Deferred his retirement until he reaches
58 years of age.
Doug Rubley handed out a benefit pamphlet for the board members to
review and critique. Mr. Rubley also handed out a Summary of Annual
Report from our Actuary to be distributed to members of each retirement
system.
Jack Jordan provided a draft of the Ordinance Change which Doug Rubley
reviewed for the board.
It was moved by Trustee Brodie and supported by Trustee Rhode to
approve the Ordinance per contract changes.
Adopted Unanimously
Jack Jordan handed out a written opinion about which bonds could be
purchased into the bond funds.
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Brodie to place
this opinion on file.
Adopted Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Rhode and supported by Trustee Adado to
authorize the investment committee to interview any international
fund managers they deemed appropriate.
Adopted Unanimously
Mr. Rubley gave the investment report for January.
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes from Regular Meeting
February 22, 2001
page 3.
Minutes approved on 4t�
Douglas Rubley, Chairpe son
The meet' ad'our ed at 10:36 a.m.
Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, -
CITY OF LANSING
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting March 22, 2001
Council Conference Room Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
10th Floor 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, Brodie, Hollister,Rhode,
Rossi,Rubley, - 8.
Absent: None
Others: Gary Gustafson, Finance; Brian Bevez, Law Department: Paul
Luzynski, Fire Department
It was moved by Trustee Brodie and supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 22, 2001.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 3 new members(s), 0 reinstatement(s), 0
refund(s), 0 transfer(s), and 1 retired. Total active membership: 557.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of February 2001: $821,577.70. Total number of
ERS retirees 627. 2 deaths. Total retirement checks printed for all
systems: 1,190. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic
relations orders pending: 0. Eligible domestic relations orders
certified: 0.
It was agreed by the board to vote on the following two Age & Service
Retirements together.
Nancy Jenkins, Mgmt. Services, 22 years 3 months service credits, age
44, effective April 20, 2001.
David Garcia, Public Service 0&M, 27 years 1 month service credit, age
50, effective May 10, 2001.
It was moved by Trustee Antekeier and supported by Trustee Adado
to approve the above applications for Regular Age & Service Retirements
Adopted Unanimously
Mr. Rubley turned the meeting at this time over to Mr. Brodie, Vice
Chair to handle the next retirement.
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes from Regular Meeting
March 22, 2001
page 2.
Jacqueline Porter, Finance Department, 24 years 8 months service
credits, age 46, effective April 20, 2001.
It was moved by Trustee Rubley and supported by Trustee Brodie to
approve the above request for Regular Age & Service Retirement for
Jacqueline Porter.
Adopted Unanimously
The Disability Committee stated that Mr. James Kinnaird had been
referred to Dr. Chiodo for a Duty Disability Evaluation.
The Education Committee discussed the upcoming Retirement Seminar on
Tuesday, September 11, 2001 to be held at the Lansing Center.
Mr. Rubley stated that the RFQ's were in for the International Search
and that interviews would be held on April 16 and 17.
Mr. Rubley gave a brief discussion on Commission Recapture.
Mr. Rubley gave the investment report for February.
The meeting adjourne at 9:16 a.m.
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Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes approved on
Douglas Rubley, Chairperson
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES...
CITY OF LANSING
EMPLOYEES'RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting April 19, 2001
Council Conference Room Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
loth Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:35 a.m.
Present:Trustees Antekeier,Bommarito, Brodie, Rhode, Rossi,Rubley, -
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Absent: Trustees Adado and Hollister
Others: Gary Gustafson, Bob Swanson Finance; Jack Jordan, Law
Department; Amy Fraser, Personnel; David Hoffman, Daina
Scarff, Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company
It was moved by Trustee Rossi and supported by Trustee Brodie to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 22, 2001.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 2 new members(s), 0 reinstatement(s), 0
refund(s), 0 transfer(s), and 3 retired. Total active membership: 556,
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of March 2001: $826,519.51. Total number of ERS
retirees 627. 2 deaths. Total retirement checks printed for all
systems: 1,191. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic
relations orders pending: 0. Eligible domestic relations orders
certified: 0.
It was agreed by the board to vote on the following three Age & Service
Retirements together.
Johnnie M. Gargard, District Court, 21 years service credits, age 44,
effective May 14, 2001.
Reuben E. Waggoner, Public Service 0&M, 29 years 9 months service
credits, age 53, effective April 30, 2001.
Patrick E. Lindemann, City Council, 12 years service credits, age. 53,
effective April 1, 2001. (From Deferred)
It was moved by Trustee Brodie and supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the above applications for Regular Age & Service Reitrementso
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes from Regular Meeting
.April. 19, 2001
page 2.
Adopted Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Brodie and supported by Trustee Antekeier
to table until next month Mr. Kinnaird's Duty Disability Request.
Adopted Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Antekeier and supported by Trustee Brodie to
excuse Trustees Adado and Hollister.
Adopted Unanimously
Mr. David Hoffman from Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company presented
an Experience Study to the board.
Mr. Jack Jordan's legal opinion #103 was received by the board and
placed on file regarding High Yield Bonds.
It was moved by Trustee Brodie and supported by Trustee Antekeier to
hire International Managers; Putnam (growth) and Invesco (value).
Adopted Unanimously
The Investment Report was not given this month.
The meet'ng adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes approved on =� ( Z
Douglas Rubley, Chairperson
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting May 17, 2001.
Council Conference Room Thursday,-8:3b a.m.
10th Floor City Mall
Lansing, MI 48933
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8.40 a.m.
Present: Trustees Adado, Ante ke ier, Bommarit o, Brodie, Rhode, Rossi,Rubley,
- 7.
Absent: Trustee Hollister
Others: Gary Gustafson, Bob Swanson Finance; Jack Jordan, Law
Department; Amy Fraser, Personnel; Chuck Remenar, Finance.
It was moved by Trustee Antekeier and supported by Trustee Rossi to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 19, 2001.
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: 554.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of April 2001: $830,873.18. Total number of ERS
retirees 631. 2 deaths. Total retirement checks printed for all
systems: 1,197. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic
relations orders pending: 0. Eligible domestic relations orders
certified: 0.
It was agreed by the board to vote on the following Age & Service
Retirements together.
John R. Foltz, Public Service, 30 years 4 months service credits, age
50, effective May 29, 2001.
Charles S. Remenar, Deputy Controller, Finance Department, 24 years
service credits, age 50, effective June 15, 2001.
Elaine Stocking, District Court, 28 years 4 months service credits, age
46, effective June 4, 2001.
Bernadette L. Larner, 911 Operator, 23 years 1 month service credits,
age 42, effective June 13, 2001.
Employees® Retirement System
Minutes from Regular Meeting
May 17, 2001
page 2.
Joy A. Behmann, 911 Operator, 23 years 11 months service credits, age
46, effective June 13, 2001.
David C. Bowen, 911 Operator, 20 years 1 month service credits, age 47,
effective June 13, 2001.
It was moved by Trustee Brodie and supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the above applications for Regular Age & Service Retirements
Adopted Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Rossi to excuse
Trustee Hollister.
Adopted Unanimously.
Trustee Rubley discussed the restructuring of Loomis Sayles & Company
for the boards information.
It was moved by Trustee Rhode and supported by Trustee Antekeier to
accept the fee structure from Gabriel, Roeder, Smith and Company for
2001.
Adopted Unanimously.
Trustee Rubley stated that the Council has now passed the Ordinance
approving the 2.75 factor for retirement.
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Brodie to go
into executive closed session at 9:10 a.m. to review the medical
records of James Kinnaird, Personnel Department. Dr. Chiodo was
present for consultation and to explain how he makes a determination as
to a Duty Disability.
Yeas: Adado, Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Rhode, Rossi, Rubley
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Rubley and supported by Trustee Adado to come
out of executive session at 9:55 a.m.
Yeas: Adado, Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Rhode, Rossi, Rubley
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Rossi to take
James Kinnaird Request for Duty Disability off from Pending.
Yeas: Adado, Antekeier, Bommarito, Rhode, Rossi, Rubley
Nays: Brodie
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Rhode to approve
James Kinnaird Request for a Duty Disability.
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes from Regular Meeting
May 17, 2001
page 3.
Yeas: Adado, Antekeier, Bommarito, Rhode, Rossi, Rubley
Nays: Brodie
Trustee Rubley handed out copies of the Investment Report.
The meeting adjourn , at 10:40 a.m.
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Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Mu s approved on 11VNJ �J
D uglas Rubley, Chairperson
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF (TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING V
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting
Council Conference Room
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933
May 18, 2000
Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:45 a.m.
Present: Trustees Antekeier,Bommarito,Brodie,Rhode,Rubley - 5.
Absent: Adado,Hollister, Rossi
Others: Gary E. Gustafson, Finance; Brian Bevez Law Department:
Shawn Crisp, Public Service: Margaret Herp, and three other
Retirees.
It was moved by Trustee Brodie and supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 20, 2000.
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: 519.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of April 2000: $786,062.49. Total number of ERS
retirement checks printed: 615. Total retirement checks printed for
all three systems: 1,177. Domestic relations orders received: 0.
Domestic relations orders pending: 1. Eligible domestic relations
orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Brodie and supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the request for Regular Age and Service Retirement for James
E. Dolega, Parks & Recreation, 25 years service credits, age 53,
effective May 8, 2000,
Adopted Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Rhode and supported by Trustee Brodie to allow
the sub -committee to authorize sending disability applicants to
Dr. Chiodo for evaluation.
Adopted Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Rhode and supported by Trustee Brodie to refer
the Duty Disability Request of Jeff Nielsen to the sub -committee and
to the medical director.
Adopted Unanimously
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes from Regular Meeting
May 18; 2000
page 2.
Motion was made by Trustee Brodie and supported by Trustee Antekeier
to excuse Trustees Adado, Hollister, and Rossi.
Adopted Unanimously
Shawn Crisp spoke to the board about her service credits.
It was moved by Trustee Rhode and
refer to the law department Shawn
received from her.
Adopted Unanimously
supported by Trustee Antekeier to
Crisp's request once a letter is
The board referred the Travel Guide Lines item to the sub committee
for a written policy.
The Investment Report was not given.
The meet'ng ad'our ed at 10:15 a.m.
Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes approved on Z
Douglas Rubley, Chairpe on
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting
Council Conference Room
loth Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933
June 21, 2001
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, - 6.
Absent: Trustees Rossi, Rubley
Others: Gary Gustafson, Bob Swanson Finance; Jack Jordan, Law
Department; Margaret Herp, Lydia Heiden, Retirees.
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 2001.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 1 new members(s), 0 reinstatement(s), 0
refund (s), 0 transfer (s), and 3 retired. Total active membership: 551.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of May 2001: $840,739.87. Total number of ERS
retirees 637. 1 death. Total retirement checks printed for all
systems: 1,205. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic
relations orders pending: 0. Eligible domestic relations orders
certified: 0.
It was agreed by the board to vote on the following Age & Service
Retirements together.
Sandra Ames, District Court, 23 years 6 months service credits, age 52,
effective June 18, 2001.
Mary A. Melius, Public Service 0&M, 18 years 8 months service credits,
age 46, effective July 6, 2001.
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the above applications for Regular Age & Service Retirements.
Adopted Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Antekeier and supported by Trustee Adado to
excuse Trustees Rossi and Rubley.
Adopted Unanimously.
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes from Regular Meeting
June 21, 2001
page 2.
It was moved by Trustee Rhode and supported by Trustee Hollister
to approve the Commission Recapture Program, with funds to be placed
in the Member Reserve.
Yeas: Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Hollister, Rhode
Nays Adado
Trustee Brodie handed out copies of the Investment Report.
The meeting adjourned at 9:04 a.m.
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Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes approved on 7 ` Q�
Douglas Rubley, Chairperson
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES -
CITY OF LANSING
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting July 19, 2001
Council Conference Room Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:36 a.m.
Present: Trustees Adado,Antekeier,Bommarito,Brodie,Hollister,Rhode,
Rubley - 7.
Absent: Trustee Rossi
Others: Gary Gustafson, Bob Swanson Finance; Brian Bevez, Law
Department
It was moved by Trustee Brodie and supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 21, 2001.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 0 new members (s), 0 reinstatement(s), 0
refund(s), 0 transfer(s), and 6 retired. Total active membership: 545.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of Jun 2001: $851,236.76. Total number of ERS
retirees 639. 4 death. Total retirement checks printed for all
systems: 1,204. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic
relations orders pending: 0. Eligible domestic relations orders
certified: 0.
It was agreed by the board to vote on the following Age & Service
Retirements together.
Louise H. Christian, Planning, 18 years service credits, age 69,
effective June 25, 2001.
Kristina W. Barncard, 911 Operator, 15 years 10 months service credits,
age 49, effective July 13, 2001.
Delenis Nelson, Public Service 0&M, 25 years service credits, age 53,
effective July 1, 2001.
It was moved by Trustee Brodie and supported by Trustee Hollister to
approve the above applications for Regular Age & Service Retirements.
Adopted Unanimously
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes from Regular Meeting
July 19, 2001
page 2.
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Brodie to excuse
Trustee Rossi,
Adopted Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Hollister to
send any board member to the Employees Benefits Conference in San
Francisco that wants to attend.
Adopted Unanimously
It was announced that Retiree Ed Piloske would be the new board
member representing retirees.
The Drop Program was discussed by the board for informational purposes
only.
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Antekeier to pay
up to one half for a new computer for the retirement office with the
cost to not exceed $2,000.00. The payment is to come from securities
lending,
It was approved Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Antekeier to
do a Due Diligence interview with new international managers (Investco
& Putnam).
It was approved Unanimously
Mr. Rubley gave the investment report for June.
The meeti ^adjourne.d, at 9:38 a.m.
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Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes approved on
Douglas Rubley, Chairper n
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting September 20, 2001
Council Conference Room Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
10th Floor 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,Brodie,Hollister, Piloske,
Rhode, Rossi, Rubley - 9.
Absent: None
Others: Gary Gustafson, Bob Swanson Finance; Jack Jordan, Law
Department:
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Rossi to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 23, 2001.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 1 new members(s), 0 reinstatement(s), 0
ref und!s), 0 transfer (s), and 0 retired. Total active membership: 542.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of August 2001: $861,077.75. Total number of ERS
retirees 640. 1 deaths. Total retirement checks printed for all
systems: 1,203. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic
relations orders pending: 0. Eligible domestic relations orders
certified: 0.
It was agreed by the board to vote on the following Age & Service
Retirements together.
Meriane Schuiling, Finance, 22 years 10 months service credits, age 42,
effective September 5, 2001.
Jeffrey A. Hildabridle, Public Service 0&M, 23 years 2 months service
credits, age 57, effective August 27, 2001.
Glenn D. Sherman, Detention Officer, Police, 23 years service credits,
age 52, effective September 10, 2001.
Larry Ingalls, Mechanic, Public Service, 15 years 1 month service
credits, age 61, effective October 12, 2001.
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes from Regular Meeting
September 20, 2001
page 2.
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Rossi to approve
the above applications for Regular Age & Service Retirements.
Adopted Unanimously
Trustee Rhode gave a synopsis of the Retirement Seminar.
Mr. Rubley gave the investment report for August.
The meeting adj rued at 9:41 a.m.
4& all,
Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes approved on
Douglas Rubley, Chairpers n
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting
Council Conference Room
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933
October 18, 2001
Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:38 a.m.
Present: Trustees Adado,Antekeier,Brodie, Piloske, Rhode ,Rossi, Rubley
- 7.
Absent: Bommarito, Hollister
Others: Gary Gustafson, Amy Magistro, Finance; Brian Bevez, Law
Department; Margaret Herp, retiree:
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 20, 2001.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 1 new members (s), 0 reinstatement (s), 0
refund(s), 0 transfer(s), and 5 retired. Total active membership: 538.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of September 2001: $872,650.46. Total number of
ERS retirees 643. 3 deaths. Total retirement checks printed for all
systems: 1,204. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic
relations orders pending: 0. Eligible domestic relations orders
certified: 0.
It was agreed by the board to vote on the following Age & Service
Retirements together.
Susan M. Brownlee, Finance, 16 years service credits, age 49, effective
October 15, 2001.
Iris N. Graham, Planning and Development, 14 years service credits, age
61, effective October 15, 2001.
Nona M. Mix, C & C S, 11 years 9 months service credits, age 65,
effective October 15, 2001.
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the above applications for Regular Age & Service Retirement.
Adopted Unanimously
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes from Regular Meeting
October 18, 2001
page 2.
Trustees Brodie and Piloske discussed some of the topics they heard at
the Mapers conference.
Trustee Rhode mentioned the upcoming brown bag presentations.
Trustee Rubley informed the board that the responses to the Real Estate
RFP were in and we have 19 vendors with 21 products. He also discussed
EDRO'S and DRO'S.
It was mentioned by Mr. Rubley that the International Managers have
both been funded 50% of their funds.
An Ad hoc committee was formed for an operational audit with the
following trustees: Jill Rhode, (Chair) Ed Piloske, and one member to
be determined from the P&F board.
Mr. Rubley gave the investment report for September.
The mee a our d at 9:35 a.m.
Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes approved on
Douglas Rubley, Chairpers n
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting
Council Conference Room
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933
November 15, 2001
Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:50 a.m.
Present: Trustees Antekeier, Piloske, Rhode ,Rossi, Rubley -5.
Absent: Adado, Bommarito,Brodie, Hollister -4.
Others: Robin Noe, Finance
It was moved by Trustee Antekeier and supported by Trustee Rossi to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 18, 2001.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 1 new members (s), 0 reinstatement (s), 0
refund(s), 0 transfer(s), and 4 retired. Total active membership: 535.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of October 2001: $873,268.40. Total number of ERS
retirees 646. 1 death. Total retirement checks printed for all
systems: 1,206. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic
relations orders pending: 0. Eligible domestic relations orders
certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Antekeier and supported by Trustee Piloske to
approve the request for Regular Age and Service Retirement for Leon
Hilton, Public Service, 33 years 11 months service credits, age 53,
effective December 1, 2001.
Adopted Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Rossi and supported by Trustee Antekeier to
excuse Trustees Adado, Bommarito, Brodie, and Hollister.
Adopted Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Antekeier and supported by Trustee Rossi to
sign the new contract with Asset Consulting.
Adopted Unanimously
Trustee Rubley gave an explanation of how the various Real Estate
Investment Firms were analyzed and how the committee decided on the
specific four firms that were invited to make a presentation.
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes from Regular Meeting
November 15, 2001
page 2.
Trustee Rubley spoke about the International Manager Update
Mr. Rubley gave the investment report for October.
The mee Ing a our ed at 9:42 a.m.
Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting December 20, 2001
Finance Conference Room Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
8th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:40 a.m.
Present: Trustees Antekeier,Brodie, Piloske, Rhode ,Rossi, Rubley
Absent: Adado, Bommarito, Hollister -3.
Others: Gary Gustafson, Amy Magistro, Finance: Jack Jordan Law
Department; Brad Armstrong (Actuary)
It was moved by Trustee Rossi and supported by Trustee Rhode to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 15, 2001.
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: 535.
Refunds made since the last regular meeting: $0. Retirement allowances
paid for the month of November 2001: $881,628.58. Total number of
ERS retirees 645. 0 deaths. Total retirement checks printed for all
systems: 1,204. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic
relations orders pending: 0. Eligible domestic relations orders
certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Brodie and supported by Trustee Piloske to
approve the request for Regular Age and Service Retirement for Charles
R. Bauer, Administrator, Police Dispatch, 14 years 6 months service
credits, age 64, effective January 15, 2002.
Adopted Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Antekeier and supported by Trustee Rossi to
excuse Trustees Adado, Bommarito, and Hollister.
Adopted Unanimously
Jack Jordan gave an opinion on the Chuck Remenar letter hear after
referred to as the "Remenar Opinion"
It was moved by Trustee Antekeier and seconded by Trustee Rossi to put
the "Remenar Opinion"on the Agenda for January for action.
Adopted Unanimously
Employees' Retirement System
Minutes from Regular Meeting
December 20, 2001
page 2.
It was moved by Trustee Brodie and seconded by Trustee Rossi to
retain Trustee Rubley as Chair of the Employees Retirement Committee
for 2002.
Adopted Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Rhode and seconded by Trustee Antekeier to
retain Trustee Brodie as Vice -Chair of the Employees Retirement
Committee for 2002.
Adopted Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Brodie and seconded by Trustee Antekeier to
approve the 2002 meeting dates as scheduled.
Adopted Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Rhode and seconded by Trustee Brodie to
implement the new survivorship tables effective January 1, 2002.
Adopted Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Rhode and seconded by Trustee Antekeier to have
the retirement analyst make a spreadsheet showing the recalculations of
retirees who retired within the past 2 or 3 years. This request is to
be put under pending items on the Agenda.
Adopted Unanimously
Trustee Rubley gave a synapsis of the various real estate firms that
were interviewed.
It was moved by Trustee Brodie and seconded by Trustee Antekeier to
hire UBS Brinson and Clarion Partners as the Real Estate Managers and
the allocation to be determined at a later date.
Adopted Unanimously
Mr. Rubley handed out the investment report for November.
The
Minutes approved on
Douglas Rubley, Chairperson
meet
'ng ad' ourn d at 9:40 a.m.
Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Employees' Retirement System