HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 mins Police and Fire Retirement System FINAL OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
POLICE & FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting December 14, 1999
Council Chambers Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI
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The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:43 a.m. c
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Present: Trustees Cochran, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode. 7.,
Absent: Adado, Hollister, Holliday ;
Others: Gary Gustafson, Bob Swanson Finance Department
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet supported by Trustee Cochran to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of November 9, 1999.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 8 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 1 refund(s) 0 transfers and 2 retired.
Total active membership: 568. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to:
$11,517.81. Retirement allowances paid for the month of November, 1999 amounted to
$1,200,570.01. Total retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 550. Total retirement checks
printed for all three systems: 1,169. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic relations
orders pending: 0. Eligible domestic relations orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Cochran to approve the application for
Regular Age & Service Retirement for Richard A. Gleason, Police Department, with 26 years
service credits, age 47 years, effective December 31, 1999.
Yeas: Cochran, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the application for
Regular Age & Service Retirement for William E. Fercho, Fire Department, with 25 years
service credits, age 45 years, effective January 19, 2000.
Yeas: Cochran, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the application for
Regular Age & Service Retirement for Timothy E. Parks, Fire Department, with 25 years service
credits, age 46 years, effective January 20, 2000.
Yeas: Cochran, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
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Regular Meeting of December 14, 1999
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It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Lankheet to table the request
for a Duty Disability Retirement for Luis O. Gomez Jr., Fire Department, until the sub-committee
reviews the standards.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Cochran to excuse Trustees
Adado, Holliday, and Hollister.
It was approved unanimously.
Trustee Cochran agreed to replace Trustee Luzynski on the sub-committee for Duty
Disability Policy.
It was decided to ask our Law Department to draft a letter to Dave Wilson regarding the
David Stacey case.
It was moved by Trustee Rhode and supported by Trustee Cochran to approve the selection
of Forstmann Leff (Growth Manager) and Ariel Capital (Value Manager) as Small to Mid
Cap Managers with 5% of the Police and Fire Fund to be invested with each firm.
Trustees Lankheet and Luzynski agreed to be the committee members from the Police and
Fire Board for the Pension Seminar.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Lankheet to keep Trustee
Luzynski as Chair and Trustee Lankheet as Vice Chair for 2000, the same as 1999.
Yeas: Cochran, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the
Meeting Dates for 2000.
It was approved unanimously.
Bob Swanson presented the investment report for October.
The meet' g adjourn at 9:30 a.m.
Minu approve n 0`-/g 00 Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
Paul Luz ski, dWair son
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
POLICE & FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting November 9, 1999
Council Chambers Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:30 a.m.
Present: Trustees Adado, Cochran, Holliday, Hollister, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode.
Absent: None
Others: Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Bob Swanson Finance Department; Jack Jordan,
Law Department; Tom King, Fraternal Order Police.
It was moved by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Hollister to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of October 19, 1999.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 0 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 0 refund(s) 0 transfers and 2 retired.
Total active membership: 562. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to: 0.
Retirement allowances paid for the month of October, 1999 amounted to $1,186,323.30. Total
retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 548. Total retirement checks printed for all three
systems: 1,165. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic relations orders pending: 0.
Eligible domestic relations orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Cochran to approve the application for
Regular Age & Service Retirement for Richard F. Cook, Police Department, with 25 years 4 months
service credits, age 46 years, effective November 20, 1999.
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Holliday, Hollister, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Cochran to refer Luis O. Gomez Jr. (Fire)
to Dr. Chiodo for a Duty Disability Medical Evaluation and to have the Sub-Committee
coordinate the process.
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Holliday, Hollister, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None «- ,
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It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Hollister to Deny the Duty
Disability Request for David Stacey for Hypertension.
Yeas: Cochran, Hollister, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: Adado, Holliday
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Cochran to go into executive closed
session to discuss The David Stacey Duty Disability Retirement request and procedures to process
these requests at 8:45 a. m.
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Hollister, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: Holliday.
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Cochran to come out of executive session
at 9:15.
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Holliday, Hollister, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Hollister to approve the application
for Non Duty Disability for David Stacey submitted by Police Chief Johnson and supported by
Medical Director Dr. Chiodo.
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Holliday and supported by Trustee Cochran to approve the request for
accumulated Contributions for John Selleck.
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Holliday, Hollister, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It is noted that James Bashore Converted from Duty Disability to Regular Age and Service
Retirement as he turned 55 years of age.
The Investment Report for October was not given due to early meeting.
The meeting Tdjourned at 9:45 a.m.
Min a .approved.on 12- Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
Paul Luzynski, Ch rp rson
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CITY OF LANSING
POLICE & FIRE and ERS RETIREMENT_,�YS12 fTEM
AGENDA LA""S'[�fG CITY CLERK
Joint Meeting November 18, 1999
Council Conference Room Thursday, 9:30 a.m.
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI
1. Call to Order.
2. 9:30 a.m. - Performance Results for 3nd. Quarter - Asset Consulting Group
Canceled
Rescheduled
Dec . 2 , 1999
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
POLICE & FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting October 19, 1999
Council Chambers Tuesday,,8:30 a.m.
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI ;;
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:34 a.m. =<
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Present: Trustees Adado, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode, - 5 -'
Absent: Cochran, Hollister, Holliday
Others: Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Bob Swanson Finance Department; Jack Jordan,
Law Department; Sheila Ide, Personnel Department, Helen Perry-Buse, Police
Department
It was moved by Trustee Johnson supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of August 17, 1999.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 10 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 0 refund(s) 0 transfers and 0 retired.
Total active membership: 564. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to: 0.
Retirement allowances paid for the month of September, 1999 amounted to $1,182,329.46. Total
retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 546. Total retirement checks printed for all three
systems: 1,164. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic relations orders pending: 0.
Eligible domestic relations orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Johnson to approve the application
for Regular Age & Service Retirement for John Lance, Fire Department, with 25 years service
credits,age 50 years, effective October 15, 1999.
Yeas: Adado, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Adado to approve the application
for Duty Disability Retirem nt for James Bashore, Fie Department, per the recommendation of the
Medical Director �e �, j /8. ,5.�.
Yeas: Adado, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Johnson to send Daniel Stebbins (Fire)
to Dr. Chiodo for a Non Duty Disability Medical Evaluation. Mr. Stebbins made this request while on
active duty.
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Regular Meeting of October 19, 1999
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Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
Paul Luzynski and Doug Rubley reported on their meeting with Dr. Chiodo and also
discussed some fee revisions.
It was moved by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Lankheet to set up a sub-committee
to review Disability Requests. Trustees Lankheet, Luzynski, and Rhode volunteered to be on
sub- committee.
Yeas: Adado, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Lankheet to go into executive closed session
to discuss The David Stacey Disability Retirement request at 9:35a.m.
Yeas: Adado, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
The board reconvened at 10:10a.m.
It was moved by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Lankheet to refer the Stacey and Stebbins
Disability Requests to the sub-committee and for them to take appropriate action in getting them
processed.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Lankheet to excuse Trustees
Cochran, Hollister, and Holliday.
It was approved unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Lankheet to refer to the Investment
sub-committee the Cap-Rock Letter.
It was approved unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Adado to renew the contract with
Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company.
Yeas: Adado, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Rhode and supported by Trustee Adado to pay one half of Jack
Jordan's conference fees to California. ;WW' .�, ;� �o 4
It was approved unanimously. moo' �S
Doug Rubley presented the investment reports for August and September.
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Regular Meeting of October 19, 1999
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The meeting adjourned t 10:24 a.m.
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Minutes approved on �� �- �99� Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
Paul Luzynski, Ch6ir on
12. Public Comments for items not on the Agenda.
13. Pending (Items):
a. Informational Brochure
b. Pension Seminar
c. Prefunding of Health
14. Investment Report.
Cancelled
No quorum
CITY OF LANSING
POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYST,
AGENDA
LA14SI 'G CITY CLERK
Regular Meeting September 21, 1999
Council Conference Room Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call - Trustees Adado, Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski,
Rhode - 8.
3. Reading of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 17, 1999.
4. Public Comments for Items on the Agenda.
5. Secretary's Report.
1 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 0 refund(s) 0 transfers and 0 retired. Total active
membership: 555. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to: $0.
Retirement allowances paid for the month of August 1999 amounted to $1,179,505.84.
Total retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 546. Total retirement checks printed
for systems: 1,163. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic relations orders
pending: 0. Eligible domestic relations orders certified: 0.
6. Application for Regular Age & Service Retirement for:
John Lance, Fire Department, 25 years service credits, age 50 years,
effective October 15,1999.
7. Request for Duty Disability Retirement:
a. James Bashore, Fire Department
8. Executive Session for David Stacey Disability Request.
9. Excusing of Board Members.
10. Training and Education.
11. Other Business.
a. Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company Contract
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE.-BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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POLICE & FIRE RETIF�'M N ; cP ,�,�TEM
Regular Meeting August 17, 1999
Council Chambers Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:35 a.m.
Present: Trustees Cochran, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode, - 6
Absent: Adado, Hollister
Others: Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Bob Swanson Finance Department; Margo Vroman,
Law Department.
It was moved by Trustee Luzynski supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of July, 20 1999.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 0 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 1 refund(s) 0 transfers and 6 retired.
Total active membership: 554. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to: 0.
Retirement allowances paid for the month of July, 1999 amounted to $1,179,085.89. Total
retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 546. Total retirement checks printed for all three
systems: 1,161. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic relations orders pending: 1.
Eligible domestic relations orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Holliday to approve the application for
Duty Disability Retirement for Larry Houghton, Fire Department, per the recommendation of the
Medical Director.
Yeas: Cochran, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Holliday to approve the application
for Duty Disability Retirement for Manuel Little, Police Department, per the recommendation of the
Medical Director.
Yeas: Cochran, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Cochran to send James Bashore (Fire)
to Dr. Chiodo for a Duty Disability Medical Evaluation.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
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After a discussion regarding David Stacey's Duty Disability Request
including a conference call with Dr. Chiodo, it was moved by Trustee Holliday and
supported by Trustee Lankheet to defer until next month.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Lankheet to excuse Trustees
Adado and Hollister.
It was approved unanimously.
Doug Rubley presented the investment report for July.
The meeUng adj urn d at 10:07 a.m.
Minute approved on X2_�9_�q Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
Paul Luzynski, Chai a on
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CITY OF LANSING
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Regular Meeting July 20 i99�
Council Chambers Tuesdaj. ,8:`k a rn.
10th Floor City Hall r'
Lansing, MI
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:35 a.m.
Present: Trustees Adado, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode, - 6
Absent: Cochran, Hollister
Others: Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Bob Swanson Finance Department; Jack Jordan,
Law Department.
It was moved by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of June 15, 1999.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 1 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 0 refund(s) 0 transfers and 1 retired.
Total active membership: 561. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to: 0.
Retirement allowances paid for the month of June, 1999 amounted to $1,157,856.60. Total
retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 538. Total retirement checks printed for all three
systems: 1,148. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic relations orders pending: 1.
Eligible domestic relations orders certified: 1.
It was moved by Trustee Holliday and supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the application for
regular age & service retirement for Michael Hellum, Fire Department, with 25 years and 3 months
service credits, age 51 years, effective July 17, 1999.
Yeas: Adado, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Holliday and supported by Trustee Adado to send Larry Houghton (Fire)
and Manuel Little (Police) to Dr. Chiodo for a Duty Disability Medical Evaluation.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Johnson to approve the request for
Accumulated Contributions for August Effman.
Yeas: Adado, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
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Regular Meeting of July 20, 1999
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It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Eon to excuse Trustees
Cochran and Hollister.
It was approved unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Rhode and supported by Trustee Adado to allow the Asset Allocation
Investment Sub-Committee the authority to review bids and bring back recommendations to the
board for approval.
Yeas: Adado, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Lankheet to rescind the current EDRO
Policy.
Adopted by the following vote : Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the new EDRO
Forms and to have pre-pay by the employees who want EDRO Certification by the Actuary.
Yeas: Adado, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
Trustee Adado and Trustee Luzynski were appointed representatives of the Police & Fire
Board to meet with representatives of the other boards regarding a Pension Seminar.
Doug Rubley presented the investment report for June.
The meeting adjourned at 9:54 a.m.
Minutes approved on �? 17 / Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
olice & Fire Retirement System
Paul Luzynski, ChAip6erson
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
POLICE & FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting June 15, 1999
Council Chambers Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:35 a.m.
Present: Trustees Adado, Cochran, Holliday, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode, - 6
Absent: Hollister, Johnson
Others: Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Finance Department; Amy Fraser, Sharon Bommarito,
Personnel Department.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of May 11, 1999.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 0 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 0 refund(s) 0 transfers and 1 retired.
Total active membership: 561. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to: 0.
Retirement allowances paid for the month of May, 1999 amounted to $1,155,609.68. Total
retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 537. Total retirement checks printed for all three
systems: 1,147. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic relations orders pending: 2.
Eligible domestic relations orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the application for
regular age & service retirement for Jack Burris, Fire Department, with 26 years and 3 months
service credits, age 49 years, effective June 2, 1999.
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Holliday, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
Trustee Luzynski suggested that the following applications for Regular Age & Service Retirements
be voted on together. Agreed upon unanimously.
Joseph Droste, Fire Department, 25 years 5 months service credits, age 46 years ,
effective July 1, 1999.
Mark Geller, Police Department, 25 years service credits, age 48 years, :
effective July 15, 1999.
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William Burtch, Police Department, 25 years service credits, age 45 years,
effective July 15, 1999.
Larry Thelen, Police Department, 25 years service credits, age 46 years,
effective July 15, 1999.
John Hersman, Police Department, 25 years service credits, age 49 years,
effective July 15, 1999.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the above
applications for Regular Age and Service Retirements.
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Holliday, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Holliday and supported by Trustee Rhode to send David Stacey
to Dr. Chiodo for a second medical evaluation.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Holliday and supported by Trustee Cochran to excuse Trustees
Hollister and Johnson..
It was approved unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Rhode and supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve sending two
people to the Guns and Hoses Conference.
It was approved unanimously.
A Sub-committee was set-up consisting of Trustees: Cochran, Holliday, Luzynski,
Rhode along with Mr. Rubley to study our Asset Allocation Investment Policy.
Doug Rubley presented the investment report for May.
The mee ' adj' urne at 9:35 a.m.
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Min" approved on �ZD ��
Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
Paul Luzynski, Cliairp s
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
POLICE & FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting May 11, 1999
Council Chambers Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:40 a.m.
Present: Trustees Hollister, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode, - 5
Absent: Adado, Cochran, Holliday -; E
Others: Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Bob Swanson, Finance Department; Eck Jordan,
Law Department.
It was moved by Trustee Hollister supported by Trustee Johnson to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of April 20, 1999 as amended.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Rhode supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the minutes of the
Executive Session.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 0 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 0 refund(s) 0 transfers and 2 retired.
Total active membership: 562. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to: 0.
Retirement allowances paid for the month of April, 1999 amounted to $1,145,190.92. Total
retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 536. Total retirement checks printed for all three
systems: 1,145. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic relations orders pending: 2.
Eligible domestic relations orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Hollister and supported by Trustee Johnson to excuse Trustees
Adado, Cochran, Holliday.
It was approved unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Hollister and supported by Trustee Lankheet to note the request
of Daniel Troy for a Deferred Retirement.
It was approved unanimously.
Mr. Rubley did not give the investment report for April as the information was not yet
available.
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The meet Ln g adjourne at 9:17 a.m.
Minutes approved only Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
Paul Luzyriski, Chair646on
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
POLICE & FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting April 20, 1999
Council Chambers Tuesi �y,.y8,:30 a.m.
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:40 a.m.
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Present: Trustees Adado, Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode,
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Absent: None
Others: Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Bob Swanson, Finance Department; Jack Jordan,
James Smiertka, Law Department ; Dr. Chiodo, Medical Director.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran supported by Trustee Rhode to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of March 16, 1999.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 0 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 0 refund(s) 0 transfers and 1 retired.
Total active membership: 564. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to: 0.
Retirement allowances paid for the month of March, 1999 amounted to $1,137,480.17. Total
retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 532. Total retirement checks printed for all three
systems: 1,145. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic relations orders pending: 2.
Eligible domestic relations orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Holliday to approve the application for
regular age & service retirement for Owen Deatrick, Police Department, with 26 years and 5 months
service credits, age 47 years, effective April 16, 1999.
Yeas: , Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Hollister and supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the application for
regular age & service retirement for Michael Gurecki, Fire Department, with 26 years and 1 month
service credits, age 50 years, effective April 1, 1999.
Yeas: Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Holliday to approve the application for
regular age & service retirement for Stephen R. Naert, Police Department, with 25 years and 2
months service credits, age 46 years, effective May 1, 1999.
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Yeas: Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Rhode and supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve one half of the
cost (split with ERS Board) to send Jack Jordan to Washington D.C. to speak at a conference.
Approval is contingent upon ERS Board paying for other one half.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously
It was moved by Trustee Rhode and supported by Trustee Lankheet to send Ronald Hansen
to Dr. Chiodo for a medical evaluation.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Cochran to approve a Duty Disability
Retirement for Ronald Hansen per the medical evaluation.
Yeas: Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Holliday and supported by Trustee Cochran to go into executive closed
session at 9:25 a.m. to review the confidential medical records of David L. Stacey, Police
Department, and Sheryl Norton, Fire Department.
Yeas: Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Cochran to exempt Jack Jordan,
Dr. Chiodo, and Bob Swanson from leaving.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously
Trustee Adado joined the executive session and Trustee Hollister left.
The Board reconvened at 10:35 a.m.
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Cochran to deny a Duty Disability
Retirement for David L. Stacey per the recommendation of the Medical Director
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Adado to deny a Duty Disability
Retirement for Sheryl Norton.
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Holliday, ?oW-wh
Nays: Je4q , Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Rhode to reconsider Sheryl Norton
decision.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
Trustee Cochran withdrew his original motion.
Police & Fire Retirement Board
Regular Meeting of April 20, 1999
page 3
It was moved by Trustee Rhode and supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve a Duty Disability
Retirement for Sheryl Norton
Yeas: Adado, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: Cochran, Holliday
Doug Rubley presented the investment report for March.
The meeting adjourned at 10.-55 a.m.
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Minute approved on /� /l1y Robert W. Swanson, Secretar
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Police & Fire Retirement System
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CITY OF LANSING
POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEMrv�r'`-�''� '
AGENDA
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Regular Meeting April 20, 1999
Council Conference Room Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call - Trustees Adado, Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski,
Rhode - 8.
3. Reading of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 16, 1999.
4. Public Comments for Items on the Agenda.
5. Secretary's Report.
0 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 0 refund(s) 0 transfers and 1 retired. Total active
membership: 564. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to: $0.
Retirement allowances paid for the month of March 1999 amounted to $1,137,480.17.
Total retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 532. Total retirement checks printed
for systems: 1,145. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic relations orders
pending: 2. Eligible domestic relations orders certified: 0
6. Application for Regular Age & Service Retirement for:
Owen Deatrick, Police Department, 26 years 5 months service credits, age 47
years, effective April 16, 1999.
Michael Gurecki, Fire Department, 26 years 1 month service credits, age 50 years,
effective April 1, 1999.
Stephen R. Naert, Police Department, 25 years 2 months service credits, age 46
years, effective May 1,1999.
7. Conversion from Duty Disability to Regular Age & Service Retirement:
None
8. Request for Refund of Accumulated Contribution for:
None
9. Request for Duty Disability Retirement:
a. David L. Stacey medical evaluation
b. Ronald Hanson medical evaluation
10. Excusing of Board Members.
11. Training and Education.
a. Mapers Conference
12. Other Business.
13. Public Comments for items not on the Agenda.
14. Pending (Items):
a. Asset Allocation Investment Policy
b. Standard EDRO Form
c. Minute Manager
d. Sheryl Norton medical evaluation
15. Investment Report
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
POLICE & FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting March 16, 1999
Council Conference Room Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:45 a.m.
Present: Trustees Adado,Cochran, Johnson, Luzynski, Rhode, - 5
Absent: Trustees Hollister, Holliday, Lankheet
Others: Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Bob Swanson, Finance Operations; Jack Jordan,
James Smiertka, Law Department ; Sheryl Norton, Fire Department
It was moved by Trustee Cochran supported by Trustee Rhode to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of February 16, 1999, as amended.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 0 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 0 refund(s) 0 transfers and 3 retired.
Total active membership: 565. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to: 0.
Retirement allowances paid for the month of February, 1999 amounted to $1,134,790.72. Total
retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 531. Total retirement checks printed for all three
systems: 1,141. Domestic relations orders received: 1. Domestic relations orders pending: 2.
Eligible domestic relations orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Adado to approve the application for
regular age & service retirement for Gary A. Setla, Police Department, with 25 years and 8 months
service credits, age 48 years, effective March 5, 1999.
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Johnson, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Adado to have Dr. Chiodo come to
next months Police & Fire Retirement Meeting in order to discuss the Duty Disability findings of
Sheryl Norton.
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Johnson, Luzynski, Rhode ,_-
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Adado and supported by Trustee Cochran to excuse T r'ust"s
Hollister, Holliday, and Lankheet. Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.`'
Police & Fire Retirement Board
Regular Meeting of March 16, 1999
page 2
Doug Rubley presented the investment report for February.
The meet' adjourned at 9:35 a.m.
Minutes approved on Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
aul Luzyn ki, Chair on
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
POLICE & FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting February 16, 1999
Council Conference Room Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:45 a.m.
Present: Trustees Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode, - 7
Absent: Trustees Adado
Others: Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Bob Swanson, Finance Operations; Jack Jordan, Law
Department
It was moved by Trustee Hollister supported by Trustee Cochran to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of January 19, 1999, as amended.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 1 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 0 refund(s) 0 transfers and 2 retired.
Total active membership: 568. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to: 0.
Retirement allowances paid for the month of January, 1999 amounted to $1,125,816.23. Total
retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 528. Total retirement checks printed for all three
systems: 1,139. Domestic relations orders received: 1. Domestic relations orders pending: 1.
Eligible domestic relations orders certified: 0.
Trustee Luzynski suggested that the following applications for Regular Age & Service Retirements
be voted on together. Agreed upon unanimously.
Kevin B. West, Fire Department, 25 years service credits, age 46 years,
effective February 4, 1999.
Anthony L. King, Police Department, 25 years 5 months service credits, age 52 years,
effective February 19, 1999.
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Hollister to appro\i6 the:above
applications for regular age & service retirements. f
Yeas: Cochran, Hollister, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
Police & Fire Retirement Board
Regular Meeting of February 16, 1999
page 2
Jack Jordan gave a preliminary report and provided a draft memorandum
on the status of Chief Johnson's membership in the Police & Fire Retirement
System. Pursuant to the charter and ordinance, Chief Johnson is a member of the
Retirement System, but attorney Jordan emphasized that the Board has the
Final Authority on this subject.
It was moved by Trustee Hollister and supported by Trustee Cochran to refer
David L. Stacey to Dr. Chiodo for an evaluation on his Duty Disability Request.
It was approved unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Lankheet to excuse Trustees
Adado. Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Hollister to approve the Asset
Consultants Redistribution Recommendations as Amended.
Yeas: Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the Lincoln
Investment Letter allocating 50-50 split to our international fund managers.
It was approved unanimously.
The Board recessed at 9:28 and reconvened at 11:20.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Johnson to keep
Trustee Luzynski as Chair and Trustee Lankheet as Vice chair for 1999 the same
as 1998.
It was approved unanimously.
The meet' djourne at 11:25 a.m.
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Minutes approved on - -9 Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
Paul Luzynski, Chair r n
CITY OF LANSING
POLICE & FIRE and ERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM
MINUTES
Joint Meeting February 16, 1999
8th Floor Conference Room Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.
City Hall
Lansing, MI
Present: Trustees Antekeier, Bommarito, Brodie, Rubley - ERS -
Trustees Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski - P & F
Absent: Trustees Adado, Hollister, Rhode, Rossi - ERS -
Trustees Adado, Cochran, Hollister, Rhode, - P & F
Others: Jack Jordan, Law Department:
Asset Consulting gave the quarterly performance review for quarter ended December 31,1998.
Harbor Capital Management reviewed their performance for the past year and
their projections for 1999.
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
POLICE & FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting January 19, 1999
Council Conference Room Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:38 a.m.
Present: Trustees Cochran, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode, - b
Absent: Trustees Adado, Hollister
Others: Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Finance Operations; Jack Jordan, Law Department
It was moved by Trustee Holliday supported by Trustee Rhode to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of December 15, 1998.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 4 new member(s) 0 reinstaternent(s), 1 refund(s) 0 transfers and 0 retired.
Total active membership: 569. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to:
$1,532.34. Retirement allowances paid for the month of December, 1998 amounted to
$1,113,150.20. Total retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 526. Total retirement checks
printed for all three systems: 1,135. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic relations
orders pending: 1. Eligible domestic relations orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the application for
regular age & service retirement for Timothy R. Dell, Fire Department, with 25 years service credits,
age 48 years, effective February 1, 1999.
Yeas: Cochran, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the application for
Duty Disability for Terease Ryder, Fire Department, effective January 20,1999.
Yeas: Cochran, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Cochran supported by Trustee Holliday to excuse Trus#6es\--)
Adado and Hollister. Approved by the following vote: Unanimously. `= CS
Police & Fire Retirement Board
Regular Meeting of January 19, 1999
page 2
It was moved by Trustee Rhode supported by Trustee Holliday to purchase a three
year subscription to Benefits Quarterly. Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
The meetina adjourned at 9:28 a.m.
Minutes approved on 2/61, Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
Paul Luzynski, hair a on