HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 mins Police and Fire Retirement System minutes FINAL OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
POLICE & FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting December 15, 1998
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 8:42 a.m.
Present: Trustees Cochran, Hollister, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode, - 5
Absent: Trustees Adado, Holliday, Johnson
Others: Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Finance Operations; Jack Jordan, Law Department
It was moved by Trustee Cochran supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of November 10, 1998.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 4 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: $725.76.
Retirement allowances paid for the month of November, 1998 amounted to $1,108,335.13. Total
retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 527. Total retirement checks printed for all three
systems: 1,128. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic relations orders pending: 1.
Eligible domestic relations orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Hollister to approve the application for
regular age & service retirement for Clarence K. Bisson, Police Department, with 25 years and 6
months service credits, age 49 years, effective January 6, 1999.
Yeas: Cochran, Hollister, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Hollister to approve the application for
regular age & service retirement for Leslie H. Hunter, Fire Department, with 29 years and 4 months
service credits, age 50 years, effective January 8, 1999.
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Cochran to approve tN request for
Accumulated Contributions for Krystol Skipper. Vote was unanimous.
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It was moved by Trustee Hollister and supported by Trustee Lankheet to send Sheryl L. Norton
to Dr. Chiodo for an evaluation regarding her request for a Duty Disability Retirement along with
all of her medical records. Jack Jordan took exception to Sheryl Norton's statement concerning
Assistant Fire Chief Charles Willis allegedly "informing" her that she could return to duty against the
advice of her medical professionals or retire on duty disability. Mr. Jordan discussed this matter with
Mr. Willis and was told that although applying for disability was mentioned as an option, he never
encouraged or discouraged her from applying. Further, he never instructed her not to follow the
advise of her medical professionals.
Vote was unanimous.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Hollister to send Tereasa K. Ryder
to Dr. Chiodo for an evaluation regarding her request for a duty disability Retirement along with
all of her medical records
Vote was unanimous.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran supported by Trustee Hollister to excuse Trustees
Adado, Johnson, and Holliday. Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
The possibility of having an Annual Audit was discussed and Trustee Luzynski said he
would follow up on his own.
Reynaldo Gonzales request for reinstatement to Active Duty from Duty Disability was
discussed after analyzing Dr. Chiodo's medical evaluation of his condition. Trustee
Rhode supported by Trustee Cochran moved to deny his application.
Yeas: Cochran, Hollister, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Hollister and supported by Trustee Cochran to table the election
of Chair and Vice-Chair until next month. Amended to keep present Chair and Vice-Chair
for another month. Vote was unanimous. Trustee Johnson arrived at meeting after this action.
It was moved by Trustee Hollister and supported by Trustee Cochran to approve the
Meeting Dates for 1999.
Yeas: Cochran, Hollister, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
Mr. Rubley presented the investment report for November.
The ting adjour ed at 9:45 a.m.
7MAinpproved on Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
Paul Luzynski, Char r n
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Regular Meeting November 10, 1998
8th Floor Conference Room Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
City Hall, Lansing, MI
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:37 a.m.
Present: Trustees Adado, Cochran, Holliday, Johnson, Luzynski, Rhode, - 6
Absent: Trustees Hollister, Lankheet
Others: Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Robert Swanson, Finance Operations; Jack Jordan,
Law Department; and Alan Sonnanstine, Actuary.
It was moved by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Cochran to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of October 20, 1998.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 19 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 0 refund(s) 0 transfers and 2 retired.
Total active membership: 564. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to: $0.
Retirement allowances paid for the month of October, 1998 amounted to $1,094,780.42. Total
retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 522. Total retirement checks printed for all three
systems: 1,129. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic relations orders pending: 1.
Eligible domestic relations orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Holliday and supported by Trustee Adado to approve the application for
conversion from Duty Disability to Regular Age & Service Retirement for Danny E. King,
Police Department, effective September 4, 1998.
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Holliday, Johnson, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Holliday and supported by Trustee Cochran to approve the request for
Accumulated Contributions for Annie Rochelle Wilson. Vote was unanimous.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran supported by Trustee Adado to excuse Trustees
Hollister and Lankheet. Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran supported by Trustee Adado to hire Asset Consulting retroactive
to April 1, 1998. Vote was unanimous.
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Mr. Rubley presented an abbreviated investment report for September.
The m 'ng ad ed at 10:05 a.m.
Minates ap roved on 2 —��i'9� Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
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POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 1998 HAS
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TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR I OTH FLOOR COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM.
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
POLICE & FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting October 20, 1998
8th Floor Conference Room Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
City Hall, Lansing, MI
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:37 a.m.
Present: Trustees Adado, Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Luzynski, Rhode, - 6
Absent: Trustees Johnson, Lankheet
Others: Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Robert Swanson, Finance Operations; Jack Jordan,
Law Department.
It was moved by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Hollister to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of September 15, 1998.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 4 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 0 refund(s) 0 transfers and 1 retired.
Total active membership: 547. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to: $0.
Retirement allowances paid for the month of September, 1998 amounted to $1,090,058.09. Total
retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 521. Total retirement checks printed for all three
systems: 1,129. Domestic relations orders received: 0. 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 in total. Agreed upon unanimously.
James M. Webster, Police Department, 25 years 3 months service credits, age 47 years,
effective October 16, 1998.
Peter Zivic, Police Department, 27 years service credits, age 51 years, effectiver--
October 30,1998. '~
Nancy J. Small, Police Department, 25 years service credits, age 51 years, effePvE ^>
November 4, 1998
Dennis Michael O'Brien, Police Department, 25 years service credits, age 48 yEFWs,�?
effective November 5, 1998. Cn
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Gregg S. Forbis, Police Department, 25 years 11 months service credits, age 46 years,
effective November 6, 1998.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran supported by Trustee Hollister to approve the above
retirements.
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Cochran supported by Trustee Adado to approve the application
for conversion from Duty Disability to Regular Age and Service for Daniel Issac, Police
Department, effective October 1, 1998.
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Hollister to excuse Trustees
Lankheet and Johnson. Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Hollister to send two people to
a western conference for training and education. Approved unanimously.
Doug Rubley will write letter to Ray Gonzales regarding setting up an appointment with
the City of Lansing's medical director for an evaluation.
Jack Jordan of the Law Department discussed the Tim Poxson suit against the City
regarding his Duty Disability Denial.
It was moved by Trustee Rhode supported by Trustee Cochran to authorize the chair-person
to sign an agreement with Northern Trust for the procedure to authorize the Deputy Finance
Director, Finance Director, Deputy Controller, Principal Operation Analyst, or Senior Principal
Accountant to be the authenticator(s) ( under Default Option 1) for transactions with Northern Trust.
The ting adjour d at 9:40 a.m.
Minutes approved on Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
Paul Luzynski, Ch erson
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
POLICE & FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting September 15, 1998
Mayors' Conference Room Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
City Hall, Lansing, MI
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:35 a.m.
Present: Trustees Adado, Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet,q uTskr
Rhode, - 8
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Absent: None
Others: Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Robert Swanson, Finance Operations; Jack Jordan,
Law Department, Ken Tableman, Lawyer representing Tim Poxson.
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet supported by Trustee Cochran to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of August 18, 1998.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 2 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 0 refund(s) 0 transfers and 0 retired.
Total active membership: 544. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to: $0.
Retirement allowances paid for the month of August, 1998 amounted to $1,085,801.37. Total
retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 5212. Total retirement checks printed for all three
systems: 1,128. 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 Hollister to approve the application for
regular age and service retirement for Jack H. Redburn, Fire Department, with 25 years and 7
months service credits, age 49 years, effective October 4, 1998.
Yeas: Adodo, Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
After some discussion on the Tim Poxson request for Duty Disability, Trustee Hollister supported by
Trustee Rhode made a motion to deny the Tim Poxson Disability Request.
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Hollister to approve the (new draft)
of the Prefunding Ordinance.
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
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Nays; None
It was moved by Trustee Hollister supported by Trustee Adado to accept the
contract from Minute Master. Vote was unanimous.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran supported by Trustee Hollister to purchase a
standard EDRO form from the Actuary Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company.
Vote was unanimous.
Mr. Rubley presented the investment report for the month of July. 16
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It was moved by Trustee Rhode supported by Trustee Cochran to defer until Getebef
the 50-50 bond distribution money until getting advice from our consultants.
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Hollister,Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
The wreetina ad' urned at 9:40 a.m.
Minutes approved on 76 Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
Paul Luzynski, Chair on
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
POLICE & FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting August 18, 1998
8th Floor Conference Room Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
City Hall, Lansing, MI
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:40 a.m. �1
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Present: Trustees Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode, - 5 fy
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Absent: Trustees Adado, Cochran, Hollister �' no
Others: Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Finance Operations; Jack Jordan, Law Department,
Rhonda Ives, Lawyer representing Tim Poxson.
It was moved by Trustee Rhode supported by Trustee Holliday to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of August 18, 1998.
The Secretary reported: 0 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 1 refund(s) 0 transfers and 2 retired.
Total active membership: 542. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to:
$1,875.52. Retirement allowances paid for the month of July, 1998 amounted to $1,082,133.76.
Total retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 522. Total retirement checks printed for all
three systems: 1,127. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic relations orders pending:
1. Eligible domestic relations orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet and supported by Trustee Holliday to approve the application for
regular age and service retirement for Miklos J. Szilagyi, Police Department, age 51 years with
25 years service credits effective September 4, 1998.
Yeas: Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
After some discussion on the Tim Poxson request for Duty Disability, it was decided to table the
matter until next month. Moved by Trustee Lankheet supported by Trustee Holliday. Vote was
unanimous.
It was moved by Trustee Holliday supported by Trustee Lankheet to excuse Trustees Adado,
Cochran and Hollister from the meeting. Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
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Education and Training was discussed and it was recommended that up to two trustees
be authorized to attend a conference for further training. Moved by Trustee Lankheet
supported by Trustee Holliday.
Yeas: Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
Prefunding Ordinance was discussed in new draft form and it was decided to table it until
next month. Moved by Trustee Holliday supported by Trustee Lankheet. Supported unanimously.
Mr. Rubley presented the investment re ort for the month of June.
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Yeas: Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
The meeting adjour d at 9:40 a.m.
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Mi s ap roved n -��- Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
Paul Luzynski, ha' rson'
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Regular Meeting July 21, 1998
10th Floor Council Chambers Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
City Hall, Lansing, MI
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:40 a.m.
Present: Trustees Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode, - 5
Absent: Trustees Adado, Cochran, Hollister
Others: Robert Swanson, Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Finance Operations; Jack Jordan,
Law Department, Ms Ide, Lawyer representing Tim Poxson.
It was moved by Trustee Holliday supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting as corrected of July 21, 1998.
The Secretary reported: 8 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 1 refund(s) 0 transfers and 4 retired.
Total active membership: 544. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to:
$2,415.36. Retirement allowances paid for the month of June, 1998 amounted to $1,071,261.02.
Total retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 518. Total retirement checks printed for all
three systems: 1,123. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic relations orders pending:
1. Eligible domestic relations orders certified: 0.
It was moved by Trustee Holliday and supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the application for
regular age and service retirement for Daniel D. Hinds, Police Department, age 47 years with
25 years service credits effective July 19, 1998.
Yeas: Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet supported by Trustee Holliday to approve the request for
Accumulated Contributions for Deborah J. Grajewski. Vote was unanimous
After some discussion on the Tim Poxson request for Duty Disability, it was decided to table the
matter until next month. Moved by Trustee Lankheet supported by Trustee Holliday. Vote was
all Yeas.
It was moved by Trustee Holliday supported by Trustee Lankheet to excuse Trustees Adado,
Cochran and Hollister from the meeting. Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
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Doug Rubley gave presentation on "Minute Master" and it was decided to pursue Employees
Retirement System opinion before continuing.
It was moved by Trustee Rhode supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the fee increase for
Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company . Approved by all Yeas:
Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company has a standardized EDRO form which was discussed.
It was decided to have Doug Rubley pursue the possibility of contracting with Gabriel, Roeder, Smith
& Company to handle future EDRO'S on behalf of the system.
Prefunding Ordinance was discussed in new draft form and it was decided to take action on it
next month.
Mr. Rubley presented the investment report for the month of May.
The meeting adjourn at 9:50 a.m.
Minut appr ved on / Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
Paul Luzynski, Chai 'on
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CITY OF LANSING
POLICE & FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Special Meeting July 6, 1998
8th Floor Conference Room Monday, 2:00 p.m.
City Hall
Lansing, MI
The Board met in special session and was called to order at 2:00 p.m.
Present: Trustees Adado, Cochran, Holliday, Johnson, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode, - 7
Absent: Trustee Hollister
Others: Robert Swanson, Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Finance Operations; Mr. Wilson,
FOP Lawyer
Mr. Alan Sonnanstine of Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Co. presented a detailed report on
the Prefunding of Health Care.
Mr. Wilson asked a few questions pertaining to Prefunding.
The meeting adjour ed at 3:25 p.m.
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Minutes approved on 2�—�� Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
Paul Luzynski, Chairpe
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CITY OF LANSING
POLICE & FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting June 16, 1998
8th Floor Conference Room Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
City Hall, Lansing, MI
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:35 a.m.
Present: Trustees Adado, Cochran, Hollister, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode, - 6
Absent: Trustees Holliday, Johnson
Others: Robert Swanson, Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Finance Operations; Margo Vroman,
Law Department.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of May 12, 1998.
The board presented a plaque to Bill Barkyoumb for his years of service to the Police and Fire
Retirement Board.
The Secretary reported: 3 new member(s) 0 reinstate ment(s), 1 refund(s) 0 transfers and 4 retired.
Total active membership: 541. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to:
$12,806.77. Retirement allowances paid for the month of May, 1998 amounted to $1,058,235.30.
Total retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 514. Total retirement checks printed for all
three systems: 1,120. Domestic relations orders received: 0. 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 in total as in last months meeting. Agree upon unanimously.
Paul Weidner, Police Department, 25 years 2 months service credits, age 47 years, effective
June 4, 1998.
Theodore M. Rahl, Police Department, 25 years service credits, age 50 years
effective July 15, 1998
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John A. Asiff, Police Department, 25 years service credits, age 53 years
effective July 17, 1998.
Michael D. Betcher, Fire Department, 25 years 3 months service credits, age 53 years
effective June 29, 1998.
It was moved by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Cochran to approve the above
retirements except for the one pending receipt of application.
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Hollister, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Cochran supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the
retirement for the one pending.
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Hollister, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Cochran supported by Trustee Hollister to approve the request
for Accumulated Contributions for Clarence Patterson. Vote was unanimous.
Margaret Vroman from the law department discussed the Tim Poxson Duty Disability
letter. Trustee Hollister moved to table the matter until next month. Trustee Cochran
supported the move which was then approved unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Adado supported by Trustee Lankheet to excuse Trustees Holliday
and Johnson from the meeting. Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
Under other business, the Ordinance revision was discussed and it was decided to get
with for further clarification.
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Mr. Rubley presented the investment report for the month of April.
Ray Gonzales petition for reinstatement was discussed and Trustee Hollister supported by
Trustee Cochran recommended to continue processing. Approved unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
Minu s approved on 7-Z1^ / Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
Paul Luzynski, Chairp - n
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Regular Meeting May 12, 1998
8th Floor Conference Room Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
City Hall, Lansing, MI
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:45 a.m.
Present: Trustees Hollister, Holliday, Luzynski, Rhode, Johnson - 5
Absent: Trustees Adado, Cochran, Lankheet
Others: Robert Swanson, Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Finance Operations; Jim Smiertka,
Law Department, Ken Tableman, lawyer for Tim Poxson.
It was moved by Trustee Holliday supported by Trustee Hollister to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of April 21, 1998, as amended.
Amendment to April minutes was for the approval to reimburse Trustee Luzynski for expenses
incurred to take a class. Voted on and approved by the board.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
Ken Tableman, lawyer for Tim Poxson's duty disability request, asked to present more information
regarding his client at the next board meeting. Moved by Trustee Hollister supported by Trustee
Holliday to table decision until next month.
The Secretary reported: 1 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 1 refund(s) 0 transfers and 6 retired.
Total active membership: 542. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to:
$10,520.63. Retirement allowances paid for the month of April, 1998 amounted to $1,037,124.72.
Total retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 508. Total retirement checks printed for all
three systems: 1,111. Domestic relations orders received: 0. 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 in total as in last months meeting. Agree upon unanimously.
Rick D. Gearhart, Police Department, 25 years service credits, age 50 years, effective
June 5, 1998.
Gary M. Burnett, Fire Department, 25 years service credits, age 49 years
effective June 11, 1998
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Raymond A. Enright, Fire Department, 25 years 2 month service credits, age 45 years
effective May 11, 1998.
Dennis R. George, Fire Department, 25 years service credits, age 51 years
effective June 12, 1998.
It was moved by Trustee Hollister supported by Trustee Holliday to approve the above
retirements.
Yeas: Hollister, Holliday, Luzynski, Rhode, Johnson
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Hollister supported by Trustee Holliday to approve the request
for Accumulated Contributions for Michael White. Vote was unanimous.
Pre-Funding of Health Care Ordinance was presented by Doug Rubley. It was moved by
Trustee Hollister supported by Trustee Johnson to vote on Ordinance next month.
Vote was unanimous.
It was moved by Trustee Hollister supported by Trustee Johnson to excuse Trustees Adado,
Lankheet, and Cochran from the meeting. Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
Mr. Rubley presented the investment report for the month of March.
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Minutes approved on Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
Paul Luzynski, Ch r rson
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
POLICE & FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting gpril-21, 1998
8th Floor Conference Room Tues
City Hall, Lansing, MI day, 30`�.m.
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8:40 a.m.
Present: Trustees Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode,
Johnson - 7
Absent: Trustee Adado - 1.
Others: Robert Swanson, Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Finance Operations; Jack Jordan,
Wendall Hall, Law Department.
It was moved by Trustee Holliday supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of April 21, 1998.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
A lawyer for Tim Poxson was present asking for clarification on the status of his
request for a duty disability. Board deferred until the legal department-renders its
opinion.
The Secretary reported: 4 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 4 refund(s) 0 transfers and 9 retired.
Total active membership: 547. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to:
$6,846.93. Retirement allowances paid for the month of March, 1998 amounted to $1,000,013.84.
Total retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 499. Total retirement checks printed for all
three systems: 1,104. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic relations orders pending:
1. Eligible domestic relations orders certified: 0.
The suggestion was made that the following Applications for Regular Age & Service Retirements be
voted on in total as in last months meeting. Agree upon unanimously.
Francisco J. Medrano, Police Department, 25 years 1 month service credits, age 53 years
April 11, 1998.
Michael John Mezzano, Police Department, 25 years 1 month service credits, age 50 years
effective April 16, 1998
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Jose M. Rodriguez, Police Department, 25 years 1 month service credits, age 45 years
effective April 16, 1998.
Donald B. Viele, Police Department, 25 years 1 month service credits, age 47 years
effective May 1, 1998.
Gregory S. Keast, Fire Department, 25 years 2 month service credits, age 48 years
effective May 4, 1998.
Thomas Lynn Munshaw, Police Department, 32 years 3 month service credits, age 60
years, effective April 30, 1998.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran supported by Trustee Hollister to approve the above
retirements. Roll Call was unanimous.
It was moved by Trustee Hollister supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the request
for Accumulated Contributions for Eddie James III. Vote was unanimous.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran supported by Trustee Lankheet to reimbursement Trustee
Luzynski for travel expenses to visit new investment firm. Passed unanimous.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran supported by Trustee Hollister to excuse Trustee Adado
from the meeting. Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
Mr. Rubley stated that he would call Alan Sonnanstine about the PREFUNDING Ordinance
for next months meeting.
Jack Jordan from the Law Department made a report on Tim Poxson duty disability
case.
Mr. Rubley presented the investment report for the month of February.
Them eet6-112 ing adjour d at 10:05 a.m.
Min appr ved on Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
Paul L ynski, Chai rson
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF LANSING
POLICE & FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting March 17, 1998
8th Floor Conference Room Tuesday, 8 30 a.m.
City Hall, Lansing, MI
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8;40 a.m. -�
Present: Trustees Adado, Cochran, Holliday, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode - 6
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Absent: Trustee Hollister - 1.
Others: Robert Swanson, Gary Gustafson, Doug Rubley, Finance Operations; Jack Jordan,
Law Department.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of February 17, 1998. 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: 552. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to: $0.
Retirement allowances paid for the month of February, 1998 amounted to $992,503.58. Total
retirement checks printed for the P&F System: 493. Total retirement checks printed for all three
systems: 1,097. Domestic relations orders received: 0. Domestic relations orders pending: 1.
Eligible domestic relations orders certified: 1.
The motion was made that the following Applications for Regular Age & Service Retirements be
voted on in total. Moved by Trustee Cochran and Supported by Trustee Lankheet.
Michael M. Freeman, Fire Department, 25 years 1 month service credits, age 47 years effective
March 19, 1998.
Patrick Debnar, Fire Department, 25 years 1 month service credits, age 49 years effective
March 19, 1998.
Douglas W. Thomas, Fire Department, 25 years 1 month service credits, age 51 years effective
March 19, 1998.
Charles H. Reeves, Fire Department, 25 years 1 month service credits, age 46 years effective
March 19, 1998.
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Regular Meeting of March 17, 1998
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James Renton, Police Department, 27 years 1 month service credits, age 48 years effective
March 30, 1998.
Robert Ness, Fire Department, 27 years 1 month service credits, age 48 years effective
March 31, 1998.
Loren Glasscock, Police Department, 25 years 1 month service credits, age 47 years, effective
April 15, 1998.
Thomas J. Wright, Police Department, 25 years 1 month service credits, age 46 years effective
April 16, 1998.
Patrick J. Wilson, Police Department, 25 years 1 month service credits, age 49 years effective
May 8, 1998.
Adopted by the following roll call:
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Holli�ay, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode.
Nays: None
It was moved by Trustee Holliday supported by Trustee Adado to approve the request for
Accumulated Contributions for Chaka McDonald, Raphael Wall, Jodi Williams, and Susan Nye.
Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet supported by Trustee Adado to terminate the Hanna
contract after March 31, 1998 and not require a May presentation.
Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran supported by Trustee Adado to excuse Trustee Hollister
from the meeting.
Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet supported by Trustee Adado for Trustee Luzynski to
take a retirement class.
Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
Mr. Rubley presented the investment report for the month of January..
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
Min s pproved on �/! �99� �` �-. Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
Paul Luzynski, C airp
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTUF , ,�.r
CITY OF LANSING c
POLICE & FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTE ..`.. I''°�' 2 0 �'`� � z s
�41' sl�:'G CITY CLERK
Regular Meeting February 17, 1998
8th Floor Conference Room Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.
City Hall, Lansing, MI
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8;40 a.m.
Present: Trustees Adado, Cochran, Hollister, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode — 7.
Absent: Trustee Holliday — 1.
Others: Robert Swanson, Susan Brownlee, Doug Rubley, Finance Operations; Jack Jordan, Law
Department.
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet supported by Trustee Cochran to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of January 20, 1998. as amended.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 0 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 0 refund(s) 0 transfers and 5 retired. Total
active membership: 553. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to: $0. Retirement
allowances paid for the month of January, 1998 amounted to $990,774.22. Total retirement checks
printed for the P&F System: 494. Total retirement checks printed for all three systems: 1,094. 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 and service retirement for Richard Alexander, Fire Department age 51 with 25 years 1 month
service credits effective March 20, 1998.
Adopted by the following roll call:
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode.
Nays: None.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the application for
regular age and service retirement for Robert Lee Belknap of the Fire Department age 46 with 26 years
1 month service credits, effective March 20, 1998.
Adopted by the following roll call:
Yeas: Adado, Cochran, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode.
Nays: None.
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Regular Meeting of February 17, 1998
page 2
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet supported by Trustee Cochran to approve the request for Accumulated
Contributions for Danial Wayne Munford.
Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet supported by Trustee Cochran to excuse Trustee Holliday from the
meeting.
Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Rhode to appoint Trustee Luzynski as
Chairperson and Bruce Lankheet as Vice Chairperson for 1998.
Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
A discussion was held on the Fiduciary Liability Insurance, the item will be placed as pending on the next
agenda.
A Motion was made by Trustee Hollister and supported by Trustee Lankheet to add a new item be placed
on the monthly agenda for Education and Training.
Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Hollister and supported by Trustee Rhode to purchase of a plaque for Bill
Barkyoumb for his service on the Board.
Mr. Rubley presented the investment report for the month of December.
Discussion was held on investment consultants the subcommittee has recommended interviewing 6 firms.
Our existing consulting firm will not be included in the interview process.
It was moved by Trustee Rhode supported by Trustee Hollister to appoint the subcommittee as the boards
representative for the interview process, and to place an action item on the April agenda for awarding
of the contract.
Approved. by the following vote: Unanimously.
The eetin ad* urned at 9:40 a.m.
VMMinutesoved on`J ~�7 Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
Police & Fire Retirement System
Paul Luzynski, h r�erson
RECEIVE- F ICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ij
LAfi�SING CITY CLERK CITY OF LANSING
POLICE & FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Regular Meeting January 20, 1998
8th Floor Conference Room Tuesday, 8.30 a.m.
City Hall, Lansing, MI
The Board met in regular session and was called to order at 8;30 a.m.
Present: Trustees Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode — 6.
Absent: Trustee Adado — I.
Others: Robert Swanson, Meriane Schuiling, Doug Rubley, Finance Operations; Jack Jordan, Law
Department.
It was moved by Trustee Lankheet supported by Trustee Hollister to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of December 16, 1997. as amended.
Adopted by the following vote: Unanimously.
The Secretary reported: 0 new member(s) 0 reinstatement(s), 2 refund(s) 0 transfers and 0 retired. Total
active membership: 553. Refunds made since the last regular meeting amounted to.- $543.62. Retirement
allowances paid for the month of November, 1997 amounted to $969,272.79. Total retirement checks
printed for the P&F System: 492. Total retirement checks printed for all three systems: 1,093. 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 Hollister to approve the application for
regular age and service retirement for David W. Castelein, Police Department age 47 with 26 yearservice
credits effective January 5, 1998. ��-
Adopted by the following roll call:
Yeas: Cochran,"Hollister, Holliday, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode.
Nays: None.
It was moved by Trustee Hollister and supported by Trustee Lankheet to approve the application for
regular age and service retirement for Paul S. Teszlewicz of the Police Department age 46 with 26 years
service credits, effective March 20, 1998.
Adopted by the following roll call:
Yeas: Cochran, Hollister, Holliday, Lankheet, Luzynski, Rhode.
Nays: None.
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Regular Meeting of January 20, 1998
page 2
It was moved by Trustee Cochran and supported by Trustee Hollister to approve the application for
regular age and service retirement for Paul L. Hufnagel, Fire Department age 50 with 26 years 6 months
service credits, effective January 7, 1998.
It was moved by Trustee Luzynski and supported by Trustee Holliday to approve the request for
conversion from Duty Disability to Regular Age and Service Retirement for Bruce Freeman who turned
55 on December 21, 1997.
Approved by the following vote- Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Hollister supported by Trustee Lankheet to excuse Trustee Adado from the
meeting.
Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Hollister and supported by Trustee Lankheet to forward the request of Reynaldo
Gonzalez for a Re—examination of Disability to Dr. Chiodo.
Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Holliday and supported by Trustee Lankheet to forward the letter from ASTEC
Consulting concerning a clinic on Due Diligence in Contract Reviews and RFP Evaluations to the Law
Department for review.
Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
It was moved by Trustee Hollister and supported by Trustee Cochran to approve the change the 1.1
million transfer from the equity managers to 1.2 million.
Approved by the following vote: Unanimously.
Lou Adado Jr. will be replacing Tony Benavides as new member of Police and Fire Retirement Board.
The Law Department has written letter to Hannah concerning contract amendments.
Doug Rubley gave the investment report.
Trustee Cochran will look into the purchase of a plaque for Bill Barkyoumb for his service on the Board
and get back with the retirement board at the next meeting.
Mr. Rubley informed the board that there were three finalists for the Retirement Analyst position and
that interviews will be held in the next two weeks.
Mr. Rubley informed the board that there were 17 proposals received for the RFP for Investment
Consultant and the subcommittee will be meeting to review.
A discussion was held about setting up a sub—committee to work with the new Retirement Analyst on
creating a pamphlet on the retirement process.
Police & Fire Retirement Board
Regular Meeting of January 20, 1998
page 3
The meeting adjourned at 9.4 a.m.
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Minutes approved on 2 Robert W. Swanson, Secretary
e&��Zlvwll Police & Fire Retirement System
Paul Luzynski, C Vrlerson