HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/24/2018 PPFB MinutesMOUNT PROSPECT POLICE PENSION FUND
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2018
A regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees was held on Tuesday,
July 24, 2018 at 2:00 pm. at the Mount Prospect Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, IL
for the purpose of conducting regular business.
CALL TO ORDER: Trustee Halachoulis called the meeting to order at 2:02 pm.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Trustees Tony Halachoulis, Dennis Saviano and Joe Gliner
ABSENT: Trustees Tom Hoskinson and David Erb
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Sawyer, Sawyer Falduto Asset Management, LLC; Rick Reimer and Steve
Knight, Reimer & Dobrovolny PC (R&D), Barbara Utterback, Lauterbach &
Amen, LLP (L&A)
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: April 24, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes: The Board
reviewed the April 24, 2018 regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Trustee Halachoulis, and
seconded by Trustee Saviano to approve the April 24, 2018 regular meeting minutes as written. Motion
carried unanimously by voice vote.
Semi -Annual Review of Closed Session Meeting Minutes: There were no closed session meeting minutes
to review at this time.
NEW BUSINESS: Trustee Gliner stated that he invited James DeZellar from Chicago Equity to present
his qualifications and experience as an investment professional to the Board. Mr. DeZellar, Managing
Director of Chicago Equity Partners, addressed the Board and provided a brochure of his firm. Trustee
Halachoulis stated that the Pension Fund is not requesting proposals for investment services at this time,
but would keep his company's information on file.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Quarterly Financial Report: The Board reviewed the Quarterly Financial
Report prepared by Trustee Erb for the quarter ending June 30, 2018. The total market value of the fund
as of 6/30/18 is $71,948,205 with an unrealized gain/loss of ($381,737). The report also included a
summary of all investment activity for the quarter, and a detailed schedule of investment holdings as of
6/30/18. Approval of the Financial Report was tabled until the next meeting when Treasurer Erb is
present.
Presentation and Approval of Bills: The Board was presented with the Vendor Disbursements Report for
the period April 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018, for a total disbursement of $46,533.93. A motion was
made by Trustee Halachoulis and seconded by Trustee Saviano to approve payment of the
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disbursements shown on the Vendor Disbursements Report in the total amount of $46,533.93. Motion
carried by roll call vote.
AYES: Trustees Halachoulis, Gliner and Saviano
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees Erb and Hoskinson
Additional Bills, if'any: There were no additional bills presented.
INVESTMENT REPORTS — SAWYER FALDUTO ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC: Quarterly
Investment Performance Report: Tom Sawyer presented the Quarterly Investment Performance Report
for the Schwab Investment Account for the quarter ending June 30, 2018. The ending market value of
the Schwab investment portfolio as of June 30, 2018 is $47,952,682. The total account return net of fees
for the year is 3.00%, for an investment return of $1,431,276. Mr. Sawyer discussed the long-term
performance of the portfolio, Market Commentary, individual fund performance and Transaction Ledger
Report, Mr. Sawyer stated that there were some manager changes this quarter. The Homestead Small
Company Stock Fund was replaced with the Goldman Sachs Small Cap Fund, and the Hennessey Focus
Fund had a name change and was replaced with the Victory Sycamore Fund. A motion was made by
Trustee Halachoulis and seconded by Trustee Saviano to accept the Quarterly Investment Performance
Report as presented. Motion carried by voice vote.
Review/Update Investment Policy: There were no recommended changes to the Investment Policy at this
time.
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS: Affidavits of Continued Eligibility: The Board noted that all
2018 Affidavits of Continued Eligibility have been received by L&A, and the originals were given to the
Board for recordkeeping.
Active Member File Maintenance: The Board noted that L&A has prepared Active Member File
Maintenance letters for distribution to all active members requesting any additional pension file
documents as required by the ID01. An update will be provided at the next meeting.
APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP/WITHDRAWALS FROM THE PENSION FUND: There
were no applications for membership or withdrawals from the Fund at this time.
APPLICATIONS FOR RETIREMENT/DISABILITY BENEFITS: The Board noted that they are
awaiting the retirement application from former Chief, Tim Janowick. This will be addressed at the next
meeting.
Approve Regular Retirement Benefits — David Zboril: The Board reviewed the service retirement benefit
calculation for David Zboril prepared by the Village of Mount Prospect. Commander Zboril had an entry
date of July 7, 1995, retirement date of July 6, 2018, effective date of pension of July 7, 2018, with 23
years of creditable service. His benefit was calculated at 57.5% of his applicable salary of $138,333.85,
resulting in an annual benefit of $79,541.96 and a monthly benefit of $6,628.50. A motion was made by
Trustee Halachoulis and seconded by Trustee Saviano to approve the service retirement benefit for
David Zboril as calculated by the Village of Mount Prospect. Motion carried by roll call vote.
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AYES: Trustees Halachoulis, Gliner, Erb, Saviano and Hoskinson
NAYS: None
ABSENT Trustees Erb and Hoskinson
Approve Regular Retirement Benefits - Michael Nelson: The Board reviewed the service retirement
benefit calculation for Michael Nelson prepared by the Village of Mount Prospect. Officer Nelson had
an entry date of June 12, 1989, retirement date of June 11, 2018, effective date of pension of June 12,
2018, with 29 years of creditable service. His benefit was calculated at 72.5% of his applicable salary of
$104,132.00 resulting in an annual benefit of $75,495.70 and a monthly benefit of $6,291.31. A motion
was made by Trustee Halachoulis and seconded by Trustee Saviano to approve the service retirement
benefit for Michael Nelson as calculated by the Village of Mount Prospect. Motion carried by roll call
vote.
AYES: Trustees Halachoulis, Gliner, Erb, Saviano and Hoskinson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees Erb and Hoskinson
Approve Regular Retirement Benefits — Mark Bonner: The Board reviewed the service retirement
benefit calculation for Mark Bonner prepared by the Village of Mount Prospect. Sergeant Bonner had an
entry date of July 7, 1989, retirement date of July 6, 2018, effective date of pension of July 7, 2018, with
29 years of creditable service. His benefit was calculated at 72.5% of his applicable salary of
$116,531.26 resulting in an annual benefit of $84,485.16 and a monthly benefit of $7,040.43. A motion
was made by Trustee Halachoulis and seconded by Trustee Saviano to approve the service retirement
benefit for Mark Bonner as calculated by the Village of Mount Prospect. Motion carried by roll call
vote.
AYES: Trustees Halachoulis, Gliner, Erb, Saviano and Hoskinson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees Erb and Hoskinson
OLD BUSINESS: IDOI Annual Statement: The Board was presented with the updated interrogatories
required by the Illinois Department of Insurance, effective June 1, 2018. The Board confirmed that the
annual statement for the year ended 12/31/17 was filed prior to the June 30, 2018 deadline.
Discussion/Possible Approval- Updated Pension Fund Rules and Regulations: The Board reviewed the
proposed revisions to the Pension Fund Rules and Regulations, prepared by R&D. Review and formal
approval of the updated Rules and Regulations was tabled to the next meeting when all Trustees are
present.
Discussion/Possible Action. Lauterbach & Amen True Cost Calculation Eh&4gement Letter: The Board
reviewed the Lauterbach & Amen engagement letter for the preparation of any requested True Cost
Calculations for members. A motion was made by Trustee Halachoulis and seconded by Trustee
Saviano to authorize the president to sign the revised engagement letter for PSA Services, to include the
true cost calculations, and additional language stating Lauterbach & Amen maintains professional
liability insurance. Motion carried by voice vote.
Discussion/Possible Action on Pension Fund File Security This item was tabled for discussion at the
next meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS: Board Officer Elections — President, Vice President, Secretary & Assistant
Secretary: The Board discussed the current slate of Board Officers. Designation of Board officers was
tabled until the next meeting when all trustees are present. The Board stated that Trustee Halachoulis
will remain the OMA designee. It was determined that Trustee Hoskinson is the current FOIA Officer,
but he is now retired and does not have access to all records on a daily basis. A motion was made by
Trustee Halachoulis and seconded by Trustee Saviano to appoint Trustee Dave Erb as the interim FOIA
Officer until the next meeting when a designated FOIA Officer can be determined. Motion carried by
voice vote.
Review/Approve - Actuarial Valuation: The Board stated they have not yet received the Actuarial
Valuation. Discussion and approval of the actuarial valuation and tax levy request is tabled until the
next meeting.
TRUSTEE TRAINING UPDATES: The Board reviewed the Trustee Training Summary and were
reminded to send all training certificates to L&A for recordkeeping. Trustee training opportunities were
also discussed.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Legal Update: Mr. Reimer introduced a new attorney with his firm, Steve
Knight, and reviewed his firm's quarterly Legal and Legislative Update newsletter.
CLOSED SESSION, IF NEEDED: There were no items to discuss in closed session.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 2:51 pm.
The next regular meeting of the Mognt Prospect Police Pension Fund is scheduled for October 23, 2018.
Respectfully sublifittpd,�°" �
Tony Halach6UHS, President
liner, Secretary
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Minutes prepared by Barb Utterback, Pension Services Administrator, Lauterbach & Amen, LLP