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Brian Lambel
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OCTOBER 23, 2018
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mount Prospect Firefighters' Pension Fund was
held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 8:30 am at the Mount Prospect Fire Station, 112 East
Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect, Illinois, pursuant to notice.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Trustee Lambel at 8:34 am.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Trustees Brian Lambel, Joe Knoll, Sam Baas, Dave Erb and Joe Vena
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Mary Nye and Howard Pohl, AndCo Consulting; Cary Collins (arrived at
8:50 am), Collins & Radj a; Alex Michael, Lauterbach & Amen, LLP (L&A)
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: July 24, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes: The Board
reviewed the minutes from the July 24, 2018 regular meeting. A motion was made by Trustee Baas
and seconded by Trustee Lambel to approve the July 24, 2018 regular meeting minutes as written.
Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Quarterly Financial Report: The Board reviewed the Quarterly
Financial Report that was prepared by Trustee Erb for the quarter ending September 30, 2018. The
total market value of the fund as of September 30, 2018 is $68,100,000 with an unrealized loss of
($540,000). The report also included an income statement, a summary of all investment activity, a
summary of disbursements, and a detailed schedule of investment holdings for the quarter. A
motion was made by Trustee Knoll and seconded by Trustee Lambel to approve the Quarterly
Financial Report for the period ending September 30, 2018, as prepared by Trustee Erb. Motion
carried unanimously by voice vote.
Thomas Hoskinson Reimbursement: Trustee Erb informed the Board that the $190.00
reimbursement to Trustee Hoskinson was a data entry error that will be reconciled prior to year-
end. No further action is needed.
Presentation and Approval of Bills: The Board reviewed the Vendor Disbursements Report
prepared by Trustee Erb for the period July 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018, for a total
disbursement of $28,641.83. A motion was made by Trustee Knoll and seconded by Trustee Baas
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to approve the Vendor Disbursements Report in the amount of $28,641.83 as presented. Motion
carried by roll call vote.
AYES: Trustees Baas, Erb, Lambel, Knoll and Vena
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Additional Bills: There were no additional bills presented for approval.
INVESTMENT REPORT — ANDCO CONSULTING: Quarterly Investment Report: Mary Nye
and Howard Pohl from AndCo Consulting presented the Quarterly Investment Report. Howard
Pohl discussed the current and projected market conditions. As of September 30, 2018, the market
value of the portfolio is $67,766,356, with a return on investment of $1,767,472 for the quarter.
The portfolio composition is 43% in domestic equities; 9.6% in international equities; 33.8% in
total fixed income; 8.9% in real estate; .1% in cash; and 4.7% in total emerging markets. Current
asset allocations within the equity and fixed income funds were reviewed, as well as individual
fund performance, comparative performance and investment fees. All questions were answered by
Mary Nye and Howard Pohl. A motion was made by Trustee Knoll and seconded by Trustee Erb
to accept the Quarterly Investment Report as presented. Motion carried by roll call vote.
AYES: Trustees Baas, Lambel, Knoll, Erb and Vena
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Attorney Collins joined the meeting at 8:50 am.
Ms. Nye distributed a Proposed Rebalanced Portfolio and reviewed the recommendations with the
Board. Ms. Nye suggested transferring $200,000 from Vanguard Windsor 11, $900,000 from
Vanguard Morgan Growth, $700,000 from AF Growth and $1,000,000 from T. Rowe Price and to
reallocate the proceeds as follows: $650,000 into Galliard, $650,000 into Segall Bryant and
$1,500,000 into IPTIP. A motion was made by Trustee Knoll and seconded by Trustee Lambel to
accept Ms. Nye's recommendations as presented. Motion carried by roll call vote.
AYES: Trustees Baas, Lambel, Knoll, Erb and Vena
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Ms. Nye requested authorization from the Board to work directly with Trustee Erb prior to
December 31, 2018 in order to reallocate additional funds from the Board's equity portfolio into
the fixed income portfolio to comply with state statute, if necessary. A motion was made by Trustee
Lambel and seconded by Trustee Baas to authorize AndCo to work directly with Trustee Erb if
necessary. Motion carried by roll call vote.
AYES: Trustees Baas, Lambel, Knoll, Erb and Vena
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Review/Update Investment Policy Statement: There were no recommended changes to the
Investment Policy at this time.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS: Affidavits of Continued Eligibility: The Board noted
that Affidavits of Continued Eligibility will be mailed to all pensioners in December. A status
update will be provided at the next regular meeting.
APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP/WITHDRAWALS FROM THE PENSION FUND:
Application for Membership Vito La Porta and Matt Dahl: The Board reviewed the Applications
for Membership submitted by Vito La Porta and Matt Dahl. A motion was made by Trustee Baas
and seconded by Trustee Erb to accept Vito La Porta and Matt Dahl into the Mount Prospect
Firefighters' Pension Fund effective October 1, 2018 as Tier II participants. Motion carried by roll
call vote.
AYES: Trustees Baas, Lambel, Knoll, Erb and Vena
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Creditable Service Purchase Brennan Kenneally: The Board discussed engaging L&A to prepare
a calculation for Brennan Kenneally to transfer his creditable service from Mount Prospect Fire to
Chicago Fire. A motion was made by Trustee Lambel and seconded by Trustee Vena to engage
L&A to complete the calculation in an amount not to exceed $250.00. Motion carried by roll call
vote.
AYES:
Trustees Baas, Lambel, Knoll, Erb and Vena
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
None
Contribution Refund Nickolas Kelm: The Board reviewed the contribution refund request
submitted by Nickolas Kelm. A motion was made by Trustee Lambel and seconded by Trustee
Baas to approve Nickolas Kelm's contribution refund in the amount of $9,519.69. Motion carried
by roll call vote.
AYES: Trustees Baas, Lambel, Knoll, Erb and Vena
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
APPLICATIONS FOR RETIREMENT/DISABILITY BENEFITS: There were no
applications for retirement or disability benefits.
OLD BUSINESS: Discussion/Possible Action Chicago Clearing Company: The Board
discussed inviting Chicago Clearing Company to the next scheduled Board meeting to present
their services. The Board directed L&A to reach out to Chicago Clearing Company and either
invite them to the next meeting or request that they send the Board some information. Further
discussion will be held at the next regular meeting.
Review/Approve Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request: The Board reviewed the Actuarial
Valuation prepared by Nyhart. Based on data and assumptions, the recommended municipal
contribution is $3,375,839 and the Village will be contributing $3,391,000 to the Mount Prospect
Firefighters' Pension Fund. A motion was made by Trustee Lambel and seconded by Trustee Baas
to accept the Actuarial Valuation as prepared and to request a tax levy in the amount of $3,375,839
from the Village based on the recommended amount stated in the Actuarial Valuation prepared by
Nyhart. Motion carried by roll call vote.
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AYES:
Trustees Baas, Lambel, Knoll, Erb and Vena
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
None
Review/Adopt Municipal Compliance Report: The Board was informed that the Municipal
Compliance Report is in the process of being finalized. A motion was made by Trustee Lambel
and seconded by Trustee Baas to adopt the MCR and to authorize signatures by the Board President
and Secretary, once the report is finalized. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS: 2019 Board Meeting Dates: The Board established the 2019 Board meeting
dates as January 22, April 23, July 23 and October 22, 2019 at 8:30 am located at the Mount
Prospect Fire Station, 112 East Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect, Illinois.
TRUSTEE TRAINING UPDATE: The Board reviewed the Trustee Training Summary and was
reminded to send all training certificates to L&A for recordkeeping.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Annual Independent Medical Examination Eric Mertes, Jim East
and Torrie Takoy: The Board noted that Eric Mertes, Jim East and Torrie Takoy attended their
annual independent medical examinations and it was determined that they remain disabled at this
time. Attorney Collins informed the Board that no further action is needed at this time.
Disability Status Update Scott Skindingsrude: Attorney Collins apprised the Board that he is
awaiting the Functional Capacity Exam on Scott Skindingsrude in order to schedule the initial
independent medical evaluations. Further discussion will be held at the next regular meeting.
Disability Status Update Tony Minarcik: Attorney Collins presented the Board with the final
Decision and Order. A motion was made by Trustee Vena and seconded by Trustee Baas to
approve and execute the Decision and Order for Tony Minarcik Motion carried unanimously by
voice vote.
CLOSED SESSION, IF NEEDED: There were no items to discuss in closed session.
ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Trustee Erb and seconded by Trustee Vena to adjourn
the meeting at 9:53 am. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2019 at 8:30 am at 112 East Northwest
Highway, Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Joseph Knoll, Board Secretary
Date Approved by Board
Minutes prepared by Alex Michael, Pension Services Administrator, Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
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Closed Session Meeting Minute Log
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March 18, 2014
Disability Benefits
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April 22, 2014
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DEATH AUDIT SERVICE AUTHORIZATION
Pension Fund Name:
Lauterbach & Amen, LLP ("L&A") is pleased to announce our new complimentary service which is designed to help
prevent the payment of benefits to a deceased member. Through a partnership with IPPFA, L&A has engaged the
technology company LifeStatus360 ("LS360") which specializes in analyzing participant databases against deaths
reported to various government bodies and regular obituary announcements. LS360 will provide daily death
notifications to L&A which will enable a timely termination of benefits in the event that the Fund was not already made
aware of the death. L&A and the IPPFA are confident in the safety of your data within LS360's system as it maintains
the highest level of certifications for database security, in addition to its Class A rated security building.
In order to administer this service:
L&A will upload the Pension Fund's beneficiary information using LS360's secure web -based SaaS
platform. This data will include names, birth dates, social security numbers and any other information
requested by LS360 for the singular purpose of utilizing their Death Audit Services.
o For the pension funds for whom L&A does not maintain pensioner records, this information will need
to be provided to L&A by the Pension Board (for example, if L&A does not file the IDOI Annual
Statement or provide Benefit Services or provide Actuarial Services).
o All data submitted to L&A, including regular updates, must be in Excel format.
o All external data provided to L&A will be deleted immediately upon completion of the upload of the
information to LS360.
If L&A is notified of the death of one of your pensioners, L&A will communicate this information to the
designated Pension Fund representative as soon as possible.
• This service will be in effect until the Board of Trustees provides L&A written direction to terminate the
inclusion of the Pension Fund's records in the Death Audit Services, or until L&A terminates its engagement
with LS360.
The Board of Trustees would like to participate in this complimentary service.
The Board of Trustees does not wish to use this complimentary service. (Please provide a Board
member's initials as a reference of who provided this response.)
By signing below, the Board of Trustees understands how L&A will use its information and agrees to the services
as described above. L&A requires three (3) signatures in order to initiate services.
Trustee Signature:
Trustee Signature:
Trustee Signature:
Title:
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Date:
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* * * Designated Pension Fund representative authorized to communicate with L&A regarding this service***
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Certified Trustee
Training
Organization: Imt. Prospect Fire Pension Fund Year: (August 2018 -August 2019
SAM BAAS
Hours Required
Type of Training
Hours
Completed
Date
Completed
Cert on File
1 16
2
IPPAC Continuing
Education Training
16
10/24/2017
X
3
IPFA
8
11/3/2017
X
4
5
6
DAVE ERB
Hours Required
Type of Training
Hours
Completed
Date
Completed
Cert on File
1 16
2
3
4
5
6
JOE KNOLL
Hours Required
Type of Training
Hours
Completed
Date
Completed
lCertonFile
1 16
I P PAC
16
10/31/2017
X
2
3
4
5
6
BRIAN LAMBEL
Hours Required
Type of Training
Hours
Completed
Date
Completed
Cert on File
1 16
IPFA
8
11/3/2017
X
2
3
4
5
6
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Hours Required
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Hours
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Date
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Cert on File
1 16
2
3
4
5
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IPPAC Annual Spring Conference
When: May 15 — 17, 2019
Where: Jumer's Casino & Hotel
777 Jumer Drive
Rock Island, IL 61201
New and Current Board Member Training Course
New Board Members
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New fire and police pension board members, according to Illinois State Law (40 ILCS 5/1-109.3 new),
must complete a total of 32 hours of training within one year of election or appointment to the
pension board. This 32 -hour training, presented by the Illinois Public Pension Advisory Committee and
Judson University's Leadership Development Group, is a combination of 24 hours of new member
training and eight hours of ethics training. When taken together they meet the 32 -hour requirement.
Because these courses are offered in a stand-alone format, we are able to offer you the option of taking
either 24 hours of training or the full 32 hours in order to fulfill the requirement set forth in Illinois State
Law.
For a limited time, Police & Fire Pension Board trustees are invited to register for the On-line Training
Course offered through Judson University Leadership Development Group for an introductory
price. Successful completion of the course fulfills annual training requirements under 40 ILCS 5/1-
109.3(b) and 40 ILCS 5/1-113.18.
24 -Hour New Member Training
You should take the 24-hour course if you have taken an ethics course either through IPPAC/Judson
University or somewhere else since becoming a new pension board member.
32 -Hour New Member Training
You should take the 32 -hour course if you have not taken any ethics course since becoming a new
pension board member. Judson University is offering a discount on both courses when taken together
through their institution.
During the New Pension Board Member Training, you will accomplish the following objectives:
• Complete the requirements of the State of Illinois to remain in compliance
• Describe the duties and liabilities of a fiduciary
• Identify the process for adjudication of pension claims
• Develop basic accounting skills
• Understand the Illinois Open Meetings Act and the Illinois Freedom of Information Act
• Learn foundational investment knowledge 13 of 19
8 -Hour Continuing Education
Caring for Your Pension Board
This 8 -hour online course covers basic leadership knowledge such as goal setting, power base usage,
influence strategies, managing conflict, and problem solving. The benefit of taking this course online is
that you can access it anytime -24/7. Because it is in an online format you can work at your own pace,
and come and go as you like. All of your coursework is saved electronically, so there's no risk of losing
any information.
For the 16 -hour continuing education requirement for current trustees, in addition to this 8 -hour
continuing education course, you should also take the 8 -hour Ethics course.
32 Hour New Member Training Option (Includes Ethics)
Currentr IF PAC Member Large Fund .l...rustree (Over 2.5 million in ossetrs):. S00
"mall Fund Ird,6..".»'t"ki e (L.e"»"» than 2.5 million in a..".»..".»e't:."):. '400
Non -member Fund Trus tee: $650
24 Hour New Member Training Option (Does not include Ethics)
Curr: nt II PAC Merral" er Large Fund Trus tee:. 375
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8 Hour Continuing Education
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Non ...merraberFund .l...rustee:. 200
8 Hour Ethics Training Course
Each year, fire and police pension board members are required by Illinois law (40 ILCS 5/1-113.18) to
complete eight hours of Ethics training. This online course, presented by the Illinois Public Pension
Advisory Committee and Judson University's Leadership Development Group, meets the eight-hour
requirement for the May – April statute year.
The benefit of taking this course online is that you can access it anytime -24/7. Because it is in an online
format you can work at your own pace, and come and go as you like. All of your coursework is saved
electronically, so there's no risk of losing any information.
In this course you will be guided through practical content using case studies and interactive discussions.
During the Ethics Training Course, you will accomplish the following objectives:
• Complete the requirements of the State of Illinois to remain in compliance
• Define ethics and ethical values
• Describe responses to possible ethical dilemmas
• Identify an ethical framework and warning signs of unethical behavior
• Understand the relationship between statutes, case law, and ethics
The online version of the eight-hour Ethics Training Course is available for the
following price reduced price through June 30, 2017:
O'urrent 11111A Member Fund Trustee Large Funds:. 125.00
O'urrent /11PAC Member Fund Trustee Small Funds:. 100.00
Non-member Fund Trustee:. 200.00
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To receive the IPPAC member rate for this training you will be asked to provide your fund's member
number for the year during the registration process. Member numbers will be provided to each fund that
is current in their membership dues. Please check with your fund's secretary for your member number.
Once registration has been processed and payment has been received, participants will receive a
confirmation email within five business days containing their username, password, and instructions
needed for logging into the Judson University Blackboard Academic Suite"
Upon fully completing any of the courses, participants will be able to print their own certificates of
completion.
If you need assistance at anytime during this process, or if you need more information about this course
or other courses offered, please contact:
Sue Collins
I PPAC
847-519-1648
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2019 IPPFA Trustee Training Opportunities
ILLINOIS PENSION CONFERENCE
WHEN: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 — Friday, May 3, 2019
WHERE: Embassy Suites by Hilton
100 Conference Center Drive
East Peoria, IL 61611
ACCOMODATIONS: Onsite — Embassy Suites by Hilton, East Peoria
IPPFA Rate: $152.00/night
Off Site — Holiday Inn & Suites, East Peoria
MIDAMERICAN PENSION CONFERENCE
WHEN: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 — Friday, October 4, 2019
WHERE: Grand Geneva Resort
7036 Grand Geneva Way
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
ACCOMODATIONS: Onsite — Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva
IPPFA Rate: $138.00/night
Off Site — Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Lake Geneva Resort
Group Name: IPPFA
Group Code: IPP
IPPFA ONLINE SEMINAR COURSES
WHEN: Ongoing
• Online 8 hr seminar (Recorded Spring, 2018)
WHERE: IPPFA Website:
www.ippfa.org/education/online-classes/
COST: IPPFA MEMBER: $250.00/seminar
IPPFA NON-MEMBER: $450.00/seminar
-each online seminar satisfies 8 hours of the required continuing pension trustee training
WHEN: Ongoing
• Online 8 hr seminar (Recorded Spring, 2016)
WHERE: IPPFA Website:
www.ippfa.org/education/online-classes/
COST: IPPFA MEMBER: $250.00/seminar
IPPFA NON-MEMBER: $450.00/seminar
-each online seminar satisfies 8 hours of the required continuing pension trustee training 16 of 19
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• Unusual Benefit Issues for Tier I and Tier II Firefighters
• Setting Actuarial Assumptions: Understanding the Professional
Sessions and Fiduciary Responsibilities
• Scared Straight: Questions Every Trustee Should Ask in Fulfilling
will include: Fiduciary Duties
• Chasing Investment Returns While Managing Risk: Best Practices
in Investments
• Challenges of an Aging Pension Fund Membership
■ Pros and Cons of Pension Fund Consolidation
■ Health and Wellness Issues in Hiring and Employment of Firefighters
Registration can be made online at niafpd.org
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Forcmer ]O years the |PPFA has offered Public Pension Tnusteesthe best and latest in trustee training.
With the recent tar reaching changes in pension law and with the difficult challenges yet to conne, the
|PPFA strives to prepare pension trustees for the future. Pleasejoin us forTraining in Ethics, |nvestnnent
Procedures, FiduciaryResponsibUities, Lega|and Legis|ativeUpdates,and nnuch,nnuchnnoneand all with
nationally renowned speakers.
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Accommodations: Fhe PPFA rate is $152.00 per night, Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria, Illinois hotel
guests get more with every stay, like free made-to-order breakfast, complimentary appetizers and
beverages at the nightly Evening Reception and every room is a two -room suite with free parking.
Overflowing Accommodation: Holiday Inn & Suites East Peoria
Gollf IDetaiUs: |PPFA UUnois Pension Conference Golf Outing will be held at the Weaver Ridge Golf Club in
Peoha,UUnois.
2019 IPFA SPRING PENSION SEMINAR
Friday May 3, 2019 Black Shift
Empress Banquets 200 East Lake Street Addison, IL 60101 630-279-5900
SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM
Municipality, (please print or type)
District, or
Firm: Address:
City:
, IL Zip:
Phone:
SEMINAR FEES: IPFA Members: $ 145.00 Non -Members: $ 185.00 Walk -In Registration: $ 195.00
Avoid the walk-in surcharge — register on or before Monday, October 29, 2018
First Name: Last Name: e-mail Address: Member Non -Member
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TOTAL CHECK ENCLOSED $
Payment must accompany this Registration Form and be received in our office on or before Monday, April 29th to qualify for lower rates. Reservations received after the
above date will be charged walk-in registration fee. Requests for refunds also must be received on or before Monday, April 29th for full fee refunds. No refunds of
seminar fees after this date. Please mail the completed form to IPFA, 188 Industrial Drive, Suite 134, Elmhurst, IL 60126-1608, fax it to 630-833-2412, or scan & e-mail to
lefq,,(a g2L.22izr . Any questions, call 630-833-2405. For Tax Reporting Purposes our Federal I.D. Number is: 36-2650496.
The Illinois Pension Statute requires continuing education for all pension board members. This seminar provides up to 8 hours of credits.
For IPFA Office Use: Date: Check #: Amount: Payer:
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