HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/24/2012 FFPB MinutesMinutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Mount Prospect Firefighters Pension Fund Meeting
January 24. 2012
I. CALL TO ORDER — ROLL CALL
President John Malcolm called the meeting to order at 8:37 a.m.
Present upon roll call: John Malcolm — President
David Erb — Treasurer
Sam Baas — Retired Firefighter
Absent: Jeff Ricker — FOIA/OMA Officer /Firefighter
Joe Knoll — Secretary /Firefighter
Also present was Rick Potter & Jeremy Seeman of Becker, Burke
Associated & Carry Collins the Pension Fund Attorney.
II. APPROVE AGENDA
Motion by Dave Erb, seconded by Sam Baas to approve the Agenda as
submitted.
Motion was approved.
III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None.
IV. APPROVE MINUTES
A. Regular Meeting January 24, 2012
Motion by Sam Baas, seconded by Dave Erb to approve the Minutes as
submitted.
Motion was approved.
V. TREASURER'S REPORT
A. Approve Treasure's Report
David Erb handed out a copy of the Mount Prospect Firefighters
Pension Fund Financial report for the period October 1, 2011 and
ending December 31, 2011. Mr. Erb outlined the information in the
report.
Statement of Assets
As of December 31, 2011 the Fund had net assets with a market value
totaling $43.8 million. Of this amount, $9.5 million was under
management by Galliard and $13.3 million was under management by
Segall Bryant. As of December 31, 2011 there was an unrealized gain
in the Fund's portfolio totaling $20,875. This is down from the $297,268
in unrealized gains reported last quarter.
Income Statement
The Fund's net assets increased $2,429,084 for the fourth quarter.
Total revenues for this quarter were $3,336,969 Contributions of
$1,342,616 were made up of property and replacement taxes totaling
$1,208,584 and pension contributions of $134,032. Gains from the
fixed income portion of the portfolio totaled $184,165 while the value of
equities grew by $1,809,848 Investment income totaled $1,994,353.
Expenditures for pension benefits accounted for $888,133 of the total
during the fourth quarter. Other operating expenses including
investment advisor and manager costs, bank charges, legal fees and
other professional services totaled $20,813.
Motion by Sam Baas, seconded by John Malcolm to accept the
Treasure's Report as presented.
Motion was approved.
B. Approve Disbursements
Motion by John Malcolm, seconded by Sam Baas to accept the list as
presented.
Motion was approved.
C. Quarterly Financial Report
Mr. Erb asked Rick Potter from Becker, Burke Associates to provide
the Quarterly Financial Report. Mr. Potter went through the entire
document highlighting pertinent facts, charts and graphs
Motion by Dave Erb, seconded by Sam Baas to transfer $500.000 out
of Segal Bryant & Hamill and invest $200,000 to T. Rowe Price and
$300.000 to American FDS .Europacific..
Motion was approved.
Motion by Dave Erb, seconded by Sam Baas to accept the Quarterly
Financial Report as presented.
Motion was approved.
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Medical Committee
No Report.
B. Legal Committee
No Report.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Rules & Regulations updates will be discussed at the next meeting.
Attorney Collins will correct typo's and changes discussed.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Request for Benefits /Refunds.
None
B. Trustee Training Requirements 5/1/11 — 4/30/12
Dave Erb — 0 hours
Jeff Ricker — 3 hours
Joe Knoll — 0 hours
Sam Baas — 0 hours
John Malcolm — 16 hours
C. Next Pension Board Meeting
April 24, 2012
IX. OTHER NEW BUSINESS
None
X. ADJOURNMENT
John Malcolm, seconded by Sam Baas moved to adjourn the meeting
at 9:45 a.m.
Motion was approved.
Respectfully Submitted
Joe Knoll
Secretary
Minutes approved at the April 24, 2012 meeting.