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Pension04-15-14MinBOARD OF TRUSTEES Florida Municipal Trust Fund Retirement Plan and Trust for the Firefighters and Police Officers Longwood City Commission Chambers 175 West Warren Avenue Longwood, Florida REGULAR MEETING MINUTES April 15, 2014 7:00 p.m. Present: Robert Redditt, Chair Marc McLarnon, Vice Chair Greg Vanatta, Secretary Gary Gillett, Member Scott Christiansen, Board Attorney Paul Shamoun, Florida League of Cities Matt Dickey, Florida League of Cities Pam Barclay, Finance Director Michelle Longo, Recording Secretary Absent: Chris Kempf, Member 1. Call to Order. Chair Redditt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Introduce New Trustee — Officer Gary Gillett Chair Redditt welcomed the new Trustee, Officer Gary Gillett. 4. Approval of Minutes: January 21, 2014 Regular Meeting. " Chair Redditt moved to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Secretary Vanatta and carried by a unanimous voice vote with Member Kempf absent. 5. Review of Agenda Packet Material. A. Plan Account Statements (December 2013, January 2014 and February 2014). Chair Redditt noted that the beginning balance for December 2013 of $10,61.0,174.59, the Contributions were $40,127.77, the Earnings were $109,338.81, the Distributions were $4,238.22, the Fees were $375.00, and the ending Balance was $10,755,027.95. Chair Redditt noted that the beginning balance for January 2014 was $10,755,027.95, the Contributions were $19,523.39, the Earnings were $213,830.31, the Distributions were $2,1 19.11, the Fees & Expenses were $5,441.60, and the ending Balance was $10,553,160.32. Chair Reddit noted the beginning balance for February 2014 was $10,553,160.32, the Contributions were $18,817.06, the Earnings were $309,300.85, the Distributions were $2,119.11, the Fees & Expenses were $7,125.00, and the ending Balance was $10,872,034..12. B. Quarterly Performance Review. Chair Redditt noted that for the Quarterly Statement for October 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 had a beginning balance of $10,184,454.76, the Contributions were $91,978.91, the Earnings were $553,442.41, the Distributions were $65,165.93, the Fees & Expenses were $9,682.20, and the ending Balance was $10,755,027.95. Discussion ensured. Chair Redditt moved to approve the Plan Statements as presented. Seconded by Secretary Vanatta and carried by a unanimous voice vote with Member Kempf absent. C. Invoices. a. Christiansen & Dehner, P.A. (January 2014, February 2014, and March 2014). Vice Chair.McLarnon moved to approve the payment of the invoices as presented. Seconded by Secretary Vanatta and carried by a unanimous voice vote with Member Kempf absent. b. Fishback, Dominick, Bennett, Ardaman, Ahlers, Langley & Geller LLP (January 2014 and February 2014). Chair Redditt said this is the law firm that is handling the John Zeh Pension Forfeiture Case. Vice Chair McLarnon moved to approve the payment of the attorney fees. Seconded by Secretary Vanatta and carried by a unanimous voice vote with Member Kempf absent. C. Florida Municipal Pension Trust (February 2014). Mr. Shamoun said this was a statement for the Actuarial evaluation that will be discussed at the next meeting. Vice Chair McLarnon moved to approve the payment of the statement. Seconded by Secretary Vanatta and carried by a unanimous voice vote with Member Kempf absent. 6. Other Business. Ms. Longo stated information was placed on the Dias for the members regarding; the locations for upcoming training. She stated there will be a mini conference held in Lady Lake on June 11 il' at 3:00 p.m. Mr. Christiansen said it is for two and one half hours and does not recommend this as a substitute for the PPTA Conferences or the State Conferences. He said they cannot cover the same material since their conference is for two and one half days. 7. Board Attorney Report. Mr. Christiansen reminded them of the Financial Disclosure Form which will be coming in the mail to the current Board Members. He said they are due July 1, 2014 and if they are late, there will be a fine. Ile said they are to be returned to the Supervisor of Elections in the county you live in. Mr. Christiansen said regarding the John Zeh Case, the City Attorney, Dan Langley, will be presenting the case in support of the forfeiture, and Mr. Zeh has a representative representing him. He said the case will be made to the Administrative Law Judge and that Law Judge will take it under advisement and issue a "Recommended Order." He will make a Finding of Fact and a Recommended Action, and that will come back to the Board. He said they can attend that meeting if they want as a Trustee, but they will have no participation, and if more than one attend, they cannot discuss it because of the Sunshine Law. Mr. Christiansen said they have another disability that has been filed for Anthony Morse, a Police Officer. He said they have the application, but he has not filed a Total and Permanent Letter which is part of the application and is the letter from a doctor who states, in his opinion, he is unable to perform useful and efficient service as a police officer. He said Mr. Morse needs to provide them with this letter before they can move forward. Mr. Christiansen talked about Senate Bill No. 246, House Bill No. 509 and Senate Bill No. 71.8. 8. Member Comments. None. 9. Public Participation. None. 10. Adjournment. Chair Redditt adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m. ATTES chelle on • Mi, r g Secretary