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PENSION BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, August 7, 2014 —12:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m. by the Chairman, Darrel Presley. The
following members were present: John Dovydaitis and Bill Elliott. Chris Collison and Alan
Smith were excused. Also in attendance was Scott Christiansen, the Plan Attorney.
2. Investment Consulting Services and Fees
Chairman Presley requested that Trustee Bill Elliott lead the meeting by discussing a
concern that he has regarding the services and fees for the Pension Board with respect
to the accountability, transparency, and fiduciary obligation born by the Trustees.
Following the discussion, a motion was made by John Dovydaitis to have the Board
review one service provider at each regular meeting. Seconded by Bill Elliott, the
motion carried unanimously.
3. Adjournment
The meeting ended at 12:50 p.m.
SANFORD POLICE OFFICERS" RETIREMENT SYSTEM
PENSION BOARD DISABILITY HEARING-LITTLES
Thursday August 7. 2014 — 11:30 A.M.
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. by the Chairman, Darrel Presley. The
following members were present: Chris Collison, John Dovydaitis, and Bill Elliott. Alan
Smith was excused. Also in attendance was Scott Christiansen, the Plan Attorney, the
claimant, Ms. Cynthia Littles, and her attorney, Mr. Paul Kelly.
2. Review Medical Information and Disabillht ARRIlication
Scott Christiansen began by reviewing the disability processes and procedures with
everyone. He went on to review the disability criteria detailed in the Pension Plan
Ordinance explaining that the Trustees were also going to have to determine whether
or not the disability occurred in the line of duty.
The circumstances surrounding the two strokes suffered by Ms. Littles, and several of
the medical records that were collected, were reviewed by her attorney, Mr. Paul Kelly.
Trustee John Dovydaitis commented regarding the pre-hypertension evidence and
made a motion to grant Ms. Littles a not-in-line of duty disability. The motion died for
lack of a second and additional discussion ensued.
Trustee Chris Collison then made a motion to grant Ms. Littles an in-line of duty
disability. The motion died for lack of a second and additional discussion ensued.
Following more discussion, a motion was again made by John Dovydaitis to approve of
a not-in-line-of-duty disability, effective August 7, 2014. Seconded by Bill Elliott, the
motion carried 3-1 with Chris Collison voting no.
The Attorney will prepare the Order for the Chairman's signature and the Administrator
will work with the Actuary to finalize the calculations.
3. Adjournment
The meeting ended at 12:35 p.m.
(For the ard)
SANFORD POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
PENSION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, August 7, 2014 —10:00 A.M.
1. Cant to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by the Chairman, Darrel Presley. The following
members were present: Chris Collison, John Dovydaitis, and Bill Elliott. Alan Smith was excused.
The following service providers were also in attendance: Scott Christiansen, Plan Counsel, and
Tom Donegan, Investment Consultant.
2. Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Bill Elliott to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held May 8,
2014. Seconded by Chris Collison, the motion carried unanimously.
3. Disbursements
A motion was made by John Dovydaitis to approve the disbursement report as presented.
Seconded by Chris Collison, the motion carried unanimously. (Copy Is attached for the record.)
4. Investment Manager's Reports
Gregg Gosch presented the Sawgrass Asset Management portfolio results for the period ending
June 30, 2014. Market value of the Plan portfolio was $7,318,716.
S. Investment Consultant's Report — Dahab Associates
Tom Donegan reviewed the performance report as of June 30, 2014. Asset allocation for the
period: Large Cap Equities — 36.8 %, Mid Cap Equities — 10.1 %, Small Cap Equities — 10.2 %,
International Equity — 11.4 %, Real Estate — 9.3 %, Fixed Income — 18.2% and Cash — 3.9 %.
Total portfolio value was $39,047,014.
6. Attorney's Report
Scott Christiansen began his report by reminding the Trustees to file their Financial Disclosure
Forms. Scott then explained that they are still in the process of collecting records for Disability
Applicant Brandon Worrall. Due to the fact that the initial 90 day period will expire in
September, and we will will not have another regular meeting until November, he
recommended that the Trustees grant a 90 day extension for this member. A motion was made
by John Dovydaitis to grant the 90 day extension. Seconded by Chris Collison, the motion
carried unanimously. Scott continued his report to the Board under the remaining agenda items
requiring his input.
7. Old Business
There was none.
8. New Business
(a) Scott conducted a review of the updated Summary Plan Description. Following a brief
discussion, a motion was made by Chris Collison to approve the revised SPD. Seconded by
John Dovydaitis, the motion carried unanimously. The Plan Administrator will see to the proper
distribution.
(b) A motion was made by John Dovydaitis to approve the DROP exit/retirement for Ronald
Carter effective 07/07/14. Seconded by, Chris Collision, the motion carried unanimously.
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9. Public Comments
There were none.
10. Next Meeting Date
The next regular meeting date was set for Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 10:30 a.m.
11. Adjournment
The meeting ended at 11:20 a.m.
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Amust 7, 2014
Date
Issued to:
Issued for:
Amount
05/16/14
Salem Trust
Custody Svcs.
$5,540.54
05/16/14
Dahab
Consulting Svcs.
$4,696.29
05/16/14
Great Lakes Advisors
Management Svcs.
$8,862.98
05/16/14
Foster & Foster
Actuarial Svcs.
$4,545.00
05/19/14
State Street Global
Management Svcs.
$8,909.48
05/19/14
Christiansen & Dehner
Legal Services
$1,117.25
06/01/14
Susy Pita
Administrative Svcs.
$1,000.00
06117/14
Christiansen & Dehner
Legal Services
$3,269.45
07/01/14
Susy Pita
Administrative Svcs.
$1,000.00
07/09/14
Sawgrass Asset Mgmt.
Management Svcs.
$10,978.00
07/11/14
Lee Munder Capital
Management Svcs.
$7,327.95
07/16/14
Salem Trust
Custody Svcs.
$5,728.03
07/16/14
Christiansen & Dehner
Legal Services
$2,588.37
07/22/14
Garcia Hamilton
Management Svcs.
$2,688.33
07/30/14
Foster & Foster
Actuarial Svcs.
$620.00
08/01/14
Susy Pita
Administrative Svcs.
$1,000.00
08/04/14
Dahab
Consulting Svcs.
$4,880.88
Date Contribution Refunds: Amount
None
Date DROP Distributions: Amount
None