HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-12-2017 Police Pension Board Meeting MinutesPT,ATNFIETD POLICE PENSÏON FUND
14300 Coil Plus Drive r Plainfield, Illinois 6A644
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF'THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JAI\UARY 12,2017
A regular meeting of the Plainfield Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees was held on Thursday, January 12,
2077, at 6:30 p.m. at the Plainfield Police Department, 14300 Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, IL for the purpose of
conducting regular business.
CALL TO ORDER: Trustee Cook called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT
Trustees Jeff Cook, Steve Cousins, Michael Fisher, and Rich Meszaros
Trustee Andrew Grod
Rick Reimer, Reimer Dobrovolny & Karlson, LLC; Tom Sawyer and John Falduto
(arrived at7:10 p.m.), Sawyer Falduto Asset Management, LLC; Derek Flessner and
Stacie Woodill, Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: October 13, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes:The minutes of the
October 13,2016 regular meeting were reviewed by the Board. A motion was made by Trustee Meszaros and
seconded by Trustee Cook to approve the October 13,2016 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 for
review.
ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT: Monthly Financial Report:The Monthly Financial Report prepared by
Lauterbach & Amen, LLP was presented to the Board for review. As of December 3 1, 2016, the plan net assets
held in trust for pension benefits is $26,756,829.05 with a change in position of $2,03 1,976.7 | for the eight
months ended December 3 1 , 20 16. The Board also reviewed the Cash Analysis Report, Revenue Report, Expense
Report, Member Contribution Report and Payroll Joumal. A motion was made by Trustee Cook and seconded by
Trustee Cousins to accept the Monthly Financial Report. Motion caruied unanimously by voice vote.
The Board reviewed the Vendor Checks Report for the period of October 1 , 2016 through December 31, 2016. A
motion was made by Trustee Cook and seconded by Trustee Cousins to approve the disbursements listed on the
Vendor Checks Report in the amounlof 547,349.69,for the period of 10/01/16-l2l3ll16. Motion carried by roll
call vote.
AYES: Trustees Cook, Cousins, Fisher and Meszaros
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Grod
Presentation and Approval of Bills: There were no additional bills presented at this time
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INVESTMENT REPORT: Sawyer Falduto Asset Management: };4r. Sawyer presented the Quarterly Investment
Performance Report for the period ending December 31,2016. As of 72131116,the quarter-to-date total net retum
is 0,10% for an investment return of $48,555 and an ending market value of $1,315,876. The current asset
allocation is as follows: Fixed Income at 44.4yo, Equities at54.8%o and Cash Equivalents aÍ0.8%o. The Market
Commentary, Equity and Fixed Income Portfolios, and Transaction Ledger Report were reviewed with the Board.
All questions were answered by Mr. Sawyer. A motion was made by Trustee Cook and seconded by Trustee
Cousins to accept the Quarterly Investment Performance Report. Motion caried by roll call vote.
AYES: Trustees Cook, Cousins, Fisher and Meszaros
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Grod
Review/Update Investment Policy: There were no recommended changes to the Investment Policy at this time.
The Board indicated their interest in receiving Schwab statements in electronic form. An update will be provided
at the next regular meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS OR REPORTS: Statements of Economic Interest: The Board noted that the List of
Filers must be submitted to the County by the Village by February 1,2017 . Statements of Economic Interest will
be sent to allregistered filers who will need to respond by the deadline of May 1,2017.
APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP/WITHDRAWALS FROM FUND: There were no applications for
memberships or withdrawls from the fund at this time.
APPLICATIONS FOR RETIREMENT OR DISABILITY BENEFITS: There were no applications for
retirement or disability benefits at this time.
OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business to discuss at this time
NEW BUSINESS: Redirection of Kendall County Tax Levy Money to Schwab Account:The Board discussed
having the Kendall County tax levy money deposited directly into their Schwab account rather than their Harris
Bank account. A motion was made by Trustee Cook and seconded by Trustee Meszaros to deposit the Kendall
County tax levy money directly into the Schwab account this Spring. Motion carried by roll call vote.
AYES: Trustees Cook, Cousins, Fisher and Meszaros
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Grod
Approve Annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) þr Pensioners: The Board reviewed fhe 2017 Cost of
Living Adjustments as calculated by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP (L&A). A motion was made by Trustee Cook and
seconded by Trustee Cousins to approve the 2017 Cost of Living Adjustments as required by statute and
calculated by L&,A (see attached). Motion caried unanimously by voice vote.
Review Trustee Term Expirations and Election Procedures: The Board noted that the active member term
currently held by Trustee Fisher and the retired member term currently held by Trustee Grod are expiring in April
2017, Trustees Fisher and Grod wish to remain on the Board if nominated. Lauterbach & Amen, LLP will conduct
an election on behalf of the Pension Fund for one of the two active member and retired member Trustee positions.
The Board also noted that the appointed Trustee position held by Trustee Cook is expiring in April 2017. Trustee
Cook wishes to remain on the Board. The Board will contact the Village and seek reappointment of Trustee Cook
to the Board.
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New Village Online Posting System for Board Meetings: Lauterbach & Amen, LLP informed the Board of a
conversation with the Village regarding a new online system for posting the quarterly Board Agenda and Board
Packet on the Village website. The Board sought advice from their legal counsel as to what documents should be
posted on the Village website. A motion was made by Trustee Meszaros and seconded by Trustee Fisher to
provide only the quarterly Agenda to the Village for posting on the website. Motion carried unanimously by voice
vote.
Change of Address - No more PO Box: The Board noted that they no longer receive mail at a Post Office Box. All
Pension Fund mail is delivered to the Plainfield Police Department, 14300 Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield, Illinois
60544.
TRUSTEE TRAINING UPDATE: The Board reviewed the Trustee Training Summary and discussed upcoming
training opportunities. The Board was reminded to send any training certificates to L&A for recordkeeping.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Mr. Reimer reviewed his firm's first quarter Legal and Legislative Update and
discussed the article "Municipality Sanctioned for "Deliberately" Choosing to Underfund Police and Fire Pension
Funds," as well as, recent Senate Bills. All questions were answered by Mr. Reimer.
CLOSED SESSION,IF REQUIRED: There were no items to be discussed in Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Trustee Cook and seconded by Trustee
Meszaros at 7:55 p.m. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
The next regular meeting of the Plainfield Potice Pension Fund will be held on Thursday, April 13,2017 , at
6:30 p.m.
Re spe c tful ly s ubmitt ed,
"f/Ø-/r/Rich Meszaros,ú¿,"tf,y Date Approved by Board
Minutes prepared by Stacie Woodill, Pension Services Administrator
PLAINFIELD POLICE PENSION FUND
Annual Benefit Increases
January 1,2017
Pensioner
Type of
Pension Notes
Prior
Benefit
COLA
Increase
Current
Benefit
Annualized
Beneht
Adams, Kevin R. Sr
Bennett, Donald E.
Caliendo, James A.
Deering, Thomas P.
Eiting, Mark A.
Grod, Andrew R.
Hines, Patricia
Sacco, Charles J.
Sandmire, Glen J.
Totals
Service
Service
Deferred Annuitant
Service
Service
Duty Disability
Spouse
Service
Non-Duty Disability
$ 5,444.38
8,477.77
0.00
2,036.01
7,342.71
4,482.13
l,l3l.5l
4,089.54
3,587.04
0.00
254.33
0.00
61.08
220.28
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
5,444.38
8,732.10
0.00
2,097.09
7,562.99
4,482.13
1,131.51
4,089.54
3.587.04
65,332.56
104,785.20
0.00
25,165.08
90,755,88
53,785.56
13,578.12
49,074.48
43,044.48
36,591.09 535.69 37,126.78 445.521.36
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PLAINF'IELD POLICE PENSION FUND
Summary of Benefït Changes and Notes
January 1,2017
Summary of Benefit Changes
Caliendo, James A. - New
Caliendo, James A. - New
Sacco, Charles J.
Adams, Kevin R. Sr.
Caliendo, James A.
Sandmire, Glen J.
Grod, Andrew R.
Reason
Initial Benefit Pro Rata
Initial Benefit lst Full Month
Initial Increase
Initial Increase
Initial lncrease
Initial Increase
Initial Increase
Notes
Pensioner Date
Amount of
Change
New Monthly
Benefit
1,506.56
3,766.39
4,702.97
6,165.76
4,337.35
5,416.43
8,247.12
4lt9l20r7
511120t7
2lU20t8
!!2019
s1112022
Uu2030
l/U2039
1,506.56
2,259.83
613.43
721.38
564.96
1,829.39
3,764.99
1. None
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