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01/08/2004 . . . PENSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING CITY OF CLEARWATER January 8, 2004 Present: John Lee Hoyt P. Hamilton Frank Hibbard Nathan Hightower William C. Jonson Vice-Chair Committee Member/Commissioner Committee Member/Commissioner Committee Member Committee Member/Commissioner Absent: John Schmalzbauer Tom Jensen Committee Member Committee Member Also Present: Rick Ebelke Patricia O. Sullivan Assistant Human Resources Director Soard Reporter The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. at City Hall. To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. 2 - Approval of Minutes Member Hamilton moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 11, 2003, as submitted in written summation to each board member. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 3 - Emplovees to be Heard - None. 4 - Action Items a) Review and Action on Employee Requests for Years of Service Pension: 1. William L. Sara - Police Department 2. Charles McPherson - Parks & Recreation Department 3. Godfrey C. Howell - Public Utilities Member Hibbard moved to approve Years of Service Pensions for William L. Sara, Charles McPherson, and Godfrey C. Howell. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Pension Advisory 2004-01-08 1 . . . b) Review and Action on Requests for Survivor Benefits: 1. Children of Robert Maltas, Public Utilities On December 22, 2003, Elizabeth Maltas applied for survivors' benefits on behalf of the minor children of Robert Maltas, a City employee who passed away on December 15, 2003. Member Hamilton moved to approve benefits for survivors of Robert Maltas. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. c) Approval of New Hires as Plan Members: As of December 23, 2003, the City had 1778.44 FTEs out of 1895.4 budgeted positions. Sandra Harriger was hired on January 4, 1999, and although she has been paying into the Pension Plan since that date, she never was formally approved by the PAC (Pension Advisory Committee) and Trustees. Kayla Grant originally was hired on May 13, 2003, as part-time; status changed to full-time and pension eligible as of December 1, 2003. Member Hibbard moved to accept the following employees into membership in the Pension Plan: Kathy Day, Police Communication Operator Police Department Marsha Beall, Staff Assistant Parks & Recreation Anthony Graham, Parking Technician Engineering Sandra Harriger, Human Resources Tech. Strategies for Success Lonnie Baker, Jr., Public Service Tech I Public Services Monica Reed, Librarian II Library Ulysee Barber, Solid Waste Worker Solid Waste Leonard Herndon, Systems Analyst Finance Joanne Howard, Librarian I Library Scott DeRosa, Parks Service Technician I Parks & Recreation Judy Hill, Library Assistant Library Kayla Grant, Library Assistant Library Michael Ralph, Library Assistant Library Daise Castillo, Library Assistant Library Scott Boulding, Library Assistant Library Mona Kaushal, Systems Analyst Official Rec. & Leg Svcs. Tracy Malenfant, Systems Analyst Parks & Recreation Laura McNally, Library Assistant Library Frank McCormick, Jr., Field Service Rep. Customer Service Joyce Susz, Library Assistant Library Allison Cox, Parks Service Technician I Parks & Recreation Vicky Britton, Field Service Representative Customer Service Donovan Burns, Senior Marine Lifeguard Marine & Aviation The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Pension Advisory 2004-01-08 Date of Pension Emplovment Elia. Date 10/20/03 12/01/03 12/01/03 01/04/99 12/01/03 12/01/03 12/01/03 12/01/03 11/17/03 11/17/03 12/01/03 05/13/03 11/29/03 12/01/03 12/15/03 12/15/03 12/15/03 12/15/03 12/15/03 12/15/03 12/15/03 12/15/03 11/30/03 10/20/03 12/01/03 12/01/03 01/04/99 12/01/03 12/01/03 12/01/03 12/01/03 11/17/03 11/17/03 12/01/03 12/01/03 11/29/03 12/01/03 12/15/03 12/15/03 12/15/03 12/15/03 12/15/03 12/15/03 12/15/03 12/15/03 11/30/03 2 . 5 - Pendinq/New Business . . Increase to Pension Plan Legal Services Agreement with Klausner & Kaufman On May 12, 2003, the Pension Trustees approved a legal services agreement with Klausner & Kaufman, which authorized payments to Klausner & Kaufman in the amount not to exceed $60,000 for the period May 12, 2003 through September 30,2004. Payments from May 12 through November 2003 equal $48,397.02: May 12 - 29, 2003 June 2003 July 2003 Aug 2003 Sept 2003 Oct 2003 Nov 2003 Total $ 975.00 4,911.59 5,572.74 5,368.30 5,277.63 8,921.12 17,370.64 $48,937.02 These payments include both hourly rates paid to Klausner and Kaufman as well as reimbursement for expenses incurred on the plan's behalf, such as medical exams, copies, travel expenses, etc. It is anticipated that increasing the not to exceed amount from $60,000 to $140,000 will allow payments to be made to Klausner and Kaufman for the duration of the fiscal year, which ends September 30, 2004. Finance Director Margie Simmons said a large portion of November's bill covered medical expenses related to disability applications. It was requested staff provide a breakdown of payments to Klausner and Kaufman, separating hourly rates from reimbursed expenses. It was questioned if this law firm is more expensive than the plan's previous counsel. Ms. Simmons said costs are based on how much work is requested of the attorneys. Hourly rates are similar. Klausner and Kaufman recently worked on PAC rules, which cost additional money. Ms. Simmons said this request is based on her estimate. Remaining funds would roll over to next year's budget. She was pleased that Klausner and Kaufman submits their bills promptly, on the fifth of each month. The previous attorneys also billed the plan for reimbursements. After Ms. Simmons reviews the monthly statement, it is forwarded to the Human Resources Director and City Attorney for review. Staff is mindful of costs. Member Hibbard moved to recommend approval of authorizing up to an additional $80,000 to be paid to Klausner and Kaufman, increasing the not to exceed amount from $60,000 to $140,000 for the period May 12, 2003 through September 30,2004. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Termination of Invesco Capital Management For the last year, Invesco has performed at the 79th percentile (one being the best and one hundred the worst). For the last two years, they have performed at the 49th percentile. Pension Advisory 2004-01-08 3 . . .' However, during this period when staff would have thought value-oriented managers would do well, Invesco only delivered an "average" performance. Additionally, John Rogers, leader of the Invesco international discipline when Invesco was hired, has been given more management responsibilities. It is unlikely that he can devote the attention to the international discipline that he did when the Plan hired Invesco. Invesco currently is subject to legal proceedings involving securities and consumer fraud charges and are fighting the charges. That battle, our advisors feel, will create an unnecessary distraction for Invesco. The Plan's advisors, John Willoughby of Charles D. Hyman and Company, and Paul Troup of Callan Associates Inc. recommend that the plan terminate Invesco. Monies from Invesco will be distributed among existing money managers to rebalance the Plan's assets to Domestic Equity 55%, International Equity 5%, and Domestic Fixed Income 40%. The Plan's attorney, Klausner and Kaufman, PA has been notified of the decision to terminate Invesco and concurs. Staff had reviewed this issue with the City Commission in December. In response to a question, Cash & Investments Manager Steve Moskun said the fund will be divided between domestic equity and domestic fixed income and have less international value. Ms. Simmons said in December staff had contacted Invesco and given the firm 30 days notice regarding this action. In response to a question, Mr. Moskun reviewed efforts by Putnam to admit and resolve problems, and institute changes so they do not reoccur. He said Invesco has taken a different approach, denying that problems exist. The plan remains invested in Putnam, which reported improved earnings in December. Member Jonson moved to recommend the Pension Trustees ratify and confirm the termination of Invesco Capital Management, transferring the total assets held by Invesco of approximately $19 million dollars to Northern Trust, the plan custodian, where they will be distributed to other existing money managers as required to keep the Plan balanced within current investment guidelines. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 6 - Director's Reports - None. 7 - Committee Members to be Heard All were wished a Happy New Year. 8 - Adiournment The meeting adjourned at 9: 13 a.m. ~/'-~ hair Pension Advisory Committee 1351 vi 1U1rk ]72(j)& Board Reporter Pension Advisory 2004-01-08 4