HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 05 13 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 13, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson David Withee called the Regular Meeting of Thursday, May 13, 2021 of
the Board of Trustees to order at 5:31 pm in the Commission Chambers (City Hall,1126
East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708).
Roll Call:
Chairperson David Withee, present
Vice-Chairperson Barbara Watkins, absent
Board Member Michael Blake, present
Board Member Stephen Krohn, present
Board Member John Ripley, absent
City Clerk Christian Gowan, present
A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS — NOT USED
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA — NOT USED
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Withee opened Public Input
No one spoke
Chairperson Withee closed Public Input
CONSENT AGENDA
300)Approval of the Thursday, February 11, 2021 Board of Trustees Regular
Meeting Minutes.
No discussion.
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301)Approval of the Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Minutes.
Board Member Blake noted a Scribner's error to be corrected in the March 23rd
minutes. Mr. Christian Gowan, City Clerk, noted the change would be made.
"MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER
BLAKE. SECONDED BY CHAIRPERSON WITHEE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BLAKE (AYE); KROHN (AYE); WITHEE (AYE
MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA — NOT USED
REGULAR AGENDA
500) Quarterly Investment Return Report from AndCO Consulting
Mr. Dave West, Senior Consultant,AndCo Consulting, 4907 Vineland Road, Suite 600,
Orlando, Florida discussed the investment environment over the last quarter and
expanded on numbers for various funds, cash flow, and asset allocation.
Discussion followed on inflation considerations and taking actions to move back to
the policy target. Mr. West presented a rebalancing recommendation to ease out of
the Brandywine Value Fund and in to the Core Vanguard Total Stock Market Index
Fund.
Manager Boyle commented on federal stimulus money and labor and material
shortages.
Further discussion followed on the recommendation, disparities between growth
and value, and Mr. West spoke about market expectations and long-term objectives.
"MOTION TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION TO MOVE FIVE (5) MILLION FROM
BRANDYWINE TO VANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET." MOTION BY BOARD
MEMBER BLAKE. SECONDED BY CHAIRPERSON WITHEE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BLAKE (AYE); KROHN (AYE); WITHEE (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
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The Board agreed they would like to discuss real estate allocations at the next
meeting.
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Withee opened Public Input
No one spoke
Chairperson Withee closed Public Input
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Withee adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:07 p.m.
❖❖ AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION HAPPENED IN THE
ABSENCE OF A QUORUM TO HEAR THE REMAINDER OF THE QUARTERLY
REPORT. NO ACTIONS WERE TAKEN. ❖❖
Roll Call:
Chairperson David Withee, present
Vice-Chairperson Barbara Watkins, absent
Board Member Michael Blake, present
Board Member Stephen Krohn, absent
Board Member John Ripley, absent
City Clerk Christian Gowan, present
Mr. West reviewed the April update and noted a small pause in value, a positive
performance from the defensive bond allocation, and reviewed several other funds.
Manager Boyle noted appreciation for the Board's work and mentioned bringing
back the investment rate for review and a potential reduction at a future meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The discussion ended at 6:27 PM
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RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
CHRISTIAN GOWAN
CITY CLERK ��` :' �1 EQ
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NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the August 23,2021 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting.