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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 9, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chairperson Arif Fareed called the Regular Meeting of Thursday, May 9, 2024, of the Board of
Trustees to order at 5:30 pm in the Commission Chambers (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434,
Winter Springs, Florida 32708).
Roll Call:
Chairperson Marco Santoro, absent
Vice-Chairperson Arif Fareed, present
Board Member Michael Blake, present
Board Member Brandon Fair, present
Board Member David Withee, present
Assistant City Clerk Tristin Tarrant, present
Also present:
Mr. Dave West, Senior Consultant, Mariner, 531 West Morse Blvd., Suite 200, Winter Park, Florida
Ms. Holly Queen, Director, Finance Department
Mr. Brian Dunigan, Director, Operations Department
Vice-Chairperson Fareed led the Pledge of Allegiance.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100. Not Used
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
200. Not Used
PUBLIC INPUT
Vice-Chairperson Fareed opened Public Input.
No one addressed the Board.
Vice-Chairperson Fareed closed Public Input.
CONSENT AGENDA
300) Approval of the Thursday, March 21, 2024 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
"MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER FAIR. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
BLAKE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: FAREED (AYE); BLAKE (AYE); WITHEE (AYE); FAIR (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
400. Not Used
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REGULAR AGENDA
500) Quarterly Investment Return Report from Mariner
Mr. West briefly reviewed the "Asset Allocation Flash Report," highlighting equity market, rate
expectations, and interest rates. Quickly moved into the Is'Quarter 2024 Market Environment report
reviewing the Yield Curve, the Adjusted Bond market and the asset allocation. Mr. West continued
by giving an overview of the"Comparative Performance Trailing Returns" and investment.
The discussion moved onto the Direct Real Estate managers and the underperformance that can be
seen with the funds. The Board expressed disappointment and asked Mr. West for options to help
the funds. Further inquiries regarding liquidating the real estate managers and the procedure in
which to do so ensued.
"I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE DIRECT MR. WEST TO ENTER US INTO THE QUEUE FOR FULL
LIQUIDATION OF THE AMERICAN CORE REALTY FUND AND THE INTERCONTINENTAL WITH THE
DIRECTION THAT WE WOULD BE GIVEN NOTICE DURING THE LIQUIDATION WINDOW AND
HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY, UPON THE GATE OPENING, TO CANCEL OUR REDEMPTION
REQUEST." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER BLAKE. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER WITHEE.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE: FAREED (AYE); BLAKE (AYE); WITHEE (AYE); FAIR (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
Mr. West continued by answering a few additional questions the board had about real estate funds
and the moved into reviewing the remainer of the Quarterly Market Report. Discussion ensued on
percentage returns and end-of-the year cuts.
REPORTS
Board Member Blake asked questions to staff about the surrounding cities pension information
item from the last Commission meeting. Board Member Blake requested the Board be included in
the continued discussion.
PUBLIC INPUT
Vice-Chairperson Fareed opened Public Input.
No one addressed the Board.
Vice-Chairperson Fareed closed Public Input.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice-Chairperson Fareed adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:21 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
TRISTIN TARRANT �'' F
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK e C4UN�`l
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the August 22,2024 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting.