HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 01 25 Consent 200 Approval of the October 26, 2004 Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES -PENSION PLAN
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 26, 2004
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Trustees -Pension Plan Regular Meeting was called to order by Chairman
Robert Nippes on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Commission
Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter
Springs, Florida 32708).
Roll Call:
Chairman Robert Nippes, present
Vice Chairman Vernon Rozelle, present
Board Member Vincent Giannoni, arrived at 7:44 p.m.
Board Member Mark Queen, present
Board Member Tim Pesut, absent
Chairman Nippes led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT
A. Approval Of The May 26, 2004 Regular Meeting Minutes.
"I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FROM
THE LAST MEETING AS WRITTEN." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER
QUEEN. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER ROZELLE. DISCUSSION. WITH
CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD THE MOTION WAS APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
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III. REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR
A. Review Of Trusco Capital Management Financial Statements.
Mr. Blake Myton, Investment Officer, CCM, Trusco Capital Management, 300 South
Orange Avenue, Suite 1600, Orlando, Florida: introduced himself to the Board of
Trustees, then summarized the performance of the City's Portfolio over the last quarter.
Board Member Vincent Giannoni arrived at 7:44 p. m.
Discussion ensued regarding the "Investment Policy". Mr. Myton stated, "I would
strongly urge you - to take a look at that Investment Policy. Again, it has been a while
since we have updated it. Perhaps we can look at -maybe putting some different
language that allows a little more flexibility." Furthermore, Mr. Myton stated, "I would
strongly suggest we maybe going zero (0) or ten percent (10%) or fifteen percent (15%)
or lowering that a little bit." City Manager Ronald W. McLemore stated, "We need to go
to the [City] Commission with a written recommendation from this Board." Chairman
Nippes stated, "Is that something that you -can come up with; some sort of a
recommendation?" Manager McLemore stated, "Oh, yes, once this group gets
comfortable with a recommendation, then, yes I can style it up and get it before
Commission. I think I would a little more specific language, exactly what you are talking
about." Mr. Myton stated, "I will look at the current investment policy and the ranges and
make some recommendations and fax them over to you [Manager McLemore] or email
them to you [Manager McLemore]." Discussion.
With further discussion on the "Investment Policy" recommendations, Board Member
Mark Queen stated, "Maybe we can prepare to discuss at the next Meeting." Chairman
Nippes stated, "Do you think this is something we need to act on right away? Or - do
you think we can wait a quarter?" Manager McLemore stated, "We can get together for
thirty (30) minutes and do it." Furthermore, Manager McLemore stated, "I will call you
all as soon as I get it [recommendation]." Mr. Myton stated, "I will formalize these
recommendations."
REGULAR
B. Election Of Officers.
Chairman Nippes discussed "Election of Officers".
Board Member Vernon Rozelle stated, "I Nominate Mark Queen to be the Chairman."
Discussion. Board Member Rozelle stated, "I withdraw my Nomination."
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Chairman Nippes stated, "We are almost at the end of the year, we can stay as we are, we
just need to have a Motion to continue as we are. After the first of the year we can retook
at it." Discussion.
`~I NOMINATE YOU TO STAY - AS CHAIRMAN." MOTION BY BOARD
MEMBER GIANNONI. SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN ROZELLE.
DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD THE MOTION WAS
APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
"I NOMINATE MARK QUEEN TO BE THE VICE CHAIRMAN." MOTION BY
VICE CHAIRMAN ROZELLE. SECONDED BY CHAIRMAN NIPPES. WITH
CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD THE MOTION WAS APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
IV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This Agenda Item was not discussed.
V. REPORTS
Discussion ensued regarding "Attendance Issues" with Manager McLemore.
Discussion ensued contacting the Board Members for attendance. Ms. Greco stated,
"That is what I will start doing -Debbie (Deputy City Clerk Debbie Franklin) calls and I
will email and if I haven't heard from you I will send you again an email and then I will
call you at home reminding you to check your email." Chairman Nippes stated, "A
couple of weeks beforehand I think an email will be great and then maybe the week
before a `reminder' and maybe a `call' and I think that would do it." There were no
objections from the Board Members.
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Ms. Greco stated, "At what point do you send the Agenda out?" Deputy City Clerk
Franklin stated, "The Agenda and -support documentation goes out [approximately] two
(2) weeks prior to the Meeting." Chairman Nippes stated, "I think that as far as the City
is concerned I think they are doing everything." With discussion regarding missed
emails, Board Member Queen stated, "I am just concerned about the email." Ms. Greco
stated, "I will just make sure that our records are updated and I will email you all at one
time." The Member List was circulated for the Board Members to review and verify
contact information.
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VI. ADJOURNMENT
"MOTION TO ADJOURN." MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER QUEEN.
SECONDED. DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD THE
MOTION WAS APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Nippes adjourned the Meeting at 8:22 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
DEBBIE FRANKLIN
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the 2005 Boazd of Trustees (Pension Plan) Meeting.