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July 14, 2015
A meeting of the City of McHenry Police Pension Board of Trustees was called to order at 3:30 pm by
President Jeff Foerster. Other board members present were: Jon Meyer, Ormel Prust, Kelly Ducak, and
Marc Fisher. Others present: Capital Gains, Inc. representative Gary Karshna and temporary
replacement recording secretary Joan Lunsmann. LPL Financial representative Jim Schmidt was not
present.
Public Input
None
Approval of Minutes
Prust moved that the minutes of the April 8, 2014 meeting be approved as presented and held for audit.
Meyer seconded. There was no discussion. Unanimous voice vote to approve.
There were no Executive Session minutes to approve.
Annual Election of Board Members
Pres. Foerster called for nominations for the office of president. Fisher nominated Jeff Foerster. No
other nominations received. Foerster called to close nominations. Moved by Meyer, seconded by Prust.
Voice vote was unanimous for the election of Jeff Foerster as president. Foerster called for approval of
a unanimous ballot to be entered by the secretary for Jeff Foerster as president. Ducak so moved,
Fisher seconded. Vote entered for the election of Jeff Foerster as president.
Foerster then called for nominations for the office of vice-president. Prust nominated Jon Meyer for
vice-president. Foerster called to close nominations. Moved by Prust, seconded by Fisher. Voice vote
was unanimous for Jon Meyer as vice-president. Foerster called for approval of a unanimous ballot to
be entered by the secretary for Jon Meyer as vice-president. Fisher so moved, Ducak seconded. Vote
entered for the election of Jon Meyer as vice-president.
Foerster then called for nominations for the office of secretary. Meyer nominated Kelly Ducak for
secretary. No other nominations received. Foerster called to close nominations. Moved by Meyer,
seconded by Prust. Voice vote was unanimous for Kelly Ducak as secretary. Foerster called for one
unanimous ballot to be entered by the secretary for Kelly Ducak as secretary. Prust so moved, Fisher
seconded. Vote entered for the election of Kelly Ducak as secretary.
Foerster then called for nominations for the office of assistant secretary. Meyer nominated Mel Prust
for assistant secretary. No other nominations received. Foerster called to close nominations. Moved by
Meyer, seconded by Ducak. Voice vote was unanimous for Mel Prust as assistant secretary. Foerster
called for one unanimous ballot to be entered by the secretary for Mel Prust as assistant secretary.
Meyer so moved, Fisher seconded. Vote entered for the election of Mel Prust as assistant secretary.
Treasurer Report
Attached. Per Carolyn Lynch, balance at approx. $21.4. $706 of employer contribution received. Meyer
asked about liquidity issue discussed at last meeting. Carolyn advised the issue has been resolved.
Carolyn also advised of a substantial increase coming for employer contributions due to actuarial
changes.
Motion by Meyer, seconded by Prust to approve the Treasurer report as presented and hold it for audit.
Unanimous voice vote to approve the Treasurer's report and hold for audit.
Investment Reports
a) LPL Financial: Jim Schmidt. Attachments.
Mr. Schmidt was not present but performance detail and performance summary hand-outs
were presented and will be able to discuss any issues at next meeting.
b. Capital Gains, Inc.: Gary Karshna Attachments
In the bond market, Gary advised that if bonds go to 3%, the fund should be in the market to
buy. Currenty at 2.4%. Depending on market reaction to issues with Greece and Iran, the
fund may want to consider going to 20% in 5 year Securities. The market is in good stead
for the foreseeable future.
Review of disability pensions for J. DeBolt
Nothing new has been received. Foerster will follow up for next meeting.
2 reports have been received for M. Gandor. One report still pending. Once received, hearing will be
Scheduled, hopefully in August.
Public Pension Training Update
Presented were affidavits signed by Prust and Foerster, bringing them up to date with training. Meyer is
current. Ducak and Fisher need to view videos/power points presentations and prepare affidavits.
Approval of bills
Bills presented for payment:
Dr. visit for M. Gandor $1123.86
Dr. visit for M. Gandor 813.27
Capital Gains Inc. 5021.00
Ducak moved to approve bills presented for payment. Seconded by Fisher.
Voting Aye:
Ducak, Fisher, Foerster, Prust, Meyer
Voting Nay:
None
Abstain:
None
Absent:
None
Motion carried
Fiduciary Liability Insurance
Foerster advised the Fiduciary Liability Insurance with ULLICO is up for renewal. Annual premium of
$3950. Fisher moved to renew, Prust seconded. No discussion.
Voting Aye:
Ducak, Prust, Meyer, Fisher, Foerster
Voting Nay:
None
Abstain:
None
Absent:
None
Motion carried.
Meyer asked about board compliance with the 48 hour requirement for posting of minutes. Foerster
advised that both the minutes and notice of meeting are posted to the city web site, with minutes being
posted within 48 hours of approval.
G. Karshna advised that he is recommending a switch from US Bank to Schwab for assets due to no basis
`- points fees and ease of access to fund totals. Foerster requested Karshna prepare a packet and place
the item on the agenda for next meeting to discuss. Carolyn advised she recently received information
from US Bank and will forward it to Gary.
Adjournment
Foerster called the meeting to a close. Meyer moved to adjourn. Prust seconded.
Voting Aye:
Ducak, Fisher, Prust, Meyer, Foerster
Voting Nay:
None
Abstain:
None
Absent:
None
Motion carried
The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 pm.
Respectfully submitted by,
Joan Lunsmann
Next meeting: Tuesday, 10/13/15.