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Minutes of the Meeting Held
October 20, 2011
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of Palm Beach Gardens
Police Officers' Pension Fund was called to order at 9:03 AM by Wayne Sidey in the
Council Chambers at the Palm Beach Gardens City Hall at 10500 North Military Trail,
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
TRUSTEES PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT
Jay Spencer, Chair (arrived 9:47AM) Audrey Ross (Resource Centers)
David Pierson, Secretary Bonni Jensen (Law Offices of Perry & Jensen)
Brad Seidensticker, Trustee Donna Kramer (PBG Clerk's Office)
Wayne Sidey, Trustee Steve Stack (ICC Capital Management)
John McCann (Thistle Asset Consulting)
INVESTMENT MANAGER REPORT
ICC Capital Management — Presented by Grant McMurray
Mr. Stack reported that it was a challenging quarter for equities as all sectors were
down. On the bond side, things were a little bit better. He commented that looking
back the last 6 months were kind of expected due to the junk rally that lead up to
the more recent events, like the down grading of the credit ratings. Mr. Stack stated
that ICC will remain in Treasuries as they just recently moved out of Corporates.
Also they will keep some risk in the portfolio and they will continue to stay about
20% duration to the benchmark. For the quarter ending September 30, 2011 the
bond portfolio did out perform the benchmark at 4.09% versus 3.82 %, but on the
growth side things were complete opposite and the fund was behind the benchmark
at - 19.90% versus - 13.14 %. He explained that during the quarter they over
weighted sectors that were more negative and underweighted sectors that were
more neutral, which lead to there underperformance. Mr. Stack reviewed the current
position of the growth portfolio and commented that is now on the more
conservative side, but still very well diversified.
INVESTMENT CONSULTANT REPORT
Thistle Asset Consulting — Presented by John McCann
Mr. McCann reviewed the plans aggregate chart for the fiscal year ending September
30, 2011. He explained that there are 3900 stocks in the portfolio and then
reviewed the plans investment style box. There is 55% in large cap, 27% in mid cap
and 19% in small cap which is inline with the S &P500. Mr. McCann commented that
this fund is nicely diversified between all sectors as well.
Mr. McCann presented the board with the report for the quarter and the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2011. He stated that we were having a great quarter until
September came along and then all sectors went negative. He reviewed the plans
compliance checklist and confirmed that we are still inline with the policy, although
we do need to rebalance. Mr. McCann recommended taking $2,580,000 from ICC
fixed income as they are over weighted, and split evenly ($860K each) between the
3 S &P Rhumbline accounts.
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MOTION: Mr. Pierson made a motion to approve and authorize the
transfer of $2,580,000 from ICC Capital's fixed income account
to the 3 Rhumbline S &P funds, and then to be evenly disbursed
($860K each) between the 3 Rhumbline accounts to be inline
with the Plan's policy as recommend by the Plans Investment
Monitor.
SECOND: Mr. Seidensticker seconded the motion.
CARRIED: The motion carried unanimously 3 -0.
The total fund was negative for the quarter but did outperform the benchmark at
-9.64 versus -9.74. For the fiscal year the plan did not meet its actuarial assumed
rate of return, but the fund was still positive and did a lot better then a lot of other
funds at .22% versus 1.76 %. He commented that equities had a horrible quarter
and one year, but all the Rhumbline accounts are doing great in which they actually
outperformed their index for all time periods. Mr. McCann reiterated that it was not
a good quarter and things have since changed, but he does not have any
recommendations to any of the managers at this time. He reviewed the funds risk
versus reward chart and stated that this plan takes a lot less risk then the funds
policy, but is still inline with the policy.
Mr. McCann handed out a separate report regarding an allocation to Real Estate. He
reviewed the samples he did in which he took the current portfolio and added
different amounts of Real Estate into it and then projected what the plans return
would have been for that time period. Adding Real Estate into the portfolio further
diversifies it and would fit nicely into this portfolio. Mr. McCann also reviewed the
reasons why it is a good time to get into Real Estate although it is down. He
explained that when you get in on the bottom then you are the first to be in it when
it takes off. Also you get income every quarter; although he did explain that it is not
a liquid asset and has a long lock up time. He stated that he brought in a search of a
couple of active investment mangers for Real Estate if the board was interested in
moving forward. The Trustees discussed the investment and concurred that they
were interested in learning more about it. Mr. McCann reviewed some of the Real
Estate mangers historic performances, investment styles and fees. He commented
that the board should narrow their choices down to 2 or 3 managers and then invite
them in for a presentation. The board agreed to invite JP Morgan and American
Realty to a special meeting to present. Mr. McCann stated that he will contact both
firms to set up a meeting, although he did note that JP Morgan had a $5M entry
minimum.
ATTORNEY REPORT
Law Offices of Perry & Jensen - Presented by Bonni Jensen
Ms. Jensen reviewed the revised buyback policy and the change that was made
regarding adding in a date as to when the non vesting clause was added.
MOTION: Mr. Seidensticker made a motion to approve the revised
buyback policy as presented.
SECOND: Mr. Pierson seconded the motion.
CARRIED: The motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
Ms. Jensen passed out the statement of policy regarding expenses associated with
public records, class actions, and domestic relations orders. She explained the
purpose of having these guidelines.
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Ms. Jensen presented the board with the updated summary plan description and
briefly reviewed the revisions. Mr. Ross noted she will distribute copies to all active
members.
MOTION: Mr. Spencer made a motion to approve the revised summary
plan description as presented.
SECOND: Mr. Seidensticker seconded the motion.
CARRIED: The motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
Ms. Jensen reviewed the memo regarding the Form 1 reporting disclosure of
"intangible personal property ".
Lastly Ms. Jensen updated the board on the Salem Trust transition and stated that it
is still in the process.
ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Resource Centers - Presented by Audrey Ross
Ms. Ross presented the board with the 2012 meeting dates.
Ms. Ross explained to the board that she obtained a quote regarding general liability
and hired /non -owned auto insurance which is $575.92 for one year.
MOTION: Mr. Spencer made a motion to bind coverage for the general
liability and hired /non -owned auto insurance for $575.92 per
year.
SECOND: Mr. Sidey seconded the motion.
CARRIED: The motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
Ms. Ross presented the board with the September 30, 2011 audited engagement
letter. Ms. Jensen commented that she has reviewed it and is ready for execution.
MOTION: Mr. Spencer made a motion to approve and execute the
September 30, 2011 audited engagement letter as presented.
SECOND: Mr. Sidey seconded the motion.
CARRIED: The motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
MINUTES
MOTION: Mr. Spencer made a motion to approve the minutes from the
July 21, 2011 regular meeting and the August 16, 2011 special
meeting.
SECOND: Mr. Pierson seconded the motion.
CARRIED: The motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
DISBURSEMENTS APPROVALS
MOTION: Mr. Pierson made a motion to approve the disbursements.
SECOND: Mr. Seidensticker seconded the motion.
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CARRIED: The motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
OLD BUSINESS
N/A
OTHER BUSINESS
The board reviewed the proposed fee increase letter from GRS. Ms. Jensen
explained that due to the new requirements that were passed in S131128, the
Actuary now has to report additional information in their Actuarial Valuation reports.
Due to the extra work GRS is requesting a flat fee increase of $750 for the additional
reporting.
MOTION: Mr. Spencer made a motion to approve the proposed GRS fee
increase of $750 for the additional reporting in the Actuarial
Valuation report due to the new SB1128 requirements.
SECOND: Mr. Seidensticker seconded the motion.
CARRIED: The motion carried unanimously 4 -0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
N/A
A]OURN
There being no further business, and the future meetings are scheduled for the 3rd
Thursday of the first month proceeding
scheduled for Thursday December 8, 2011
scheduled for Thursday January 19, 2012
the meeting at 11:12AM.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID PIERSON, Secretary
the quarter. The next special meeting is
@ 9AM and the next regular meeting was
at 9AM; the Trustees officially adjourned
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