Retirement Board
Regular MeetingBurlington, VT · October 20, 2025
Minutes
BURLINGTON RETIREMENT BOARD
BUSHOR CONFERENCE ROOM, 149 CHURCH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
MINUTES OF MEETING
October 20, 2025
1. Agenda
1. Agenda
Chair Hooper convened the meeting at 9:31 am.
Members present: Paul Olsen, Bob Hooper, Kyle Blake, David Mount and Katherine Schad (all in person);
Matt Dow, Eric Dalla Mura and Munir Kasti (all online)
Others present: Brad Kukenberger, Hayley McClenahan and Chris Rowlins (all in person); Kate Pizzi (online)
Subject 1.1. Motion to adopt agenda
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30
AM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 1. Agenda
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Procedural
Recommended Action Motion to adopt agenda
1.1. Motion to adopt agenda
Motion made by Board Member Olsen, seconded by Board Member Blake, to adopt the agenda as
presented. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Public Forum
2. Public Forum
No one spoke.
3. September 15, 2025 Retirement Board Meeting Minutes
3. September 15, 2025 Retirement Board Meeting Minutes
Subject 3.1. September 15, 2025 Retirement Board Meeting Minutes - DFA
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30
AM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 3. September 15, 2025 Retirement Board Meeting Minutes
Department Department of Finance and Administration
Type Action
Information
Minutes
3.1. September 15, 2025 Retirement Board Meeting Minutes - DFA
4. Approve Return of Contributions
4. Approve Return of Contributions
Motion made by Board Member Blake, seconded by Board Member Mount, to approve the return of
contributions as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
Subject 4.1. McKayla R. Conner-Wright, Class A $3.001.35; Effective Date of
Benefit: 11/01/25
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30
AM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 4. Approve Return of Contributions
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve return of contribution for McKayla R. Conner-Wright
4.1. McKayla R. Conner-Wright, Class A $3.001.35; Effective Date of Benefit: 11/01/25
Subject 4.2. Kristin Dykstra, Class B $3,564.23; Effective Date of Benefit:
12/01/25
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30
AM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 4. Approve Return of Contributions
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve return of contribution for Kristin Dykstra
4.2. Kristin Dykstra, Class B $3,564.23; Effective Date of Benefit: 12/01/25
5. Approve Retirement Applications
5. Approve Retirement Applications
Motion made by Board Member Blake, seconded by Board Member Mount, to approve the retirement
applications as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
Subject 5.1. Brian T. Pine, Class B $1,463.50; Effective Date of Benefit: 12/01/25;
Payment Date: 12/15/25
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30
AM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 5. Approve Retirement Applications
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve retirement application for Brian T. Pine
5.1. Brian T. Pine, Class B $1,463.50; Effective Date of Benefit: 12/01/25; Payment Date: 12/15/25
Subject 5.2. Lee R. Thayer, Class A $5,760.68; Effective Date of Benefit: 09/01/25;
Effective Date of Benefit: 09/15/25
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30
AM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 5. Approve Retirement Applications
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve retirement application for Lee R. Thayer
5.2. Lee R. Thayer, Class A $5,760.68; Effective Date of Benefit: 09/01/25; Effective Date of Benefit:
09/15/25
Subject 5.3. Michael Ahearn, Class A $617.44; Effective Date of Benefit: 10/01/25;
Payment Date: 10/15/25
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30
AM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 5. Approve Retirement Applications
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve retirement application for Michael Ahearn
5.3. Michael Ahearn, Class A $617.44; Effective Date of Benefit: 10/01/25; Payment Date: 10/15/25
Subject 5.4. Bonnie Johnson-Aten, Class B $157.36; Effective Date of Benefit:
10/01/25; Payment Date: 10/15/25
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30
AM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 5. Approve Retirement Applications
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve retirement application for Bonnie Johnson-Aten
5.4. Bonnie Johnson-Aten, Class B $157.36; Effective Date of Benefit: 10/01/25; Payment Date: 10/15/25
Subject 5.5. Ann M. Barton, Class B $6,183.70; Effective Date of Benefit:
10/01/25; Payment Date: 10/15/25
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30
AM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 5. Approve Retirement Applications
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve retirement application for Ann M. Barton
5.5. Ann M. Barton, Class B $6,183.70; Effective Date of Benefit: 10/01/25; Payment Date: 10/15/25
Subject 5.6. Todd W. Rawlings, Class B $2,611.74; Effective Date of Benefit:
10/01/25; Payment Date: 10/15/25
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30
AM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 5. Approve Retirement Applications
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve retirement application for Todd W. Rawlings
5.6. Todd W. Rawlings, Class B $2,611.74; Effective Date of Benefit: 10/01/25; Payment Date: 10/15/25
Subject 5.7. Phan T. Chung, Class B $491.14; Effective Date of Benefit: 10/01/25;
Payment Date: 10/15/25
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30
AM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 5. Approve Retirement Applications
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve retirement application for Phan T. Chung
5.7. Phan T. Chung, Class B $491.14; Effective Date of Benefit: 10/01/25; Payment Date: 10/15/25
Subject 5.8. Darlene P. Kehoe, Class B $5,618.74; Effective Date of Benefit:
10/01/25; Payment Date: 10/15/25
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30
AM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 5. Approve Retirement Applications
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve retirement application for Darlene P. Kehoe
5.8. Darlene P. Kehoe, Class B $5,618.74; Effective Date of Benefit: 10/01/25; Payment Date: 10/15/25
6. Administrative Update
6. Administrative Update
Subject 6.1. FY25 Unaudited overview memo - DFA
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30
AM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 6. Administrative Update
Department Department of Finance and Administration
Type Communication
Discussion
Information
6.1. FY25 Unaudited overview memo - DFA
Subject 6.2. Executive Summary - RFQ for Investment Advisory Services - DFA
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30
AM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 6. Administrative Update
Department Department of Finance and Administration
Type Communication
Discussion
Information
6.2. Executive Summary - RFQ for Investment Advisory Services - DFA
Subject 6.3. All bids responding to RFQ for Investment Advisory Services - DFA
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30
AM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 6. Administrative Update
Department Department of Finance and Administration
Type Communication
Discussion
Information
6.3. All bids responding to RFQ for Investment Advisory Services - DFA
7. Fiducient
7. Fiducient
Subject 7.1. Quarterly Investment Review - Third Quarter 2025
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30
AM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 7. Fiducient
Department Retirement Administration
Type Discussion
Information
Presentation
7.1. Quarterly Investment Review - Third Quarter 2025
8. Adjournment
8. Adjournment
Subject 8.1. Motion to adjourn
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30
AM, Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 8. Adjournment
Department Council and Board
Type Action
Procedural
Recommended Action Motion to adjourn
8.1. Motion to adjourn
Chair Hooper adjourned the meeting at 11:08 am.
Agenda
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1. Agenda
Subject 1.1. Motion to adopt agenda
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30 AM,
Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 1. Agenda
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Procedural
Recommended Action Motion to adopt agenda
2. Public Forum
3. September 15, 2025 Retirement Board Meeting Minutes
Subject 3.1. September 15, 2025 Retirement Board Meeting Minutes - DFA
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30 AM,
Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 3. September 15, 2025 Retirement Board Meeting Minutes
Department Department of Finance and Administration
Type Action
Information
Minutes
4. Approve Return of Contributions
Subject 4.1. McKayla R. Conner-Wright, Class A $3.001.35; Effective Date of Benefit:
11/01/25
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30 AM,
Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 4. Approve Return of Contributions
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve return of contribution for McKayla R. Conner-Wright
Subject 4.2. Kristin Dykstra, Class B $3,564.23; Effective Date of Benefit: 12/01/25
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30 AM,
Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 4. Approve Return of Contributions
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve return of contribution for Kristin Dykstra
5. Approve Retirement Applications
Subject 5.1. Brian T. Pine, Class B $1,463.50; Effective Date of Benefit: 12/01/25;
Payment Date: 12/15/25
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30 AM,
Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 5. Approve Retirement Applications
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve retirement application for Brian T. Pine
Subject 5.2. Lee R. Thayer, Class A $5,760.68; Effective Date of Benefit: 09/01/25;
Effective Date of Benefit: 09/15/25
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30 AM,
Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 5. Approve Retirement Applications
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve retirement application for Lee R. Thayer
Subject 5.3. Michael Ahearn, Class A $617.44; Effective Date of Benefit: 10/01/25;
Payment Date: 10/15/25
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30 AM,
Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 5. Approve Retirement Applications
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve retirement application for Michael Ahearn
Subject 5.4. Bonnie Johnson-Aten, Class B $157.36; Effective Date of Benefit:
10/01/25; Payment Date: 10/15/25
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30 AM,
Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 5. Approve Retirement Applications
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve retirement application for Bonnie Johnson-Aten
Subject 5.5. Ann M. Barton, Class B $6,183.70; Effective Date of Benefit: 10/01/25;
Payment Date: 10/15/25
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30 AM,
Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 5. Approve Retirement Applications
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve retirement application for Ann M. Barton
Subject 5.6. Todd W. Rawlings, Class B $2,611.74; Effective Date of Benefit: 10/01/25;
Payment Date: 10/15/25
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30 AM,
Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 5. Approve Retirement Applications
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve retirement application for Todd W. Rawlings
Subject 5.7. Phan T. Chung, Class B $491.14; Effective Date of Benefit: 10/01/25;
Payment Date: 10/15/25
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30 AM,
Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 5. Approve Retirement Applications
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve retirement application for Phan T. Chung
Subject 5.8. Darlene P. Kehoe, Class B $5,618.74; Effective Date of Benefit: 10/01/25;
Payment Date: 10/15/25
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30 AM,
Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 5. Approve Retirement Applications
Department Retirement Administration
Type Action
Recommended Action approve retirement application for Darlene P. Kehoe
6. Administrative Update
Subject 6.1. FY25 Unaudited overview memo - DFA
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30 AM,
Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 6. Administrative Update
Department Department of Finance and Administration
Type Communication
Discussion
Information
Subject 6.2. Executive Summary - RFQ for Investment Advisory Services - DFA
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30 AM,
Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 6. Administrative Update
Department Department of Finance and Administration
Type Communication
Discussion
Information
Subject 6.3. All bids responding to RFQ for Investment Advisory Services - DFA
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30 AM,
Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 6. Administrative Update
Department Department of Finance and Administration
Type Communication
Discussion
Information
7. Fiducient
Subject 7.1. Quarterly Investment Review - Third Quarter 2025
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30 AM,
Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 7. Fiducient
Department Retirement Administration
Type Discussion
Information
Presentation
8. Adjournment
Subject 8.1. Motion to adjourn
Meeting October 20, 2025 - Retirement Board Meeting - Monday, October 20, 2025, 9:30 AM,
Bushor Conference Room, 149 Church Street, 1st Floor
Category 8. Adjournment
Department Council and Board
Type Action
Procedural
Recommended Action Motion to adjourn