General Retiree Health Care Trust Board Meeting
Regular MeetingMadison Heights, MI · May 12, 2023
Minutes
CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS
GENERAL RETIREE HEALTH CARE BOARD
SPECIAL SCHEDULED TRUSTEE MEETING
May 12, 2023
The special meeting of the City of Madison Heights General Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees was held on Tuesday,
May 12, 2023, at 10:15 a.m. at 31313 Brush Street, Madison Heights, Michigan.
Present: Chairperson, Jeff Geralds
Board Members: Kevin Barrett, Eric Bissinger, Linda Kunath
Others Present: Retirement System Attorney Thomas Michaud
Morgan Stanley\Graystone investment advisors Brian Brice
Gary Strongarone
Excused: Board Member: Anthony Roberts
25-23 Excuse Board Member Anthony Roberts
Motion by Trustee Barrett and supported by Trustee Bissinger to excuse Board Member Anthony Roberts from the
regular meeting of May 12, 2023.
Yeas: Barrett, Bissinger, Geralds, Kunath
Nays: None
Absent: Roberts
Motion Carried.
26-23 Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 18, 2023
Motion by Trustee Bissinger and supported by Trustee Barrett to approve minutes of the regular meeting of April 18,
2023.
Yeas: Barrett, Bissinger, Geralds, Kunath
Nays: None
Absent: Roberts
Motion Carried.
Meeting Open to the Public
No items were discussed.
27-23 Morgan Stanley\Graystone Consulting Investment Report
Morgan Stanley discussed the Plan’s asset allocation, percentage of portfolio and differences to policy target. The bear
market rally that began in mid-October 2022 continued with the S&P 500 as of 3/31/23 up 7% year-to-date. The Federal
Funds rate was 5% at the end of March, as concerns about financial stability emanating from the regional bank turmoil
and SVB failure mute Federal Reserve aggressiveness. Morgan Stanley forecast one or two rate cuts by end of December.
The forecast for 10-year Treasury yields over the next 12 months is 3.15-3.25%. Morgan Stanley advice is to overweight
cash and ultra-short fixed income, collecting positive real yields with an eye toward patience regarding the start of a new
bull market.
This fund does not meet the qualifications to invest in the Brevan Howard Hedge fund, since this fund is below the
minimum fund size of $25 million. Information about Ironwood was distributed. This fund qualifies to invest in this all
employee owned firm. There is a monthly subscription fee and liquidity is semi-annually, with 95 days written notice.
Information was sent to legal counsel for review.
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Quarter to date returns were up 4.85%, less than benchmark of 5.12%, last 3 years up 12.03% net of fees, over benchmark
of 9.92, and last 5 years up 6.80%, over benchmark of 5.95%. The total assets as of May 2, 2023 were $16,998,462 and
as of March 31, 2023 were $16,987,413.
Motion by Trustee Bissinger and supported by Trustee Barrett to receive and file the investment reports.
Yeas: Barrett, Bissinger, Geralds, Kunath
Nays: None
Absent: Roberts
Motion Carried.
28-23 Graystone Consulting Asset Allocation Study
Motion by Trustee Bissinger and supported by Trustee Barrett to receive and file the Graystone Consulting Asset
Allocation Study, dated May 8, 2023.
Yeas: Barrett, Bissinger, Geralds, Kunath
Nays: None
Absent: Roberts
Motion Carried.
29-23 Adjournment
Motion by Trustee Barrett and supported by Trustee Bissinger to adjourn the meeting.
Yeas: Barrett, Bissinger, Geralds, Kunath
Nays: None
Absent: Roberts
Motion Carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:37 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Kunath, Secretary
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Agenda
City of Madison Heights
General Retiree Health Care Trust Board
31313 Brush Street
Special Meeting Agenda
Friday May 12, 2023, 8:30 a.m.
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order following Police and Fire Retiree Health Care Trust Board Meeting
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 18, 2023
4. Meeting Open to the Public
5. Morgan Stanley\Graystone Review Investment Report
6. New Business
7. Adjournment
The 2023 meetings of the General Retiree Health Care Trust Board are scheduled for:
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.
The General Retiree Health Care Trust does not discriminate on the basis of disability in
admission or access to its programs, activities, or services as required by Title II of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require further information or need to request an
accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Linda Kunath by
email at: lindakunath@madison-heights.org or by calling 248-583-0845.
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