Employee Benefits Trust Fund
Regular MeetingMargate, FL · August 3, 2020
Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
City of Margate Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Summary Agenda
Employee Benefits Trust Fund
Chair, James Wilbur
Vice Chair, Joanne Simone
Secretary, Jacqueline Chin-Kidd
Trustee, Frank DiNatale
Trustee, Robert Kriplean
Trustee, Patrick Laprade
Trustee, Neil Sohn
Monday, August 3, 2020 11:00 AM Virtual Meeting -
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84531816266
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION
2) PRESENTATION
A. ID 2020-219 INTRODUCTION TO NEW FINANCIAL ADVISOR
3) REPORT FROM TRUSTEES
A. ID 2020-201 INTRODUCING NEW EBTF BOARD MEMBERS
Attachments: Item 3A - ID 2020-201 - NEW EBTF MEMBERS.pdf
B. ID 2020-204 ELECTION OF OFFICERS
4) MINUTES
A. ID 2020-188 MOTION - APPROVING MINUTES DATED JANUARY 23, 2020
Attachments: Item 4A - ID 2020-188 - 2020-0123 EBTF DRAFT.pdf
5) INVOICES
A. ID 2020-190 MOTION - APPROVING INVOICE(S) FROM MIERZWA & FLOYD, P. A.
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Attachments: Item 5A - ID 2020-190 - INVOICE FROM M and F.pdf
6) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. ID 2020-189 MOTION - TO DISCUSS ENGAGEMENT LETTER FROM KSDT
Attachments: Item 6A - ID 2020-189 -KSDT ENGAGMENTLETTER- 04-14-2020.pdf
7) APPROVAL OF BENEFITS
A. ID 2020-202 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - APPROVAL OF BENEFITS
8) REPORT FROM ATTORNEY
A. ID 2020-205 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - REPORT FROM EBTF ATTORNEY
ON ADMINISTRATIVE SEARCH
9) OTHER BUSINESS
10) SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING
ADJOURNMENT
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting,
the person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record
of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based. Anyone desiring a verbatim transcript shall have the responsibility, at his/her own expense, to arrange for
the transcript.
Any person with a disability requiring auxiliary aids and services for this meeting may call the City Clerk's office at
954-972-6454 with their request at least two business days prior to the meeting date.
One or more members of the City Commission or advisory boards of the City of Margate may be in attendance and
may participate at the meeting.
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The City of Margate's procedure for the virtual public meeting are as follows:
• Pursuant to Governor DeSantis’ Executive Orders 20-51 and 20-52, in which the Governor declared a public health
emergency and a state of emergency, there is a recommendation to limit public gatherings.
• On March 20, 2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-69, suspending the quorum requirements for
public meetings held by a local government body, and the requirement that a local government body must meet at a
specific public place.
• On June 23, 2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-150, extending Executive Order 20-69 regarding
local government public meetings until 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 2020.
• On July 29, 2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-179, extending Executive Order 20-69 regarding
local government public meetings until 12:01 a.m. on September 1, 2020.
• Consistent with the authority contained in the Governor’s Executive Orders, and in order to ensure the health,
safety, and welfare of the City of Margate’s residents and employees, the City of Margate finds that it is in the best
interest of the City of Margate to hold this virtual public meeting.
• Therefore, the City of Margate will be holding this virtual meeting through the use of electronic communication.
Members of the public are invited to join the City of Margate meeting by accessing the meeting through Zoom using
Webinar ID: 845-3181-6266 or can call in via telephone by calling one of the following phone numbers: US: +1 312
626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099.
• A copy of the Agenda for this Virtual Meeting is posted on www.MargateFL.com and on the main bulletin board
outside City Hall located at 5790 Margate Blvd, Margate, FL 33063.
• Any comments related to any item on the agenda can be submitted to the City of Margate via the following e-mail
address: JJKAVANAGH@MARGATEFL.COM.
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THROUGH THE CITY’S WEBSITE:
Go to www.margatefl.com
Go to “Agendas & Minutes” > Find the respective meeting date and click “Agenda Summary” to view the agenda
items and see the Zoom meeting website address
PRIOR to the start of the meeting, email Public Comments to JJKAVANAGH@MARGATEFL.COM (all public comments
that are three (3) minutes or less will be read into the record.)
ALTERNATE OPTION FOR VIEWING AND PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING:
THROUGH ZOOM TECHNOLOGY:
Instructions for Attendees\Participants:
Topic: “Virtual Meeting - Margate Employee Benefit Trust Fund (EBTF) Meeting”
Enter the following link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84531816266
Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: 1-669-900-6833 or 1-929-205-6099
Webinar ID: 845-3181-6266
To virtually raise hand and be acknowledged to speak:
1. Users who call in can dial *9 to raise their hand
2. If going through mobile (phone\tablet) app, to raise hand select "Participants", then see option to raise hand.
3. On the computer users should click "Participants" then see option to raise hand
4. Once you have been selected to speak, you will be prompted to unmute your device or stay muted.
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