Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingOcala, FL · May 16, 2022
Minutes
110 SE Watula Avenue
Ocala Ocala, FL 34471
Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board www.ocalafl.gov
of Trustees
Minutes - Final
Monday, May 16, 2022 9:00 AM
1a. Call To Order/Roll Call
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Or call in (audio only)
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Meeting was called to order by Chairman Davis at 9:07
Others in attendance:
In Person - Devan Kikendall, Ciara Torres, Alan Peters, Dave West, Richard Grubbs, Charles
Barberie and Alicia Gaither
Online - Adam Levinson, Lawrence Watts, Kerry Sipe, and Anthony Webber
Present: John Dozier
Glen Fiorello
Glen Fiorello
Justin Hardy
Joshua Phillips
Robert Davis
Robert Davis
1b. Public Comment
No public comments
2a. Cancer Presumption Discussion
Devan Kikendall & Adam Levinson provide information regarding Cancer Presumption -
Florida Statute 112.1816. After some discussion the Board requested Mr. Levinson provide a
letter that will be distributed to retirees, informing them of the new cancer provisions.
Ms. Gaither will also provide retiree insurance rate information on the Retirees Corner website.
3. Update - Cost of Living Date Adjustment - Sec 43-35 Ord
Tabled until the next meeting
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4a. Consultant Quarterly Report
Mr. West presented the March 30, 2022 quarterly investment report. The plans total assets at
quarter end were 91,017,946. This is a decrease from the previous quarter. The portfolio had a
-4.58 return, that underperformed the policy index of -3.98. Mr. West explained the current
market environment, the effects of the Russia and Ukraine war, and US Federal Reserve Bank.
He summarized how the manager and the different asset classes performed for the quarter.
Stating overall the market struggled.
4b. Custodian Banking - Wells Fargo to Principal
There was an issue with the Manager and Custodian during the Wells Fargo - Principal merger.
The issue has been resolved so there is no need for action at this time.
5. Back DROP Update
Mr. Levinson requested Mr. Davis send him a copy of the BACK DROP DRAFT document
presented by Mr. Watts. Mr. Levinson recommended the document also be sent to the City and
Union for their review.
6. Drop Approval
McCormick, Talley, Werthmuller & Hart
A motion was made by Mr. Hardy to approve the retirement and DROP entrance for Mr. McCormick,
Mr. Talley, Mr. Werthmuller and Mr. HArt. Seconded by Mr. Fiiorello. The motion carried by the
following vote:
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Justin Hardy
SECONDER: Glen Fiorello
AYE: Trustee Dozier, Trustee Fiorello, Trustee Hardy, Trustee Phillips,
Chairperson Davis and Trustee Davis
7. Minutes
A motion was made by Trustee Dozier, seconded by Trustee Phillips, that this was Approved.. The
motion carried by the following vote:
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: John Dozier
SECONDER: Joshua Phillips
AYE: Trustee Dozier, Trustee Fiorello, Trustee Hardy, Trustee Phillips,
Chairperson Davis and Trustee Davis
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8. Accounts Payables
There being no further discussion the motion carried by roll call vote.
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Justin Hardy
SECONDER: Joshua Phillips
AYE: Trustee Dozier, Trustee Fiorello, Trustee Hardy, Trustee Phillips,
Chairperson Davis and Trustee Davis
9. Administrative Agreement Review for Renewal
The administrative agreement was passed out to the trustee for review.
10. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 11:37 pm
A motion to approve the minutes as printed on this _________ day of __________; _______
was made by ___________________, seconded by _____________________,
votes for _________, votes against ______________.
________________________________ ________________________________
Chairperson Secretary
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Agenda
Ocala Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of
Trustees Agenda - Final
Monday, May 16, 2022
Meeting Information WELCOME!
Location
We are very glad you have joined us for today’s meeting. If
City Hall, 2nd Floor City Managers reasonable accommodations are needed for you to participate in
Conference Room this meeting, please call Alicia Gaither at (352) 629-8372, 48
TEAMS Link: https://bit.ly/3LvyLJr Or hours in advance so arrangements can be made.
call in (audio only)
+1 352-448-0342,,747777707# United
States, Gainesville
APPEALS
Phone Conference ID: 747 777 707# Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the
Firefighters' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees with respect to
Time any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the
9:00 AM proceeding, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a
Trustees verbatim record of the proceeding is made.
Robert Davis
Chairperson
John Laurence Dozier
Trustee
Glen Fiorello
Trustee
Justin Hardy
Trustee
Joshua Phillips
Trustee
Firefighters' Retirement Fund Agenda - Final May 16, 2022
Board of Trustees
1 Call To Order/Roll Call
2 Public Comment
3 Attorney Report
3a Cancer Presumption Discussion
Attachments: Application of Cancer Presumption- Memo (00164208-2)
RE_ H&S Minutes 4-18-22 - Review
4 Update - Cost of Living Date Adjustment - Sec 43-35 Ord
5 Consultant Quarterly Report
5a March 30, 2022 Quarterly Report
Attachments: 2022-03-31 Ocala Fire (Quarterly Report)
5b Custodian Banking - Wells Fargo to Principal
6 Bac DROP Update
7 Drop Approval
8 Minutes
8a Minutes February 21, 2022
Attachments: Fire Minutes February 21, 2022
9 Administrative Agreement Review for Renewal
10 Other Items
11 Adjournment
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