Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Meeting

Name: Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Meeting — Sahuarita, AZ
Start: 2025-06-12T17:00:00
End: 2025-06-12T19:00:00
Location: Sahuarita, AZ

Regular Meeting

Sahuarita, AZ · June 12, 2025

Agenda Minutes

Minutes

PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PSPRS) MEETING MINUTES Date: June 12, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM Location: Saguaro Conference Room 375 West Sahuarita Center Way 2nd Floor Sahuarita, AZ Members Present: Chairperson Tom Murphy, Board Member Michael Falquez, Board Member Douglas Higgins, Board Member Edgar Lytle, Board Member Clark Munger Also in Attendance: Local Board Attorney Andrew Apodaca, Local Board Secretary Lisa Cole 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Tom Murphy at 5:07 PM. 2. Roll Call Town Clerk Lisa Cole called the roll and confirmed that a quorum was present. 3. Consent Agenda MOVER: Board Member Clark Munger SECONDER: Board Member Edgar Lytle MOTION was made to approve the consent agenda recommendations. AYES: (5): Chairperson Tom Murphy, Board Member Michael Falquez, Board Member Douglas Higgins, Board Member Edgar Lytle, and Board Member Clark Munger RESULT: APPROVED (5 to 0) 3.a Meeting Minutes (March 12, 2025) Approval of the Sahuarita Local Police Board meeting minutes from March 12, 2025. 4. PSPRS Membership Discussion and possible action to accept members into the PSPRS and determine whether they have pre-existing medical conditions. The Local Board may vote to convene in executive [closed] session, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(2), to review and discuss confidential medical records: The Board met in executive session to review confidential medical records at approximately 5:15 PM. 1 MOVER: Board Member Clark Munger SECONDER: Board Member Edgar Lytle MOTION was made to meet in executive session. AYES: (5): Chairperson Tom Murphy, Board Member Michael Falquez, Board Member Douglas Higgins, Board Member Edgar Lytle, and Board Member Clark Munger RESULT: APPROVED (5 to 0) MOVER: Board Member Clark Munger SECONDER: Board Member Edgar Lytle MOTION was made to accept the membership of Officers Jordan Lewis, Rudy McCormick, Jay Rivera, Roy Garcia, and Alynah Rubio. AYES: (5): Chairperson Tom Murphy, Board Member Michael Falquez, Board Member Douglas Higgins, Board Member Edgar Lytle, and Board Member Clark Munger RESULT: APPROVED (5 to 0) 4.a Lewis, Jordan Lewis, Jordan, Date of Hire 08-13-2024, with a Tier 3 date of 11-11-2024 4.b McCormick, Rudy McCormick, Rudy, Date of Hire 08/13/2024, with a Tier 3 date of 11/11/2024 4.c Rivera, Jay Rivera, Jay, Date of Hire 08/13/2024, with a Tier 3 date of 11/11/2024 4.d Garcia, Roy Garcia, Roy, Date of Hire 09/10/2024, with a Tier 3 date of 12/09/2024 4.e Rubio, Alynah Rubio, Alaynah, Date of Hire 10/29/2024 with a Tier 3 date of 01/27/2025 5. Discussion and Possible Action The Board met in executive session to discuss and receive legal advice regarding the Accidental Disability Retirement Application submitted by Officer Hector Iglecias. MOVER: Board Member Clark Munger SECONDER: Board Member Edgar Lytle MOTION was made to meet in executive session at approximately 5:15 PM. AYES: (5): Chairperson Tom Murphy, Board Member Michael Falquez, Board Member Douglas Higgins, Board Member Edgar Lytle, and Board Member Clark Munger RESULT: APPROVED (5 to 0) 5.a Accidental Retirement Application – Hector Iglecias (June 12, 2025) 2 Discussion and possible action regarding the Accidental Disability Retirement Application submitted by Officer Hector Iglecias. The Local Board may vote to convene in an executive session, as pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(2) and (A)(3), to discuss records exempt from public inspection by law and to receive legal advice. Officer Hector Iglecias was present virtually. During the executive session, Officer Iglecias was moved to a separate virtual room where he waited until the meeting resumed in regular session. After meeting in executive session to review and discuss confidential records, the board reconvened in regular session and questioned Mr. Iglecias regarding his current employment status, his employment duties, his employers' awareness of his disability, employment classification, Arizona Post Certification, retirement system membership, alternate contribution rate, and any written documentation that may exempt him from performing duties as a patrol officer. After this line of questioning, the board returned to executive session for legal advice. MOVER: Chairperson Tom Murphy SECONDER: Board Member Edgar Lytle MOTION was made to return to executive session at approximately 5:56 PM. AYES: (5): Chairperson Tom Murphy, Board Member Michael Falquez, Board Member Douglas Higgins, Board Member Edgar Lytle, and Board Member Clark Munger RESULT: APPROVED (5 to 0) MOVER: Board Member Clark Munger SECONDER: Board Member Edgar Lytle MOTION was made to table Officer Iglecias’ Accidental Disability application to obtain an independent medical evaluation and to gather additional medical and unredacted employment records from the Tucson Airport Authority and Greenlee County, Arizona. AYES: (5): Chairperson Tom Murphy, Board Member Michael Falquez, Board Member Douglas Higgins, Board Member Edgar Lytle, and Board Member Clark Munger RESULT: APPROVED (5 to 0) 6. Future Agenda Items Board Member Munger requested an update on the financial health of the PSPRS system (Performance PSPRS Trust). 7. Adjournment Chairperson Murphy adjourned the meeting at 6:10 PM. 3

Agenda

PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PSPRS) MEETING AGENDA Thursday, June 12, 2025 5:00 PM Saguaro Conference Room 375 West Sahuarita Center Way 2nd Floor Sahuarita, AZ Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the public that the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Sahuarita Local Police Board will hold a meeting and possible executive session(s) at the date and time specified below at the Sahuarita Town Hall, Executive Conference Room, second floor, 375 West Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita, Arizona. Members of the PSPRS Local Board will attend either in person or by telephone or electronic conference call. The order of the agenda may be altered or changed by order of the Board. To better serve our community, the conference room is wheelchair accessible. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the Town Clerk’s Office at 520-822-8801. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Consent Agenda 3.a Meeting Minutes (March 12, 2025) Approval of the Sahuarita Local Police Board meeting minutes from the March 12, 2025. 4. PSPRS Membership Discussion and possible action to accept members into the PSPRS and determine whether they have pre- existing medical conditions. The Local Board may vote to convene in executive [closed] session, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(2), to review and discuss confidential medical records: 4.a Lewis, Jordan Lewis, Jordan, Date of Hire 08-13-2024, with a Tier 3 date of 11-11-2024 4.b McCormick, Rudy McCormick, Rudy, Date of Hire 08/13/2024, with a Tier 3 date of 11/11/2024 4.c Rivera, Jay Rivera, Jay, Date of Hire 08/13/2024, with a Tier 3 date of 11/11/2024 4.d Garcia, Roy Garcia, Roy, Date of Hire 09/10/2024, with a Tier 3 date of 12/09/2024 4.e Rubio, Alynah Rubio, Alaynah, Date of Hire 10/29/2024 with a Tier 3 date of 01/27/2025 5. Discussion and Possible Action 5.a Accidental Retirement Application – Hector Iglecias (June 12, 2025) Discussion and possible action regarding the Accidental Disability Retirement Application submitted by Officer Hector Iglecias. The Local Board may vote to convene in an executive session, as pursuant Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Meeting Agenda to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(2) and (A)(3), to discuss records exempt from public inspection by law and to receive legal advice. 6. Future Agenda Items 7. Adjournment The Board may take action on any item listed on this agenda. The Board may vote to enter an executive session under A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A) (3) for discussion or consultation with the Local Board Attorney regarding any matters on the agenda. Page 2 of 13 PSPRS Board Staff Report DATE: June 12, 2025 TITLE: Meeting Minutes (March 12, 2025) SUBJECT: Approval of the Sahuarita Local Police Board meeting minutes from the March 12, 2025. FROM: Lisa Cole, Local Board Secretary SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve the minutes as submitted or [corrected]. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Minutes: March 12, 2025 Page 3 of 13 TOWN OF SAHUARITA ARIZONA PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PSPRS) SAHUARITA LOCAL POLICE BOARD MEETING MINUTES March 12, 2025 The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Sahuarita Local Board met in the Town Hall Executive Conference Room on the second floor, 375 West Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita, Arizona, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. 1. Call to Order Chairman Murphy called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. 2. Roll Call Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Tom Murphy Chairman Present Michael Falquez Board Member Present Douglas Higgins Board Member Absent Edgar Lytle Board Member Present Clark Munger Board Member Present Local Board Attorney Andrew Apodaca (virtual) and Local Board Secretary Lisa Cole also attended. 3. Consent Agenda A. Minutes for Approval – October 23, 2024 MOTION was made to approve the consent agenda. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Clark Munger, Board Member SECONDER: Edgar Lytle, Board Member AYES: Tom Murphy, Michael Falquez, Edgar Lytle, Clark Munger ABSENT: Douglas Higgins 4. Announcement of the results for the Sahuarita Police Department #174 member representative election held on February 26, 2025. Lisa Cole, Local Board Secretary, announced the PSPRS member representative election results and introduced newly elected Board Member Michael Falquez. 5. Discussion and possible action regarding the Accidental Disability Retirement Application submitted by Officer Hector Iglecias. The Local Board may vote to convene in an executive session, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(2) and (A)(3), to discuss records exempt from public inspection by law and to receive legal advice. PSPRS Local Board Minutes – March 12, 2025 Page 1 Page 4 of 13 Andrew Apodaca, Board Attorney, introduced the item, after which the board voted to meet in an executive session at approximately 5:04 PM. MOTION was made to meet in an executive session. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Clark Munger, Board Member SECONDER: Edgar Lytle, Board Member AYES: Tom Murphy, Michael Falquez, Edgar Lytle, Clark Munger ABSET: Douglas Higgins The board returned to the regular session at approximately 5:53 PM. Lisa Cole, Local Board Secretary, announced that Hector Iglecias may have received a job offer or have been employed by the Tucson Airport Authority in a role similar to his former position with the Sahuarita Police Department. MOTION was made to request application materials, employment records, and Hector Iglecias' medical files from the Tucson Airport Authority. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Clark Munger, Board Member SECONDER: Edgar Lytle, Board Member AYES: Tom Murphy, Michael Falquez, Edgar Lytle, Clark Munger ABSET: Douglas Higgins 6. Discussion and possible action to accept members into the PSPRS and determine whether they have pre-existing medical conditions. The Local Board may vote to convene in executive [closed] session, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03 (A)(2), to review and discuss confidential medical records: A. Garcia, Antonio, Date of Hire 01/16/2024, with a Tier 3 date of 04/15/2024 B. Chiddix, Joseph, Date of Hire 04/09/2024, with a Tier 3 date of 07/08/2024 C. Ugalde, Brody, Date of Hire 04/09/2024, with a Tier 3 date of 07/08/2024 Chairman Tom Murphy introduced the item, after which the board voted to meet in an executive session at approximately 5:55 PM. MOTION was made to meet in an executive session. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Edgar Lytle, Board Member SECONDER: Clark Munger, Board Member AYES: Tom Murphy, Michael Falquez, Edgar Lytle, Clark Munger ABSET: Douglas Higgins Chairman Murphy declared that the Board was back in regular session. The board returned to the regular session at approximately 5:59 PM. PSPRS Local Board Minutes – March 12, 2025 Page 2 Page 5 of 13 MOTION was made to approve the memberships of Officers Antonio Garcia, Joseph Chiddix, and Brody Ugalde with no pre-existing conditions noted. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Falquez, Board Member SECONDER: Clark Munger, Board Member AYES: Tom Murphy, Michael Falquez, Edgar Lytle, Clark Munger ABSET: Douglas Higgins 7. Acknowledgement and discussion regarding the PSPRS Sahuarita Actuarial Valuation as of June 30, 2024. Lisa Cole, the Local Board Secretary, provided an overview of the actuarial report detailing the funded ratios and employer contribution rates for fiscal year 2026. Ms. Cole also reported on the current membership of PSPRS and the funded ratios for all tiers from 2020 to 2025. 8. Future Agenda items No future items were requested. 9. Adjournment Chairman Murphy adjourned the meeting at 6:10 PM. _________________________________ Tom Murphy Chairman ATTEST: ______________________ Lisa Cole, MMC Secretary to the Board CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Meeting of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Board of the Town of Sahuarita held on the 12th day of March 2025. I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this XX day of XXXXX 2025. PSPRS Local Board Minutes – March 12, 2025 Page 3 Page 6 of 13 __________________________________ Lisa Cole, MMC Secretary to the Board PSPRS Local Board Minutes – March 12, 2025 Page 4 Page 7 of 13 PSPRS Board Staff Report DATE: June 12, 2025 TITLE: Lewis, Jordan SUBJECT: Lewis, Jordan, Date of Hire 08-13-2024, with a Tier 3 date of 11-11-2024 FROM: Lisa Cole, Local Board Secretary SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve the membership of [state name(s)] with no noted pre-existing conditions and [state name(s)] with the pre-existing conditions noted in their AZ Post Medical Examination report. ATTACHMENTS: 1. None Page 8 of 13 PSPRS Board Staff Report DATE: June 12, 2025 TITLE: McCormick, Rudy SUBJECT: McCormick, Rudy, Date of Hire 08/13/2024, with a Tier 3 date of 11/11/2024 FROM: Lisa Cole, Local Board Secretary SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve the membership of [state name(s)] with no noted pre-existing conditions and [state name(s)] with the pre-existing conditions noted in their AZ Post Medical Examination report. ATTACHMENTS: 1. None Page 9 of 13 PSPRS Board Staff Report DATE: June 12, 2025 TITLE: Rivera, Jay SUBJECT: Rivera, Jay, Date of Hire 08/13/2024, with a Tier 3 date of 11/11/2024 FROM: Lisa Cole, Local Board Secretary SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve the membership of [state name(s)] with no noted pre-existing conditions and [state name(s)] with the pre-existing conditions noted in their AZ Post Medical Examination report. ATTACHMENTS: 1. None Page 10 of 13 PSPRS Board Staff Report DATE: June 12, 2025 TITLE: Garcia, Roy SUBJECT: Garcia, Roy, Date of Hire 09/10/2024, with a Tier 3 date of 12/09/2024 FROM: Lisa Cole, Local Board Secretary SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve the membership of [state name(s)] with no noted pre-existing conditions and [state name(s)] with the pre-existing conditions noted in their AZ Post Medical Examination report. ATTACHMENTS: 1. None Page 11 of 13 PSPRS Board Staff Report DATE: June 12, 2025 TITLE: Rubio, Alynah SUBJECT: Rubio, Alaynah, Date of Hire 10/29/2024 with a Tier 3 date of 01/27/2025 FROM: Lisa Cole, Local Board Secretary SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve the membership of [state name(s)] with no noted pre-existing conditions and [state name(s)] with the pre-existing conditions noted in their AZ Post Medical Examination report. ATTACHMENTS: 1. None Page 12 of 13 PSPRS Board Staff Report DATE: June 12, 2025 TITLE: Accidental Retirement Application – Hector Iglecias (June 12, 2025) SUBJECT: Discussion and possible action regarding the Accidental Disability Retirement Application submitted by Officer Hector Iglecias. The Local Board may vote to convene in an executive session, as pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(2) and (A)(3), to discuss records exempt from public inspection by law and to receive legal advice. FROM: Lisa Cole, Local Board Secretary SUGGESTED MOTION: The pleasure of the Board. ATTACHMENTS: 1. None Page 13 of 13

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