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Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Meeting

Regular Meeting

Sahuarita, AZ · October 1, 2025

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PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PSPRS) MEETING MINUTES Date: October 1, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Agave Conference Room 375 West Sahuarita Center Way Sahuarita, AZ 85629 2nd Floor Members Present: Chairperson Tom Murphy, Board Member Michael Falquez, Board Member Douglas Higgins, Board Member Edgar Lytle Members Absent: 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 6:03 PM. 2. Roll Call Local Board Secretary Lisa Cole called the roll and confirmed that a quorum was present. 3. Consent Agenda MOTION was made to approve the consent agenda recommendations. MOVER: Board Member Edgar Lytle SECONDER: Board Member Michael Falquez AYES: (4): Chairperson Tom Murphy, Board Member Michael Falquez, Board Member Douglas Higgins, and Board Member Edgar Lytle ABSENT: (1): Board Member Clark Munger RESULT: APPROVED (4 to 0) 3.a Meeting Minutes – June 12, 2025 Approval of the June 12, 2025 Sahuarita Local Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board meeting minutes. MOTION was made to meet in executive session to discuss Items 4 and 5. MOVER: Board Member Douglas Higgins SECONDER: Board Member Edgar Lytle October 1, 2025 PSPRS Regular Meeting (Public Porton) Minutes Page 1 of 3 AYES: (4): Chairperson Tom Murphy, Board Member Michael Falquez, Board Member Douglas Higgins, and Board Member Edgar Lytle ABSENT: (1): Board Member Clark Munger RESULT: APPROVED (4 to 0) 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. After meeting in executive session to review and discuss confidential records, the board reconvened in regular session. MOTION was made to accept the membership of Officers Orlando Gonzalez and Austin Wilson. AYES: (4): Chairperson Tom Murphy, Board Member Michael Falquez, Board Member Douglas Higgins, and Board Member Edgar Lytle ABSENT: (1): Board Member Clark Munger RESULT: APPROVED (4 to 0) 4.a Gonzalez, Orlando Gonzalez, Orlando, Date of Hire 04-06-2025, with a Tier 3 date of 07-06-2025. 4.b Wilson, Austin Wilson, Austin, date of hire 06-02-2025 with a Tier 2 date of 02-16-2015. 5. Discussion and Possible Action 5.a Accidental Retirement Application - Hector Iglecias (October 1, 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, 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. The Board met in executive session to discuss and receive legal advice regarding the Accidental Disability Retirement Application submitted by Officer Hector Iglecias. After meeting in executive session to review and discuss confidential records, the board reconvened in regular session. Mr. Iglecias declined an opportunity to address the board before a motion was made regarding the Accidental Disability Retirement Application. October 1, 2025 PSPRS Regular Meeting (Public Porton) Minutes Page 2 of 3 MOTION was made to deny the Accidental Disability Retirement Application submitted by Officer Hector Iglecias, finding that the medical evidence presents no conflict and that there are no unresolved issues requiring further determination. AYES: (4): Chairperson Tom Murphy, Board Member Michael Falquez, Board Member Douglas Higgins, and Board Member Edgar Lytle ABSENT: (1): Board Member Clark Munger RESULT: APPROVED (4 to 0) 6. Future Agenda Items No new items were requested to be placed on a future agenda. 7. Adjournment Chairperson Murphy adjourned the meeting at 6:28 PM. October 1, 2025 PSPRS Regular Meeting (Public Porton) Minutes Page 3 of 3

Agenda

PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PSPRS) MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, October 1, 2025 6:00 PM Agave Conference Room 375 West Sahuarita Center Way Sahuarita, AZ 85629 2nd Floor 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, time, and location specified above. 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 – June 12, 2025 Approval of the June 12, 2025 Sahuarita Local Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board meeting minutes. 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 Gonzalez, Orlando Gonzalez, Orlando, Date of Hire 04-06-2025, with a Tier 3 date of 07-06-2025. 4.b Wilson, Austin Wilson, Austin, date of hire 06-02-2025 with a Tier 2 date of 02-16-2015. 5. Discussion and Possible Action 5.a Accidental Retirement Application - Hector Iglecias (October 1, 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, 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. 6. Future Agenda Items 7. Adjournment Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Meeting Agenda 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 7 PSPRS Board Staff Report DATE: October 1, 2025 TITLE: Meeting Minutes – June 12, 2025 SUBJECT: Approval of the June 12, 2025 Sahuarita Local Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Board meeting minutes. FROM: Lisa Cole, Local Board Secretary SUGGESTED MOTION: I move to approve the minutes as submitted (corrected). ATTACHMENTS: 1. June 12, 2025 PSPRS Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7 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 1 Page 4 of 7 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. 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 2 Page 5 of 7 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) 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 3 Page 6 of 7 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. 4 Page 7 of 7

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