Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Meeting
Regular MeetingSahuarita, AZ · October 1, 2025
Minutes
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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