Police Officer's & Firefighter's Retirement System
Regular MeetingSpringfield, MO · September 11, 2025
Minutes
Minutes
September 11, 2025
1. Call to Order
Setser called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. The meeting was held at the Busch Municipal Building, 840
Boonville Avenue. Minutes taken by White.
Attendance
Members Representation Present Absent
Justin Setser President X
Charles Alexander Police X
Jamie Frieze Fire X
Ron Hoffman Retiree X
Chad Munsey Citizen X
Laura Robinson Citizen X
Andy Stewart Citizen X
Jonathan Winn Citizen X
Ann Young Citizen X
Chad Davis (NV) Fire X
Andrew McPherson (NV) Retiree X
Bryan Welch (NV) Police X
Callie Carroll (NV) City Council Liaison X
David Holtmann (NV) Finance X
Tony Kelley (NV) Administrative Director X
Nikki White (NV) Secretary X
NV = non-voting
Lance Roskens was also present.
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes – August 14, 2025
Young made a motion to approve the August 14, 2025 minutes as presented; 2nd by Davis. Vote all: Yes.
3. Approval of Financial Statement Ending July 31, 2025
The cash and short-term investments balance at the end of July was ($751,806). The cash – UMB
investments balance was $31,419,815.
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• IRM decreased ($227,794). The fund returned -0.16% compared to the index return of -0.30%.
• Acadian Emerging Markets increased $142,052. The fund returned 0.68% compared to the index return
of 1.90%.
• Brandes increased $566,635. The fund returned 2.33% compared to the index of -0.80%.
• Blue Ocean – cash distribution of $4.7 million to cash.
• Marathon – July distribution of $682,000.
• Fidelity INTL Index had a decrease of ($6,759,737). The fund returned -9.47% compared to the index
of -1.40%.
• IFM had a decrease of ($4,134). The fund returned -0.20% compared to the index of 0.30%.
• Loomis Sayles had a decrease of ($139,188). The fund returned -0.20% compared to the index return
of -0.30%.
• LGT had a decrease of ($275,319). The fund returned -1.40% compared to the index return of 2.20%.
• Black Rock Russell decreased ($9,546,498). The return was -5.14% compared to the index of 2.20%.
• Ares Multi Global Asset returned $23,825,577. The fund returned 0.75% compared to the index of
0.80%. There were $30M in contributions.
• Baird Core Plus decreased ($6,440,097). The return was -0.46% compared to the index of -0.30%. $6M
was transferred out to Ares.
• Employee contributions for the month totaled $83,703 and employer contributions totaled $162,721.
The Public Safety Sales Tax totaled $414,003.
• Gain/Loss in market value, including managers’ fees, was $1,988,963 for the month. Total additions
were $2,971,452.
• Benefit payments totaled $3,419,145. Administrative expenses totaled $33,494. Net increase to the
Plan was ($481,187).
• Total Net Assets at the end of July were $758,546,972.
The final June 30, 2025 report was also presented. Munsey made a motion to approve the financials ending
June 30, 2025 and July 31, 2025; 2nd by Davis. Vote all: Yes.
5. Review of Applications
Retiree’s Name Application Type Application Date Retirement Date Department
Gary Buckle Surviving Spouse 08/16/2025 N/A Fire
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Alexander made a motion to accept the application as presented; 2nd by Young. Vote all: Yes.
6. Review of Calculations
Type Years of Monthly Pension Partial Pension
Name Service Amount Amount
Ben Rauch Age & Service 25.00 $6,481.90 $4,809.15
Chad Immekus Age & Service 25.00 $6,845.18 $662.44
Christopher Age & Service 25.00 $6,769.57 $6,332.82
Rasmussen
Cody Williams Age & Service 25.00 $6,512.48 $630.24
David Mills Duty Disability 20.37 $4,661.17 $2,556.12
David Donaldson Age & Service 25.00 $6,029.78 $1,945.09
Eric Pinegar Age & Service 25.00 $6,712.31 $6,504.50
Eric Schroeder Age & Service 25.04 $6,821.74 $660.17
Gary Buckle Surviving Spouse 26.27 $2,293.82 $1,923.85
Jason Kitta Age & Service 25.04 $6,207.34 $600.71
Joseph Doza Age & Service 25.00 $5,963.22 $769.45
Nelson Kibby Age & Service 25.04 $7,677.66 $743.00
Alexander made a motion to accept the calculations as presented above; 2nd by Young. Vote all: Yes.
7. Approval of Return of Contributions
Name Type Years of Service ROC
Cody Williams Age & Service + buyback 21.08 + 3.02 $171,763.80
Eric Schroeder Age & Service 25.00 $247,806.50
Chris Rasmussen Age & Service + buyback 24.33 + .66 $225,487.06
Ben Rauch Age & Service + buyback 23.08 + 1.92 $213,551.05
Eric Pinegar Age & Service + buyback 24.08 + .92 $245,571.58
Joseph Doza Age & Service + buyback 24.50 + .50 $198,685.87
Chad Immekus Age & Service + buyback 22.08 + 3.92 $110,591.08
Nelson Kibby Age & Service 25.00 $275,395.45
David Mills Duty Disability 20.35 $154,683.47
Dustin Donaldson Age & Service + buyback 22.75 + 2.25 $175,453.21
Jason Kitta Age & Service 25.00 $242,268.34
Alexander made a motion to accept the return of contribution as presented above; 2nd by Young. Vote all:
Yes.
8. Administrative Director’s Report
Kelley presented an invoice from Stubbe Case Management in the amount of $523.80 for disability case.
Munsey made a motion to approve the invoice as presented; 2nd by Stewart. Vote all: Yes.
Kelley reported that the code changes regarding board terms and the change is requirements for those
reviewing disabilities had the first Council reading.
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Kelley stated that the IPS revisions take out the tactical allocations so there’s just strategic allocations.
Milliman assumed rate of return for the new allocation is higher that Verus. They are comfortable with
6%. He added that this is a step toward liquidity and safeguarding assets. Munsey made a motion to
approve the revised IPS; 2nd by Stewart. Vote all: Yes. Stewart made a motion to approve the strategic
targets and benchmarks; 2nd by McPherson. Vote all: Yes.
9. Legal Matters – Closed Session, pursuant to Section 610.021, RS MO.
Stewart made a motion to move to closed session at 9:02 a.m. pursuant to Section 610.021(14) RSMo.; 2nd
by Munsey. Vote Yes: Alexander, Davis, McPherson, Munsey, Robinson, Setser, Stewart, Winn and
Young. Vote no: none. Open session resumed at 9:05 a.m.
10. Adjournment
McPherson made a motion to adjourn the meeting; 2nd by Munsey. Vote all: Yes. The meeting adjourned
at 9:06 a.m. on September 11, 2025.
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Agenda
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Springfield Police Officers' and
Firefighters' Retirement System
Board of Trustees Meeting
Justin Setser, President Charles Alexander James Frieze Ron Hoffman
Chad Munsey Laura Robinson Andy Stewart Jonathan Winn
Ann Young Chad Davis Bryan Welch
David Holtmann, Finance Andrew McPherson Tony Kelley, Nikki White, Secretary
Callie Carroll, City Council Administrative Director
Representative
Denny Whayne Conference Room
September 11, 2025 8:30 AM
840 Boonville Avenue
1. ROLL CALL.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
2.1. Approval of Minutes of August 14, 2025 Meeting.
3. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
3.1. Approval of Financial Statements June 30, 2025 and July 31, 2025.
4. REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS.
4.1. Approval of Retirement Applications.
5. REVIEW OF CALCULATIONS.
5.1. Approval of Retirement Calculations.
6. APPROVAL OF RETURN OF CONTRIBUTIONS.
6.1. Approval of Return of Contributions.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
7.1. Invoices
7.2. Reminder for October and November Meeting Presentations
7.3. Code Changes
8. NEW BUSINESS.
9. OLD BUSINESS.
9.1. Review and acceptance of IPS document going before Council.
9.2. Review and acceptance of asset allocation document.
10. LEGAL MATTERS.
10.1. Closed session, to discuss records which are protected from disclosure by law,
pursuant to Section 610.021 (14) RSMo.
11. ADJOURNMENT.
If you are unable to attend, please notify Nikki White at (417) 569-6282 or via email at nwhite@springfieldmo.gov.
The Board meetings will be open to the public, but public discussion will be limited. Speakers may or may not be allowed to address
the Board.
In accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, if you need special accommodations when attending any
Pension Board meeting, please notify Nikki White at 417-569-6282 as soon as possible to ensure our ability to accommodate your
needs.