Police Pension Fund Board
Regular MeetingWheaton, IL · August 27, 2020
Minutes
I){ }Ll{Il: WHEATON POLICE PENSION FUND
,i.{D, 900 West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, Illinois 1630-260-2161
Brett Mathieson Don Wilson James Craig Angela Smith Tim Bayee
President Vice President Secretary Assistant Secretary Trustee
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AUGUST 27,2020
A regular meeting of the Wheaton Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees was held on Thursday,
August 27,2020 at 5:00 p.m. at the Wheaton Police Department located at 900 W. Liberty Drive,
Wheaton, Illinois 60187, pursuant to notice.
CALL TO ORDER: Trustee Mathieson called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Trustees Brett Mathieson, James Craig, Don Wilson, Tim Bayee and
Angela Smith
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Mary Tomanek, Graystone Consulting (via teleconference); A.J. Weber and
Kelley Murray (via teleconference), Lauterbach & Amen, LLP (L&A)
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: May 21, 2020 Regular Meeting: The Board reviewed
the May 2I,2020 regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Trustee Craig and seconded
by Trustee Smith to approve the May 21,2020 regular meeting minutes as written. Motion carried
unanimously by voice vote.
Semi-Annual Review of Closed Session Meeting Minutes: The Board reviewed the closed session
meeting minutes and will not release these minutes at this time due to pending matters. A motion
was made by Trustee Mathieson and seconded by Trustee Wilson to keep the closed session
meeting minutes closed. Motion caried unanimously by voice vote.
INVESTMENT REPORT - GRAYSTOIYE CONSULTINGz Quarterly Performance Review:
Ms. Tomanek presented the Quarterly Performance Review for the period ending June 30, 2020.
As of June 30,2020,the quarter-to-date net return is l2.77Yo,the year-to-date net return is (3.82%)
and the ending market value is $59,746,658. The current asset allocation is as follows: fixed
income at 42oh and equities at 58%. Ms. Tomanek reviewed the recent transactions and discussed
cash flow needs forthe upcoming quarter. A motion was made by Trustee Mathieson and seconded
by Trustee Wilson to accept the Quarterly Performance Review. Motion carried unanimously by
voice vote.
Review/Update Investment Policy: The Board discussed the Investment Policy and determined that
no changes are required at this tirne.
Ms. Tomanek left the meeting at 5: I9 p.m.
ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT - LAUTERBACH & AMEN, LLP: Monthly Financial Report
and Presentation and Approval of Bills: The Board reviewed the Monthly Financial Report for the
Wheaton Police Pension Fund
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seven-month period ending July 31,2020. As of July 3 1,2020, the net position held in hust for
pension benefits is $61,452,616.60 with a change in position of ($1,021,643.05). The Board also
reviewed the Cash Analysis Report, Revenue Report, Expense Report, Member Contribution
Report, Payroll Journal and the Vendor Check Report for the period May 1, 2020 through July 3 l,
2020 for total disbursements of $217,400.54. A motion was made by Trustee Mathieson and
seconded by Trustee Wilson to accept the Monthly Financial Report and to approve the
disbursements shown on the Vendor Check Report in the amount of $217,400.54. Motion carried
by roll call vote.
AYES: Trustees Mathieson, Craig, Wilson, Bayee and Smith
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Additional Bills, if any.' There were no additional bills presented for approval.
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTSz Active Member File Maintenance: The Board noted
that L&A will prepare Active File Maintenance letters for distribution to all active members
requesting any additional pension file documents.
APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIPNITHDRAWALS FROM FUND: There were no
applications for membership or withdrawals from the Fund.
APPLICATIONS FOR RETIREMENT/DISABILITY BENEFITS: There were no
applications for retirement or disability benefits.
TRUSTEE TRAIIIING UPDATES: The Board discussed upcoming training opportunities.
Trustees were reminded to submit any certificates of completion to L&A for recordkeeping.
Approval of Trustee Training Registrotion Fees and Reimbursable Expenses: There were no
trustee training registrations or reimbursable expenses presented for approval.
OLD BUSINESS: Reinstatement of Creditable Service - Bradley Caliendo: The Board discussed
Bradley Caliendo's reinstatement of creditable service and will reach out to Attorney Reimer to
schedule a special hearing.
IDOI Annual Statement: The Board noted that the IDOI Annual Statement was filed prior to the
June 30, 2020 deadline.
Discussion/Possible Action - Lquterbach & Amen, LLP Engagement Letter.' The Board reviewed
the L&A two-year engagement letter. A motion was made by Trustee Mathieson and seconded by
Trustee Wilson to engage L&A in the amounts as follows: $37,370 for the year ended December
31,202I: $38,475 for the year ended December 31,2022. Motion carried unanimously by voice
vote.
NEW BUSINESSz Review/Approve - Actuarial Valuotion & Tax Lety Requesf: The Board
reviewed the Actuarial Valuation as prepared by Foster & Foster. Based on data and assumptions,
the recommended municipal contribution is $3,828,765 and the statutory minimum contribution
amount is$.3,216,243. The Board also discussed requesting a tax levy in the amount of $3,828,765
and reviewed the Municipal Compliance Report as prepared by L&A. A motion was made by
Wheaton Police Pension Fund
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Trustee Mathieson and seconded by Trustee Wilson to accept the Actuarial Valuation as prepared
and to request a tax levy in the amount of $3,828,765. Motion unanimously carried by voice vote.
Review/Adopt - Municipal Compliance Report: The Board reviewed the Municipal Compliance
Report prepared by L&A. The Board will obtain signatures by the Board President and Seiretary.
Boqrd Officer Elections - President & Secretary: The Board discussed Board Officer Elections
and nominated the following slate of Officers as follows: Trustee Mathieson as President; Trustee
Craig as Secretary. A motion was made by Trustee Craig and seconded by Trustee Smith to elect
the slate of Officers as stated. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
FOA Officer Elections: The Board discussed designating City Clerk as the FOIA Officer and
Trustee Smith as the OMA Designee. A motion was made by Trustee Smith and seconded by
Trustee Mathieson to designate the FOIA and Officer and OMA Designee as stated. Motion carried
unanimously by voice vote.
Creditable Service Purchase - Rommy Klamerus: The Board noted that payment in the amount of
$1,790.95 from Rommy Klamerus to the Wheaton Police Pension Fund has been made in full and his
creditable service has now been made whole.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT - REIMER & DOBROVOLIIY PCz Annual Independent Annual
Medical Examination: The Board noted that Bradley Mann attended his annual independent
medical examination and it was determined that he remains disabled at this time and subject to
further annual examinations until age 50.
Legal Updates: The Board was presented with Legal and Legislotive Update newsletter quarterly
provided by Reimer & Dobrovolny PC.
CLOSED SESSION,IF IIEEDED: There was no need for closed session.
ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Trustee Craig and seconded by Trustee Mathieson to
adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
The next scheduled forNovember 12,2020 at 5:00 p.m.
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Minutes approved by the Board of Trustees on ( t- r L - Zo
Minutes prepared by Kelley Muway, Pension Services Administrator, Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
Agenda
WHEATON POLICE PENSION FUND
900 West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, Illinois | 630-260-2161
Brett Mathieson Don Wilson Angela Smith James Craig Tim Bayee
President Vice President Asst. Secretary Secretary Trustee
NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE WHEATON POLICE
PENSION FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Wheaton Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will conduct a regular meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
at the at the Wheaton Police Department located at 900 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, for the purposes set
forth in the following agenda:
Members of the public may monitor the meeting by joining the conference call as follows:
Call the conference number: (773) 250-5099
Enter the conference number: 637148
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comment – Limit of 3 minutes per person
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a. May 21, 2020 Regular Meeting
b. Semi-Annual Review of Closed Session Meeting Minutes
5. Investment Report – Graystone Consulting
a. Quarterly Performance Review
b. Review/Update Investment Policy
6. Accountant’s Report – Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
a. Monthly Financial Report
b. Presentation and Approval of Bills
c. Additional bills, if any
7. Communications and Reports
a. Active Member File Maintenance
8. Applications for Membership/Withdrawals from Fund
9. Applications for Retirement/Disability Benefits
10. Trustee Training Updates
a. Approval of Trustee Training Registration Fees and Reimbursable Expenses
11. Old Business
a. Reinstatement of Creditable Service – Bradley Caliendo
b. IDOI Annual Statement
c. Discussion/Possible Action – Lauterbach & Amen, LLP Engagement Letter
12. New Business
a. Review/Approve – Actuarial Valuation & Tax Levy Request
b. Review/Adopt – Municipal Compliance Report
c. Board Officer Election – President & Secretary
d. FOIA Officer & OMA Designee
e. IDOI Annual Statement
f. Creditable Service Purchase – Rommy Klamerus
13. Attorney’s Report – Reimer & Dobrovolny PC
a. Annual Independent Medical Examination – Bradley Mann
b. Legal Updates
14. Closed Session, if needed
15. Adjournment