HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-09-28-RB-minMinutes of the September 28, 2011 Retirement Meeting
Present: Robert Cunha, Joseph Foley, Alan Fields, Rob Addelson, Michael McNabb,
Marguerite Oliva
Bob Cunha called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM.
The Board accepted and signed the 093011 Warrant and September payroll. The August
minutes were reviewed and signed.
New Members: (34) SPED IA' s: Melissa Berla, Stephanie Boggs, Mary Boudreau,
Patrick Corbett, Paige Hall, Kathryn Nelson, Katie Lukowicz- Simon, Valerie Mathews;
Antonio Nicolazzo,Hillary O'Connor, Lisa Olson, Jason Pratt, Christina Thomas,
William Toomey; HASA: Gabrielle Helfgott, Jennifer Hirsch, Lauren Liuzzo,
Racquel Mangie, Richard Shara III, Michael Stringer, Heather Tinkham; SST's:
Christina Coleman, Alysa Holber, Alison Martin, Lianne Nihan, Jennifer Seller, Abigail
Taylor, Meaghan Webster; IA's Emily D'Errico; Lauren Jigarjian Custodians
David DeMango; Juan McFaline; Daniel Buckley, Laborer /Truck Driver; Jennifer
Forgit, Librarian;
LouAnn Eisenhut and Henry Jaung from Meketa presented an update as of August 31,
2011. The market value August 31, 2011 was $107.1 million, a decrease of $5.9 million
from 7/31/11. "Ugly" was how LouAnn described August, hurt by the European
problems. There was a discussion of how to best dampen risk in the portfolio. Henry
suggested the Board should look at strategies and not "jockeys ".
Meketa presented an analysis on four different strategies that could be used to improve
the system's Global Equity Aggregate. The strategies are Quality, Stability, and Income
(QSI) managed by RhumbLine, Dow Jones Global Index and the S &P 100 Index Funds
offered by SSgA, and Vanguard's Dividend Growth Fund. PERAC regulations would
require a full search to invest in Vanguard DG. Meketa is inquiring about QSI.
The Board discussed rebalancing the Global Tactical portfolio by moving funds from the
Wellington Opportunistic Fund to PIMCO Global Multi -Asset Fund; withdrawing assets
from the International Equity Asset funds Acadian and Artio and adding Dow Jones 150
ETF and for Domestic Equity withdrawing 4% from both Fidelity Contrafund and
Hartford and purchasing a DVY with the 8 %.
A motion was made by Alan Fields, seconded by Bob Cunha and unanimously accepted
for the following defensive moves: rebalance the Global Tactical Asset Allocation by
transferring $2 mm from the Wellington Opportunistic fund to PIMCO Global Multi -
Asset Fund; add a Dow Jones 150 ETF to the International Equity Assets resulting in 1/3
to Artio, 1/3 to Acadian and 1/3 Dow Jones; for the Domestic Equity portfolio have
Meketa begin the RFP search for a high dividend paying strategy with requests to
respond to Vanguard DG and Wellington New Infrastructure Fund. There will be a
withdrawal of 1/3 from both Hartford and Fidelity to purchase 'the new fund.
Alan Leventhal and Dane Rasmussen presented the annual review for Beacon Capital
Fund V. 82% of the capital has been called. Alan spoke about the restructuring that has
taken place. They have been able to reduce their interest rate on their $2.7 billion loan
and have been able to sell without payment penalties. There are not debt issues and were
able to extend payoff date to 2017. They have sold 7 properties, 4 since they have
restructured. He mentioned that currently, they have nothing actively on the market.
Mid City Point in London has remained a problem but they still have 50% interest in the
property. He feels core real estate will continue to do well as the market stabilizes.
Gross returns have been .60 -.70 on the dollar and are expected to be updated to .70 - .90
gross and .60 - .80 net.
The buyback request from Susan Hayes was approved after reviewing the interest
calculation.
There was a discussion about Anthony Previte's request to have $300 deducted each
month from his pension to payback the overearnings. Questions were raised as to what
would happen if Anthony died before the monies were paid back. The Board would like
to see him sign a document that would secure his obligation to pay. Rob also felt we
should be charging him 4% interest per year until all funds were recouped. It was
requested that these questions be sent to Mike Sacco for his review.
Joe Foley submitted his nomination papers for re- election. There have been no other
requests for papers.
The Selectmen reappointed Mike McNabb for another three -year term.
Maggie voiced her concern of using Loomis to cover cash shortages. Loomis requires a
30 day notice for redemptions and have bimonthly transactions on the l" and 15 of each
month. They will have to be notified by October 15 for anticipated November
shortages. Maggie will have to estimate the amount.
The 2 "d FY' 12 appropriation will be forwarded to State Street in October, preventing any
cash shortages for October.
PIMCO representatives will be attending the October 24 meeting. This is the final
manager review for 2011.
The Board was reminded that it has been two years since they completed the State Ethics
Training and will need to go though the process to update the file. The website address
will be forwarded to them for completion.
There was a discussion about the office manual. The Board has been sent a contact list
and an investment manager redemption requirement list. The Board would like these
reports incorporated into the manual as well as a listing of office functions listed by day,
week, month and year. There are CD's from PERAC in the office that have all the
necessary forms as well as instructions. The PERAC website also has copies of all the
necessary manuals that would be needed. This information will also be included.
A motion was made, seconded and approved unanimously to adj ourn the meeting at
10:45 AM.
The next meeting will be held October 24, 2011, 8:00 AM at Cary Memorial Library in
the Learning Center.
Robert W. Cunha, Chairman
Michael McNabb, Appointed Member
Robert Addelson, Ex Officio Member Joseph Foley, Elected Member
Alan Fields, Appointed Member