HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-29-RB-minMINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 29, 2009 RETIREMENT MEETING
Present: Robert Cunha, Joseph Foley, Michael McNabb, Rob Addelson, Alan Fields,
Marguerite Oliva
Bob Cunha called the meeting to order at 8:00.
The Board accepted and signed the 103109 warrant and the October payroll.
New members: (11) Alana Silvey, CARE Instructional Assistant; Sucheta Bboite,
Christine Daigle, Amy Furtado, Instructional Assistants; Christine Connor, Amy Furtado,
Jennifer Mawn Carney, Donna Merrell, ,Student Support Instructors; Kyle Hamilton,
Field Technician; Laura Cricenti, Special Class Assistant; James McCarthy, Custodian
Request for Retirement: Edward O'Brien, Police Sergeant, 10/28/09
Deceased Retirees: Helen MacDonald, DPW clerk, Opt. A, 9126109; Carl Wilson, School
Custodian, Opt. C, 9/30109
Fran Peters from Meketa Investments presented the September 30, 2009 quarterly review.
Market value is $94.6 mm, an increase of $9.4 mm from June 30, 2009. Year to date
increase is 19.9 %. All asset classes except real estate are within their respective target
range.
During the third quarter Matthews Pacific Tiger Fund was funded with the assets from the
Wellington Asia x Japan strategy. Wellington Emerging Co. strategy was terminated and
assets were split between Acadian and Artio. Loomis Sayles Credit Asset strategy was
funded from cash and the SSgA Bond Index Fund.
Acadian representatives Jason Chalmers and Matthew Cohen attended the meeting to
present the quarterly review. The current market value is $6.1 mm which includes the
funds transferred from Wellington Emerging Co. in September. They discussed the
investment process overview, portfolio construction, risk control, and research process.
Beacon Capital representatives Alan Leventhal and Jeff Brown presented their quarterly
review. The current market value for the real estate fund is $1.7 mm. Mr. Leventhal
noted he sees a period of continued weakness before any recovery. They are seeing a
period of stabilization but do not anticipate new construction for the next five years. This
period mirrors the early 90's. For Beacon Capital Strategic Partners V, 2012 will be a
problem year as debt will be coming due.
There was a general discussion regarding the Laura Creedon/Joseph Haynes complaint.
Since Atty. Sacco has also received a summons, he will not be able to represent the
Board. The Board will request that Town Counsel handle the matter.
Paul Shanley at Amity Insurance will be notified of the pending lawsuit and a request will
be made to Asst. Town Manager Linda Vine to confirm that the Lexington Retirement
Board is also covered under the Town's policy.
There was a general discussion concerning the requested fee increase from Meketa
investment Group to $75,000 annually. The Board noted their appreciation of the work
performed by Meketa. The Board noted the continued improvement of the
documentation from Meketa. Also noted was the great assistance they are to the office.
Chairman Bob Cunha reviewed and signed the MACRS Fiduciary Insurance application
for 2010 coverage.
Quarterly reviews still need to be completed by Artio Global Management and Earnest
Partners. It was noted that the assets from Earnest Partners are going to be used to
partially fund the new PIMCO Global Multi Asset Fund as soon as approval is received
from PERAC. The Board does not feel it is necessary to meet with Earnest due to the
closing of the fund. Artio representatives will be asked to attend the November or
December meeting.
Administrative review put on hold again.
A motion was made, seconded and approved unanimously to adjourn the meeting at
10:45 AM. The next meeting will be held November 19, 2009 at Cary Library.
Robert W. Cunha, Chairman
Michael McNabb, Appointed Member
Robert Addelson, Ex Officio Member Joseph Foley, Elected Member
Alan Fields, Appointed Member