HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-11-19-RB-minMINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 19, 2009 RETIREMENT MEETING
Present: Robert Cunha, Joseph Foley, Michael McNabb, Alan Fields, Marguerite Oliva
Absent: Rob Addelson
Bob Cunha called the meeting to order at 8:00.
The Board accepted and signed the 113009 warrant and the November payroll.
The September minutes were reviewed and signed.
New members: (4) Kelly Collins, Student Support Instructor; Maria Barrett, Aide; Kalli
Baker, Spec, Ed. Asst.; Lynn Hurley, LHS Secretary
Request for Retirement: Barbara Prindle, School Admin. Assistant, 4121110
LouAnn Eisenhut and Fran Peters from Meketa presented an October update. The month
of October showed a decrease in market value of approximately 112 % which is the first
negative return in months. From the end of October to November 18 there has been an
increase of 3.2 %. The year to date increase through November 18 is 22.5 %. Fran noted
Lexington is far ahead or their other clients.
Mike questioned if there are enough managers to get to where we want to be and
wondered if there are any other investment areas at which to look.
Fran mentioned that hedge funds in the past looked a lot better. He was asked to look at
the hedge fund segment held by PRIM to see how those investments have done this year
and report back to the board.
Alan asked Fran to speak with Wellington regarding their thoughts on the uncertainties in
the investment world. He would like to know what tools they have in place and how
quickly they can move.
There was a general discussion about TIPS. Portfolio exposure is about 4 %.
PERAC approval was received for investment into the PIMCO Global Multi Asset Fund.
Earnest Partners which is approximately $3.1 mm will be liquidated; $8 mm will be
transferred from existing PIMCO All Asset Fund; $1.6 mm will be transferred from the
Wellington Opportunistic Fund.
Brett Gallagher and Kelly Gilbert presented the quarterly review for Artio Global
International Equity Fund. The value of the portfolio as of October 31, 2009 was
$3,829,000. This is an increase year to date of 16.6% but it is still underperforming the
benchmarks. The difficulty of the year starting in March 2009 was discussed.
42% of Artio is now on the New York Stock Exchange and available to the public. The
report is on file in the retirement office.
There was a general discussion of the Vanguard investments for the OPEB funds.
Quarterly statements are not being received. Vanguard representatives have been notified
of the problem and hopefully it has been corrected. There is a total of approximately
$800,000 held in two money market funds, the Admiral Treasury Money Market and the
Treasury Money Market. A decision was made to move one half to a 70130 Global
Equity balanced fund. The Town Treasurer will be notified.
There were three responses to the RFP for actuarial services; Buck Consultants,
Milliman, Inc. and Ricci, Inc. After reviewing the three responses, a motion was made,
seconded and approved unanimously to continue with Buck Consultants for an actuarial
study for January 1, 2010 .
There was a general discussion of the Creedon complaint. Through Amity fiduciary
insurance, Travelers Insurance has provided Atty. Peter Kober to handle the matter. Joe
Foley, Bob Cunha and Marguerite Oliva met with Atty. Kober on November 6, 2009 to
present facts. He was to file a motion to dismiss before November 11. An e -mail was
sent to him before the meeting for an update. There was no response. Atty. Sacco will be
contacted to see if he has received any information from Atty. Kober.
Notification was received from PERAC that they will be reevaluating Alan Campbell.
Administrative review put on hold again.
A motion was made, seconded and approved unanimously to adjourn the meeting at
10:00 AM. The next meeting will be held December 21, 2009 at Cary Library.
Robert W. Cunha, Chairman
Robert Addelson, Ex Officio Member
Michael McNabb, Appointed Member
Joseph Foley, Elected Member
Alan Fields, Appointed Member