HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-06-27-RB-min Minutes of the June 27, 2017 Retirement Board Meeting
Present: Bob Cunha,Joseph Foley, Alan Fields, Frederick Weiss, Marguerite Oliva and Jim Condon
Absent: Carolyn Kosnoff
NEW MEMBERS: (8) Bulger Limchao,Jonathan Powell, Patrol Officers; Christine Muir, Librarian; Donald
Pederson Jr., Laborer;Anne Graglia-Kostos, HR Director; Michael Donahue, Firefighter; Melissa Interess,
Asst. Director Senior Services;Jesus Melo, Custodian
DEATHS: (4)Wikje Feteris, Librarian, 5/11/17; Mary DiLuna,Attendance Health Aide, 6/15/17, Barbara
Laye, School Dept. Aide, 6/20/2017; Marjorie Young, School Secretary, 5/30/17
RETIREMENTS: (4) Pat Goddard, Public Facilities Director, 8/28/2017; Donald Johnson, Asst. Project
Manager, 7/31/17, Kathleen Mercer, Patrolman, 7/6/17; Robert Mercer, Patrolman, 7/7/17
The Board accepted the 063017 Warrant and the June payroll. The May minutes were reviewed and
approved, as well as the cashbooks for April 2017.
The Board discussed briefly the matter going forward regarding Vivian Marcano. She has elected to
appeal the decision by our Board to D.A.L.A. Ms. Marcano was denied an Accidental Disability at the
May 25, 2017 Board meeting.
James O'Brien and Robert Magarian's medical panels were reviewed by the Board for Accidental
Disability benefits. A motion was made by Bob to approve O'Brien and Magarian, seconded by Joe and
voted in agreement by Alan and Fred. Carolyn was not present to vote.
Maria Frey presented her case for an additional two (2) months of creditable service with the town. She
was previously denied this service request at the May 25, 2017 board meeting on the grounds she
terminated employment June 25, 1999 with the town. She had then accepted a position at MA
Teacher's Retirement System September 3, 1999. Therefore, no creditable service could be granted
within the dates listed above. She was off the payroll in Lexington, and not on the M.T.R.S. payroll
during that time. The Board affirms the denial and Ms. Frey will be notified via letter of the decision and
her rights to appeal.
A request was made by Bob to inform the Board members of our monthly contributions received vs.
cash being paid out. The town appropriation will be included in this report. The request will cover the
months from January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017. As of late, the Retirement Board has been paying out
more than what is being received.
We received a distribution from Monroe Capital for$257,774.00
Jim has been elected as the Records Access Officer for the Lexington Retirement Board effective 7/1/17
as well as in charge of PROSPER notifications to the Board.
Maggie presented to the Board a proposal to reduce her work schedule slightly. She will draft a few
scenarios for the Board to review in the coming weeks.
Henry Jaung presented the Meketa update. The portfolio increased from $154.9m on 4/30/17 to
$156.1m as of 5/31/17. It is currently up 9.5%for the year and 15.0%over the past twelve months.
YTD earnings are up and we are currently outperforming PRIT. Henry pointed out that Contrafund has
played a major role in these returns. Contrafund is up 17.3%for the year, primarily due to excellent
business selections on market at the right time. Plus, we have lowered our weight in U.S markets and
shifted more towards a stronger developing European market.
As of May 31St, Monroe, Golub, and White Oak continue to increase gains in overall performance.
Combined, the three firms have turned 13.4m into 16.2m
Matthews, Contrafund, and Acadian are still performing extremely well. Matthews is up 18%,
Contrafund up 20.8%, and Acadian 23.5%over the past year. Henry attributes these percentage
performances in part to a higher Beta portfolio.
Kayne Anderson has been added to the portfolio. The one month performance as of May 31" posted a
-.4%. No concern due to the fact they are just entering.
Board meeting dates for the rest of 2017 were released. They will be held on July 271h,August 24tH
September 28th, October 26th, November 28th, and December 28th. Investment managers have been
invited to attend.
Matthews representatives will attend the July 27th Board meeting.
A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 am.
The next Board Meeting will be held Thursday July 27th at 8:00 AM at Cary Memorial Library.
Robert Cunha, Chairman Alan Fields,Appointed Member
Absent
Carolyn Kosnoff,Ex Officio Member Joseph Foley,Elected Member
Frederick Weiss,Appointed Member