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11-08-2001 Regular Meeting MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE GENERAL EMPLOYEE PENSION BOARD REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 2001 1. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village General Employee Pension Board was held on Thursday,November 8,2001 in the Conference Room of the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 8:22 A.M. 2. ROLL CALL In order for the record to reflect those present the roll was called with the following members present: Al Davis, Chair Mary Ross Agosta Thomas J.Benton Joseph Charles Wendy Reiner Richard Trumble Absent:Henry Courtney Also Present: Steve Cypen,Pension Board Attorney(via telephone) Mark A.Malatak,Plan Administrator Lisa Keeley,Recording Secretary Mr.Davis welcomed the newly appointed Ms.Ross Agosta to the Board. He asked that a letter be sent on behalf of the Board to Mr. Les Forney acknowledging his term and thanking him for his dedication. Mr. Malatak indicated that he would prepare a letter immediately. 3. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT WARRANT Mr.Charles moved for approval of the payment warrant as submitted. Mr.Trumble seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. 6. OTHER BUSINESS-Custodial Services Mr. Malatak explained that although Fiduciary Trust did meet the minimum requirements of the Board, the Fiduciary Trust administration advised that there would still be an interrelationship between Colonial Trust Services and Fiduciary Trust. As such,Salem Trust was selected,meeting the fee structure of six basis points as long as both plans utilize their services. In the event one plan moves services,an alternate fee structure would become effective. The contracts were reviewed and approved by Mr.Cypen and await signature. Mr.Malatak introduced the representatives from the new plan custodian,Salem Trust. Mr.Robert Darr and Ms. Karen Russo. Mr.Darr gave a brief explanation of Salem Trust as a custodial company. Ms.Russo provided information on the day to day custodial services provided through her offices. She did confirm experience with the Village Pension Plan through Barnett Bank some years prior. The Board welcomed Salem Trust services. � y General Employee Pension Board November 8,2001 Page 2 4A. INVESTMENT MANAGERS REPORT-Davis,Hamilton,Jackson-Janna Woods Ms. Woods reported that the fund's total market value as of September 30, 2001 was $3,440,250. The total equity return for the period ending September 30,2001 was-14.6%beating the Russel 1000 Growth by 4.8% with a fixed income return of 4.9%compared to the Lehman Intermediate Government Corporation. Ms.Woods reviewed the market factors that prompted the company's buys and sells for the quarter. 4B. INVESTMENT MANAGERS REPORT-The Boston Company-Carl O'Connell&Paul Leahy Mr.O'Connell gave a brief overview of the equities held and the investment objectives utilized by the firm in their value-oriented investment process. The total market value of the fund ending September 30, 2001 was $3,498,294. The total portfolio return for the period was -7.2%with an equity return of-13.8%and a fixed income return of 6.0%beating the Merrill Lynch Government/Corporation return of 5.0%. 5. CONSULTANTS REPORT -Merrill Lynch-Larry Cole&Jeff Swanson Mr. Cole reviewed the investment managers returns for the quarter. He noted that the stock market had a poor quarter,but the bond market kept the fund from major losses with the 40%asset allocation. The total combined fund balance at September 30, 2001 was $6,946,937 with a return of-6.6%. In comparison to other Florida municipal funds,the Police plan ranked in the forty-first percentile. 7. ADJOURNMENT The November 8,2001 regular meeting of the General Employee Pension Board was adjourned at 9:35 A.M.by a motion to that effect from Ms.Ross Agosta. Al Davis,Chairperson Thomas J.Benton, Secretary Lisa Keeley,Recording Secretary . . — For payment from the Village Pension Fund for General Employee's in the Village of Miami Shores,Florida. To Chair and Administrator,or such other officers, who from time to time are duly designated and authorized by the Board of Trustees of said Fund,to sign checks,drafts or orders for the payment of money;You are hereby authorized by the Board of Trustees of the Miami Shores Village Pension Fund for General Employees in Miami Shores Village to pay the amounts listed below for Board of Trustees as services_rendered_the said Board_Trustees,and— pay. the persons named below,_hereby certified'' the being on the Pension list of said Boud at its meeting held on 11/08/01 pensions from 08/01/01 to 09/30/01 inclusive,or for the period of time opposite the name of said Name(Pensions,Benefits,Services Provided or Obligations) Amount Check Nr. Reimburse Miami Shores Village for: Miscellaneous Expenses: Federal Express Delivery $ 24.58 TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES $ 24.58 TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT TO MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE 24.58 Authorize payment to Davis,Hamilton,Jackson&Associates Quarterly management fees for the period 10/0 1/0 1 - 12/3 1/01 $4,323.21 Authorize payment to The Boston Company Quarterly management fees for the period 07/01/01 -09/30/01 Not to exceed$7,500.00 Authorize payment to Merrill Lynch Consulting services 01/01/01 -06/30/01 $ 4,638.28 Consulting services 07/01/01 -09/30/01 Lik5l.72 TOTAL DUE MERRILL LYNCH $ 7,690.60 Authorize payment to Gabriel,Roeder,Smith&Company First installment for Annual Actuarial Evaluation $ 1,593.00 Authorize payment to Colonial Bank Quarterly trust fees Davis,Hamilton account for the period ending 09/30/01 $ 573.18 Quarterly trust fees The Boston Company account for the period ending 09/30/01 $ 598.44 Dated this 8*day oyNovember,20O} Approved by: Al Davis a»Chair of the Board ofTrustees Village Pension Fund for General Employee's iothe Village n[Miami Shores,Florida --------------------------------------------------------------------------'