08-10-1995 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PENSION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 10, 1995
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Pension Board was held on Thursday, August 10,
1995 at the Miami Shores Village Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Louis Imburgia, Jr. at
8:03 A.M. The following were in attendance:
Board Members: Louis Imburgia, Jr., Chairman
Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Secretary
Joseph Charles
Tim Dearden
William Heffernan
Walter Latimer
Richard Trumble
Also Present: William Fann, Village Attorney
Patricia Varney, Plan Administrator
Karen Cole, Merrill Lynch
Mike Calloway, Merrill Lynch
Don Bryant, Barnett Bank
Philip Robert, Sun Bank
1A. REPORT FROM DON BRYANT, BARNETT BANK
Mr. Don Bryant of Barnett Bank reported that the account's total market value ending 6/30/95
was $4,956,165. The account return was up 8.36% for the quarter. The fixed income return
was up 6.10% compared to 6.50% of the Lehman Government Group. The equity investment
return was up 10.29% compared to 9.5% of the S&P 500.
1B. REPORT FROM PHILIP ROBERT, SUN BANK
Mr. Philip Robert of Sun Bank reported that the total market value of the account was
$5,099,348 ending 6/30/95. For the quarter, the account return was up 6.42%. The equity
portfolio gave a 6.60% return for the quarter compared to 9.5% of the S&P 500. The fixed
income return was up by 6.1% compared to 6.50% of the Lehman Government Group.
Mr. Heffernan inquired as to when the value fund was acquired and how much was put
into it. Mr. Robert responded that it was obtained in the fourth quarter of last year and
30% of the equity portfolio was invested.
1C. REPORT FROM MIKE CALLOWAY, MERRILL LYNCH
Mr. Mike Calloway of Merrrill Lynch reported that, as of 6/30/95, the fund had a total
market value of $10,414,543. This was an increase of $627,828 from the previous
quarter. For the quarter, the fund earned a 7.1% return, slightly below the target index of
8.0%. For the year, the total return was 16.7%. The equity portfolio trailed behind the S&P
500 which prevented the fund from meeting the target index.
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The equity portfolio returned 8.2% for the quarter compared to 9.5% of the S&P 500.
The bond portfolio was up 6.1% compared to 6.50% of the Lehman GovtlCorp.
Mr. Latimer inquired about Sun Bank's performance and questioned if the drop was due to
the change in management. Mr. Calloway stated that the previous year's performance was
much worse, and if anything, the change in management was better for the fund.
Ms. Karen Cole reported on information received from Floyd Boyce of Nations Bank.
She stated that the Village should be receiving a letter the week of 8/18/95 regarding the
liquidation of funds. A decision must be made by 10/28/95 should the Board decide to
come out of the fund. Mr. Heffernan inquired as to the value of the liquidation. Ms. Cole
stated that Arthur Anderson is giving services for valuation. Mr. Charles asked for a
recommendation from Merrill Lynch regarding the liquidation. Ms. Cole stated that Arthur
Anderson should make a recommendation since they have a fudiciary responsibility to the
Village.
2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE REVISED
PENSION SUMMARY PLAN DOCUMENT.
Ms. Varney explained that the Pension Summary Plan must be revised every two years.
By performing an in-house revision, there is minimal cost involved. Kruse, O'Connor &
Ling has given the Village a disk which contains the previous Plan so that revisions can
be made to the original document. Mr. Heffernan asked if this the revision was due to the
PBA. Ms. Varney confirmed that it was.
Mr. Heffernan moved to approve an in-house revision of the Pension Summary Plan to be
submitted for review. Mr. Charles seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in
favor.
3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PENSION BOARD
MEMBERS AITENDING THE FLORIDA PUBLIC TRUSTEES ASSOCIATION
SCHOOL IN ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Ms Varney explained that some of the Board members have expressed an interest in attending
the October, 1995 school. Officer Tim Dearden stated that it would be beneficial for everyone
to attend such a conference. Mr. Heffernan suggested one Board member attend to critique
the school and report back to the Board. Mike Calloway stated that the Board could benefit
from speaking to other municipal Pension Board members since they deal with similar
circumstances. Mr. Dearden stated that he would like to attend the school at a future date.
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4. REQUEST APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO BARNETT BANK
Mr. Latimer moved approval of payment to Barnett Bank in the amount of $8,301.58
for quarterly management fees ending June 30, 1995. Mr. Heffernan seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous in favor.
5. REQUEST APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO SUN BANK
Mr. Latimer moved approval of payment to Sun Bank in the amount of $10,186.28 for
quarterly management fees ending June 30, 1995. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Heffernan. The vote was unanimous in favor.
6. REQUEST APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 24,1995 MEETING
Mr. Latimer moved to approve the July 24, 1995 Pension Board meeting minutes. Mr.
Charles seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The Pension Board meeting of August 10, 1995 was adjourned at 9:09 A.M.