DRAFT
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT COMMISSION

A regular meeting of the State Employees Retirement Commission (the "Commission") was held on November 15, 2018, in 7th Floor Conference Room at 55 Elm Street, Hartford Connecticut. The meeting convened at 9:00 a.m. and the following members of the Commission were present:

• Janet Andrews, Trustee
• Peter Adomeit, Chairman
• Michael Bailey, Trustee
• Karen Buffkin, Trustee
• Michael Carey, Trustee
• Charles Casella, Trustee
• Sandra Fae Brown Brewton, Trustee
• Ronald McLellan, Trustee
• Karen Nolen, Trustee
• Claude Poulin, Trustee
• Angel Quiros, Trustee
• Martha Carlson, Deputy Comptroller & Interim Director of Retirement Services, Ex Officio Member
• Laurie Martin, Ex Officio Member

The following members of the Commission were absent:

• Robert D. Coffey, Trustee
• Paul Fortier, Trustee
• Sal Luciano, Trustee

Also present were:

• Amanda Alfonso, Retirement Services Division
• Bruce Barth, Robinson & Cole
• Natalie Braswell, Office of the State Comptroller
• Cindy Cieslak, General Counsel to the Commission Rose Kallor, LLP
• John Garrett, Cavanaugh Macdonald
• John Herrington, Retirement Services Division Director
• Colin Newman, Retirement Services Division
• Alisha Sullivan, Robinson & Cole
• Robert V. Scalise, Attorney for Sharon Belliveau
• Sharon Belliveau, SERS Member
• Debra Giambattista, SERS Retiree
• BJ Comerford, SERS Member
• Ralph Efird, Court Reporter

Call to Order

Chairman Adomeit called the meeting to order at 9:16 a.m.

Chairman's Report

The Commission meeting in December will start at 10:00 am.

Division Director's Report

November was a lighter month and there was a decrease in the amount of retirements processed. The Division is anticipating that most of the transfers will happen at the end of the election period in December. This month the MERS reemployment surveys went out and we continue to get them back so far the surveys have showed that people are not violating the work policy.

Disability Retirements

i. At 9:24, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Mr. Poulin to amend the agenda to include a Presentation by the Actuary on the Actuarial Report on the Valuation Prepared as of June 30, 2018 and the CMERS Experience Investigation for the Five- Year Period Ending June 30, 2017.

ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.

iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to amend the agenda to include a Presentation by the Actuary on the Actuarial Report on the Valuation Prepared as of June 30, 2018 and the CMERS Experience Investigation for the Five- Year Period Ending June 30, 2017.

New Matters

In light of the fact that SERS members were present and ready to appear before the Commission, Matter Nos. 30 and 31 (concerning Sharon Belliveau and B.J. Comerford, respectively), were considered first.

30. Request Received from Sharon Belliveau that the Commission Review and Reconsider its November 16, 2017 Denial of her Request to Transfer her SERS Membership from Tier II To Tier I, Plan B after the October 1, 1985 Deadline. (Appearance Is Scheduled At 9:30 A.M.)

i. At 9:26 a.m., Ms. Belliveau appeared with her Attorney, Robert Scalise who presented Ms. Belliveau's request to the Commission. Ms. Belliveau, and her witness, Ms. Giambattista, provided statements to the Commission.

ii. At 10:10, Mr. Carey moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to table Ms. Belliveau's request to allow for review of any personnel records with Department of Developmental Service and/or the Office of the State Comptroller, to research the election form and to allow counsel to prepare a written legal memorandum regarding the legal issues involved in Ms. Belliveau's request.

iii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.

iv. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to table Ms. Belliveau's request to allow for review of any personnel records with Department of Developmental Service and/or the Office of the State Comptroller, to research the election form and to allow counsel to prepare a written legal memorandum regarding the legal issues involved in Ms. Belliveau's request.

31. Request Received from B.J. Comerford that the Commission Review and Reconsider its November 16, 2017 Denial of his Request for a Recalculation of the Cost of his Purchase of Prior Municipal Service Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes, Section 5-192b(C). (Appearance Is Scheduled At 10:00A.M.)

i. At 10:10, B.J. Comerford appeared before the Commission to present his request to the Commission.

ii. At 10:32, Mr. Carey moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to table Mr. Comerford' s request to allow counsel to provide a written legal memorandum regarding the legal issues involved in Mr. Comerford's request.

iii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There was a brief discussion.

iv. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to table Mr. Comerford' s request to allow counsel to provide a written legal memorandum regarding the legal issues involved in Mr. Comerford's request.

At 10:48, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Mr. Poulin to hear the presentation of the Actuary on the Actuarial Report on the Valuation Prepared as of June 30, 2018 and the CMERS Experience Investigation for the Five- Year Period Ending June 30, 2017. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to hear the presentation of the Actuary on the Actuarial Report on the Valuation Prepared as of June 30, 2018 and the CMERS Experience Investigation for the Five- Year Period Ending June 30, 2017.

At 10:48, Mr. Garrett presented the Actuarial Report on the Valuation Prepared as of June 30, 2018 to the Commission.

At 10:57, Mr. Poulin moved, seconded by Ms. Buffkin to accept the Actuarial Report on the Valuation Prepared as of June 30, 2018. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.

The Commission voted unanimously to accept the Actuarial Report on the Valuation Prepared as of June 30, 2018.

At 10:58, Mr. Garrett presented the CMERS Experience Investigation for the Five- Year Period Ending June 30, 2017.

At 11:10, Mr. Poulin moved, seconded by Mr. Casella to accept the recommendation of the Actuary regarding the CMERS Experience Investigation for the Five- Year Period Ending June 30, 2017 with respect to the economic and demographic assumptions. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to accept the recommendation of the Actuary regarding the CMERS Experience Investigation for the Five- Year Period Ending June 30, 2017 with respect to the economic and demographic assumptions.

1. Request Commission Approval of the October 18, 2018 minutes.

i. At 11:12, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton to approve October 18, 2018 minutes.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the October 18, 2018 minutes.

2. Request Commission Approval of the State Employees Retirement Commission Chairman' s Per Diem Expenses.

i. At 11:12, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton to approve the State Employees Retirement Commission Chairman' s Per Diem Expenses.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the State Employees Retirement Commission Chairman' s Per Diem Expenses.

3. Request Commission Approval of the State Employees Retirement Commission Union Trustee Claude Poulin Per Diem and Travel Expenses.

i. At 11:12, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton to approve the State Employees Retirement Commission Union Trustee Claude Poulin' s Per Diem and Travel Expense.
ii. Mr. Poulin abstained.
iii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iv. The Commission voted unanimously in favor, with Mr. Poulin abstaining, to approve the State Employees Retirement Commission Union Trustee Claude Poulin' s Per Diem and Travel Expenses.

4. Request Commission Acceptance of the November 2018 Billing from Robinson and Cole for Federal Tax Matters.

i. At 11:12, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton to approve the November 2018 billing from Robinson and Cole for Federal Tax Matters.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the November 2018 billing from Robinson and Cole for Federal Tax Matters.

5. Request Commission Acceptance of the November 2018 Billing from Robinson and Cole for CMERS.

i. At 11:12, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton to approve the November 2018 billing from Robinson and Cole for CMERS.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the November 2018 billing from Robinson and Cole for CMERS.

6. Request Commission Acceptance of Invoices from Rose Kallor rendered for the month of October.

i. At 11:12, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton to approve the Invoices from Rose Kallor rendered for the month of October.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Invoices from Rose Kallor rendered for the month of October.

7. Request Commission Approval of the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Service Retirements for the Month of October 2018.

i. At 11:13, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton to approve the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Service Retirements for the Month of October 2018.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Service Retirements for the Month of October 2018.

8. Request Commission Approval of the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Voluntary Pending Retirements for the Month of October 2018.

i. At 11:13, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton to approve the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Voluntary Pending Retirements for the Month of October 2018.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Voluntary Pending Retirements for the Month of October 2018.

9. Request Commission Approval of the Connecticut State Employees System Disability Retirements for the Month of October 2018.

i. At 11:13, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton to approve the Connecticut State Employees System Disability Retirements for the Month of October 2018.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Connecticut State Employees System Disability Retirements for the Month of October 2018.

10. Request Commission Approval of the Connecticut State Employees System Retroactive Retirements for the Month of October 2018.

i. At 11:13, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton to approve the Connecticut State Employees System Retroactive Retirements for the Month of October 2018.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Connecticut State Employees System Retroactive Retirements for the Month of October 2018.

11. Request Commission Approval of the Connecticut State Employees System Preretirement Death Benefit for the Month of October 2018.

i. At 11:13, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton to approve the Connecticut State Employees System Preretirement Death Benefit for the Month of October 2018.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Connecticut State Employees System Preretirement Death Benefit for the Month of October 2018.

12. Request Commission Approval of the Municipal Retirement System Retirements for the Month of October 2018.

i. At 11:13, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton to approve the Municipal Retirement System Retirements for the Month of October 2018.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Municipal Retirement System Retirements for the month of October 2018.

13. Request Commission Acceptance of the Recommendations by the Medical Examining Board for the Continued Entitlement and Investigation Approvals.

i. At 11:13, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton to accept the Recommendations by the Medical Examining Board for the Continued Entitlement and Investigation Approvals.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept the Recommendations by the Medical Examining Board for the Continued Entitlement and Investigation Approvals.

14. Request Commission Acceptance of the Recommendations by the Medical Examining Board for the Continued Entitlement and Investigation Tabled and Denials.

i. At 11:13, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton to accept the Recommendations by the Medical Examining Board for the Continued Entitlement and Investigation Tabled and Denials.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept the Recommendations by the Medical Examining Board for the Continued Entitlement and Investigation Tabled and Denials.

15. Request Commission Approval of the Municipal Retirement System Disability Retirements Approved by the Medical Examining Board.

i. At 11:14, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton to approve the Municipal Retirement System Disability Retirements Approved by the Medical Examining Board.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Municipal Retirement System Disability Retirements Approved by the Medical Examining Board.

16. Request Commission Approval of the Municipal Retirement System Disability Retirements Denied by the Medical Examining Board.

i. At 11:14, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton to approve the Municipal Retirement System Disability Retirements Denied by the Medical Examining Board.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Municipal Retirement System Disability Retirements Denied by the Medical Examining Board.

17. Request Commission Approval of the Retirement Services Division Request to Discontinue the Disability Applications Due to the One Year Deadline Associated with the Right to Ask for a Reconsideration of the Medical Examining Board Denial.

i. At 11:14, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton to approve the Retirement Services Division Request to Discontinue the Disability Applications Due to the One Year Deadline Associated with the Right to Ask for a Reconsideration of the Medical Examining Board Denial.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Retirement Services Division Request to Discontinue the Disability Applications Due to the One Year Deadline Associated with the Right to Ask for a Reconsideration of the Medical Examining Board Denial.

18. Request Commission Approval of the Probate Judges and Employees Retirement System Retirements for November 2018.

i. At 11:15, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown- Brewton to approve the Probate Judges and Employees Retirement System Retirements for November 2018.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously to approve the Probate Judges and Employees Retirement System Retirements for November 2018.

19. Request Commission Approval of the Judges, Family Support Magistrates and Compensation Commissioners Retirement System for November 2018. Benefits to be paid Monthly.

i. At 11:15, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton to approve the Judges, Family Support Magistrates and Compensation Commissioners Retirement System for November 2018.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously to approve the Judges, Family Support Magistrates and Compensation Commissioners Retirement System for November 2018.

20. Request Commission Approval of the Probate Judges and Employees Retirement Fund Personnel Expenses for the Pay Period September 14, 2018 Through October 11, 2018.

i. At 11:15, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown- Brewton to approve the Probate Judges and Employees Retirement Fund Personnel Expenses for the Pay Period September 14, 2018 Through October 11, 2018.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Probate Judges and Employees Retirement Fund Personnel Expenses for the Pay Period September 14, 2018 Through October 11, 2018.

21. Request Commission Approval of the Recommendations from the Hazardous Duty Subcommittee Meeting held on October 18, 2018.

i. At 11:15, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown- Brewton to approve the Recommendations from the Hazardous Duty Subcommittee Meeting held on October 18, 2018.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Recommendations from the Hazardous Duty Subcommittee Meeting held on October 18, 2018.

22. a. Request Commission Review and Acceptance Of The Probate Judges' and Employees' Retirement Fund Statement of Operations For Plan Year Ending June 30, 2018.

b. Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the Probate Judges' and Employees' Retirement Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.

i. At 11:15, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to accept both the Probate Judges' and Employees' Retirement Fund Statement of Operations For Plan Year Ending June 30, 2018 and the Probate Judges' and Employees' Retirement Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept both the Probate Judges' and Employees' Retirement Fund Statement of Operations For Plan Year Ending June 30, 2018 and the Probate Judges' and Employees' Retirement Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.

23. a. Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the Judges, Family Support Magistrates' and Compensation Commissioners' Retirement Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018.

b. Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the Judges' , Family Support Magistrates' and Compensation Commissioners' Retirement Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.

i. At 11:15, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton to accept both the Judges, Family Support Magistrates' and Compensation Commissioners' Retirement Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018 and the Judges' , Family Support Magistrates' and Compensation Commissioners' Retirement Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept the Judges, Family Support Magistrates' and Compensation Commissioners' Retirement Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018 and the Judges' , Family Support Magistrates' and Compensation Commissioners' Retirement Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.

24. a. Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the State Attorneys' Retirement Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018.

b. Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the State Attorneys' Retirement Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.

i. At 11:15, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to accept both the State Attorneys' Retirement Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018 and the State Attorneys' Retirement Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept both the State Attorneys' Retirement Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018 and the State Attorneys' Retirement Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.

25. a. Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the Connecticut Policeman & Firemen Survivors' Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018.

b. Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the Connecticut Policeman & Firemen Survivors' Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.

i. At 11:15, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to accept both the Connecticut Policeman & Firemen Survivors' Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018 and the Connecticut Policeman & Firemen Survivors' Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept both the Connecticut Policeman & Firemen Survivors' Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018 and the Connecticut Policeman & Firemen Survivors' Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.

26. a. Request commission review and Acceptance of the General Assembly Pension Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018.

b. Request commission review and Acceptance of the General Assembly Pension Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.

i. At 11:15, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to accept both the General Assembly Pension Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018 and the General Assembly Pension Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept both the General Assembly Pension Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018 and the General Assembly Pension Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.

27. a. Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the Public Defenders' Retirement Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018.

b. Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the Public Defenders' Retirement Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.

i. At 11:15, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to accept both the Public Defenders' Retirement Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018 and the Public Defenders' Retirement Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept the Public Defenders' Retirement Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018 and the Public Defenders' Retirement Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.

28. a. Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement Fund B Statement of Operations for the Plan Year Ending June 30, 2018.

b. Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement Fund B Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.

i. At 11:15, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to accept both the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement Fund B Statement of Operations for the Plan Year Ending June 30, 2018 and the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement Fund B Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept both the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement Fund B Statement of Operations for the Plan Year Ending June 30, 2018 and the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement Fund B Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.

29. a. Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the State Employees' Retirement Fund Statement of Operations for the Plan Year Ending June 30, 2018.

b. Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the State Employees' Retirement Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.

i. At 11:15, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to accept both the State Employees' Retirement Fund Statement of Operations for the Plan Year Ending June 30, 2018 and the State Employees' Retirement Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept both the State Employees' Retirement Fund Statement of Operations for the Plan Year Ending June 30, 2018 and the State Employees' Retirement Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2018.

Executive Session

1. SAG Award Implementation Update - written legal opinion.
2. Conn. Gen. Stat. � 5-192b interpretation - written legal opinion.
3.  Catherine Crandle - pending claim/written legal opinion.
4.  Jeremy Wiganowske - pending litigation/pending claim.
5.  Robert Ziegler - pending claim/written legal opinion.
6.  Tabled MEB determinations (Stewart Hillman, Paul Cicarella, Erskine Edwards, and Karen Zelvin) - written legal opinion.
7.  David Carter - pending litigation.
8.  Richard Kay - Pending litigation.
9.  Town of Thompson - pending litigation.
10.  Carol Walenski - pending litigation.
11.  Ronald Johnson - pending litigation.
12.  Gary Soracchi - pending litigation.
13.  James Rizzio - pending litigation.

At 11:16 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Mr. Poulin to suspend the regular meeting and go into executive session for the purposes of discussing Item 1. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman and Attorney Sullivan were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 1.

At 11:24 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 11:24 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 2. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Sullivan were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 2.

Ms. Buffkin recused herself from the discussion concerning Item 2.

At 11:25 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Mr. Poulin to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 11:25 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Mr. Poulin to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 3. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Sullivan were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 3.

At 11:27 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 11:27 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 4. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Sullivan were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 4.

At 11:29 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 11:29 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 5. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Sullivan were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 5.

At 11:32 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 11:32 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 6. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Sullivan were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 6.

At 11:33 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 11:33 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 7. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Sullivan were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 7.

At 11:34 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 11:34 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 8. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Sullivan were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 8.

At 11:35a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 11:35 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 9. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Sullivan were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 9.

At 11:38a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 11:38 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 10. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Sullivan were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 10.

At 11:40 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 11:40 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 11. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Sullivan were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 11.

At 11:41 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 11:41 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 12. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Sullivan were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 12.

At 11:42 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

At 11:42 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to go into executive session for purposes of discussing Item 13. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, John Herrington, Colin Newman, and Attorney Sullivan were invited by the Commission to stay for executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to enter executive session to discuss Item 13.

At 11:43 a.m., Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to exit executive session. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously to exit executive session.

Public Session

At 11:44, Mr. Carey moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton that the Commission accept the subcommittee's recommendation and instruct the Division to continue its current practice with respect to Conn. Gen. Stat. � 5-192b(c). The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor, with Ms. Buffkin abstaining.

At 11:45, Mr. Carey moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton that the Commission accept the subcommittee's recommendation to approve the draft declaratory ruling relating to Catherine Crandle prepared by counsel. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor.

At 11:45, Mr. Carey moved, seconded by Mr. Casella that the Commission accept the subcommittee' s recommendation that Mr. Ziegler should receive service credit for the period of time he received disability retirement payments. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor.

At 11:46, Mr. Carey moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton that the Commission accept the subcommittee's recommendation to accept the decisions of the MEB relating to Stewart Hillman, Paul Cicarella, Erskine Edwards, and Karen Zelvin. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously in favor.

At 11:46, the Commission discussed the scope of the MEB's 24 month and investigatory reviews. The Commission directed legal counsel and the Retirement Services Division that the MEB should receive additional training concerning the scope of its 24 month and investigatory reviews. The MEB's determination should be made with respect to whether the member remains disabled at the time of the review.

Adjournment

With no further business before the Commission, Mr. Casella moved, seconded by Ms. Brown-Brewton to adjourn at 11:52 a.m. The Commission voted unanimously to adjourn.

Respectfully Submitted by:

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Peter Adomeit, Chairman

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Prepared by John Herrington, Retirement Services Division Director

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