Retirement Division November 16, 2017 Minutes of Meeting State Employees Retirement Commission

DRAFT
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT COMMISSION

A regular meeting of the State Employees Retirement Commission (the ?Commission?) was held on November 16, 2017, 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:

The following members of the Commission were absent:

Also present were:

Call to Order

Chairman Adomeit called the meeting to order at 9:14 a.m.

i. At 9:14 a.m. Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to amend the agenda to add four actuarial valuation reports; the 2017 Connecticut Retirement System Roll Forward Actuarial Valuation Report prepared as of June 30, 2017, the 2017 GASB 67 Report for the Connecticut Judges, Family Support Magistrates and Compensation Commissioners Retirement System prepared as of June 30, 2017, the 2017 GASB 67 Report for the Connecticut State Employees? Retirement System, and the 2017 Connecticut Judges, Family Support Magistrates, and Compensation Commissioners Retirement System Roll Forward Actuarial Valuation Report prepared as of 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 add four actuarial valuation reports to the agenda; the 2017 Connecticut Retirement System Roll Forward Actuarial Valuation Report prepared as of June 30, 2017, the 2017 GASB 67 Report for the Connecticut Judges, Family Support Magistrates and Compensation Commissioners Retirement System prepared as of June 30, 2017, the 2017 GASB 67 Report for the Connecticut State Employees? Retirement System, and the 2017 Connecticut Judges, Family Support Magistrates, and Compensation Commissioners Retirement System Roll Forward Actuarial Valuation Report prepared as of June 30, 2017.


Chairman?s Report

The Chairman welcomed new trustee Michael Bailey to the Commission and the new Division Director John Herrington.

Division Director's Report

Disability Retirements    
Pending Disability Applications as of October 31, 2017      24-Month Review Cases
Pending Applications    416    294 on the list for 24-Month Review (Past and Future)
Applications preliminary reviewed (168)      60 collecting SSD, 24 are part of the backlog
Applications waiting for documentation (248)      234 not collecting SSD, 160 are part of the backlog,
     24 scheduled before MEB
Applications scheduled    67  
Total Pending    483  
     
For the month of October    
Number of Applications Received    9  
Number of Applications on the Agenda    19  
Number of Application Approved    9  


ARP to Hybrid Retirements  
ARP to Hybrid for the month of October    ARP to Hybrid Totals as of the month of November
Retirees    0    Retirees    508
Prospective    0    Prospective    5
Transfer    5    Transfer    1473
Waiver    0    Waiver    9
Total    5    Total    1995
       
11/1/17 Retirees processed in October    0    
Audited and sent invoices    4    
Total Outstanding to be audited    522    
      
Regular Retirements       
Retirements Processed for the month of November    91    
Regular    79    
Voluntary Pending    5    
New Disability    7    
      
Disability Finalized    8    


Deputy Comptroller Carlson gave an update on the pension module. She reported that the benefit calculator continues to stabilize. The backlog of audits that need to be finalized are down from 15,000 to 952. The goal is to have no backlog by December 31, 2017.

New Matters

1. Request Commission Approval of the October 19, 2017 minutes.
i. At 9:20 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to approve October 19, 2017 minutes.
ii. Ms. Mandour 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 Ms. Mandour abstaining, to approve the October 19, 2017 minutes.
 
2. Request Commission Approval of the State Employees Retirement Commission Chairman?s Per Diem Expenses.
i. At 9:20 a.m., Mr. Luciano 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 9:21 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to approve the State Employees Retirement Commission Union Trustee?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?s Claude Poulin Per Diem and Travel Expenses.
 
4. Request Commission Acceptance of the November 2017 Billing from Robinson and Cole for CMERS.
i. At 9:21 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to approve the 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 State Employees Retirement Commission November 2017 billing from Robinson and Cole for CMERS.

5. Request Commission Acceptance of the November 2017 Billing from Robinson and Cole for Federal Tax Matters.
i. At 9:21 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to approve the 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 State Employees Retirement Commission November 2017 billing from Robinson and Cole for Federal Tax Matters.
 
6. Request Commission Acceptance of the October 2017 Invoices from Ford Harrison.
i. At 9:22 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to approve the billing from Ford Harrison.
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 October 2017 billing from Ford Harrison.
 
7. Request Commission Acceptance of the November 2017 Invoices from Ford Harrison.
i. At 9:22 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to approve the billing from Ford Harrison.
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 November 2017 billing from Ford Harrison.
 
8. Request Commission Approval of the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Service Retirements for the Month of October 2017.
i. At 9:23 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to approve the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Service Retirements for the Month of October 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 approve the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Service Retirements for the Month of October 2017.
 
9. Request Commission Approval of the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Voluntary Pending Retirements for the Month of October 2017.
i. At 9:23 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to approve the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Voluntary Pending Retirements for the Month of October 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 approve the Connecticut State Employees Retirement System Voluntary Pending Retirements for the Month October 2017.
 
10. Request Commission Approval of the Connecticut State Employees System Disability Retirements for the Month of October 2017.
i. At 9:23 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to approve the Connecticut State Employees System Disability Retirements for the Month of October 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 approve the Connecticut State Employees System Disability Retirements for the Month of October 2017.
 
11. Request Commission Approval of the Connecticut State Employees System Preretirement Death Benefit for the Month of October 2017.
i. At 9:23 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to approve the Connecticut State Employees System Preretirement Death Benefit for the Month of October 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 approve the Connecticut State Employees System Preretirement Death Benefit for the Month of October 2017.
 
12. Request Commission Approval of the Municipal Retirement System Retirements for the Month of October 2017.
i. At 9:23 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to approve the Municipal Retirement System Retirements for the Month of October 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 approve the Municipal Retirement System Retirements for the month of October 2017.
 
13. Request Commission Approval of the Municipal Retirement System Preretirement Death Benefit for the Month of October 2017.
i. At 9:23 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to approve the Municipal Retirement System Preretirement Death Benefit for the Month of October 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 approve the Municipal Retirement System Preretirement Death Benefit for the month of October 2017.
 
14. Request Commission Acceptance of the Recommendations by the Medical Examining Board for the Acceptance of Continued Entitlement.
i. At 9:24 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to accept the Recommendations by the Medical Examining Board for the Acceptance of Continued Entitlement.
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 Acceptance of Continued Entitlement.
 
15. Request Commission Acceptance of the Recommendations by the Medical Examining Board for the Denial of Continued Entitlement.
i. At 9:24 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to accept the Recommendations by the Medical Examining Board for the Denial of Continued Entitlement.
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 Denial of Continued Entitlement.
 
16. Request Commission Approval of the Municipal Retirement System Disability Retirements Approved by the Medical Examining Board.
i. At 9:24 a.m., Mr. Luciano 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.
 
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 9:24 a.m., Mr. Luciano 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. After a brief discussion, the Chairman 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 2017.
i. At 9:24 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to approve the Probate Judges and Employees Retirement System Retirements for November 2017.
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 2017.
 
19. Request Commission Approval of the Judges, Family Support Magistrates and Compensation Commissioners Retirement System Spouse Retirement System Retirements for October 2017.
i. At 9:24 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to approve the Judges, Family Support Magistrates and Compensation Commissioners Retirement System Spouse Retirement System Retirements for October 2017.
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 Spouse Retirement System Retirements for October 2017.
 
20. Request Commission Approval of the Judges, Family Support Magistrates and Compensation Commissioners Retirement System Spouse Retirement System Retirements for November 2017.
i. At 9:24 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to approve the Judges, Family Support Magistrates and Compensation Commissioners Retirement System Spouse Retirement System Retirements for November 2017.
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 Spouse Retirement System Retirements for November 2017.
 
21. Request Commission Approval of the Probate Judges and Employees Retirement Fund Personnel Expenses for the Pay Period September 15, 2017 Through October 12, 2017.
i. At 9:25 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Fortier to approve the Probate Judges and Employees Retirement Fund Personnel Expenses for the Pay Period September 15, 2017 Through October 12, 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 approve the Probate Judges and Employees Retirement Fund Personnel Expenses for the Pay Period September 15, 2017 Through October 12, 2017.
 
22. Request Commission Acceptance of the Purchase of Service and Related Matters Subcommittee Recommendations from its Meeting October 25, 2017.
iv. At 9:25 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to accept the Purchase of Service and Related Matters Subcommittee Recommendations from its Meeting October 25, 2017.
v. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
vi. The Commission voted unanimously in favor to accept the Purchase of Service and Related Matters Subcommittee Recommendations from its Meeting October 25, 2017.
 
23. a. Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the Connecticut Policeman & Firemen Survivors? Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017.
b. Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the Connecticut Policeman & Firemen Survivors? Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2017.
i. At 9:25 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to accept both Connecticut Policeman & Firemen Survivors? Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017 and the Connecticut Policeman & Firemen Survivors? Fund Balance Sheet as of 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 accept both Connecticut Policeman & Firemen Survivors? Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017 and the Connecticut Policeman & Firemen Survivors? Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2017.

24. a. Request commission review and Acceptance of the General Assembly Pension Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017.
b. . Request commission review and Acceptance of the General Assembly Pension Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2017.
i. At 9:26 a.m, Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to accept the General Assembly Pension Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017 and the General Assembly Pension Fund Balance Sheet as of 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 accept the General Assembly Pension Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017 and the General Assembly Pension Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2017.
 
25. a. Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the Public Defenders? Retirement Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017.
b. Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the Public Defenders? Retirement Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2017.
i. At 9:27 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to accept the Public Defenders? Retirement Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017 and the Public Defenders? Retirement Fund Balance Sheet as of 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 accept the Public Defenders? Retirement Fund Statement of Operations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017 and the Public Defenders? Retirement Fund Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2017.
 
26. a. Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement Fund B Statement of Operations for the Plan Year Ending June 30, 2017.
b. Request Commission Review and Acceptance of the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement Fund B Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2017.
i. At 9:27 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to accept the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement Fund B Statement of Operations for the Plan Year Ending June 30, 2017 and the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement Fund B Balance Sheet as of 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 accept the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement Fund B Statement of Operations for the Plan Year Ending June 30, 2017 and the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement Fund B Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2017.
 
27. Request Commission Acceptance of the 2017 Connecticut Retirement System Roll Forward Actuarial Valuation Report prepared as of June 30, 2017.
i. At 9:28 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Poulin to accept the 2017 Connecticut Retirement System Roll Forward Actuarial Valuation Report prepared as of 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 to accept the 2017 Connecticut Retirement System Roll Forward Actuarial Valuation Report prepared as of June 30, 2017.
 
28. Request Commission Acceptance of the 2017 GASB 67 Report for the Connecticut Judges, Family Support Magistrates and Compensation Commissioners Retirement System prepared as of June 30, 2017.
i. At 9:28 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Poulin to accept the 2017 GASB 67 Report for the Connecticut Judges, Family Support Magistrates and Compensation Commissioners Retirement System prepared as of 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 to accept the 2017 GASB 67 Report for the Connecticut Judges, Family Support Magistrates and Compensation Commissioners Retirement System prepared as of June 30, 2017.
 
29. Request Commission Acceptance of the 2017 GASB 67 Report for the Connecticut State Employees? Retirement System.
i. At 9:28 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Poulin to accept the 2017 GASB 67 Report for the Connecticut State Employees? Retirement System.
ii. Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote.
iii. The Commission voted unanimously to accept the 2017 GASB 67 Report for the Connecticut State Employees? Retirement System.
 
30. Request Commission Acceptance of the 2017 Connecticut Judges, Family Support Magistrates, and Compensation Commissioners Retirement System Roll Forward Actuarial Valuation Report prepared as of June 30, 2017.
i. At 9:28 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Poulin to accept the 2017 Connecticut Judges, Family Support Magistrates, and Compensation Commissioners Retirement System Roll Forward Actuarial Valuation Report prepared as of 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 to accept the 2017 Connecticut Judges, Family Support Magistrates, and Compensation Commissioners Retirement System Roll Forward Actuarial Valuation Report prepared as of June 30, 2017.

Executive Session

1. Soracchi petition for declaratory ruling - written legal opinion - discussion and possible action.
2. Stephen Lynch appeal - written legal opinion - discussion and possible action.
3. MEB Update - written legal opinion - discussion and possible action.
4. SAG Award Update ? written legal opinion ? discussion and possible action.
5. Bouchard - pending litigation - discussion.
6. Thompson - pending litigation - discussion.
7. Carter - pending litigation - discussion.
8. Walenski - pending litigation - discussion.
9. 2017 CMERS surveys - written legal opinion - discussion and possible action.

At 9:29 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Poulin to suspend the regular meeting and go into executive session for the purpose of discussing item 1. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, Attorney Rose, John Herrington and Colin Newman 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 for Item 1.

At 9:31 a.m., Mr. Luciano 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 9:32 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to go into executive session to discuss Item 2. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, Attorney Rose, John Herrington and Colin Newman 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 for Item 2.

At 9:34 a.m., Mr. Luciano 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 9:34 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to go into executive session to discuss Item 3. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, Attorney Rose, John Herrington and Colin Newman 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 for Item 3.

At 10:03 a.m., Mr. Luciano 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 10:03 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to go into executive session to discuss Item 4. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, Attorney Rose, John Herrington and Colin Newman 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 for Item 4.

At 10:15 a.m., Mr. Luciano 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 10:16 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to go into executive session to discuss Item 5. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, Attorney Rose, John Herrington and Colin Newman 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 for Item 5.

At 10:16 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Mr. Casella 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 10:16 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to go into executive session to discuss Item 6. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, Attorney Rose, John Herrington and Colin Newman 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 for Item 6.

At 10:17 a.m., Mr. Luciano 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 10:17 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to go into executive session to discuss Item 7. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, Attorney Rose, John Herrington and Colin Newman 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 for Item 7.

At 10:19 a.m., Mr. Luciano 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 10:19 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to go into executive session to discuss Item 8. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, Attorney Rose, John Herrington and Colin Newman 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 for Item 8.

At 10:21 a.m., Mr. Luciano 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 10:21 a.m., Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to go into executive session to discuss Item 9. Attorney Barth, Attorney Braswell, Attorney Cieslak, Attorney Rose, John Herrington and Colin Newman 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 for Item 9.

At 10:24 a.m., Mr. Luciano 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 10:24 a.m., Mr. Coffey made a motion, seconded by Mr. Luciano for the Retirement Commission to direct counsel to prepare a letter to Mr. Lynch denying his Tier 1 request based on the timeliness of the request and that he was properly placed in Tier 2. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously approve the motion.

At 10:25 a.m., Mr. Coffey made a motion, seconded by Mr. Casella that based on the recommendations of the Legal & Personnel Subcommittee the Retirement Services Division immediately suspend the retirement benefits of the eight CMERS retirees (Rotchford, Crespo, Sadlowski, Baldino, Krawjewski, Coco, Carvalho and Trabka) that are in violation of the reemployment statute until they can prove that they are back in compliance with the statute, and that the Division seek to recoup any overpayments and not reinstate their benefit in January 2018 unless they prove they are in compliance. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously approve the motion.

At 10:26 a.m., Mr. Coffey made a motion, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to grant the Division administrative authority to suspend CMERS retiree benefits when the Division receives information that individuals are not in compliance with the reemployment statute and seek to recoup any overpayments and report them to the Retirement Commission. The Chairman asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion he called for a vote. The Commission voted unanimously approve the motion.

At 10:26 a.m., Mr. Luciano advised that a hazardous duty subcommittee meeting should be scheduled.

Adjournment

With no further business before the Commission, Mr. Luciano moved, seconded by Ms. Brown Brewton to adjourn at 10:26 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
Director Retirement Service Division

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