Police & Fire Pension Board Meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Police and Fire Retirement Fund Board convened on June 11, 2025, with the Mayor presiding over the session. The board worked through 6 agenda items during the meeting, approving all items brought before it. Business conducted included approval of the Treasurer's Report, the minutes from the May meeting, a purchase of military time for Christopher Carrington, a rescheduling of a rehearing for Stephen Buxton, disbursements for May, and a disability application for Shannon Gayhafer. The board took a total of 6 votes during the meeting, all resulting in approval, and heard 2 public comments.

Attendance

The following individuals were recorded for the Board meeting held on June 11, 2025:

Present: - Chad - Tommy Puckett - Tanya - Commissioner - Director George

Absent: - Susan - Trey

Late arrivals: None

A total of five members were present at the meeting, with two members — Susan and Trey — absent.

Votes and Decisions

All six motions brought before the Board on June 11, 2025 passed by voice vote. No roll call votes were taken, and no individual vote counts or mover/seconder information was recorded for any item.

• Accept the treasurer's report and approve the transfer letter — Passed by voice vote. 5:43

• Approve minutes for the May meeting — Passed by voice vote. 6:18

• Purchase of military time for Christopher Carrington — Passed by voice vote. 6:49

• Reschedule the rehearing for Stephen Buxton to July 9, 2025 — Passed by voice vote, subject to confirmation of quorum. 8:57

• Approve disbursements for May — Passed by voice vote. 9:28

• Accept the disability application for Shannon Gayhafer and send to the appropriate physicians — Passed by voice vote. 10:00

Budget and Financial Actions

At the June 11, 2025 Board meeting, one financial figure was presented for the Board's awareness:

• Plan Valuation: The value of the plan as of the morning prior to the meeting was reported at $994,916,116.44.

No additional vendors, recipients, resolution numbers, or other financial action items were included in the available data for this meeting.

Public Comment

Two speakers addressed the Board during the public comment period at the June 11, 2025 meeting, both offering tributes to individuals who had passed.

• Tommy Puckett 11:00 spoke in memory of Jim Garnett, sharing personal recollections of working alongside him. Puckett highlighted Garnett's depth of knowledge and calm demeanor as qualities that stood out during their time together.

• The Mayor 13:09 offered remarks expressing gratitude for the years of service rendered by officers and a widow who had passed, acknowledging their dedication to public safety.

Both comments were commemorative in nature, with no policy concerns or action items raised during the public comment period.

Treasurer's Report

2:31

Chad presented the Treasurer's Report to the Board, covering the current value of the plan and outlining cash management strategies. Tommy Puckett also participated in the discussion of this agenda item.

The presentation addressed the overall value of the plan and included discussion of approaches to cash management. No additional details regarding specific figures, concerns raised, or points of debate are available from the meeting record.

The Board approved the Treasurer's Report.

Minutes for the May meeting

6:18

The board reviewed and approved the minutes from the May meeting. No key speakers were noted in connection with this item, and the record reflects no debate or concerns raised during the review. The minutes were approved as presented.

Purchase of Military Time for Christopher Carrington

6:49

The board considered a resolution authorizing the purchase of military time for Christopher Carrington.

• The resolution was brought before the board for approval, allowing Christopher Carrington to purchase credited military service time, a benefit available to eligible pension members who have served in the military.
• No key speakers or debate are recorded in the available meeting data for this item.
• No concerns or objections are noted in the record.

Outcome: The board approved the resolution authorizing the purchase of military time for Christopher Carrington.

Reschedule Rehearing for Stephen Buxton

8:57

The board took up the matter of rescheduling a rehearing for Stephen Buxton. Director George and a Commissioner led the discussion, which centered on selecting a new date for the rehearing and ensuring the board would have sufficient membership present to proceed.

The board agreed to reschedule the rehearing to July 9, 2025, with the condition that quorum be confirmed before the date is finalized. The quorum check was noted as a necessary step to ensure the rehearing could be conducted properly once convened.

The resolution was approved by the board.

Disbursements for May

9:28

The board reviewed the disbursements for the month of May. No detailed discussion, debate, or concerns were recorded for this agenda item. The board approved the May disbursements.

Disability Application for Shannon Gayhafer

10:00

The board considered a disability application submitted by Shannon Gayhafer. The application was presented for board review and acceptance, with the next step being referral to the appropriate physicians for further evaluation.

No key speakers were identified in the record for this item, and no debate or concerns were noted during the discussion.

The board approved the disability application and agreed to forward it to the appropriate physicians for review.