Police & Fire Pension Board Meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Police and Fire Retirement Board met on April 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM, with the Mayor presiding. The board worked through a full agenda of 9 items, all of which were approved, covering routine financial business as well as several individual personnel matters related to retirement and disability. Business transacted included approval of the Treasurer's Report, the March meeting minutes, April disbursements, and a Ghost Town purchase for Joe Sexton. The board also approved service retirements for Lieutenant Randall Combs, Firefighter William Keyboards, and Officer Raymond Tere, along with an application for total and permanent occupational disability for Derrick Desimone and approval of medical reports for Jacob See. A total of 9 votes were taken during the meeting, no presentations were given, and no public comments were heard.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the April 8, 2026 Board meeting:

• Chad
• Chief
• Chief Wells
• Chief Weathers
• Commissioner Armstrong
• Susan
• Mr. Puckett
• Rock

Absent: Lieutenant Abel

No members were recorded as late.

Votes and Decisions

The Board took action on nine items during the April 8, 2026 meeting. All motions passed.

• Treasurer's Report 1:07: Moved by Chad and seconded by Chief. The treasurer's report was approved by voice vote.

• March Minutes 1:39: Moved by Chief Wells and seconded by Chief Weathers. The March meeting minutes were approved by voice vote.

• Ghost Town Purchase for Joe Sexton 3:15: This item was decided by a show of hands and was the only contested vote of the meeting, passing 5–3 with 1 abstention. No motion maker or seconder was recorded.

• April Disbursements 3:45: The approval of disbursements for April passed by voice vote. No motion maker or seconder was recorded.

• Service Retirement – Lieutenant Randall Combs 4:18: Moved by Chief and seconded by Commissioner Armstrong. The service retirement for Lieutenant Randall Combs was approved by voice vote.

• Service Retirement – Firefighter William Keyboards 4:52: Seconded by Chief. The service retirement for Firefighter William Keyboards was approved by voice vote. No motion maker was recorded.

• Service Retirement – Officer Raymond Tere 4:52: Seconded by Chief Weathers. The service retirement for Officer Raymond Tere was approved by voice vote. No motion maker was recorded.

• Total and Permanent Occupational Disability – Derrick Desimone 5:22: Seconded by Commissioner Armstrong. The application for Total and Permanent Occupational Disability for Derrick Desimone was approved by voice vote. No motion maker was recorded.

• Medical Reports – Jacob See 5:54: Seconded by Commissioner Armstrong. The approval of medical reports for Jacob See passed by voice vote. No motion maker was recorded.

Contested Items

One item at the April 8, 2026 Board meeting produced a divided vote rather than a consensus outcome.

• Ghost Town Purchase for Joe Sexton: The Board considered a motion to approve a ghost town purchase for Joe Sexton. The item was contested, resulting in a split vote of 5 in favor to 3 opposed, with one abstention. The motion passed by that margin. The structured data does not specify the particular points of disagreement raised by opposing members or the nature of the purchase beyond its identification as a ghost town acquisition associated with Joe Sexton.

Treasurer's Report

0:35

Chad presented the Treasurer's Report to the Board. His presentation included the current portfolio balance as of the previous day and provided a comparison to the balance from the prior month.

No additional details regarding specific figures, concerns raised, or debate on this item are available in the meeting record. The Board approved the Treasurer's Report.

Approval of March Minutes

1:39

The board took up the approval of minutes from the March meeting. Chief Wells and Chief Weathers were the key speakers during this agenda item. The board reviewed the March minutes and the item was approved.

Ghost Town Purchase for Joe Sexton

2:41

The board took up a resolution regarding the purchase of a ghost town for Joe Sexton. The structured meeting record does not include details on which board members spoke to this item, what specific property was involved, the purchase price, the source of funding, or the particular terms of the transaction.

No specific debate points, concerns raised, or presentations are documented in the available record for this agenda item.

The board voted to approve the resolution.

*Note: Additional details about this item — including the property description, financial terms, and any discussion on the record — may be available in the full meeting transcript or supporting documents from the April 8, 2026 board meeting.*

Disbursements for April

3:45

The board considered and approved the disbursements for April. No key speakers, debate, or concerns were recorded in connection with this item.

Outcome: Approved.

Service Retirement for Lieutenant Randall Combs

4:18

The Board considered a resolution approving the service retirement of Lieutenant Randall Combs, effective April 4, 2026. The item was presented to the Board with remarks from the Chief and Commissioner Armstrong.

The resolution was approved by the Board.

Service Retirement for Firefighter William Keyboards

4:52

The Board considered a resolution approving the service retirement of Firefighter William Keyboards. The Chief presented the item to the Board.

• Effective date: April 6, 2026
• Outcome: The resolution was approved by the Board.

No concerns or debate were noted in the available record of this agenda item. The retirement was presented and approved in a straightforward manner.

Service Retirement for Officer Raymond Tere

4:52

The Board considered a resolution approving the service retirement of Officer Raymond Tere. Chief Weathers presented the item to the Board.

The resolution set Officer Tere's retirement effective date as April 11th, 2026.

The Board approved the service retirement resolution.

Application for Total and Permanent Occupational Disability for Derrick Desimone

5:22

The Board considered an application for total and permanent occupational disability filed by Derrick Desimone. Commissioner Armstrong was the key speaker on this item.

The Board approved the motion to send Desimone's application to the appropriate doctors for evaluation. This step is a standard procedural requirement in the review process for total and permanent occupational disability claims, allowing medical professionals to assess the applicant's condition before the Board makes a final determination.

• Applicant: Derrick Desimone
• Application Type: Total and Permanent Occupational Disability
• Action Taken: Application referred to appropriate doctors for medical review
• Outcome: Approved

No concerns or debate were noted in the record for this agenda item.

Approval of Medical Reports for Jacob See

5:54

The board took up the matter of approving medical reports for Jacob See and setting the appropriate rate. Commissioner Armstrong was the key speaker on this item.

The board approved the medical reports for Jacob See and established the appropriate rate accordingly.