SAN ANTONIO FIRE AND POLICE PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION MINUTES

OF ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING July 14, 2020

By Earnest D. Gay, Recording Secretary

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 1:30 PM by President Mike Trainer.

OPENING CEREMONIES

Our invocation was led by President Michael Trainer

ROLL CALL

There were 6 board members were present for the July 2020 Zoom meeting.   

President                                                         Mike Trainer – present

Vice President                                                 Bart Moczygemba – present

Recording Secretary                                       Earnest Gay – present

Treasurer                                                         Charles Ricketts — present

Corresponding Secretary Fire                         David Perez —

Corresponding Secretary Police                     Armando Ynostrosa – present

Sergeant at arms                                             William Lambrides –

Parliamentarian                                               Mary Holub — present

REPORTS of OFFICERS

Presidents Report

President Trainer reported that future live monthly meetings have been suspended until further notice keeping with the state guidelines and that the pension office is closed to meetings at this time.

Our annual Luncheon has been postponed until further notice since we will not be allowed a gathering with the number of attendees we normally have.  Need is approx. 90-day lead time to get invitations, supplies and cooking staff set in place to hold the event. 

President Trainer asked for ideas on how to better invest our money as the balance in the checking account is greater than needed.

President Trainer was looking into getting a newsletter published to better inform our members of news and events of interest.

Recording Secretary

The minutes of the March 11, 2020 meeting were presented. 

Treasurer

Treasurer Charles Ricketts reported on the Associations’ deposits and expenses and gave a detailed explanation of monies in all accounts. Treasurer Ricketts made available the treasurers report and bank statements for anyone to view if they wished to.

Corresponding Secretary – Fire

No report

Corresponding Secretary – Police

No report

Wellness Report

Recording Secretary read off the names on members and widows that have passed recently.

REPORTS of COMMITTEES

Pension Fund Committee

Larry Reed reported that the legislative package will not go forward this year.  The fund is down approx. 4.5% YTD

Pre-Funded Health Insurance Committee

Henry Trevino reported the fund was at $404,621,971 and the 3rd clinic is now open.

PAC Fund Committee/ Endorsement Committee

Bart reported that the PAC gave $500 to the Clayton perry campaign.  PAC committee was also concerned about the San Antonio city council openly showing support to BLM, exception was councilman Perry.

PAC Treasurers Report

PAC Treasurer, Don Wagoner, reported on the income and expenses of the PAC and gave the balance in the account.  Don made the bank records available if anyone wished to look at them.

GOOD AND WELFARE

There was concern that a high number of retirements will affect our pension and health funds.  It was noted that due to the 5 year smoothing (averaging) that one high year will not have any severe effect but several years in a row will especially if replacements are not hired in a timely manner.

ADJOURNMENT

After the door prizes were given, President Trainer adjourned the meeting without opposition.