SAN ANTONIO FIRE AND POLICE PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION MINUTES

ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING OF November 10, 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 Mike Trainer which was followed by our members reciting the pledge of allegiance.

ROLL CALL

There were 7 board members were present for the November 2020 meeting.   

President                                                         Mike Trainer – present

Vice President                                                 Bart Moczygemba – present

Recording Secretary                                       Earnest Gay – present

Treasurer                                                         Charles Ricketts — present

Corresponding Secretary Fire                         David Perez — present

Corresponding Secretary Police                     Armando Ynostrosa – present

Sergeant at arms                                             William Lambrides – excused

Parliamentarian                                               Mary Holub — present

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

President Trainer announced the election of board positions. The election resulted in the following members being re-elected to their positions

Vice President –Bart Moczygemba

Recording Secretary – Earnest Gay

Corresponding Secretary Fire – David Perez

Sergeant @ Arms – William Lambrides

REPORTS of OFFICERS

Recording Secretary

The minutes of the, 2020 meeting were presented.  There was one date correction with no additions or deletions noted.

Presidents Report

President Trainer advised that the board approved cost increases for the website maintenance to G3.  Cost will now be $200 per month when we have virtual (Zoom) meetings and remain $100 for the regular in person meetings.  For the material and construction of any newsletter we have them provide will be $100 per page.

The Health Fund has a new president, Active Firefighter Douglas Berry.  The Health fund also had an audit completed.

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

David Perez reported he sent out 3 sympathy cards during the previous month.

Corresponding Secretary – Police

Armando Ynostrosa reported he sent out 2 sympathy cards and 1 get-well card during the previous month.

REPORTS of COMMITTEES

Pension Fund Committee

Larry Reed reported that the fund is atm3.041 billion which is up 20 million which is approx. 2% YTD.  The fund needs s5% or greater to consider the 13th check.  Inflation for the year is 0.7%.  The Legislative package drafted by the fund has the approval of the FUND, SAPOA, CITY and the SAFPPA.  The Fire Union however has sent a letter of opposition to the city council, no immediate reason has been given.  It was noted that by law the Fund cannot increase benefits until it reaches 90% funding.  We are currently at about 88%.  The recent pre-retirement seminar was held at the Shrine Auditorium due to Covid19 and distancing requirements not being able to be met at the Funds meeting room.  There were approx. 120 Police & spouses and approx. 30 Firefighters and spouses in attendance.

Pre-Funded Health Insurance Committee

Henry Trevino reported that the fund is at $421,102,006.31.  The Audit of the fund was good and there was also an actuary study done which shows the unfunded liability between 30-40 years.   Affecting the actuary is the lowering of the rate of return being lowered to 7%, members retiring earlier and younger.  This along with lower than anticipated incomes added to the liability.  The 2021 claim forms and packet information is being processed by the Fund and should be mailed soon.  The increases in cost to the members for 2021 are

Medical Deductible — $903

Medical out of Pocket — $1325 (80-20)

Rx out of Pocket — $1200 (80-20)

Dependent contribution will be $546.77

PAC Fund Committee/ Endorsement Committee

Bart Moczygemba reported that the PAC agreed to give the SAPOA-PAC $8000 to help with expenses at the polls during the past election.

PAC Treasurers Report

PAC Treasurer, Don Wagoner was not present for the meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

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