SAN ANTONIO FIRE AND POLICE PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION MINUTES

OF ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING September 08, 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 Recording Secretary, Earnest Gay, which was followed by our President, Mike Trainer, leading the members in reciting the pledge of allegiance.

ROLL CALL

There were 6 board members were present for the September 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 — excused

Corresponding Secretary Police                     Armando Ynostrosa – present

Sergeant at arms                                             William Lambrides – excused

Parliamentarian                                               Mary Holub — present

SPEAKER OF THE MONTH

Our speaker for the September 2020 meeting was Greta Ratliff, VP of operations of “Hear in America”.  Greta gave a presentation on their company’s hearing aid products that may become available to our members including family members. 

REPORTS of OFFICERS

Presidents Report

President Trainer noted that we are holding our general and board meetings electronically through Zoom and there is no provision for this in our bylaws. President Trainer announced that there will be an amendment to our bylaws presented to the membership at the October meeting,

As a board motion allowing for the electronic Zoom meetings.

At the Health Fund Zoom Board meeting, President Trainer presented the SAFPPA proposal to study allowing surviving spouses to keep their benefits if they remarry. 

Executive board elections are up for the positions of Vice President, Recording Secretary, Sergeant At Arms and Corresponding Secretary Fire.  A nominating committee need to be formed and President Trainer cannot appoint this committee.  Those volunteering for the committee are Larry Reed, David Alonzo and Armando Ynostrosa.

Recording Secretary

Recording Secretary, Earnest Gay, presented the minutes of the August 11, 2020 meeting. 

Treasurer

Treasurer Charles Ricketts reported on the Associations’ deposits and expenses and gave a detailed explanation of monies in all accounts.

Corresponding Secretary – Fire

David Perez reported – no report however Larry Reed reported on 1 Firefighter retiree that had passed.

Corresponding Secretary – Police

Armando Ynostrosa reported – 3 retirees had passed during the last month, and 1 Illness.  Sympathy and Get-Well cards were sent.

REPORTS of COMMITTEES

Pension Fund Committee

Larry Reed reported that the fund is at 3,395 Billion which is up 5 million YTD.  For the board to consider a 13th check the fund needs to make 5% or greater for the fiscal year 2020.  Inflation for the first 7 months of 2020 is at 0.1%.  The Fund Office is still closed and employees are working remotely from home, The office will open for members on an appointment basis when and if needed,  A legislative package is again being proposed to see if it will be endorsed by all groups.  This is a proposal that deals only with language in the fund document.  Larry advised there may be an actuary study on the impact of working some of the post 99ers into the 100% cola.  This will not be included in the legislative package this year.  The next board meeting is on Sept 30, 2020 at 9:30 in the pension office.

Pre-Funded Health Insurance Committee

Henry Trevino reported the Fund was at $414, 440,606,35 as of 8-31-2020.  Henry advised that the board is looking into the surviving spousal benefit after remarriage to see what,  if any, the impact there will be to the fund. 

PAC Fund Committee/ Endorsement Committee

Bart Moczygemba reported on a recent board meeting where 2 endorsements were confirmed.  There was a suggestion at that meeting to mail out a notice to all retirees to get out and vote.  Coordination need to be made with the Pension Fund to get mailing labels and Larry Reed advises that should not be a problem.  

PAC Treasurers Report

PAC Treasurer, Don Wagoner, reported on the income and expenses of the PAC and gave the balance in the account. 

ADJOURNMENT

After the PAC report, President Trainer adjourned the meeting without opposition.