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POLICE PENSION BOARD
The Police Pension Board meeting was held on February 26, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. with
Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, presiding in the absence of Chairman Mullaney. Members present
were Mr. Stallings, Mr. Unterkofler, and Chief Hosfelt. Mr. Bonar and Mr. Lynn were absent.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
By unanimous consent, the agenda was adopted as presented.
Approval of Minutes - Police Pension Board Meeting of November 14, 2013
Mr. Stallings moved for approval of the minutes of the Police Pension Board meeting of
November 14, 2013, seconded by Mr. Unterkofler and unanimously carried.
Quarterly Performance Review (Quarter Ending December 31, 2013) (Milliman, Inc.)
Mr. Jeff Marzinsky, Principal and Employee Benefits Consultant, Milliman, Inc., reviewed the
Quarterly Investment Monitor Summary Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2013.
Referring to the Board Meeting Notes dated February 12, 2014, he noted that the plan had a return
of approximately 4% for the quarter, which exceeded the portfolio index of 3.7%. Performance for
the year was 9.46%, which was in line with the index. He advised members that plan assets were
in line with target allocations at quarter end.
Referring to Page 3 of the report, Market Indices - 4th Quarter 2013, Mr. Marzinsky noted that
equities were positive for 2013 for most U.S. stocks. Returns on international stocks were relatively
good except for emerging markets, which had negative returns. Interest rates rose through the end
of the 2013, which caused negative returns in bond asset categories. Year to date, markets were
mixed in the U.S. The Dow Jones industrial average was down approximately 2% year to date,
although there had been a comeback since the end of January 2014. The Standard and Poor (S&P)
index was approximately even and equity markets were leveling out following a decline at the end
of January 2014. Interest rates were decreasing slightly, which led to an increase in bond
performance. Mr. Marzinsky stressed the importance of maintaining a balanced portfolio.
In reference to Page 4, Broad Market Commentary - 4th Quarter 2013, Mr. Marzinsky stated that the
Federal Open Market Committee performed a $10B tapering from a $85B bond purchase in
December and in January announced another tapering. It was thought that this would result in a
spike in interest rates, but this had not occurred. The Federal Reserve System had expressed an
intent to keep interest rates down through 2015, and it was believed that this would help to spur
economic growth. Improvements were being seen in unemployment, but bad weather over the last
few months in the U.S. had kept production, consumer purchases, and job growth down. Mr.
Marzinsky indicated that the outlook for the market was cautiously optimistic.
Referring to Page 9, Asset Allocation, Mr. Marzinsky indicated that fund balances were in line with
targets. He reminded members that the portfolio is rebalanced quarterly and when contributions
occur.
Referring to Page 10, Investment Policy Review - Active Management, Mr. Marzinsky reviewed the
performance of the funds. He noted that the PIMCO fund was experiencing a management issue in
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that its Chief Executive Officer would be leaving the firm within the next couple of months and
PIMCO was restructuring its research and upper management sections. Mr. Marzinsky indicated that
Milliman would monitor this situation. He noted that the Target Small Capitalization Value T Fund
also had positive returns year to date, although there was slight underperformance, and this fund
would also be monitored.
Reviewing Page 12, Investment Option Return Summary, Mr. Marzinsky stated that most funds had
positive returns for one (1) year; however, bond areas suffered as interest rates rose. The three (3)
month return for the Police Pension portfolio was approximately 4%, compared to the index of
3.71%, and the one (1) year return was 9.45%, compared to the index of 9.41%.
Mr. Marzinsky advised members that the Harding Loevner Global Equity Institutional Fund had
slight underperformance over the last few years and a potential change was recommended. He
indicated that this fund had been included in the Police Pension Fund portfolio by the previous
financial advisor as a non-U.S. equity developed markets fund; however, after reviewing its holdings,
it was determined that the fund consisted of approximately 50% - 60% U.S. stocks, creating overlap
between this fund and other pension investments. Mr. Marzinsky recommended that this fund be
replaced. Referring to the Competitor Analysis Report, Mr. Marzinsky stated that Milliman had
considered two (2) potential replacement funds, including the MFS Institutional International Equity
Fund and the Oppenheimer International Growth Y Fund. He indicated that MFS focuses on large,
growing international companies and that Oppenheimer International Growth Y targets companies
with good three (3) to five (5) year track records which are focused on new technologies,
infrastructure, and sustained growth. Noting that the Oppenheimer fund had better returns, rank
compared to its peer group, and risk analytics, Mr. Marzinsky recommended that this fund be chosen
as a replacement for the Harding Loevner Fund. He indicated that should members accept the
recommendation, the fund would be replaced at the time of the quarterly rebalancing of the portfolio.
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, stated her concurrence with the recommendation made
by Milliman, Inc.
Mr. Stallings moved to replace the Police Pension Fund’s investment in the Harding Loevner
Global Equity Institutional Fund with the Oppenheimer International Growth Y Fund, as
recommended by the investment manager, Milliman, Inc. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Unterkofler and unanimously carried.
Update - 2013 Form 1099's for Retirees
Members were provided correspondence from Ms. Virginia Karablacas, Relationship Manager/Vice
President, Wells Fargo, dated February 12, 2014 regarding Recent Service Concerns
(Attachment #1). Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Controller/Treasurer, advised members that representatives
from Wells Fargo were present to speak to members regarding problems experienced in providing
Form 1099's for retirees. Mr. Tony Marsella, Wells Fargo Senior Vice President/Managing Director,
stated that he was responsible for the Wells Fargo Relationship Management Team in the northeast.
He apologized personally for the tax reporting errors and inconvenience caused to retirees. He
assured members that he had been involved in several management discussions to ensure that a
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process was in place to prevent further recurrence and stressed the importance of his own
relationship, as well as Wells Fargo’s relationship, with the City of Dover.
Ms. Virginia Karablacas, Wells Fargo Relationship Manager/Vice President, stated that she was
ultimately responsible and accountable for the City’s overall satisfaction. She indicated that there
were two (2) key issues that brought Wells Fargo to the meeting today, Form 1099 corrections and
concerns regarding the issuance of monthly payment confirmations/advices to retirees in a timely
manner in January and February 2014. Ms. Karablacas stated that the City had not experienced the
same level of service over the last couple of months as it had prior to these issues. She informed
members that Wells Fargo had evaluated the circumstances, identified the root cause of the issues
related to both concerns, and put appropriate corrections in place. She indicated that all of the Form
1099R’s had been generated and mailed in early February and pay advices for January, February, and
March had been generated and mailed. This matter had received the attention of executive
management within Wells Fargo and a number of discussions had been held, which allowed Wells
Fargo staff to identify opportunities to enhance their standard operating procedures going forward.
Ms. Karablacas stated that her goal was to restore the confidence that the City experienced
previously and that Wells Fargo was committed to partnering with Mrs. Mitchell to ensure that the
City’s needs are met.
Responding to Mr. Unterkofler regarding the target date for mailing monthly pay advices,
Ms. Karablacas indicated that confirmations are typically mailed out in advance so that they are
received at approximately the time that payments are deposited into the accounts. She reiterated that
there was a system problem with the January and February 2014 pay advices and that the root cause
had been identified and corrected.
Mr. Stallings moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Unterkofler and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:46 a.m.
Mr. Scott Koenig
Acting Chair
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Attachment
Attachment #1 - Correspondence from Ms. Virginia Karablacas, Vice President and Relationship Manager, Wells
Fargo, dated February 12, 2014 Regarding Recent Service Concerns
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ATTACHMENT #1
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