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AGENDA FOR THE SPRINGFIELD RETIREMENT BOARD MEETING
70 TAPLEY STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104
TO BE HELD ON APRIL 14, 2021 AT 5:00 P.M.
Agenda Item #1-Minutes
Vote to consider approving the minutes of the meeting held on March 3, 2021.
Agenda Item #2-Accidental Disability Application-Kevin Guyer-Department of Public Works
Vote to consider the acceptance of the application for Accidental Disability benefits submitted by Kevin Guyer, and request that PERAC convene a medical panel.
Agenda Item #3-Accidental Disability Application-Gary Gebbie-School Department
Vote to consider the responses of the medical panel for Accidental Disability benefits submitted by Gary Gebbie.
Agenda Item #4-Accidental Disability Application-Barbara McIntyre-School Department
Vote to consider the acceptance of the application for Accidental Disability benefits submitted by Barbara McIntyre, and request that PERAC convene a medical panel.
Agenda Item #5-Involuntary Accidental/Ordinary Disability Application-Shawn Quinn-Fire Department
Vote to consider the acceptance of the application for Accidental/Ordinary Disability benefits submitted by Fire Commissioner Bernard J. Calvi, and request that PERAC convene a medical panel.
Agenda Item #6-Involuntary Accidental/Ordinary Disability Application-Mark Jones-Police Department
Vote to consider the acceptance of the application for Accidental/Ordinary Disability benefits submitted by Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, and request that PERAC convene a medical panel.
Agenda Item #7-Involuntary Ordinary Disability Application and an Accidental Disability Application-Brett Staples-Police Department
Vote to consider the acceptance of the application for Ordinary Disability benefits submitted by Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, and the application for Accidental Disability benefits submitted by Brett Staples, and request that PERAC convene a medical panel.
Agenda Item #8-Superannuations
Vote to consider the acceptance of the following Superannuations:
1. Joseph Connor, Working Foreman 1, Water and Sewer Commission with 26 years and 5 months as of 3/31/2021.
2. Francisco Duncan, Police Officer, Police Department with 32 years as of 3/25/2021.
3. John English, Crossing Guard, School Department with 16 years and 9 months as of 4/3/2021.
4. Maureen Trikas, Internal Control Analyst, Water and Sewer Commission with 35 years and 1 month as of 4/10/21.
Agenda Item #9-Warrants
Vote to reaffirm the approval of the following warrants:
Warrant #12 Refunds in the amount of $219,952.64
Warrant #13 Refunds in the amount of $9,766.70
Warrant #14 Expenses in the amount of $8,694.88
Warrant #15 Expenses in the amount of $58,632.84
Warrant #16 Retiree payroll in the amount of $7,006,967.42
and redemption from the PRIT fund in the amount of $6,500,000.00
Warrant #17 Refunds in the amount of $2,191.70
Warrant #18 Expenses in the amount of $205.94
Warrant #19 Expenses in the amount of $1,307.62
Agenda Item #10-Refunds/Transfers to Other Systems
Vote to consider the thirty-five (35) requests for refunds and transfers to other systems. The names have been submitted to their particular Department, the Law Department and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
Agenda Item #11-Redeposit of Refunds and Makeup of Contributions
Vote to consider the redeposit of refunds to:
1. Ariel Cruz, Academy Firefighter, Fire Department, for the refund from the Springfield Retirement System in 2018.
2. Jose Garrafa, Attendance Officer, School Department, for the refund from the Springfield Retirement System in 2007.
3. Kevin Hill, Cross Connection Control Program Inspector, Water and Sewer Department, for the refund from the Hampden County Regional Board of Retirement in 2006.
Vote to consider the makeup of contributions to:
1. Frederick Casineau, Junior Custodian C, Facilities Department, for 6 months of employment at the School Department.
2. Elizabeth Gil, Parent Facilitator, School Department, for 10 months of employment at the School Department.
3. Maureen Trikas, Internal Control Analyst, Water and Sewer Department, for 9 months of employment at the Building Department.
Agenda Item #12-Director’s Report
o 2020 Annual Statement
o Vendor Disclosure Forms
o PERAC final approval of Retirement Benefits
Agenda Item #13-Attorney’s Report
Agenda Item #14-Old Business
Agenda Item #15-New Business
F. Y. I.
PERAC Memos
#12 –Tobacco Company List
#13 – 2020 Annual Statement of Earned Income Filing (91A)
#14 – Mandatory Retirement Board Member Training – 2nd Quarter 2021
February PRIT Fund Update
After-Closing Trial balance and Reports through the month of December
Trial Balance, Adjusting Entries, Receipts, Disbursements and General Ledger for the months of January and February
Treasurer’s Reconciliation for the months of January and February
Budget Balances as of March
Monthly Transfers for March
Recent Retiree Deaths
Monthly Cash flow
Next Monthly Board Meeting: May 5, 2021 @ 5:00 P.M.
The Board reserves the right to consider items on the agenda out of order. In addition, the Board may enter into Executive Session during the meeting if requested by the individual or as deemed necessary by the Board or its Legal Counsel. Items listed for discussion in Executive Session may be conducted in open session in addition to or in lieu of discussion in Executive Session.