Oklahoma City Employee Retirement System
Regular MeetingOklahoma City, OK · October 12, 2023
Agenda
OKLAHOMA CITY
EMPLOYEE
RETIREMENT
SYSTEM
FORMAL AGENDA
October 12, 2023 10:00 AM
Paul Bronson, Chair
Ken Culver, ViceChair
Board Members:
Brent Bryant
Bruce Davis
Doug Dowler
Sri Jonnada
Aimee Maddera
Karla Nickels
JC Reiss
Randy Thurman
Matt Weller
Amy K. Simpson, Exofficio
Matthew Boggs, Exofficio
Regina Story, ERS Manager
Richard Mahoney, Assistant Municipal Counselor
200 N. Walker Avenue – 3rd Floor – Council Chamber
MEETING INFORMATION
It is the policy of the City to ensure that communications with participants and members of the public with
disabilities are as effective as communications with others. Anyone with a disability who requires an
accommodation, a modification of policies or procedures, or an auxiliary aid or service in order to
participate in this meeting should contact the agenda coordinator at 2972408 as soon as possible but not
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contact the ADA department coordinator listed above 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
Citizens may address the Board on certain items by signing up to speak and providing the agenda item
number, their reason for appearing and their address, but all comments must be relevant to the item. The
Chairman or presiding officer may in his or her discretion prohibit a person from addressing the Board, or
have any person removed from the Council Chamber, if that person commits any disorderly or
200 N. Walker Avenue – 3rd Floor – Council Chamber
MEETING INFORMATION
It is the policy of the City to ensure that communications with participants and members of the public with
disabilities are as effective as communications with others. Anyone with a disability who requires an
accommodation, a modification of policies or procedures, or an auxiliary aid or service in order to
participate in this meeting should contact the agenda coordinator at 2972408 as soon as possible but not
later than 48 hours (not including weekends or holidays) before the scheduled meeting. The department
will give primary consideration to the choice of auxiliary aid or service requested by the individual with the
disability. If you need an alternate format of the agenda or any information provided at said meeting, please
contact the ADA department coordinator listed above 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
Citizens may address the Board on certain items by signing up to speak and providing the agenda item
number, their reason for appearing and their address, but all comments must be relevant to the item. The
Chairman or presiding officer may in his or her discretion prohibit a person from addressing the Board, or
have any person removed from the Council Chamber, if that person commits any disorderly or
disruptive behavior. Disorderly conduct includes, but is not limited to, any of the following: speaking without
being recognized by the Chairman or presiding officer; continuing to speak after notice that the speaker’s
allotted time has expired; presenting comments or material not relevant to the item under discussion;
failing to comply with the lawful instructions of the Chairman or presiding officer; engaging in other conduct,
activity or speech that delays, pursuant to 21 O.S. § 280, disruptive conduct includes any conduct that
is “violent, threatening, abusive, obscene, or that jeopardizes the safety of self or others. A person may
also be subject to arrest and removal from the Municipal Building for violation of Oklahoma City Municipal
Code 2020, § 3081 – Disorderly conduct and/or violation of Okla. Stat. tit. 21, §280 Willfully Disturbing,
Interfering With or Disrupting State Business, Agency Operations or Employees.
Citizens may address the Board on individual concerns at the end of the agenda under “Comments from
Board, Staff and Citizens.” Comments from Board, Staff and Citizens is not provided as a forum for
publicly announced or declared candidates for City public office, and they will not be allowed to speak as
Comments from Board, Staff and Citizens. Citizens will not be allowed to campaign on any political issue
during the meeting. Comments must concern OCERS services or policies. Please fill out a "Request to
be Heard" form located outside the Chambers. Please return this form to the Council Office at the north end
of the hall. PLEASE LIMIT YOUR COMMENTS TO 3 MINUTES. Continuing to speak beyond
the time allowed by the Chairman or presiding officer shall constitute grounds for removal from the
Council Chamber.
Citizens who wish to be listed on the agenda for comments to the Board may call the City Clerk's
Office at 297 2397 before 4 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the next OCERS meeting. Persons so listed on
the agenda for comments to the Board are subject to the same restrictions listed above. Persons may
use City computer to make presentations to the Board only if requested to do so by the Chairman or a
board member and the device containing the presentation is provided to the City Clerk three business
days in advance.
Television and YouTube Coverage
Residents can watch the OCERS meeting live by going to http://youtube.com/cityofokc/live Meetings
can also be watched live on Cox Cable Channel 20. If there are technical difficulties with either live
stream during the meeting, a video will be posted as soon as possible after the meeting.
OKLAHOMA CITY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
FORMAL AGENDA
10:00 AM, October 12, 2023
City Council Chamber
200 North Walker
I. Call to Order.
II. APPROVE minutes of meeting of September 14, 2023
III. CONSENT DOCKET:
A. Report of judgments purchased for the month of September 2023 in the amount of
$497,387.73.
B. 2U, Inc. class action settlement proceeds in the amount of $5,121.65.
C. 2U, Inc. class action settlement proceeds in the amount of $6,838.89.
stream during the meeting, a video will be posted as soon as possible after the meeting.
OKLAHOMA CITY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
FORMAL AGENDA
10:00 AM, October 12, 2023
City Council Chamber
200 North Walker
I. Call to Order.
II. APPROVE minutes of meeting of September 14, 2023
III. CONSENT DOCKET:
A. Report of judgments purchased for the month of September 2023 in the amount of
$497,387.73.
B. 2U, Inc. class action settlement proceeds in the amount of $5,121.65.
C. 2U, Inc. class action settlement proceeds in the amount of $6,838.89.
IV. RATIFY APPROVALS:
A. Payroll for the month of September 2023, in the amount of $3,879,165.69.
B. Purchase of two (2) 13” Dell laptops with 24” monitors and docking
stations, $2,862.84.
C. The action of the Secretary and Administrator in modifying the application due to
change in Average Final Compensation, Monthly Pension Amount and Effective
Date.
1. Case No. 3914
Terry Brunkhurst – Fire
Years of Service: 5 Years, 2 Months
Basis: Service
Age: 65 Spouse: 53 No Option
Average Final Compensation: From: $3,658.42 To: $3,701.58
Monthly Pension Amount: From: $377.91 ($3,658.42 X 10.33%) To:
$382.37 ($3,701.58 X 10.33%)
Lump Sum Elected $30,000 Reduced Monthly Pension Amount
From:$144.53 To: $148.99
Effective: From: August 1, 2023 To: August 4, 2023
V. APPROVE claims docket.
A. Claims to be approved.
VI. APPROVE the following applications for Service Retirement.
A. Case No. 3928
Janice Buck – Police
Years of Service: 21 Years, 1 Month
Basis: Service
Age: 65 Not Married
Average Final Compensation: $4,115.12
Monthly Pension Amount: $1,735.35 ($4,115.12 X 42.17%)
Janice Buck – Police
Years of Service: 21 Years, 1 Month
Basis: Service
Age: 65 Not Married
Average Final Compensation: $4,115.12
Monthly Pension Amount: $1,735.35 ($4,115.12 X 42.17%)
Lump Sum Elected: $30,000 Reduced Monthly Pension Amount: $1,501.97
Effective Date: October 6, 2023
B. Case No. 3929
Jerry Cochran – Utilities
Years of Service: 12 Years, 9 Months
Basis: Service
Age: 66 Spouse: 63 Option A
Average Final Compensation: $5,040.70
Monthly Pension Amount: $1,100.03 ($5,040.70 X 25.50% X .8558)
Lump Sum Elected: $30,000 Reduced Monthly Pension Amount: $900.30
Effective Date: August 4, 2023
C. Case No. 3930
Larry Miller – Parks
Years of Service: 8 Years, 0 Months
Basis: Service
Age: 67 Not Married
Average Final Compensation: $4,094.12
Monthly Pension Amount: $655.06 ($4,094.12 X 16.00%)
Effective Date: August 24, 2023
D. Case No. 3931
Thomas Newport – Zoo
Years of Service: 6 Years, 6 Months
Basis: Service
Age: 65 Spouse: 60 Option A
Average Final Compensation: $3,461.03
Monthly Pension Amount: $377.21 ($3,461.03 X 13.00% X .83838)
Effective Date: September 30, 2023
E. Case No. 3932
Glenn Partridge – Public Works
Years of Service: 25 Years, 0 Months
Basis: Service
Age: 63 Spouse: 63 Option A
Average Final Compensation: $5,439.09
Monthly Pension Amount: $2,384.28 ($5,439.09 X 50% X .87672)
Lump Sum Elected: $30,000 Reduced Monthly Pension Amount: $2,186.84
Effective Date: July 21, 2023
F. Case No. 3933
Rickie Pauley – Utilities
Years of Service: 30 Years, 10 Months
Basis: Service
Age: 65 Spouse: 60 No Option
Average Final Compensation: $5,836.51
Monthly Pension Amount: $3,599.38 ($5,836.51 X 61.67%)
Years of Service: 30 Years, 10 Months
Basis: Service
Age: 65 Spouse: 60 No Option
Average Final Compensation: $5,836.51
Monthly Pension Amount: $3,599.38 ($5,836.51 X 61.67%)
Effective Date: October 13, 2023
G. Case No. 3934
John Thompson – Parks
Years of Service: 7 Years, 10 Months
Basis: Service
Age: 64 Spouse: 66 Option A
Average Final Compensation: $3,175.23
Monthly Pension Amount: $422.09 ($3,175.23 X 15.67% X .88367 less 4% for
early retirement)
Effective Date: October 13, 2023
H. Case No. 3935
Doris Wickware – Police
Years of Service: 18 Years, 0 Months
Basis: Service
Age: 74 Spouse: 78 No Option
Average Final Compensation: $4,107.26
Monthly Pension Amount: $1,478.61 ($4,107.26 X 36.00%)
Lump Sum Elected: $30,000 Reduced Monthly Pension Amount: $1,189.40
Effective Date: October 27, 2023
VII. RECEIVE report of death. APPROVE continuation of pension to spouse.
A. Case No. 3158
Patricia Knight – Died August 17, 2023
Monthly Pension Amount: $1,874.06
Option B
Pension to cease August 31, 2023
B. Case No. 3158A
Carroll Knight – Widower of Patricia Knight
Monthly Pension Amount: $1,405.55 ($1,874.06 X 75%)
Effective: September 1, 2023
C. Case No. 2774
John Knipp – Died August 17, 2023
Monthly Pension Amount: $2,634.51
Option A
Pension to cease August 31, 2023
D. Case No. 2774A
Sharon Knipp – Widow of John Knipp
Monthly Pension Amount: $2,634.51 ($2,634.51 X 100%)
Effective: September 1, 2023
E. Case No. 2496
Paul Richenburg – Died July 17, 2023
Monthly Pension Amount: $2,607.26
Option A
Effective: September 1, 2023
E. Case No. 2496
Paul Richenburg – Died July 17, 2023
Monthly Pension Amount: $2,607.26
Option A
Pension to cease July 31, 2023
F. Case No. 2496A
Wilma Richenburg – Widow of Paul Richenburg
Monthly Pension Amount: $2,607.26 ($2,607.26 X 100%)
Effective: August 1, 2023
VIII. RECEIVE report of death. AUTHORIZE payment of the $5,000 death benefit and
APPROVE continuation of pension to spouse.
A. Case No. 3902
Richard Souders – Died September 19, 2023
Monthly Pension Amount: $586.14
Option A
Pension to cease September 30, 2023
B. Case No. 3902A
Melissa Souders – Widow of Richard Souders
Monthly Pension Amount: $586.14 ($584.14 X 100%)
Effective: October 1, 2023
IX. RECEIVE report of death. AUTHORIZE payment of the $5,000 death benefit and
AUTHORIZE Secretary to make necessary changes to conform on the following.
A. Case No. 1285
Volon Hamilton – Died September 5, 2023
Monthly Pension Amount: $984.45
No Beneficiary
Pension to cease September 30, 2023
X. RECEIVE report of death. AUTHORIZE Secretary to make necessary changes to conform
on the following.
A. Case No. 2319A
William Cunkle – Died October 2, 2023
Monthly Pension Amount: $1,880.05
No Beneficiary
Pension to cease October 31, 2023
B. Case No. 1341A
Janet Lundy – Died October 1, 2023
Monthly Pension Amount: $2,054.64
No Beneficiary
Pension to cease October 31, 2023
C. Case No. 1579A
Dolores Scott – Died September 21, 2023
Monthly Pension Amount: $615.51
No Beneficiary
Pension to cease October 31, 2023
C. Case No. 1579A
Dolores Scott – Died September 21, 2023
Monthly Pension Amount: $615.51
No Beneficiary
Pension to cease September 30, 2023
XI. APPROVE the following applications of Vested Rights.
A. Case No. 3936
Robert Schlittler – General Services
Years of Service: 13 Years, 7 Months
Basis: Vested Rights
Age: 64 Spouse: 63
Average Final Compensation: $5,561.69
Monthly Pension Amount: $1,511.11 ($5,561.69 X 27.17%)
Effective: Age 65
XII. APPROVE request of the following to terminate Vested Rights and commence retirement
benefits.
A. Case No. 3936
Robert Schlittler – General Services
Years of Service: 13 Years, 7 Months
Basis: Service
Age: 65 Spouse: 63 Option A
Average Final Compensation: $5,561.69
Monthly Pension Amount: $1,293.21 ($5,561.69 X 27.17% X .8558)
Effective Date: July 26, 2023
XIII. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
A. Approve Amendment No. One to the Administrative Services Agreement between
the Oklahoma City Deferred Compensation Board, the Oklahoma City Employee
Retirement System and The City of Oklahoma City for administration of the 457
Deferred Compensation Plans and the Money Purchase Plan & Trust #8751 and
#7697 of The City of Oklahoma City.
B. Receive Monthly Investment Report.
C. Presentation regarding Large Cap strategy.
D. Authorize termination of Intech holdings and reallocation of proceeds among
existing managers.
XIV. Comments from Board, Staff and Citizens.
XV. Adjournment.