Oklahoma City Employee Retirement System
Regular MeetingOklahoma City, OK · February 12, 2026
Agenda
OKLAHOMA CITY
EMPLOYEE
RETIREMENT
SYSTEM
FORMAL AGENDA
February 12, 2026 10:00 AM
Aimee Maddera , Chair
Joanna McSpadden, Vice-Chair
Board Members:
Taylor Atherton
Brent Bryant
Nagesh Chopra
Bruce Davis
Sri Jonnada
Karla Nickels
Randy Thurman
Matt Weller
Vacancy
Amy K. Simpson, Ex-officio
Jeanna Jordan, ERS Manager
Richard Mahoney, Assistant Municipal Counselor
200 N. Walker Avenue – 3rd Floor – City Council Chambers
MEETING INFORMATION
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OKLAHOMA CITY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
FORMAL AGENDA
10:00 AM, February 12, 2026
City Council Chambers
200 North Walker
I. Call to Order.
II. APPROVE meeting minutes from January 8, 2026.
III. CONSENT DOCKET:
A. Report of judgments purchased for the month of January 2026 in the amount
of $299,542.88.
B. Report of purchasing card transactions for the month of January 2026 in the
amount of $1,960.43.
C. A-Mark Precious Metals dividend payment in the amount of $229.20.
IV. RATIFY APPROVALS:
A. Payroll for the month of January 2026 in the amount of $4,370,783.16.
V. APPROVE claims docket.
A. Claims to be approved.
VI. APPROVE the following applications for Service Retirement.
A. Case No. 4133
Charles Allen – Golf
Years of Service: 18 Years, 1 Month
Basis: Service
Age: 73 No Option
Average Final Compensation: $3,170.60
Monthly Pension Amount: $1,146.81 ($3,170.60 X 36.17%)
Effective Date: January 16, 2026
B. Case No. 4134
Traci Clark – Police
Years of Service: 13 Years, 0 Months
Basis: Service
Age: 60 Spouse: 59 No Option
Average Final Compensation: $6,046.67
Monthly Pension Amount: $1,257.70 ($6,046.67 X 26% less 20% for early
retirement)
Effective Date: February 13, 2026
C. Case No. 4135
Sherry Kendall – Utilities
Years of Service: 29 Years, 3 Months
Basis: Service
Age: 56 Spouse: 55 Option B
Average Final Compensation: $6,755.18
Monthly Pension Amount: $3,651.72 ($6,755.18 X 58.5% X .92407); or
$3,463.28 with $30,000 Lump Sum Distribution
Effective Date: February 3, 2026
VII. APPROVE continuation of pension to spouse.
A. Case No. 1694
Harry Lewellen – Died November 11, 2025
Monthly Pension Amount: $1,979.01
Option A
Retirement Date: June 2, 1995
Pension to cease: November 30, 2025
B. Case No. 1694A
Burlene Lewellen – Widow of Harry Lewellen
Monthly Pension Amount: $1,979.01 ($1,979.01 X 100%)
Option A
Effective: December 1, 2025
C. Case No. 3992
Kenneth Stier – Died December 13, 2025
Monthly Pension Amount: $1,142.08
Option A
Retirement Date: July 19, 2024
Pension to cease: December 31, 2025
D. Case No. 3992A
Carol Stier – Widow of Kenneth Stier
Monthly Pension Amount: $1,142.08 ($1,142.08 X 100%)
Option A
Effective: January 1, 2026
VIII. RECEIVE report of death. AUTHORIZE payment of the $5,000 death benefit and
APPROVE continuation of pension to spouse.
A. Case No. 2405
Harley Cox – Died January 13, 2026
Monthly Pension Amount: $2,735.79
Option C
Retirement Date: February 9, 2007
Pension to cease: January 31, 2026
B. Case No. 2405A
Brenda Cox – Widow of Harley Cox
Monthly Pension Amount: $1,367.90 ($2,735.79 X 50%)
Option C
Effective: February 1, 2026
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. 1703
Willie Hearn – Died January 12, 2026
Monthly Pension Amount: $943.25
No Option
Retirement Date: July 15, 1995
Pension to cease: January 31, 2026
B. Case No. 2693
Steven Jackson – Died January 15, 2026
Monthly Pension Amount: $4,596.76
Option B – Not Married
Retirement Date: May 22, 2010
Pension to cease: January 31, 2026
C. Case No. 2532
Algernon Prince – Died January 2, 2026
Monthly Pension Amount: $2,405.53
Option A – Pending Spousal Application
Retirement Date: July 2, 2008
Pension to cease: January 31, 2026
X. RECEIVE report of death. AUTHORIZE Secretary to make necessary changes to
conform on the following.
A. Case No. 2152A
Leota Barnhill – Died January 14, 2026
Monthly Pension Amount: $1,813.36
No Option
Pension to cease: January 31, 2026
XI. APPROVE the following applications of Vested Rights.
A. Case No. 4137
Terry Bettes – Utilities
Years of Service: 24 Years, 3 Months
Basis: Vested Rights
Age: 63
Average Final Compensation: $8,304.60
Monthly Pension Amount: $4,027.73 ($8,304.60 X 48.5%)
Effective: Age 65
B. Case No. 4138
Christy Jameson – Finance
Years of Service: 11 Years, 11 Months
Basis: Vested Rights
Age: 55
Average Final Compensation: $10,398.71
Monthly Pension Amount: $2,478.01 ($10,398.71 X 23.83%)
Effective: Age 65
C. Case No. 4139
George Joseph – Transit
Years of Service: 5 Years, 8 Months
Basis: Vested Rights
Age: 56
Average Final Compensation: $4,848.18
Monthly Pension Amount: $549.30 ($4,848.18 X 11.33%)
Effective: Age 65
D. Case No. 4140
Jack King – Planning
Years of Service: 9 Years, 3 Months
Basis: Vested Rights
Age: 47
Average Final Compensation: $4,211.05
Monthly Pension Amount: $779.04 ($4,211.05 X 18.5%)
Effective: Age 65
E. Case No. 4141
Gregory Little – Public Works
Years of Service: 7 Years, 7 Months
Basis: Vested Rights
Age: 38
Average Final Compensation: $5,845.81
Monthly Pension Amount: $886.81 ($5,845.81 X 15.17%)
Effective: Age 65
F. Case No. 4142
Jarrod Norris – Public Works
Years of Service: 9 Years, 10 Months
Basis: Vested Rights
Age: 47
Average Final Compensation: $7,288.32
Monthly Pension Amount: $1,433.61 ($7,288.32 X 19.67%)
Effective: Age 65
G. Case No. 4143
Latisha Thompson – Finance
Years of Service: 7 Years, 3 Months
Basis: Vested Rights
Age: 53
Average Final Compensation: $7,909.07
Monthly Pension Amount: $1,146.82 ($7,909.07 X 14.5%)
Effective: Age 65
XII. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:
A. Disability in the Line of Duty Allowance.
1. Receive a presentation from Marsha Miner or their representative
concerning their application for a Disability In the Line of Duty
Allowance as permitted under the Disability Allowance provisions of
Section 40-106, et seq. of the Oklahoma City Municipal Code, 2020, as
amended.
AND/OR
2. Enter into Executive Session with the Municipal Counselor to discuss
said application of Disability In the Line of Duty as authorized by 25
O.S. (2025 Supp.) § 307 (B)(4) and (B)(7) because public disclosure of
certain health related information that will be discussed with the Board
would violate confidentiality requirements of state and federal law and
to have confidential communications with legal counsel to discuss
pending claim because disclosure would impair the ability to process the
claim and conduct the investigation of the claim.
AND/OR
3. Consider for APPROVAL/DENIAL the application of Disability In The
Line Of Duty for Marsha Miner.
B. Approve Oklahoma City Employee Retirement System (OCERS) staff pay
plan retroactive to July 1, 2025.
XIII. RECEIVE Investment Consultant Reports.
A. Investment Report – Review of the Asset Allocation.
B. Monthly Investment Report.
C. Quarterly Investment Report.
XIV. Comments from Board, Staff and Citizens.
XV. Adjournment.