UTAH STATE RETIREMENT BOARD
MINUTES OF THE
ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD MEETING
April 8, 2021, 3:00 p.m.
Via Video Conference
Participated via Video Conference:
Mr. David Damschen, Board President
Mr. Larry Evans, Board Vice President
Mr. Roger Donohoe, Board Member
Mr. Richard Ellis, Board Member
Mr. Ryan Hessenthaler, Board Member
Ms. Laura Houston, Board Member
Mr. Bill Wallace, Board Member
Excused:
Staff Participated via Video Conference:
Mr. Dan Andersen, Executive Director
Mr. Bruce Cundick, Chief Investment Officer
Mr. Mark Cain, Deputy Executive Director
Mr. Rob Dolphin, Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Jayne Knecht, HR Director
Mr. Dee Larsen, General Counsel
Mr. Chet Loftis, PEHP Director
Ms. LuAnn Miskin, Executive Assistant
Mr. Jason Morrow, Deputy Chief Investment Officer
Guests Participated via Video Conference:
Mr. Michael Kennedy, Korn Ferry
Call to Order
President David Damschen called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. and welcomed Board members and staff.
Approval of Minutes
ACTION: Mr. Bill Wallace moved, seconded by Mr. Roger Donohoe, to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2021, Administrative Board Meeting. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
ACTION: Mr. Ryan Hessenthaler moved, seconded by Ms. Laura Houston, to approve the minutes of the March 18, 2021, Investment Board Meeting. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
FTE Requests
Mr. Dan Andersen discussed the rationale and business need for one new Senior Portfolio Manager FTE for the Investments Department and one new Business Analyst FTE for the Defined Contribution Savings Plans Department.
ACTION: Mr. Ryan Hessenthaler moved, seconded by Mr. Richard Ellis, to approve one new Senior Portfolio Manager for the Investments Department and one new Business Analyst FTE for the Defined Contribution Savings Plans Department and the associated budget increases. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
July PEHP Renewals
Mr. Chet Loftis reviewed the July PEHP Renewals, effective July 1, 2021.
ACTION: Mr. Roger Donohoe moved, seconded by Mr. Larry Evans, to approve the PEHP Renewals, effective July 1, 2021, as follows, with the understanding that the LGRP July Medical final aggregate rate may be different due to agency migration or rate adjustments arising from the renewal process:
State of Utah Medical/Rx 4.5% increase
State of Utah Dental 0.00% rate hold
Salt Lake City Medical/Rx 3.5% increase
Salt Lake City Dental 0.00% rate hold
LGRP July Medical 4.9% increase
LGRP July Dental 0.5% increase
The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
Board Resolution 2021-01 Required Minimum Distributions and Locating Payees
Mr. Dee Larsen reviewed Board Resolution 2021-01 Required Minimum Distributions and Locating Payees.
ACTION: Ms. Laura Houston moved, seconded by Mr. Bill Wallace, to approve Board Resolution 2021-01 Required Minimum Distributions and Locating Payees. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
Executive Session
At 3:23 p.m., Mr. Ryan Hessenthaler moved, seconded by Mr. Roger Donohoe, to move into Executive Session to discuss fiduciary matters. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The following were present:
Board Members present
Mr. Dan Andersen
Ms. Jayne Knecht
Mr. Michael Kennedy
At 5:08 p.m., Ms. Laura Houston moved, seconded by Mr. Bill Wallace, to move back into Open Session. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
Adjournment
Mr. Richard Ellis moved, seconded by Mr. Ryan Hessenthaler, to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously, 7-0.
The meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m.
__________________________________ David C. Damschen, President
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Daniel D. Andersen, Executive Director
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing auxiliary communicative aids and services for this meetings should call LuAnn Miskin at 801-366-7302 or use Relay Utah (toll-free in-state 7-1-1 or Spanish-language 888-346-3162), giving her at least 48 hours notice or the best notice practicable.