Cambridge Retirement Board Meeting

Description

Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 adopted by Massachusetts General Court and approved by the Governor, the Cambridge Retirement System is authorized to use remote participation at meetings of the Board. This will be a hybrid meeting, held in-person at 125 CambridgePark Drive and also via videoconference. The link to join the videoconference is https://cambridgeretirementboard.my.webex.com/meet/cburns

Cambridge Retirement Board Meeting
Sheila Tobin Conference Room 125 CambridgePark Drive, Suite 104 Cambridge, MA 02140
Monday, 8/7/2023 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM ET

1. Minutes
   Vote to consider the regular minutes of the meeting held on July 5, 2023. Vote to consider the executive session minutes of the meeting held on July 5, 2023.
2. Warrants
   Vote to consider payment of warrant #14 in the amount of $9,574,758.09 and warrant #15 in the amount of $462,737.82.
3. Superannuations
   Vote to consider the Superannuation retirement applications submitted by: Manobaldo Amaral, Clinical Psychologist, Cambridge Health Alliance with eleven years, seven months; Elaine Condon, Registered Nurse, Cambridge Health Alliance with seventeen years, seven months; Clifford Cook, Senior Planning Information Manager, Community Development Dept. with thirty-two years, eleven months; Carmen Delgado, Clinical Social Worker, Cambridge Health Alliance with eighteen years, three months; Donna Gallant, Senior Purchasing Manager, Housing Authority with thirty-five years, six months; Dawn Olcott, Manager / Public Health Nutrition Services, Cambridge Health Alliance with eighteen years, two months; Pravin Tamang, Lead Mechanic, Housing Authority with thirty-three years, four months; Judy Vellucci, Cashier, Traffic & Parking Dept. with thirty-four years, four months; Connie Young, Chief of Staff, Cambridge Health Alliance with twenty years, five months.
4. Redeposits / Make-up / Liability
   Vote to consider the make-up of deductions for: 1. Benjamin C. Griffiths, 1 year 4 months (pro-rated), request acceptance of liability 2. Cynthia J. Harris, 3 years 3 months (pro-rated), request acceptance of liability 3. Paul F. Hinds, 2 months (pro-rated) 4. Paul F. Hinds, 11 months (pro-rated) Vote to consider the redeposit of refunds for: 1. William J. Sarchioni, 5 months
5. Refund Applications
   Vote to consider fourteen refund applications submitted in July.
6. Accidental Disability Application - Pedro Gonzalez
   Vote to consider the application for Accidental Disability benefits filed by Pedro Gonzalez, a Lieutenant in the Fire Dept. Mr. Gonzalez is represented by Attorney Leigh Panettiere.
7. Accidental Disability Application - Howard Smith
   Vote to consider the application for Accidental Disability benefits filed by Howard Smith, a Firefighter. Mr. Smith is represented by Attorney Timothy Smyth.
8. Accidental Disability Application - Dana Ellcock
   Vote to consider the application for Accidental Disability benefits filed by Dana Ellcock, a Paraprofessional in the School Dept. Mr. Ellcock is represented by Attorney Denitsa Georgiou.
9. Accidental Disability Benefit - Jesus Esquivel
   Vote to consider the reports of the medical panel in the application for Accidental Disability benefits filed by Jesus Esquivel, a Storekeeper in the School Dept. Mr. Esquivel is represented by Attorney Michel Akashian.
10. Accidental Disability Application - Maureen Van Stry
    Vote to consider the application for Accidental Disability benefits filed by Maureen Van Stry, a Paraprofessional in the School Dept. Ms. Van Stry is not represented by an attorney.
11. Accidental Disability Application - Herbert Stern
    Vote to consider the application for Accidental Disability benefits filed by Herbert Stern, Working Supervisor in the Dept. of Public Works. Mr. Stern is represented by Attorney Thomas Gibson.
12. Survivor Benefit - Nadir Chiclana
    Vote to consider the request for survivor benefits pursuant to Sec. 12(2)(d) for Susan Yuu-Chiclana, survivng spouse of Nadir Chiclana, a Laborer at Cambridge Health Alliance. Mr. Chiclana died on June 21, 2023. Ms. Yuu-Chiclana is not represented by an attorney.
13. Accidental Death Benefit - Michael O'Shea
    Vote to consider the request for Accidental Death benefits filed by Agatha O'Shea, surviving spouse of Michael O'Shea, a retired Firefighter. Mr. O'Shea died on May 31, 2023. Ms. O'Shea is not represented by an attorney.
14. PERAC Memos
    PERAC Memo #17 re: Reinstatement to service under G.L. c. 32 Sec. 105
15. Old Business
16. New Business
    The Board may discuss items which were unanticipated at the time that the agenda was created.
17. Executive Session
18. Chairman's Report
19. Executive Director's Report
20. FYI
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