Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met July 16

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met July 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

A regular meeting of the Houston Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund (HFRRF) Board of Trustees convened at the Fund offices at 4225 Interwood North Parkway, Houston, Texas 77032 on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 10:01 a.m.

Trustees present were David O. Lantrip (Vice Chair), Lisa R. Slagle (Secretary), Gerard L. Daniels, Pete Ng, Edward Llewellyn, Arif Rasheed, and Earnest W. Wotring. Trustees absent were Brett R. Besselman (Chair), David Riegor, and Albertino Mays. Also present were staff members Timothy Schauer (Executive Director), Dalia De La Cruz (Director of Member Services), Adam E. Smith (General Counsel), and Ryan Splawn (Senior Investment Officer).

On behalf of the Chair, the Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. The Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence. The Vice Chair invited and received comments from the public.

There was a motion by Lisa R. Slagle, seconded by Arif Rasheed, to approve the following items listed on the consent agenda:

A. Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

B. Approval of the minutes of the Pension Benefits Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

The motion carried.

The Executive Director provided an update on the aftermath of hurricane Beryl explaining its effect on the Fund’s operations and how the staff was still able to provide necessary assistance to the Fund membership.

The General Counsel provided an update on the declaratory judgment lawsuit relating to informal marriage.

The meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m. on a motion by Edward Llewellyn, seconded by Pete Ng. The motion carried.

https://www.hfrrf.org/Resources/121a4fbb-8bf4-4efb-8494-791d259d01bf/Minutes%20Board%20July%2016,%202024.pdf