RETIREMENT COMMISSION MINUTES

The Retirement Commission met on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. The following members were
present: Chip Boyles, Ben Cullop, Chris Cullinan, Jason Vandever, Scott Hendrix, Joe Hatter, Al
Elias, Markell Henderson, Heather Hill, David Hughes. Absent: none. Others present: Sara Butler,
Lisa Burch, Brian Wheeler, Krisy Hammill.

Call to Order
Jason Vandever called the meeting to order at 8:16 AM.

Closed Session
Pursuant to section 2.2-3712 of the Virginia Code, Joe Hatter made a motion that the Charlottesville
Retirement Commission should close the meeting and convene in a closed session to discuss a
Disability Retirement claim.

On a motion by Heather Hill, the Retirement Commission certified by a unanimous recorded vote
that to the best of each Commissioner’s knowledge only public business matters lawfully exempted
from the open meeting requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and identified in the
Motion convening the closed session were heard, discussed or considered in the closed session.

Approval of Minutes
The minutes from the March 2021 meeting were approved unanimously.

Disability Retirement Claim
The Retirement Commission voted unanimously to approve the Disability Retirement claim that was
discussed in closed session.

Disability Retirement Appeal Process
A motion was made by Al Elias to accept the procedure for appealing a denial of Public Safety
Disability Benefits by the Retirement Commission. Heather Hill seconded the motion and the
Commission voted unanimously to accept it.

Financial Update
Jason Vandever gave the Commission a financial update on the Retirement Fund investments. He
will provide a report from Davenport, the mid-cap manager, at the next meeting.

New Business
David Hughes raised the question of making the Commission member terms longer. Heather Hill
and Chip Boyles will investigate how a Commission recommendation can be adopted by the City
Council.

Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:39 AM.