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He said two bills had been filed earlier in the session related to the Florida Retirement System COLA but that they did not advance to committee assignment and therefore did not become law. Pedro described the lack of legislative change as \"no news from the legislature,\" and said that, from his perspective, that was positive for the pension plan.
Pedro also reminded trustees about annual financial-disclosure filings that are due July 1 under applicable Florida disclosure requirements; he urged trustees who had not yet filed to prioritize completing the electronic form through the administration portal.
No formal legal action was taken at the meeting; Pedro said he would follow up on routine housekeeping items as needed and answered trustees' questions about potential legislative developments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Oldsmar Firefighters Pension Board Meeting, 7/10/25","oneSentenceSummary","Board attorney Pedro told trustees the 2025 Florida legislative session produced no changes affecting the Oldsmar firefighter pension plan; he also reminded trustees about the July 1 financial-disclosure filing requirement.","taxTitle","Oldsmar, Pinellas County, Florida","taxId",54788,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6174437,"Trustees urged to consider state pension trustee conference in September; continuing education credits uncertain",156,1362000,1518000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5370180-7d4782ca452789b74d6668f65318c0ea&start=1362&end=1518","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5370180-7d4782ca452789b74d6668f65318c0ea/thumbnail_1362000.jpg","/articles/6174437/Oldsmar/Pinellas-County/Florida/Trustees-urged-to-consider-state-pension-trustee-conference-in-September-continuing-education-credits-uncertain","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6174437-57798f71f0da305b7deadf76ecb11613/orig.mp4?Expires=1771000561&Signature=Ag6T4gDntKE-usW6HvDiK7rNUnDDw0Z3YcCqD~elNXDKmjRppVn7dxC-HbUs75VdKjCrEPM15Gc9pHd5CaesMn2WGD2tKEWv5SfTSn4BYkvmxymdwHiRWw78gShNzmHbC-KAo6pUQcueSG16egnCLVI5BItmENpnYOgKDIUGKydj3hzpf7Y~sZp7POsXD-iti5O5AkP8Qt9ouBF~qu3ITYruaXu2xgeY1ztFamGCQ0L07GkLXUU3MchYBtX1ITKWBj29AfSdUi5Qm2Q3MtYC7JjVVb08dMW5UJRuUPVr0tNdYY-TTsbirQkRA7iC3AN6rhYAMRA0omsPGZRO~EyQqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustees discussed upcoming training opportunities at the July 10 meeting and were encouraged to attend the state's trustees conference Sept. 9\t6 in Daytona Beach Shores.
Staff noted the conference is organized by the state and that the first day is targeted to new trustees; registration is free, and the board can cover reasonable travel and attendance expenses from the fund as education. Staff pointed to a link in the meeting packet for registration details.
Trustees asked whether continuing professional education (CPE) or continuing legal education (CLE) credits would be available for attendees. Pedro, the board attorney, said he did not know the specific credit arrangements but offered to inquire. Staff and trustees noted that some attendees in the past have been able to apply conference agendas and materials to professional credit applications (for example, CPAs or attorneys seeking CPE/CLE) by submitting agendas and supporting materials to their licensing bodies for approval.
Board members flagged that conferences can fill up and that those interested might want to register early; staff confirmed the agenda and registration link were included in the packet.","The board reviewed an upcoming state trustees conference (Sept. 9–11 in Daytona Beach Shores) that the fund may cover as an educational expense; trustees asked staff and counsel whether continuing professional education credits would be available.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6174443,"Board tables appointment for fifth trustee after one applicant withdraws",157,1063000,1220000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5370180-7d4782ca452789b74d6668f65318c0ea&start=1063&end=1220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5370180-7d4782ca452789b74d6668f65318c0ea/thumbnail_1063000.jpg","/articles/6174443/Oldsmar/Pinellas-County/Florida/Board-tables-appointment-for-fifth-trustee-after-one-applicant-withdraws","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6174443-d964dcc335425e096ebc41e8513c016d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771000561&Signature=nKprrjYnboNu-fBAlPHyUi55fvcArgxjLLcofcGoL36dKh03q2SkJUqUS5rTlkHi5STFkd9WFnnywIJSnGMhg3ZEryM0vaq89PVLS3Xa7Jy4S1i3ksmcND0Oy507IAXsawqf6SLIDAUhmiAmmdtfOjluAmLbVOQOET-Z0jAGHQQQQNACmRws29m6f9gMnSgvJSeiS6xV2jbbpeQr4GTIQB77Pi--V8YsKPVuG62kOlVPlxrNtXXnDLRuD9kRC5srQxJZQnaRPu5xmQYOoVF0xX8Cij-Pg6voI5EhnE~BwYHm2mV7mc7dpC4ZmhDv0OselEdimgR6Hh1DwUlZg0OogA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oldsmar Firefighters Pension Board of Trustees agreed by consensus to table the appointment of a board-appointed trustee until its next meeting after only one of two applicants remained under consideration.
The board had received two applications; one applicant informed staff the morning of the meeting that she was no longer interested. The remaining applicant had not confirmed attendance at the meeting, and trustees said staff would attempt to contact the person and to publicize the vacancy more broadly.
Trustees clarified the sole qualification for the board-appointed seat is that the person be \"alive and willing\" to serve; the comment was offered in jest but reiterated that willingness to serve is the operative requirement discussed at the meeting. Trustees asked staff to reissue a notice of the vacancy, including placing the request on the city meeting notices to reach residents.
No formal vote was taken; the board reached consensus to table the matter to the next meeting. Trustees said they would also informally ask acquaintances who might be qualified and interested to apply before the next meeting.","The board postponed appointing a fifth, board-appointed trustee because one candidate withdrew and the remaining applicant had not confirmed interest; trustees asked staff to re-advertise the vacancy and to seek candidates.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6174447,"Board ratifies expenses and distributions after members note mailed-check delays",30,999000,1029000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5370180-7d4782ca452789b74d6668f65318c0ea&start=999&end=1029","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5370180-7d4782ca452789b74d6668f65318c0ea/thumbnail_999000.jpg","/articles/6174447/Oldsmar/Pinellas-County/Florida/Board-ratifies-expenses-and-distributions-after-members-note-mailed-check-delays","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6174447-decd1251db3f26ba34fa33238970725e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771000561&Signature=dkNbrsDpDCs9ZaOgOnF3~PYuXZ2rGh8iP0Oono7KqjjQf4qxgP9kENMmuyubRQaR-9eWRP7UtKRBL~3lHIkw~4DJf0aOL25QCknqBJkllPaKI4jnWYmYP~xZMI7dQFYR6AN23UTzLq8PdVpLBCflrnMtnKv2X5aXZ1a9NISN6gMVxKBEXV~FfAKPF-8csjV7wRw0a--CAy2jcyfuCwMxR0UZnP1AZpuhBAmh55ppVckTsNRafwMmznF~fTr6ZtHsf-7V9KrwAYzLOfBgwZSNZiHWEEsRp7cz1yP7PeZSOoG06vXK4S3ooEl-gKMNmJmSyDp-apdfeaIiywXH2M-FHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oldsmar Firefighters Pension Board of Trustees ratified routine expenses and benefit distributions at its July 10 meeting and discussed concerns about delays in mailed checks.
Trustees reviewed a list of expenses and distributions and moved to ratify them. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote with no opposition.
During the ratification discussion, a trustee noted it took about 20 days for a mailed check from the state to reach their financial advisor and described the wait as “a little stressful,” especially when market conditions change in the interim. Trustees and staff discussed that some vendors and agencies still issue paper checks and that delays in mail can affect timing of distributions.
The board did not change its ratification decision based on the mail-delay concern, but members noted the issue as a practical problem affecting respondents who receive mailed payments. Staff did not propose a specific operational change at the meeting; trustees agreed to proceed with ratification and to monitor payment timing going forward.","Trustees ratified listed expenses and distributions and discussed a recent delayed mailed payment that took about 20 days to reach a financial advisor, noting such delays can stress participants when markets move.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6174453,"Oldsmar firefighters pension board adopts FY 2025–26 administrative budget",721,268000,989000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5370180-7d4782ca452789b74d6668f65318c0ea&start=268&end=989","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5370180-7d4782ca452789b74d6668f65318c0ea/thumbnail_268000.jpg","/articles/6174453/Oldsmar/Pinellas-County/Florida/Oldsmar-firefighters-pension-board-adopts-FY-202526-administrative-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6174453-f82043c15cea0de4d6335f7026d6111c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771000561&Signature=TqvBsXADcG~D~vaNamQbC0GEtzU5omFSW967-WEnJvGZ7KFyWThbl0iDizUP-37WIyo7vjIZwx6lbmPm6IOLFgrniE8ZcDjzKsEQ2WPXyQucbk8WRdTxL2E0jcZZ1le0u3g5LeMx5JfRTmTqp7z1qJsp8aM82eas8f7igZA~mVJ~RapKK2wQNkN6EhCeEs8w9TcxtimkOzjkDBDRT~0j8uPWv~Yzppn6-dQ33UXzV9qEJltY1kVC7DC8MJ62JAFfuzIXlZPS2YK~Y7WRXauCST2aNCPeZ9z0QRpMWlRtGOFCzb67b6oy33s~hwm0Z~hPk7VjkdSjKUJ5uf5lJ-ofKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oldsmar Firefighters Pension Board of Trustees approved a proposed administrative budget for fiscal year 2025–26 at its July 10 meeting in Oldsmar.
Board members voted to adopt the estimate after staff reviewed current-year spending and proposed increases for actuarial, audit and legal services. The board’s attorney described the document as an estimate rather than a binding appropriation.
Board attorney Pedro, speaking during the attorney report, told trustees, “It’s not a balanced budget. It’s really just, you know, more like what you may use at your own, you know, in your own household,” and said exceeding the estimate would be addressed later by adopting a revised budget if necessary.
Trustees discussed several line items: staff reported an actuary fee increase and provided an estimate of about $6,750 for the coming year from Southern Actuarial Services, which the board has used for decades. Trustees also discussed obtaining an engagement letter from the certified public accountant firm that will perform the annual audit. Legal fees were reviewed: the prior-year legal expense shown on packet materials was $12,001.85, trustees noted, and counsel confirmed the board is billed via a monthly retainer (about $1,100 per month was noted during the discussion).
Staff explained the budget presented is a cash-based estimate of administrative expenses and that if expenses exceed the estimate the board can adopt an amended budget at a later meeting. After discussion, a trustee proposed adopting the FY 2025–26 budget as presented; another trustee seconded, and the motion carried by voice vote with no opposition.
The adopted estimate covers routine administrative items, actuarial work (including required GASB and benefit statements), audit services and counsel retainer fees. Staff said the actuary will begin the annual evaluation on Oct. 1 once plan data are available.
Less critical logistical details — including how travel reimbursements are processed through the city — were provided by staff but did not change the board’s action. The board set no additional conditions on the budget and agreed to revisit any line items if actual expenses materially exceed the estimate.","The Oldsmar Firefighters Pension Board of Trustees approved a proposed administrative budget for fiscal year 2025–26, after staff and counsel clarified the budget is an estimate and discussed expected increases in actuarial, audit and legal fees.","actionData","errors"]

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