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Home My WebLink About2018 09_casting RMUA vote_2018.08.21CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -09 OFFICIAL BALLOT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA CASTING A VOTE FOR TRUSTEE OF THE OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND (OkMRF) TO FILL THE EXPIRING TERM OF TRUSTEE REPRESENTING DISTRICT 1. WHEREAS, The City of Owasso, Oklahoma participates in the OkMRF and is eligible to cast one vote for the Trustee office of the OkMRF Board to fill the expiring term for District 1 Trustee; and WHEREAS, no vote can be split or cast in any fraction or part of the whole; and WHEREAS, the Authorized Agent indicates the results of our vote on the ballot and returns this ballot to the Trust Administrator between July 20, 2018, and August 30, 2018. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Owasso City Council of the City of Owasso, Oklahoma, that its vote for the Trustee shall be cast for the following nominee: Ed Tinker District 1 Trustee ** *END*** The undersigned hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted and approved by the Owasso City Council o the par ' ipating employer, the City. of Owasso, Oklahoma, on the 215 day `eeU�ntpht 0, OF Olt, � ti sN % Dr. Chris Kelley, Mayor Attest JSeal): iann M. Stev4 , Ctt Y- O 3` M&LREsownONSTO: OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND 1001 NW 63R° STREET, SunE260 OKLAHOMA 071g OK 73116 s� REAL..... •REALChnm6,-.- Communlry TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Michele Dempster Human Resources Director SUBJECT: Resolution 2018 -09 Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund Ballot for Trustee District 1 DATE: August 17, 2018 BACKGROUND: The City Council serves as the Retirement Committee for the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund (OkMRF), the retirement plan for non -union employees. OkMRF was established in 1966 by state statute and has over 200 members throughout the state, including cities, towns, municipal hospitals, agencies, and co -ops. OkMRF operates under a Board of Trustees elected by the membership, along with a staff and team of professional advisors. Trustees represent eight different districts throughout the State with one at -large Trustee. STAFF COMMENTS: The OkMRF Board of Trustees is voted on by the governing bodies within the District. Owasso is in the first district, which currently has a position open. There are three candidates interested in the position: Rachelle McGowen, Ed Tinker, and Mark Whinnery. While all three candidates have the experience and background to serve successfully, Mr. Tinker has served on the OkMRF Board of Trustees since 2013, and his leadership is well known. Profiles for all three candidates are attached. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2018 -09, voting for Ed Tinker for Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund District 1 Trustee. ATTACHMENTS: A. Trustee Profiles for 2018 Election of Trustee- District 1 B. Resolution 2018 -09 t TM OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND 2018 ELECTION OF TRUSTEE — DISTRICT 1 TRUSTEE OKLAHOMA MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND ( "OkMRF ") The governing body of each employer is entitled to cast by resolution one vote for the office of OkMRF District 1. The resolution (enclosed) must be returned no later than August 30, 2018. Please note: Resolutions should be signed with a seal affixed to the ballot. Any resolutions unsigned, will not be valid. To ensure your ballot has been received in the OkMRF office, please call 1- 888 - 394 -6673, Ext 100 on or before August 30, 2018. RACHELLE McGOWEN • Mrs. McGowan is the Office Manager for Westville Utility Authority for the past fourteen (14) years and has worked diligently to improve their employees' retirement plan. • Prior to that she worked for McKee Foods Corporation for thirteen (13) years. • Mrs. McGowen serves as Secretary to the Westville Utility Authority Board. • She actively participates in the Oklahoma Rural Water Association conferences. • Mrs. McGowen was awarded the Oklahoma Rural Water Association's Office Manager of the Year for the eastern half of the State of Oklahoma. • She has attended some Benton/Washington Rural Public Water Authority Board and Northeast Oklahoma Public Facility Authority meetings. • Mrs. McGowen moved to Westville Oklahoma in 1988 and is very proud of her three (3) children. • She would strive to help District 1 Members grow, understand and be successful. ED TINKER • Mr. Tinker has been on the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund (OkMRF) Board of Trustees since 2013. • He currently is a member on the OkMRF Investment Committee dealing with issues pertaining to the investment of trust assets. • Mr. Tinker has his Certificate of Achievement in Public Plan Policy. • Mr. Tinker is a member of the City Management Association of Oklahoma (CMAO). • He retired as City Manager of Glenpool after seven (7) years of service. • Prior to that, he was the City Manager of Drumright for six (6) years and Hugo for one (1) year. • Mr. Tinker served on the City of McAlester's City Council for six (6) years. • He was a Board of Director for the Oklahoma Municipal League (OML) for four (4) years. • He also has served on INCOG Executive Board for three (3) years. MARK WH/NNERY • Mr. Whinnery holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications from State University of New York. • He obtained his Master's Degree in Human Resources from Webster University, St. Louis, MO. • He also obtained his Master of Military Operational Art and Science Degree from Air Command and Staff College. • Mr. Whinnery has been the City Manager of Drumright since October 2012. • He is the President of the Drumright Chamber of Commerce. • He serves as the Rotary Club of Drumright Secretary. • He is a retired Colonel from the United States Air Force after serving 25 years in a variety of human resources assignments. • His last military assignment was serving as the Mission Support Group Commander at Scott Air Force Base, IL where Mark provided human resources, engineering, contracting, police, fire, and logistic support to the installation while supervising over 1,500 people and managing a $50 million budget. • Mr. Whinnery has been an Air Force Fellow at the Rand Corporation in Santa Monica, CA. • Prior to entering the Air Force, Mr. Whinnery worked for the New York State Retirement System.