Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund of the City of New Orleans public meetings in 2025
26 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Investment Board
The agenda indicates that there was no December 2025 Investment Board meeting for the New Orleans Fire Fighter's Pension and Relief Fund.
The minutes record that there was no December 2025 Investment Board meeting. No decisions were made.
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Pension Board
The Firefighters’ Pension & Relief Fund board meets to review a service-connected disability pension application and hear reports of recent deaths among pensioners and widows. The board also reserves the right to enter executive session for personnel and litigation discussions.
- Darrin M. Songy application for 50% Service-Connected Pension effective Dec 3, 2025
- Roy A. Arriola Jr. DROP application effective Jan 1, 2026
- Reports of deaths for Marshall T. Jackson, James B. Russell, Betty W. Muller, Patricia L. Hasselbeck, Rebecca J. Achary-Kennedy, and Sharon F. Villars
- Executive session reserved under R.S. 42:17 (A)(1) and (A)(2)
The Board approved a 50% service-connected disability pension for Darrin Songy and a DROP application for Roy A. Ariola, Jr. The Board also approved a benefit pop-up for retired member Lester Porter and removed deceased pensioners and widows from the rolls.
- Approved 50% Service Connected Disability Pension for Darrin Songy effective Dec 3, 2025
- Approved DROP application for Roy A. Ariola, Jr. effective Jan 1, 2026
- Approved benefit pop-up for retired member Lester Porter
- Approved removal of deceased pensioners and widows from the rolls
- Accepted November 2025 meeting minutes
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Investment Board
The scheduled Investment Board meeting for the New Orleans Fire Fighter's Pension and Relief Fund did not take place.
The minutes record that there was no November 2025 Investment Board meeting. No actions were taken.
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Pension Board
The Firefighters’ Pension & Relief Fund Board will review and likely approve several new pension applications, widow benefit claims, and a DROP application at its November 12 meeting. It will also receive financial reports for October 2025 and hear updates on pending business from the City.
- Approve Regular Service Pension for Leonce L. Arnold (Fire Operator, 15+ years service)
- Approve Regular Service Pension for Michael A. Falgoust (Fire District Chief, 16+ years service)
- Approve DROP application for William L. Prats (Fire District Chief, 30 years service)
- Approve Non-Duty Widow’s Benefit for Mrs. Cynthia B. Burke, Mrs. Kathleen W. Frisch, and Mrs. Charlene R. Benton
- Review October 2025 financial report showing $3.9M appropriation and $2.5M in monthly benefits
The Board approved regular service pensions for two members and DROP applications for two others. Three non-duty widow's benefit applications were approved, and one contribution refund was granted. The Board also removed five deceased members from the rolls.
- Approved contribution refund for Jonathan F. Broom
- Approved regular service pension for Leonce L. Arnold effective July 31, 2024
- Approved regular service pension for Michael A. Falgout effective December 12, 2025
- Approved DROP application for William Prats effective November 1, 2025
- Approved DROP application for Joseph Francis effective June 1, 2025
- Approved non-duty widow's benefits for Cynthia Burke, Kathleen W. Frisch, and Charlene R. Benton
- Approved removal of five deceased members from the rolls
- Accepted October 2025 meeting minutes
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Investment Board
The agenda indicates that there was no October 2025 Investment Board meeting for the New Orleans Fire Fighter's Pension and Relief Fund.
The minutes record that there was no Investment Board meeting for the New Orleans Fire Fighter's Pension and Relief Fund in October 2025.
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Pension Board
The Firefighters’ Pension & Relief Fund Board of Trustees meets to review routine administrative items, including refunds of contributions, widows’ benefit applications, and financial reports. The board also discusses executive session rights for litigation strategy and personnel matters, but no substantive decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Refund of contributions for Mark Steward (8 years service) and Jeffrey J. Lakey (3 years service)
- Widow’s application for Mrs. Darlene May Eck (Non-Duty Widows Benefit, effective August 1, 2025)
- Financial report for September 2025 showing $3.9M appropriation and $2.5M in monthly benefits
- Resolution for Direct Deposit proposed
- QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) for Jesse Parker
The Board approved a resolution requiring all benefit recipients to use direct deposit effective November 2025. The Board also approved several individual pension and refund requests and updated the rolls following a death.
- Approved mandatory direct deposit for benefit payments effective November 1, 2025
- Approved contribution refunds for Mark Stewart, Jr. and Jetfrey Lakey
- Approved DROP application for Adrian Broussard effective November 1, 2025
- Approved Non Duty Widow’s benefit for Mrs. Darlene Eck effective August 1, 2025
- Removed Jeanine M. Jensen from the rolls following her death
- Approved implementation of a QDRO for Jesse Parker
- Accepted September 2025 meeting minutes
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Investment Board
The agenda indicates that there was no September 2025 Investment Board meeting for the New Orleans Fire Fighter's Pension and Relief Fund.
The minutes record that there was no Investment Board meeting for September 2025.
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Pension Board
The Board of Trustees will meet to process pension applications, beneficiary changes, and contribution refunds. The board will also review financial reports for August 2025 and discuss LAPERS updates.
- Regular retirement application for Kelly J. Porche
- DROP application for Scott A. Chappuis
- Line of Duty Widow’s Benefit application for Rita Lohman
- Refund of contributions for Donald Adams
- August 2025 financial report showing $3,900,000.00 appropriation for the New System
The Board approved a regular service pension for Kelly J. Porche and a non-duty widow's benefit for Rita Lohman. The Board also authorized a contribution refund for Donald Adams and removed deceased pensioners from the rolls.
- Approved August 2025 meeting minutes (No objections)
- Approved August 27, 2025 special meeting minutes (No objections)
- Approved contribution refund for Donald Adams (No objections)
- Approved DROP withdrawal for Kelly J. Porche (No objections)
- Approved Regular Service Pension for Kelly J. Porche effective September 23, 2025 (No objections)
- Approved Non-Duty Widow’s benefit for Rita Lohman effective August 1, 2025 (No objections)
- Approved removal of deceased pensioners Gariel J. King, Fred Farve Sr., and Grace F. Mack from the rolls (No objections)
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Pension Board
The Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund Board of Trustees will meet to conduct business, including the seating of elected members. The meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2025, via Webex.
- Seating of elected members per R.S. 11:3362
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Pension Board
The Board of Trustees met to seat four newly elected members and administer the oath of office. The board also nominated and appointed its officers for the term.
- Appointment of Martin Gaal as Board President
- Appointment of Thomas Meagher as Secretary-Treasurer
- Administration of the oath of office for four elected Board members
The Board held a special meeting to seat four newly elected members and administer the oath of office. The Board then nominated and appointed its President and Secretary-Treasurer.
- Seated four newly elected Board members via oath of office
- Nominated Martin Gaal as Board President (Passed, no objections)
- Nominated Thomas Meagher as Secretary-Treasurer of the Board (Passed, no objections)
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Investment Board
The Board reviewed fund performance and asset allocation, including updates on small cap stocks and fixed income. Members discussed the use of excess cash and the selection of international value equity managers.
- Allocated $2,000,000 to Taurus Private Markets Fund III
- Allocated $2,000,000 to Apogem
- Approved reallocation of $9 million in cash to other asset classes
- Discussed splitting a $15 million international allocation between two managers
- Reported $1 million allocation to 400 Capital
The Board approved $4 million in new private equity allocations and authorized the reallocation of $9 million in cash. The Board reviewed performance updates from Fisher Investments and tabled a decision on an international value equity manager.
- Approved $2 million allocation to Taurus Private Markets Fund III
- Approved $2 million allocation to Apogem
- Approved reallocation of $9 million in cash to other asset classes
- Approved March and June investment board minutes
- Tabled decision on international value equity manager pending additional names
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Pension Board
The Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund Board of Trustees met to approve various pension applications, refunds, and beneficiary changes. The board also reviewed financial figures for July 2025 and discussed upcoming board seating and officer elections.
- Approved Service-Connected Disability Pension for John Cardinale effective August 13, 2025
- Approved Non-Duty Widow’s Benefits for Joy S. Ledet and Brenda Wilder effective August 1, 2025
- Approved dependent child’s benefit for Skyler Knight effective March 13, 2025
- Approved a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) for Sandra Trosclair
- Approved refund of contributions for resigned firefighter Sean-Davide J. Richardson
The Board approved a service-connected disability pension for John Cardinale and non-duty widow's benefits for Joy S. Ledet and Brenda Wilder. The Board also approved a contribution refund for Sean-Davide J. Richardson and a dependent child's benefit for Skyler Knight.
- Approved Service Connected Disability Pension for John Cardinale effective August 13, 2025
- Approved Non-Duty Widow’s benefit for Joy S. Ledet effective August 1, 2025
- Approved Non-Duty Widow’s benefit for Brenda Wilder effective August 1, 2025
- Approved dependent child benefit for Skyler Knight effective March 13, 2025
- Approved refund of contributions for Sean-Davide J. Richardson
- Approved QDRO for Sandra Trosclair effective August benefit payment
- Approved July 2025 meeting minutes
- Approved removal of deceased pensioners and widows from the rolls
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Investment Board
The agenda indicates that there was no July 2025 Investment Board meeting for the New Orleans Fire Fighter's Pension and Relief Fund.
The minutes record that there was no Investment Board meeting for July 2025. No decisions were made.
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Pension Board
The Board of Trustees for the Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund will meet to review pension and widow's benefit applications. The board will also examine June 2025 financial reports for the New and Old systems.
- DROP applications for Michael D. Lucido and David M. Orgeron
- Widow's benefit applications for Tracy D. Collins and Toni Mortillaro
- Pending Line of Duty Widow's Benefit application for Kathleen Dominick
- June 2025 financial report showing $3,900,000.00 appropriation for the New System
- Discussion of upcoming Trustee Election and review of Rules and Regulations
The Board approved Amendment 2 to the CEA, adjusting the initial fixed contribution to $48 million and increasing it by 2% annually. The Board also approved several DROP applications, widow's benefits, and dependent child benefits. Additionally, the Board authorized the submission of updated Fund regulations to state authorities.
- Approved Amendment 2 to the CEA, setting initial fixed contribution at $48 million (No objections)
- Authorized submission of updated Fund regulations to State authorities (No objections)
- Approved DROP application for Michael D. Lucido effective August 1, 2025 (No objections)
- Approved DROP application for David M. Orgeron effective July 1, 2025 (No objections)
- Approved pre-retirement death benefit for Tracy D. Collins effective April 23, 2025 (No objections)
- Approved Non-Duty Widow’s benefit for Toni Mortillaro effective July 1, 2025 (No objections)
- Approved dependent child benefits for Daniel Jackson and Gabriel Amari Jackson effective March 13, 2025 (No objections)
- Approved Line of Duty Widow’s benefit for Kathleen Dominick effective February 1, 2025 (No objections)
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Investment Board
The New Orleans Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund Investment Board met to review investment performance for Q1 2025, discuss asset allocation adjustments, and consider options for Old Fund assets. The board deferred approval of March minutes and did not make decisions on altering current asset allocations.
- Deferred approval of March investment board minutes
- Reviewed investment performance for Q1 2025, noting underperformance in small-cap stocks and tech sector
- Discussed potential adjustment to Fund policy index (60% S&P, 40% Bloomberg)
- Considered options for Old Fund assets, currently earning ~4% in bonds
- Equity portfolio totaled $36M, with $31M indexed and $4.7M in small-cap stocks
The Board deferred the approval of the March investment minutes to the next meeting. Members reviewed investment performance for periods ending March 31 and May 31, 2025, and discussed options for investing Old Funds assets, but no changes to the current asset allocation were made.
- Deferred approval of March Investment board minutes
- Maintained current asset allocation for Old Funds assets
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Pension Board
The Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund Board of Trustees will meet to process retirement, contribution refunds, and child benefit applications. The board will also review May 2025 financial reports and discuss an upcoming trustee election.
- Regular service pension application for Fire District Chief Chris Mickal
- Contribution refunds for Kyrell M. Theodore and Rashad Adams
- Child's benefit applications for Daniel G. Jackson and Gabriel Amari Jackson
- May 2025 financial report showing $3,900,000.00 appropriation for the New System
- Discussion of upcoming Trustee Election
The Board approved a regular service pension for Chris Mickal and processed several benefit applications for widows and children. The Board also approved contribution refunds for two resigning firefighters and removed deceased members from the rolls.
- Approved Regular Service Pension for Chris Mickal effective June 18, 2025
- Approved Non-Duty Widow’s benefit for Mrs. Elda Estopinal effective June 1, 2025
- Approved dependent child benefits for Daniel Jackson and Gaberial Amari Jackson effective March 13, 2025
- Approved contribution refunds for resigning firefighters Kyrell M. Theodore and Rashad Adams
- Approved motion to seek DNA testing for Skylar Knight's dependent benefit application
- Approved removal of deceased pensioners Edward Estopinal and Henry Mortillaro from rolls
- Approved May 2025 meeting minutes
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Investment Board
The Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund Investment Board did not hold a meeting in May 2025. The agenda provided only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items to decide or discuss.
The minutes record that there was no Investment Board meeting for the New Orleans Fire Fighter's Pension and Relief Fund in May 2025.
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Pension Board
The Firefighters’ Pension & Relief Fund Board meets to review and approve service-connected disability, regular retirement, and survivor benefit applications. The board also receives financial reports and discusses upcoming elections and budget reviews.
- Approves 50% service-connected disability pension for Nathaniel Hill (14 years service)
- Approves regular service pension for Dean J. DiSalvo (33 years service)
- Approves Non-Duty Death Benefit for Mrs. Dolores R. Lowery
- Approves Line of Duty Widow’s Benefit for Mrs. Kathy Dominick
- Approves Child’s Benefit for Armani G. McGee
The Board approved several pension applications, including a regular service pension and a service-connected disability pension. The Board also authorized Thomas Meagher to execute documents for Deerpath and Wells Fargo. One dependent child's benefit application was deferred pending DNA testing.
- Approved Regular Service Pension for Dean J. DiSalvo effective May 1, 2025
- Approved 50% Service-Connected Disability Pension for Nathaniel Hill effective May 14, 2025
- Approved 60-month PLOP for Nathaniel Hill
- Approved Non-Duty Widow’s benefit for Dolores R. Lowery effective May 1, 2025
- Denied line of duty death benefit and approved non-duty benefit for Kathy Dominick
- Approved dependent child benefit for Armani G. McGee effective March 13, 2025
- Deferred dependent child benefit for Skyler Nicole Knight pending DNA testing
- Authorized Thomas Meagher to execute Deerpath and Wells Fargo lease documents
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Investment Board
The Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund Investment Board did not hold its April 2025 meeting. No agenda items were presented or decided.
The minutes record that there was no Investment Board meeting for April 2025. No actions were taken and no decisions were made.
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Pension Board
The Firefighters’ Pension & Relief Fund Board will review and likely vote on two new 50% service-connected disability pension applications and four death-benefit claims at its April 9, 2025 meeting. The board will also receive financial reports showing March 2025 benefit totals of $3.2 million and hear updates on an upcoming trustee election and policy reviews.
- Victor J. Lacava – 50% Service-Connected Disability Pension application
- Ernest J. Wehlen – 50% Service-Connected Disability Pension application
- Lynn Clesi – Non-Duty Widows Benefit application
- Denise Blackwell – Pre-Retirement Death Benefit application
- Michael Windsay Jr. & Caleb M. Windsay – Pre-Retirement Death Benefit applications
The Board approved service-connected disability pensions for two members and survivor benefits for three applicants. The Board also removed three deceased members from the rolls and accepted the March 2025 meeting minutes.
- Approved Service Connected Disability Pension for Victor J. Lacava (No objections)
- Approved Service Connected Disability Pension for Ernest J. Wehlen (No objections)
- Approved Non-Duty Widow’s benefit for Lynn Clesi (No objections)
- Approved Widow’s benefit for Denise Blackwell (No objections)
- Approved Pre-Retirement Death Benefit for Michael Windsay (No objections)
- Approved Pre-Retirement Death Benefit for Caleb Windsay (No objections)
- Removed deceased members Dwayne J. Jackson, Robert Dudenhefer, and Kathleen C. Nunez from rolls (No objections)
- Accepted March 2025 meeting minutes (No objections)
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Investment Board
The Firefighters’ Pension & Relief Fund Investment Board will meet to review its portfolio. The board will also discuss an update to asset allocation.
- Approval of January Investment Board minutes
- Portfolio review
- Asset Allocation update
The Board approved the minutes from the January investment meeting. The session included a market overview of fourth-quarter performance and portfolio results.
- Approved January Investment board minutes
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Pension Board
The Board of Trustees for the Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund will meet to process contribution refunds and widow's benefit applications. The board will also review February 2025 financial data for the New and Old pension systems.
- Refund of contributions for Lacee Ancar and Hunter Verdin
- Non-Duty Widow’s Benefit applications for Madeline Martin, Patricia Hasselbeck, and Beverly LeBlanc
- February 2025 financial report showing $3,900,000.00 appropriation for the New System
- February 2025 financial report showing $874,256.60 appropriation for the Old System
- Discussion of SEB information, life insurance, and NOMERS contribution transfers
The Board approved Non-Duty Widow’s benefits for three applicants and contribution refunds for two individuals with less than three years of service. The Board also removed deceased members and pensioners from the rolls.
- Approved February 2025 meeting minutes
- Approved contribution refunds for Lance Ancar and Hunter Verdin
- Approved Non-Duty Widow’s benefit for Mrs. Madeline Martin effective March 1, 2025
- Approved Non-Duty Widow’s benefit for Mrs. Patricia Hasselbeck effective March 1, 2025
- Approved Non-Duty Widow’s benefit for Mrs. Beverly LeBlanc effective March 1, 2025
- Approved removal of deceased members and pensioners from the rolls
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Pension Board
The Board of Trustees will consider two applications for non-duty widow's benefits. The meeting includes a review of January 2025 financial data and reports of deaths among pensioners and widows.
- Non-Duty Widow’s Benefit application for Mrs. Janis Manalla
- Non-Duty Widow’s Benefit application for Mrs. Linda Seeger
- January 2025 financial report showing $3,900,000.00 appropriation for the New System
- Discussion on Private Debt presentation follow up
- Review of transfer of contributions from NOMERS
The Board approved investments in two direct lending firms and granted two non-duty widow's benefits. Members also approved attendance at the 2025 NCPERS conference and removed deceased members from the rolls.
- Allocated $4,000,000 to Deer Path (No objections)
- Allocated $3,000,000 to 400 Capital (No objections)
- Approved Non-Duty Widow’s benefit for Mrs. Janis Manalla effective Jan 1, 2025 (No objections)
- Approved Non-Duty Widow’s benefit for Mrs. Linda Seeger effective Feb 1, 2025 (No objections)
- Approved attendance to the 2025 NCPERS conference (No objections)
- Accepted January 2025 meeting minutes (No objections)
- Removed deceased members from the rolls (No objections)
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Investment Board
The scheduled February 2025 Investment Board meeting for the New Orleans Fire Fighter's Pension and Relief Fund did not take place.
The minutes record that there was no Investment Board meeting for the New Orleans Fire Fighter's Pension and Relief Fund in February 2025.
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Investment Board
The Firefighters’ Pension & Relief Fund Investment Board will conduct a portfolio review. The board is also scheduled to discuss a search for a direct lending manager.
- Portfolio review
- Direct lending manager search
- Approval of December Investment Board Minutes
The Board approved the December investment minutes. Following a presentation on direct lending candidates, the Board agreed to hear further presentations from 400 Capital and Deerpath.
- Approved December Investment board minutes
- Agreed to hear presentations from 400 Capital and Deerpath
Firefighters' Pension & Relief Fund — Pension Board
The Firefighters’ Pension & Relief Fund Board of Trustees held a regularly scheduled meeting with no items requiring action. The board reserved the right to enter executive session for personnel and litigation discussions but did not list any specific decisions, ordinances, or financial actions for this session.
The Board approved attendance for members at the 2025 LATEC conference and accepted the December 2024 meeting minutes. The Board also removed three deceased members from the rolls. No pension, disability, or DROP applications were processed.
- Approved attendance to the 2025 LATEC conference (No objections)
- Accepted the December 2024 meeting minutes (No objections)
- Removed Billie T. Ankesheila, Sr., Joseph F. Silbernagel, and Donald Manalla from the rolls (No objections)