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Meeting Minutes 
Health Care Benefits Trust Board 
Regular Meeting 
 
June 11, 2025| 4:00 pm 
Council Chambers Conference Room 
88 East Chicago Street, Chandler, AZ 
 
 
Call to Order 
The meeting was called to order by Board Member Mark Knight at 4:01 pm. 
 
Roll Call 
Present 
Elisha Anderson 
Mark Knight 
Carson Mohr 
Jonah Roehl 
 
 
Absent 
Ray Kieffer 
 
 
 
Other Attendance 
Rae Lynn Nielsen, HR Director 
Fernanda Acurio, HR Manager 
Kristi Smith, Financial Services Director 
Julie Goucher, Accounting Senior Manager 
Rachel Calisi, Segal Consultants 
Rowena Laxa, Assistant City Attorney 
Dee Hooker, Benefits Analyst 
Joshua Jumper, Heinfeld Meech 
Sarah Meland, Management Assistant 
 
 
Roll Call was taken by the recording secretary who declared a quorum was present. 
 
Scheduled and Unscheduled Public Appearances 
None. 
 
Consent Agenda and Discussion 
 
1. February 26, 2025 City of Chandler Health Care Benefits Trust Board Minutes. Move to 
approve the City of Chandler Health Care Benefits Trust Board meeting minutes from 
February 26, 2025.

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Consent Agenda Motion and Vote 
Board Member Roehl moved to approve the Minutes for February 26, 2025 Health Care Benefits 
Trust Board Meeting; Board Member Mohr seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously (4-
0). 
 
Briefing 
 
2. Medical Trust Financial Audit Report – Joshua Jumper, Heinfeld Meech 
 
Joshua Jumper presented the Medical Trust Financial Audit Report for the year ending December 31, 2024. 
The report is attached to the meeting agenda. 
 
Discussion: None. 
 
3. Medical Trust Actuarial Report – Rachel Calisi, Segal 
 
Rachel Calisi of Segal presented the actuarial report through March 31, 2024. The report is attached to the 
meeting agenda. 
 
Discussion: Board Member Mohr asked if the net paid Rx claims are down because of the account rebate 
that was talked about in February.  Ms. Calisi replied that it was unrelated; the rebate was in addition to 
the decrease in Rx claims. She added that the decrease was for the first quarter and may change as the 
year progresses. 
 
4. Financial Statements and Wellness Report – Julie Goucher, Management Services 
5. Investment Report – Julie Goucher, Management Services 
 
Julie Goucher presented the Financial Statements and Wellness Report and Investment Report which are 
attached to the meeting agenda.  
 
Discussion: Board Member Mohr asked why promotional and advertising services seem to be lower than 
what would be anticipated for year-end.  Ms. Goucher replied that those funds were primarily spent during 
open enrollment. 
 
6.  Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary – Rae Lynn Nielsen 
 
Discussion: Ms. Nielsen explained the roles of each officer and the board discussed the nominees. 
 
Action Agenda  
 
7.  Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary

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Board Member Mohr moved to nominate Mark Knight as Chair. Board Member Anderson 
seconded.  Motion passed unanimously 4-0. 
 
Board Member Knight moved to nominate Carson Mohr as Vice Chair. Board Member Roehl 
seconded.  Motion passed unanimously 4-0. 
 
Board Member Knight moved to nominate Jonah Roehl as Secretary. Board Member Mohr 
seconded.  Motion passed unanimously 4-0. 
 
Member Comments/Announcements 
Sarah Meland conveyed former Board Member Jennifer Huppenthal’s appreciation for the 
opportunity to serve on the Board, as well as her thanks to the other board members. 
 
Calendar 
The next regular meeting will be held on August 13, 2025 at 4:00 pm.  
 
Informational Items 
Chair Knight let the Board know that items for future meetings are the Financial Statements and 
Wellness Report, the Investment Report, review of 2026 rates, and a resolution for 2026 rates. 
 
Adjourn 
Secretary Roehl motioned to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Vice Chair Mohr. Motion 
passed unanimously (4-0). The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 pm. 
 
 
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Jonah Roehl, Secretary                                    
Mark Knight, Chair