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City of Chandler — Regular Meeting (2026-06-10)

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Meeting Minutes 
Worker's Compensation and Employer 
Liability Trust Board  
Regular Meeting 
 
 
January 28, 2026, 4:00 pm 
Council Chambers Conference Room 
88 East Chicago Street, Chandler, AZ 
 
 
Call to Order 
The meeting was called to order by Chair Anderson at 4:00 pm. 
 
Roll Call 
Present 
Elisha Anderson 
Val Gale 
Carson Mohr 
Mark Knight 
 
Absent 
Jonah Roehl 
 
Other Attendance 
J.C. Borego, HR Manager 
Kristi Smith, Management Services Director 
Lina Alam, Accounting Supervisor 
Rowena Laxa, Assistant City Attorney 
Sarah Meland, Management Analyst 
Joshua Jumper, Heinfeld Meech 
Adam Hirsch, Oliver Wyman 
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. November 12, 2025 City of Chandler Workers' Compensation and Employer Liability Trust 
Board Meeting Minutes

Page 2 of 3 
 
 
Consent Agenda Motion and Vote 
Secretary Knight moved to approve the Minutes of the November 12, 2025 Workers’ 
Compensation and Employer Liability Trust Board Meeting; seconded by Board Member Mohr. 
Motion carried unanimously (4-0). 
 
Briefing 
 
2. Financial Audit Report – Joshua Jumper, Heinfeld Meech 
 
Because Adam Hirsch had not yet joined the meeting, Joshua Jumper went first and presented the Financial 
Audit Report for the period ending June 30, 2025 which is attached to the agenda for this meeting. 
 
Discussion:  Mr. Mohr asked about the claim adjustment credit of $782,899.  Mr. Jumper explained that the 
credit was due to a decrease in case reserves. 
 
3. Actuarial Report – Adam Hirsch, Oliver Wyman 
 
Adam Hirsch presented the Actuarial Report for the period ending June 30, 2025 which is attached to the 
agenda for this meeting. 
 
Discussion: Mr. Mohr asked for clarification of the 6/30/2025 unpaid losses & ALAE number. Mr. Hirsch 
explained that the number in the dark blue box for 6/30/2025 represents a best estimate and may change, 
whereas as the number in the lighter blue box for 6/30/2024 is unlikely to change as most claims are closed. 
 
4. Financial Statements and Investment Report – Lian Alam, Accounting Supervisor 
 
Lina Alam presented the Financial Statements and Investment Report which are attached to the meeting 
agenda which is attached to the agenda for this meeting. 
 
Discussion: None. 
 
5. Rate Contribution and Reserve Recommendation – Kristi Smith, Management Services Director 
 
Kristi Smith presented the Rate Contribution and Reserve Recommendation which is attached to the 
agenda for this meeting.  
 
Discussion: Ms. Smith mentioned that there are currently two Senate bills that could affect workers’ 
compensation claims which could, in turn, affect reserves. These bills will be monitored and should they 
pass, we do have sufficient reserves. 
 
Action Agenda

Page 3 of 3 
 
 
6. Resolution Regarding Rate Contribution and Reserve Recommendation 
 
Mr. Knight moved to approve Resolution No. WC-013 for the City of Chandler Workers' Compensation and 
Employer Liability Trust Board Recommending the Workers' Compensation Contribution and Reserve Level 
for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Mr. Mohr seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously (4-0). 
 
Member Comments/Announcements 
 
None. 
 
Calendar and Informational Items for Future Meetings 
Chair Anderson informed the Board that the next meeting on June 10, 2026 at 4:00 pm is a joint 
meeting with the Health Care Benefits Trust Board, and will include reviews of the financial 
statements and investment report, and election of officers. 
 
Adjourn 
Mr. Knight motioned to adjourn the meeting.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Mohr and 
passed unanimously, 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 4:41 pm. 
 
 
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Sarah Meland, Recording Secretary  
 
 
Elisha Anderson, Chair