HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-10-01Minutes of the special Town Council meeting held April 10, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building.
There were present: Vice Mayor Bettye Steger
Council: Jeffrey S. Worrell, Pauline G. Mitchell, Daniel Talbert, Jr.
E. G. Black, Jr., James M. Neblett, Kenneth M. Fleenor, Lane R. Penn
Absent/Excused: Charles W. Stewart, Jr.
Staff: Gary C. Elander, Town Manager
David N. Quesenberry, Ast. to the Town Manager
Trina Rupe, Payroll Clerk
Debbie Cecil, Finance Department
Sandy Younce, Finance Department
Patricia Pendergrast, Clerk
Others: Lee Carter, Press
Vice Mayor Steger called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Councilman Black led the Pledge of Allegiance and Councilman Neblett gave the Invocation.
Following roll call, Vice Mayor Steger called on Town Manager Elander to begin the insurance work session.
Mr. Elander summarized the insurance proposals that he had received. He advised that following an extensive solicitation process requesting insurance proposals for town employees, and
subsequent study of those proposals, he proposes going with the Cost Alliance with Dental plan. He advised that this plan provides an excellent program of benefits including a high
option dental and does so at an attractive cost compared to other plans. He advised that the plan requires a somewhat higher co-pay each time a service is used, compared to our current
insurance and requires a “gate keeper” primary care physician. He advised that most doctor’s and hospitals in our area are included in the Cost Alliance Directory. Employees will also
be allowed the option of choosing one of two other insurance companies, with the employee paying the difference in the premium: Key Advantage Low Option Dental would cost the employee
an additional $14 a month. Key Advantage Expanded High Option Dental would cost the employee an additional $21 per month.
After discussion, Councilman Penn made a motion to adopt the insurance agreement, seconded by Councilman Neblett and carried on the following recorded vote:
Jeffrey S. Worrell - Aye Bettye H. Steger - Aye
Pauline G. Mitchell - Aye James M. Neblett - Aye
Daniel Talbert, Jr. - Aye Kenneth M. Fleenor - Aye
E. G. Black, Jr. - Aye Lane R. Penn - Aye
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:04 p. m. on motion by Councilman Penn, seconded by Councilman Fleenor and carried on voice vote.