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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST
LOOP 820 - DECEMBER 5, 1983 - 5:30 p.m.
1.
Mayor Faram called the meeting to order December 5, 1983
at 5:30 p.m.
2.
Dick Faram
Jim Ramsey
Richard Davis
Jim Kenna
J.C. Hubbard
Marie Hinkle
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Councilwoman
Present:
Staff:
Rodger Line
Dennis Horvath
Jeanette Moore
Rex McEntire
Gene Riddle
Ron McKinney
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Secretary
City Attorney
Public Works Director
Personnel Director
Press:
Northeast Chronicle
Absent:
Harold Newman
Dick Fisher
Councilman
Councilman
3.
Mayor Faram asked for a recommendation from the Insurance
Committee.
COUNCILMAN FISHER NOW PRESENT.
Councilman Davis stated that the recommendation of the
Committee was to authorize withdrawal from Prudential
effective January I, 1984; to award the City's group
insurance contract to Transport Life Insurance Company,
effective January I, 1984 and to determine individual
employee contribution levels.
Councilman Davis stated the contribution level for employees
was the major decision that needed to be made today.
Councilman Davis stated that he, Councilman Fisher and Mr.
McKinney concurred that the contribution level of the
employee for dependent insurance should be $50.00 per month,
for a total contribution of $93,000.00. The City would pay
for the employee and the $50.00 per month would cover the
employees' spouse and dependents. Councilman Davis stated
there was a change in the dental coverage. The employee was
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
FOR HEALTH INSURANCE
APPROVED
only getting approximately a 30% payment of charges with the
present coverage. Councilman Davis stated that with the
proposed insurance package the dental premiums would increase
some what but would be a better package. It would cover the
normal dental requirements and would pay 80% of all eligible
charges after the deductible is met.
Councilman Davis stated the costs for dependent dental
insurance was broken down into three categories: if a spouse
was added it would cost the employee $8.00 per month;
children only - $10.00 per month; and spouse and children -
$15.00 per month
Councilman Davis stated he felt this was a very good program
and commented on what a good job the City staff had done.
Councilman
had said.
considered
$50.00 per
Fisher stated he agreed with all Councilman Davis
Councilman Fisher stated the only item to be
was whether the City wanted the employees to pay
month or should the City pay everything.
Councilman Davis moved, seconded by Councilman Fisher, to
withdraw from Prudential effective January 1, 1984; award the
Insurance Contract to Transport Life Insurance Company
effective January 1, 1984, and the individual contribution
levels be $50.00 per month for dependent medical insurance
and the contribution level for dependent's dental be $8.00
for spouse, $10.00 for children and $15.00 for spouse and
children.
Mayor Faram asked what the medical deductible would be.
Mr. McKinney stated the deductible would be $100.00, the same
as the present insurance.
Councilman Davis stated the maximum out of pocket expense for
the employee had been reduced.
Mr. McKinney stated that at the present time the employee and
each of his dependants was exposed to a maximum out of pocket
expense of $1,600.00 per year. The proposal recommended
tonight would reduce that to $600.00 per year per member.
Mayor Pro Tern Ramsey asked what the employee was paying at
the present time.
Mr. McKinney stated that under our present plan as of January
1, 1984 it would be $130.00 to cover a spouse only.
Mayor Faram asked what the employee was paying at the present
time.
Mr. McKinney stated the employee was paying $91.63 per month
for his family.
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Mayor Faram asked what percentage of the employees were
participating in dependent insurance now.
Mr. McKinney stated approximately 60%.
Councilman Davis stated it was the committee's suggestion
that a separate account be set up for the insurance so the
insurance company could draft on the account for
re-imbursement of claims they pay. A separate account would
also provide means to evaluate the new plan.
Mayor Faram asked Mr. McKinney if he felt more of the
employees would enroll dependents at the $50.00 per month
cost.
Mr. McKinney replied yes.
Motion carried 6-0.
Mayor Pro Tem Ramsey expressed gratitude to the staff,
Councilman Davis and Fisher on their efforts.
Mayor Faram adjourned the meeting to executive session.
Mayor Faram called the meeting back to order. The same staff
and Council members were present as recorded at the beginning
of the meeting.
Mayor Faram adjourned the meeting of December 5, 1983.
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ATTEST:
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