NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

NEW BOSTON VILLAGE COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 23, 2013


Special session of New Boston Village Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m.  James Warren, Jr., President of Council, presided over the meeting.  The roll was called with the following members of council being present:  Mr. Fetty, Mr. Williams, Mr. Payton, Mr. Mills, Mr. Imes and Mr. Salyers.

Mr. Warren reported the meeting was called to discuss health insurance.  Introduced Gary Duzan who is our agent for health insurance.

Mr. Duzan explained he had met with Steve, Jim and Lana and discussed the options for health insurance due to the health care reform.

Health insurance carriers are offering  employers an option for an early renewal which means to renew in December instead of waiting until June, 2014 to lock in the rate and benefits until December, 2014.

Mr. Duzan explained two options:

Option 1:
Change renewal from 6-01-14 to 12-01-13
Accept 6.4% premium increase
Monthly increase $1398
Annual increase $16,776

Option 2:
Stay with current plan until 6-01-2014
Projected decrease 20-30%
New plans will increase employee out of pocket $1350/2700
Plans and premiums haven't been approved by ODI


Mr. Duzan explained how our current HRA out of pocket expenses were versus the new plan.

Mr. Fetty asked why the increase.  Mr. Duzan stated since we are renewing early and will be protected from June until next December and price for claims for doing that.  Medical Mutual is offering groups to renew at a slight increase to cover the cost of trend for an extra five months at the same plan.

Mr. Mills stated the cost of insurance very rarely goes down.

Mr. Duzan further explained the advantage of choosing option 1 and sitting back and waiting through December of next year to see what happens with the health care reform.

Other discussions were held regarding cost increase, renewal plan dates and deductible amounts.  Rate increase for employees will be in November 1, 2013 and would be from $5.00 - $12.00 per pay.

Mr. Duzan reported the decision will have to be made soon since it has to be in by October 1, 2013.

Further discussions were held among council members and Mr. Williams stated he still was unsure.  Mr. Mills explained his opinion on the differences of option 1 and option 2 and feels option 1 would be better.  Mr. Payton stated he would rather vote on something that is clearer and seems option 1 is a better choice.  Mr. Williams seems option 2 would be better to save the employees the increase until June, 2014.  Mr. Duzan stated option 1 would still be the safest way.  Mr. Hamilton stated the employees do like the plan they currently have.  Mr. Williams stated the finance committee is looking at giving the .25 back to employees and this would help with the insurance cost.  Council agreed to renew early and accept option 1.

An ordinance was read authorizing the mayor to enter into an early renewal with Medical Mutual of Ohio for a fully insured group medical insurance plan and declaring an emergency.  Mr. Payton moved the rules requiring an ordinance or resolution of a general or permanent nature involving the expenditure of money be read on three separate dates be suspended.  Mr. Mills seconded the motion.  The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-6.  Mr. Payton moved to adopt Ordinance No. 27-2013.  Mr. Mills seconded the motion. The roll was called.  The voting results are as follows:  ayes-6.

There being no further business, Mr. Mills made the motion to adjourn.  Mr. Williams seconded the motion.  All members concurring, Mr. Warren declared the motion carried 6-0.

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President of Council

Passed: _________________________________

Attest: _________________________________
            Clerk of Council