ROLL CALL Mayor Bujakowski opened the work session at 8:48 PM. Roll call was taken as follows: Mayor Bujakowski - present Vice Mayor Gore - present Councilor Luman-Bailey present Councilor Edwards - ABSENT Councilor Walton - present Councilor Pelham - present Councilor Shornak - present Mark Haley, City Manager, opened the work session by introducing Gail Vance, Human Resources Director. Ms. Vance addressed council concerning the medical renewal for Fiscal Year 2014/2015 that City’s includes significant increases in premiums. Ms. Vance also reviewed strategies for lowering utilization of plans, wellness initiatives, the HSA-High Deductible Plan and its advantages, and how the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act fees resulted in 6.5% of the renewal increase. Ms. Vance reviewed plan changes for FY 2014-201515 and the proposed rates for the upcoming fiscal year. Jerry Whitaker, Finance Director, fielded questions from Council regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget. City Council scheduled a second date for public hearings for further discussion of the proposed budget and tax rates for Tuesday, April 29, 2014. ADJOURN At 9:44 PM, motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Councilor Walton, seconded by Vice Mayor Gore, and unanimously passed. Michael C. Bujakowski, Mayor Julie B. Sharp, Acting City Clerk
ROLL CALL Mayor Bujakowski opened the work session at 8:48 PM. Roll call was taken as follows: Mayor Bujakowski - present Vice Mayor Gore - present Councilor Luman-Bailey present Councilor Edwards - ABSENT Councilor Walton - present Councilor Pelham - present Councilor Shornak - present Mark Haley, City Manager, opened the work session by introducing Gail Vance, Human Resources Director. Ms. Vance addressed council concerning the City’s medical renewal for Fiscal Year 2014/2015 that includes significant increases in premiums. Ms. Vance also reviewed strategies for lowering utilization of plans, wellness initiatives, the HSA-High Deductible Plan and its advantages, and how the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act fees resulted in 6.5% of the renewal increase. Ms. Vance reviewed plan changes for FY 2014-201515 and the proposed rates for the upcoming fiscal year. Jerry Whitaker, Finance Director, fielded questions from Council regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget. City Council scheduled a second date for public hearings for further discussion of the proposed budget and tax rates for Tuesday, April 29, 2014. ADJOURN At 9:44 PM, motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Councilor Walton, seconded by Vice Mayor Gore, and unanimously passed. Michael C. Bujakowski, Mayor Julie B. Sharp, Acting City Clerk
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