Meeting Information
-Convene
CONSENT AGENDA
(1) (a) Consider approval of Commission Orders; and
(b) Consider approval of Resolution granting Special License to for Pipeline Productions Special Event (Wakarusa Festival) at 798 N 1415 Road, Lawrence, Kansas on June 5-8, 2008 only. (Clerk's office)
REGULAR AGENDA
(2) Consider renewal of health insurance plan for 2008-2009 (Pam Madl)
(3) Consider approval of fairground building 21 kitchen renovation (Pam Madl)
(4) Other Business
(a) Consider approval of Accounts Payable (if necessary)
(b) Appointments
(c) Miscellaneous
(d) Public Comment
(5) Adjourn
Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 2008, with all members present.
CONSENT AGENDA 05-19-08
Jones moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
► Cereal Malt Beverage License to Pipeline Productions for the Wakarusa Festival restricted to a period of June 5-June 8, 2008 at 798 N 1415 Road, Clinton State Park.
The motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
ADMINISTRATION & HEALTH INSURANCE RENEWAL 05-19-08
Pam Madl, Assistant County Administrator, made a presentation to the Board regarding the status of our current Douglas County Employee Healthcare Plan. Total claims for 2007-2008 increased by 21% over the previous year. The projected claims for 2008-2009 have been set at $5,240,371, approximately $380,000 less than last year's claims. Madl recommended the following changes: change in reinsurance carrier to ING, change plan networks to "Freedom Network" which includes St. Luke's Hospital, add a benefit for colonoscopies, and increase premiums by 10.7% to fund the plan at the expected claim level. The suggested employee premium rates are as follows:
Full Premium Rate
Current Rates
2008-2009 Proposed Rates
Increase
Employee Only
$449
$497
10.69%
Employee + 1
$878
$972
10.71%
Family
$1,255
$1,390
10.76%
Employee Premium Rate
Current Rates
2008-2009
08-09 Increase per Pay Period
08-09 Increase per Month
Employee Only
$26
$29
$1.39
$2.78
Employee + 1
$165
$183
$8.83
$17.66
Family
$229
$254
$12.25
$24.50
Employer Premium
Current Rates
08-09 Proposed
Rated
08-09 Increase per Pay Period
08-09 Increase per Month
Employee Only
$423
$468
$22.61
$45.22
Employee + 1
$713
$789
$38.17
$76.35
Family
$1,026
$1,136
$55.25
$110.50
After discussion regarding the colonoscopy benefit and payment frequency as recommended by the Health Insurance Committee, Jones moved to approve coverage of a first colonoscopy at 100% and then 80/20 thereafter. Preventative colonoscopies should be no more often than once every five years. An exception would be if recommended by a physician; and to approve the premium increase as recommended by staff. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
FAIRGROUNDS 05-19-08
Pam Madl, Assistant County Administrator, asked the Board to consider approving additional expenses for the Building 21 Remodel Project at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Additional expenses to the kitchen remodel in the amount of $20,000 will need to be incurred for ceiling work and a half wall (built in the middle of the kitchen for electrical access) will bring the total project cost to approximately $135,000. The amount of $78,000 has been set aside from insurance coverage to contribute toward the total cost. Madl asked the Board to consider waiving the formal bidding process and to approve a not-to-exceed total of $135,000, and to allow her to approve change orders up to 5% on the approved amount.
Johnson moved to waive the bidding process, approve the remodel cost of $135,000, and authorize the Assistant County Administrator to approve change orders up to 5% for the Building 21 Remodel. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 05-19-08
Jones moved to approve accounts payable in the amount of $563,854.10 to be paid on 05/19/08. Motion was seconded by McElhaney and carried unanimously.
Jones moved to adjourn the meeting; Johnson seconded and the motion carried.
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Bob Johnson, Chairman Jere McElhaney, Vice Chair
ATTEST:
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Jamie Shew, County Clerk Charles Jones, Member
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