HomeMy WebLinkAboutInsurance Committee Minutes 01.11.2016 January 11, 2016
Insurance Committee Meeting
Present: Shirley Ewan, Cathy Gabrian, Monica Salo, Stan Langve, Jason Shovar, &Tom Nelson
(arrived at 1:32 p.m.)
Absent: Heidi Jensen, Bruce McGee,Jason Wells.
Guest: Cheryll Lund
Called to order at 1:30 p.m.
No Public Comment
Wellness Committee: Monica and Cheryll are working on this committee. Talked about
incentives, health fairs, encouraging participation in the Woman's Run, Shape Up MT, utilizing
local gym memberships, etc. Will work to get information out to employees via paychecks and
emails. Tom said he will check in to the insurance portals/website, credits, wellness, etc.
Resolution Committee: Tom Nelson and Jason Shovar had nothing new to report, still need to
look into the 72 hour meeting notice and "Co-Chair" language.
Benefits Coordinator: Cathy is the coordinator and Dave Allen is the Agent, Heidi picks the
coordinator.
There was still a question of if there is a conflict with interest with Dave's wife Cindy working
for the city, although Cindy is not involved with the insurance decision making. Tabled for the
next meeting as Wells was not present.
2016 Proposals: The committee members all felt it would be beneficial to have Dave Allen
attend the next insurance committee meeting. Cathy will contact him. He will be asked to
present new Dental/Vision coverages as he had indicated last year that he believes he can get
better coverage for less money. Also to make sure we are getting the best rates/coverage as
back in 2015 Dave had indicated that is 2016 City of Laurel will be a "small group" and benefit
from this distinction. Will also see if he can put together a "Top 10" list of questions that are
asked about benefits, i.e. blood work, colonoscopy coverage, durable equipment, 80/20 vs
70/30.
Other Business: Cathy will be retiring in March and her job duties will be split among current
employees. Cathy made the motion to have Cheryll Lund replace her position on the
committee, Stan second, passed. Cheryll will also be Monica's "back-up" secretary in case of
court/work conflict for meeting attendance.
Cathy read the October 2015 minutes,Tom moved to approve, Stan second, approved as read.
Adjourned at 2:26 p.m.
Next Meeting Agenda, February 29, 2016 at 1:30 p.m.
• Public Comment
• Dave Allen 2016 Presentation
• Wellness Committee, Update
• Resolution Committee, Update with 72 hour meeting notice and Co-Chair
• Any other Business as Needed
Respectfully submitted,
Awe
Monica Salo