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* <br /> i r <br /> I S <br /> Meeting Minutes of the City of La Porte <br /> Chapter 172 Employee Retiree Insurance and Benefits Board held on <br /> October 25, 2011 <br /> 1. Call to Order <br /> The meeting was called to order at 2:33 pm by Heather Weger <br /> Members Present: Matt Daeumer, Martha Gillett, Clark Askins, Michael Dolby, Aaron <br /> Corrales, Heather Weger <br /> Members Absent: Steve Valerius, Juliane Graham <br /> 2. Consider approval of minutes from October 3, 2011 meeting <br /> Matt made a motion to approve the minutes as presented; Michael seconded the <br /> motion, the motion carried. <br /> 3. Discussion or other action for 2011 -2012 Employee Medical Benefits <br /> The cost of the Out -of- Network deductibles not being passed by council was <br /> presented to the Committee. The cost of that item was estimated to be $174,341. <br /> The missed savings for not increasing premiums for PPO 500 plan was $90,000; for <br /> a total missed savings of $264,341. The Committee voted to bring increasing the <br /> out -of- network deductibles to $3,000 back to Council, with the understanding that if <br /> Council chooses to approve the recommendation, HR will hold another Open <br /> Enrollment period for employees who wish to switch plans only. <br /> 4. Administrative Reports <br /> None <br /> 5. Board Comments — Matters appearing on the agenda; Recognition of community <br /> members, city employees, and upcoming events; Inquiry of staff regarding specific <br /> factual information or existing policy <br /> None <br /> 6. Adjournment <br /> There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 3:33 pm <br /> Approved and Passed this day tJ OU f.vw') {v' 1, 2011 <br /> Heather Weger, Human Resources Manager <br />