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