02-28-2008 VC WS-Mu
MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORH)A
FEBRUARY 28, 2008
Present:
Dr. Edwazd M. Eissey, Mayor
William Manuel, Vice Mayor
David B. Norris, President Pro Tem
Darryl Aubrey, Councilman
T.R. Hemacki, P.E., Councilman
Jimmy Knight, Village Manager
Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 8:30 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staff were present.
MEDICAL INSURANCE OPT-OUT POLICY
Discussion was held concerning proposed Administrative Policy #08-002, "Medical Insurance
Opt-Out Policy" allowing eligible employees with alternate insurance to receive "opt-out"
monies for waiving medical insurance with the Village
• Mr. Knight advised that the Village currently provides medical insurance to all full-time
employees as a benefit of employment. Mr. Knight reviewed a proposed policy allowing
employees with alternate insurance to waive coverage with the Village. Mr. Knight discussed
providing a monetary incentive of $85 per month (payable bi-weekly through the normal payroll
process) to those employees providing proof of coverage. Although staff estimates less than 10%
of Village employees would qualify, adoption of the policy would result in estimated savings of
$32,000.00 (after incentive payments) per year.
Discussion took place on the ability of employees to re-acquire coverage, due to a change in
circumstances, and what wnstitutes a "qualifying event." Human Resources Director Mary Kay
McGann gave examples of a "qualifying event" such as birth of a child, divorce, death in the
family, loss of employment, or loss of spouse's employment.
Discussion ensued on the requirement to provide proof of coverage on an annual basis and the
possibility that an employee may lose or drop coverage during the year. It was suggested that
staff consider reviewing proof of coverage more often, in order to ensure that all employees have
medical insurance coverage.
This item was moved forward to the 3/27/08 Regulaz Session agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
• With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Cler c