1997-03-12 - CC Packet - (Admin)

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City Council Meeting February 12, 1997 _Cable Resolution 97 -04 MOTION by Helmbrecht, seconded by Brenner to appoint Sanna Buckbee as the Cable Member and James March as alternate. Motion carried unanimously. Cable Resolution 97 -05 MOTION by Buckbee, seconded by Helmbrecht to approve transferring community television programming responsibilities from group west of the North Central Suburbs d/b /a Meredith Cable to the North Central Suburban Cable Communication Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Senior Housing Update Brenner reported Barott's are interested in selling their property to the city. Brenner and March had drove by the house, and said its a nice location being so close to the city center, utilities and sewer and water. Mayor Wilharber thanked Mr. March and Councilmember Brenner for working so hard on this project and agreed with Councilmember Brenner in regards to the location being by the city center and utilities. NEW BUSINESS: Health Insurance - Medica March explained health insurance is one issue holding up the union contract. The union neigotiatiers have requested $335.00 per month for insurance. March explained the city currently has an option to add Medica Select, which would save the city $1,020 a month. In 1996 the City paid $19,388.20 in benefits. March recommended the City continue to pay 50% of the individual health insurance premium for permanent part-time employees up to a maximum of $100 per month. In addition the city pay a flat fee of $150 per month for permanent full -time employees electing single health insurance coverage. Any amount over the $150 premium will be paid by the employee. ANy amount under the $150 premium can be used for additional life insurance or taken as deferred compensation. March recommended the City adopt a flat fee of $300 per month for permanent full -time employees selecting family health insurance coverage. Any amount over the $300 permium will be paid by employee. Any amount under the $300 premium can be used for purchasing additional life insurance or taken as deferred compensation. MOTION by Helmbrecht, seconded by Brenner to approve the recommendation for health insurance and the maximum premium as per Jim. Motion carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORT: Mayor Wilharber commented on February 13, he planned to attend the Police Commission Meeting, which is on the same night of the Lions meeting. Mayor Wilharber commented the Lions had asked him to speak but due to the schedule conflict he will not be able to. 7