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<br />the amount of $17,800 for design services for the upfit of the four existing restrooms located in <br />the Central Recreation building; and authorized the Purchasing Director to execute paperwork <br />as may be required. <br />I. Authorization to Purchase WebEOC Utilizing Existing Grant Funds <br />The Board authorized the expenditure of the grant funds in the manner specified; and <br />authorized the Manager to sign the grant documents; and authorized the Purchasing Director to <br />sign additional paperwork as may be needed in the transaction. <br />m. Authorization to Allocate $80,000 to Support Operational Transition of Club Nova <br />Community, Inc. Under Mental Health Reform <br />The Board authorized the release of $80,000 from the Critical Needs Reserve for Human <br />Services to further support the first year of independent Clubhouse operations under Club Nova <br />Community, Inc. <br />n. The Orchard Subdivisian Review Referral <br />The Board approved a resolution, which is incorporated by reference, referring The Orchard <br />Subdivisian back to the Planning Board for further review. <br />VOTE ON CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS <br />ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: <br />e. Employee Health Insurance for 2007 <br />The Board considered renewal of employee health insurance plans through the North <br />Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC} Health Insurance Trust effective <br />January 1, 2007. <br />Chair Jacobs said that there was conversation at chairlvice chair agenda review about <br />employees' concerns about higher deductibles and the timeframe for open enrollment. The <br />Employee Consortium would like an opportunity to comment on the coverage. <br />Personnel Director Tyrone Jackson said that the open enrollment is based on the time in <br />which there is to implement for payroll. The information is sent out on October 13th and on <br />November 3rd the open enrollment period ends. From November 6-17, information is collected. <br />Chair Jacobs asked about employee satisfaction with Cigna and Tyrone Jackson said <br />that there were some transition problems and with the cards themselves and the pharmacy <br />providers. The next major issue was the $250 deductible. The employees had forgotten that <br />the $250 deductible was not a result of the transition to Cigna. The final issue that employees <br />had was with the vision benefit. The issue was resolved with Cigna and an email was sent out <br />to all employees regarding the process. He said that the staff has greatly reduced the number <br />of concerns of employees. <br />Chair Jacobs asked about the issue of no recommendation to reduce the deductible with <br />the savings they will have this year. <br />Rod Visser said that there was a brainstorm about the potential savings and the various <br />uses far this money. He said that they want to move an this to get this renewal in place in a <br />timely manner. <br />Commissioner Halkiotis asked about opting out of a deductible and it was answered that <br />eliminating the $250 deductible would result in an additional 4°~ added to the original renewal <br />quote of 1.9°~. Commissioner Halkiotis said that a $250 deductible is highly acceptable <br />elsewhere. <br />The Board agreed to look at ways that the savings can help employees. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Foushee to <br />approve renewal of employee health insurance plans with the NCACC Health Insurance Trust <br />continuing the current health plans. The effective date far the renewal will be January 1, 2007. <br />The motion was also to adapt the health insurance rates for coverage effective January 1, 2007, <br />including continuing the dependent subsidy at 52°~. <br />