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Commissioner Rich asked if there will be discussion during budget season about how employees will absorb the additional cost, or if the County will continue to pay that. Bonnie Hammersley said staff will evaluate this information during the six month period, and she will make a recommendation during the budget process to address this concern. A motion was made by Commissioner Pelissier, seconded by Commissioner Price to approve Health Insurance Option 1, which requires a 13% renewal rate increase to the County beginning January 1, 2015. Commissioner porosin suggested that this process and the reason for the 6 month renewal need to be explained to employees during open enrollment in October. Mark Browder said staff will make sure to communicate this. Bonnie Hammersley said she will also begin the employee listening sessions in October. She said this item will be on the agenda and will be part of this discussion. Chair Jacobs suggested this could be a topic for the internal newsletter. Commissioner Rich said she is thankful for all of the work that has been done, but she will vote against this because she has a hard time voting for a company that takes their marching orders from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). Chair Jacobs suggested that the Board may want to get a list of the insurance companies affiliated with ALEC for next year. VOTE: 6-1 (Commissioner Rich) 8. Reports -NONE 9. County Manaqer's Report Bonnie Hammersley said Commissioner Price had asked about the small business loan program at the last meeting. She said information about this has been provided in the packet under information items. Bonnie Hammersley said the county manager's report on the next agenda will provide an agenda for the next work session. She said this will be the policy going forward, so the Board can see the draft agenda and have an opportunity to make comments and suggestions. 10. County Attorney's Report NONE 11. Appointments Chair Jacobs noted that the clerk's office had made the improvement of noting on the face sheet of each advisory board whether there are any vacancies remaining after recommendations have been presented. He said the clerk has also provided definitions for the specialized positions being filled. He said the pink sheets are relevant to the Animal Services Advisory Board (ASAB), and the green sheet is relevant to the Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB). Chair Jacobs said the way in which the Board does appointments has been identified as a possible topic for the retreat. a Animal Services Advisory Board —Appointments The Board considered making appointments to the Animal Services Advisory Board.