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33 <br /> Brenda Bartholomew, Human Resources Director, introduced the item. She introduced <br /> Wes Grigston, a broker from Gallager and Tonya Parker, Senior HR Benefits Manager. <br /> Brenda Bartholomew reviewed the information in the agenda abstract. <br /> Commissioner Fowler asked if the 5% increase was for all plans. <br /> Brenda Bartholomew said it was for anyone enrolled in the program and across all tiers. <br /> Chair Bedford said it was good that the increase was below what others are experiencing. <br /> She said that they want to encourage employees to look at their entire salary and benefits <br /> package when considering compensation. She said she supported the recommendations. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to <br /> approve the following: <br /> 1) an increase of 5% to the Health Insurance Premium Equivalents for both active and <br /> pre-65 retirees and the amount of the increase to be fully paid by the County; <br /> 2) an increase of Health Insurance funding of$740,643; and <br /> 3) the County's continued participation as a member in the North Carolina Health <br /> Insurance Pool (NCHIP). <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 7. Reports <br /> None. <br /> 8. Consent Agenda <br /> • Removal of Any Items from Consent Agenda <br /> • Approval of Remaining Consent Agenda <br /> • Discussion and Approval of the Items Removed from the Consent Agenda <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to <br /> approve the consent agenda. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> a. Minutes <br /> The Board approved the draft minutes for the February 20, 2024 BOCC Meeting as submitted by <br /> the Clerk to the Board. <br /> b. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Releases/Refunds <br /> The Board adopted a resolution to release motor vehicle property tax values for five (5)taxpayers <br /> with a total of twenty-seven (27) bills that will result in a reduction of revenue. <br /> c. Property Tax Releases/Refunds <br /> The Board adopted a resolution to release property tax values for twelve (12) taxpayers with a <br /> total of fourteen (14) bills that will result in a reduction of revenue. <br /> d. Removal of Appointee from the Affordable Housing Advisory Board <br /> The Board removed an appointee from the Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB). <br /> e. Amendment to the Eno Fire Protection and Emergency Services Agreement <br /> The Board approved an amendment to the 2019 Fire Protection and Emergency Services <br /> Agreement between Orange County and Eno Fire Department for the East Orange Fire Service <br /> District (the "District') to extend the Agreement until a new agreement has been developed and <br /> approved by both parties and implemented. <br />