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Selectmen's Meeting — September 12, 2005
On a sad note, Peter Brazil passed away today. He worked for the DPW for over 30 years and
was only 53 years old. The Selectmen send condolences to the family.
Consent Agenda
One-day Liquor License — Munroe Center for the Arts
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve a request from the Munroe
Center for the Arts for a one -day liquor license for Saturday, October 1, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. to
9:30 p.m. for a fundraising event at the Munroe Center for the Arts, 1403 Massachusetts Avenue.
Old Farmers Day Proclamation
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to' sign a proclamation that proclaims
Saturday, September 17, 2005 as "Old Farmers Day" and wish Alan Wilson a happy 70
birthday and wish all the Wilsons many more good growing seasons to come.
Use of Battle Green — Lincoln Minutemen
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to approve the request of the Lincoln
Minutemen to stand on the Battle Green sidewalk opposite the First Parish Church for a musket
firing as a bride and groom emerge from the church.
Chief Chris Casey -- Police Matter
Police Chief .Casey carne to notify the Board and the community that a Level 3 sex offender now
lives in Town. The police have posted information in the schools, recreation centers, senior
center, day care centers and public buildings. It will be put on the Police Web site as well as the
state web site [wwvv..mass. ovlsorb). Information will be provided to the community as it
becomes available.
Health Benefits Review Committee
Debi Strod, Co -Chair of the Health Benefits Review Committee, highlighted the changes that
were made to the final version of the report. She thanked all the members and liaisons for their
participation in the process.
The Report has been shortened and the recommendations have been prioritized:
Short -Term Recommendations
Implement a Carve -Out Pharmacy Benefit Program and increase incentives for
generic and mail order drugs;
• Strengthen claims and enrollment audits;
• Consider premium structure and plan design changes;
• Consider separate plan for out -of -state enrollees;
• Expand health promotion locally;
• Develop a strategy to expand case and disease management;
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Selectmen's Meeting — September 12, 2005
Continue to consider alternative providers, stop -loss levels and insurance vs. self-
insurance as a part of rebidding process;
Ensure that the Health Benefits Trust Fund is at the recommended level of three
months; and
Review implementation of the Health Benefits Review Report on an ongoing, perhaps
quarterly basis.
Long-Term Recommendations
• Implement strategies for expanded case management and health promotion;
• Explore group purchasing in tandem with review of premium structure and plan
design;
® Explore implementation of consumer- driven health plans; and
Begin funding future obligations for health benefits
The Board would like to encourage the Town Manager to have an assessment done of the Health
Benefits Trust Fund to assess the Town's projected liability costs.
The Board requested data that would compare Lexington's total compensation (benefits and
salary) with other comparable communities.
The Board thanked the Committee for the final report and complimented them for its clarity and
depth of analysis. The Committee is another example of the expertise in the community that
made itself available to help us understand difficult issues.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to accept the final report of the Health
Benefits Review Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to dissolve the Health Benefits Review
Committee.
Marrett R.oadlS min StreetlBrid e Street Intersection Stud
Mary McCall - Taylor requested the Board authorize the funding for Phase II of the Marrett
Road Intersection Study. Phase II will consist of conceptual drawings, narrowing of alternatives,
and implementation. The selected consulting firm of Howard/Stein-Hudson has submitted a
proposal to complete Phase II for $26,055. Patriot Partners initial installment of $33,333.34 has
been received and they have indicated a willingness to advance $7,000.00 of the second payment
to pay the total cost of Phase I and II, which is $39,260.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to authorize funding for Phase II of the
Marrett Road Intersection Study subject to the availability of funds from Patriot Partners.