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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-09-12-BOS-min64 -141 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; C1DEN 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.