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MINUTES OF COUNCIL <br /> SPECIAL MEETING <br /> JUNE 2, 2011 <br /> The Batesville City Council held a special meeting on June 2, at 5:15 PM at the Municipal <br /> Building. Mayor Elumbaugh called the meeting to order. Those present were Tommy Bryant, <br /> Margarett Henley, Paige Hubbard, Fred Krug, Chris Poole and David Shetron. The City Clerk <br /> and City Attorney were also present. Councilmembers Davy Insell and Doug Matthews were <br /> absent. <br /> DISCUSS RATE INCREASE FOR HEALTH INSURANCE <br /> Mayor Elumbaugh informed the council that the City had received a notice that our health <br /> insurance premiums were increasing 10% effective July 1. At the last meeting the City Clerk <br /> gave the council the figures and how the total increase will impact the city budgets. <br /> Councilmember Shetron said the increase for the dependant coverage should be passed along <br /> to the employees. Councilmember Krug said the employees were told at the beginning of the <br /> year what their salaries were and their cost for health insurance and he did not think it was right <br /> to pass the increase along to the employees at this time. Councilmember Bryant agreed with <br /> Mr. Krug and said even a small increase affects someone making $8.00 per hour. The council <br /> discussed that the portion that the employee currently pays is extremely low compared to most <br /> places of employment and will probably need to be increased when considering the budget next <br /> year. Councilmember Henley moved that the city absorb the entire rate increase for the rest of <br /> the year. Councilmember Hubbard seconded and the vote was 5 for and 1 (Shetron) against. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> There being no further business, Councilmember Bryant moved that the meeting be <br /> adjourned. Councilmember Poole seconded and all voted for. <br /> RICK ELUMBAUGH, MAYOR <br /> DENISE M. JOHNSTON, CITY CLERK <br />