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