Hart County Board of Commissioners
Called Work Session
September 24th,
2001
Chairman Oglesby called the
meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present
were Commissioners Brown, Burdick, Banister, Dorsey and Oglesby. Also present
were Robert Rider (Hartwell Sun), Gary Cobb, Joe Cooper and Hollis Hughes.
County Administrator Gary Cobb
presented his analysis of the bids received on September 11, 2001 for medical coverage. Also present were
the results of subsequent negotiations with Franklin Insurance and Blue Cross
Blue Shield. The Administrator's recommendation was to award the business to
Franklin Insurance. In the end there was a $16.44/month/employee difference in
the bids. This represents approximately $23,000 on an annual basis. There was
discussion on this matter between the Board members. Franklin Insurance Company
representative responded to questions. The Administrator was directed to place
the matter on the agenda. Dental Insurance was also discussed. The Board agreed
to offer the coverage on a voluntary basis. Two vendors have submitted
proposals. They will be evaluated. Employee contribution for dependent coverage
would be handled on an IRS Section 125 basis.
The County
Administrator asked the BOC to
review changes to the FY'02 Road Program to bring its cost in line with
projected revenues. Many suggestions were made and discussed. It was suggested
that Vanna Road
be treated with Tar and Gravel. Commissioner Dorsey disagreed with this method.
He stated that Vanna Road
was previously on the Asphalt Contract List.
The 2002 LARP List was presented
and discussed. After exploring several alternatives, it was directed that the
list be placed on the agenda.
The last topic discussed was
amending the 2001 Bushhog Contract to include the six (6) Hart County Watersheds.
A price of $500 per watershed had been offered by our present vendor. The
Administrator was directed to place the matter on the agenda.
Motion by
Commissioner Brown, second by Commissioner Dorsey that the meeting be
adjourned. Vote 5-0, time 7:50 p.m.
---------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------
R.C. Oglesby, Chairman Gary S. Cobb, County
Administrator