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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/29/1988 City Council 003076 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 29, 1988 The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on the 29th day of August, 1988 at City Hall with the following Council roll call: Don Amick, Mayor Present Rick Harris, Mayor Pro-rem Present Johnny Spears, Councilman Absent Mike Robinson, Councilman Present Steve Glazener, Councilman Absent Dick Weaver, Councilman Present Joel Marks, Councilman Present and with five members present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: 1. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE AND AWARD OF BIDS FOR EMPLOYEE INSURANCE COVERAGE Bill Hall, City Manager stated that the current coverage with Blue Cross - Blue Shield of Texas expires on September 1, 1988 and that we did go out for bids as is done each year. Mr. Hall said we received 6 bids ranging from HMO plans, Maxi-Care to Dental Only plans, stating that staff is recommending the low bidder, WaShington National Insurance Co. because they doe meet all specs and the budget. Mr. Hall said that dependent coverage is very important to most of the City's employees and that the 47% increase proposed by Blue Cross - Blue Shield for renewal simply priced coverage out for the lower level employees. Mr. Bob Barry representing Washington National was present to answer questions. Mayor Amick did have a few questions regarding the premiums. There was a brief discussion regarding premium variations. Total premiums are as follows: Employee Only (includes Dental coverage) $119.05 (City pays) Spouse (employee pays) $195.69 Children (1 or more) (employee pays) $115.31 Family (employee pays) $237.66 Councilman Harris said it seems we could get lower rates if we agreed to a higher deductible. Mr. Hall said the rate differences are minimally lower or even higher in some instances. Councilman Weaver asked for an explanation of the memo in which the number of employees taking certain coverages was stated. Mr. Hall did so. Councilman Marks asked if the rates are guaranteed for one year and Mr. Hall said they are. Councilman Harris did state that he was covered by Washington National previously and they had done a very good job of handling claims. Mayor Amick asked about the pre-certification and if there are exceptions. Mr. Barry said that in an emergency, the insurance must be verified within 72 hours. Councilman Harris moved to accept the bids and award the contract to the low bid of Washington National Insurance Co. Councilman Robinson seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 2. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYEE INSURANCE COVERAGE Mayor Amick read the caption of the ordinance as written: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH Washington National Insurance Company FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES; ATTACHING THE APPROVED FORM OF CONTRACT AS EXHIBIT "A"; AND PROVIDING AN 003070 EFFECTIVE DATE Councilman Harris moved to approve the Ordinance as written. Councilman Robinson seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. 3. CONSIDERATION OF A CHANGE ORDER TO DURABLE SPECIALTIES FOR INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF BLAIR OAKS RD. AND NORTH COLONY BLVD. Bill Hall stated that for some time has been a desire of Council to place a signal light at the intersection of Blair Oaks Rd. and North Colony Blvd. and that staff had been directed to check into the feasibility of this project. Mr. Hall went on to say that he received a proposal from Durable Specialties, the company currently installing signal lights at North Colony Blvd. and Paige Rd., via Mr. Hal Jones, traffic engineer. Mr. Hall said that because the company is already on site, and the fact that the city will furnish some of the equipment, Durable Specialties has proposed to complete this project for a change order in the amount of $12,500.00. Mr. Hall did say that the proposal is good only as long as it is in conjunction with the current contract. He said this will be a temporary signal, which means it will not be a full swing arm signal. It will be the same type as S. Colony and Blair Oaks. Mayor Amick asked if kids have to cross at this intersection. Bill Hall said they are not supposed to, but over 300 children a day do cross at this location. Mayor Amick asked there will be a left turn lane and Mr. Hall stated there would not but that signs would be erected that state it is an unprotected left turn. Councilman Marks suggested that stop signs should be placed at the frontage roads. Mayor Amick said he doesn't really think that will be a problem, but after a brief discussion all Council agreed perhaps that would be a good idea. Bill Hall explained that previous estimates for this project had been between $18 and $22 thousand. Mr. Hall did say the money is not in the General Fund for this project and that he proposes the funds should be taken from the investment of money from the land sale, stating that staff will attempt to replace that amount of money in that fund. All Council agreed with that proposal. Councilman Harris asked if arrangement had been made for a police officer to be at that corner during school zone hours, since we know the light will not be installed by the start of school. Mr. Hall said there will be an officer there to cross children only, not to direct traffic. Councilman Harris moved to approve the change order in the amount of $12,.500 and to authorize the use of funds from land sale to pay for the installation of a signal light at Blair Oaks Rd. and North Colony Blvd. Councilman Robinson seconded the motion which carried with a unanimous roll call vote. Councilman Marks moved to adjourn the meeting and Councilman Robinson seconded the motion which carried with all members voting Aye. Mayor Amick adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. APPROVED: Mayor .... ATTEST: 00307~ ATTEST: Pa~~ks, Cit~y ~ Secretary ~'I''"-.CO'. ~.~ ..... . ..~