TOWN OF WALPOLE

MEETING OF THE SELECTBOARD

DECEMBER 18, 2009

 

Selectboard Present:     Whitney Aldrich (Chair); Jamie Teague, Sheldon Sawyer

 

Staff Present:               Teresa Kissell, Janet Clough

 

Mr. Aldrich called this meeting to order at 11:45 AM.  It is a continuation of the December 17, 2009, meeting that was recessed until today.

 

HEALTH INSURANCE:  Dana Conrad, representative from the Local Government Center (LGC), was present to discuss the Town’s health insurance. 

 

After discussing and reviewing the several health insurance plan options that Mrs. Conrad presented, the Selectboard decided to change the health insurance to an HMO, Matthew Thornton Blue.  The current health insurance plan Blue Choice was increasing their rates by 18% effective January 1, 2010.  The new insurance that was selected is similar to the LGC insurance but will only increase approximately 8%.

 

Mrs. Teague moved to change health insurance plans effective February 01, 2010.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  Motion passed unanimously.

 

Dana Conrad from the LGC will be back in January to discuss the change in health insurance coverage with all Town employees.

 

Adjournment:  Mrs. Teague moved to adjourn this meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Sawyer.  Motion passed unanimously.  The time was 12:45 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Janet Clough, Administrative Assistant

                                                                       

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                                                                        Whitney R. Aldrich, Chair

 

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                                                                        Jamie J. Teague

 

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                                                                        Sheldon S. Sawyer

 

 

(Note:  These are unapproved minutes.  Corrections, if necessary, may be found in the minutes of the December 30, 2009, Selectboard meeting.)