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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Special Meeting 7:30 P.M.
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December 22, 1981
PRESENT:
Mayor - Bordoni
Aldermen (8) - Banfield, Dennis, Gutenberger, Holman, Nichols, Saccucci,
Schuler, Slattery
ABSENT:
Aldermen (2) - Boothroyd (Excused), Boronkay
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Controller - Spano
Personnel Administrator - Collins
City Engineer - Cox
Fire Chief - Tuckerman
Dep. Controller - Cafferillo
Supt. of Public Works - Kinsella
City Attorney - Shapiro
Building Commissioner - Hoard
Police Chief - Herson
City Clerk - Rundle
Mayor Elect - Shaw
Aldermen Elect - Killeen, Myers
Supervisor, Town of Ithaca - Noel Desch
Public Works Commis - Schickel, Cleveland
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Bor oni le all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American flag.
MINUTES:
By�rman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Banfield
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the December 2, 1981 meeting be
approved as recorded by the Clerk.
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Planning and Development Committee
Alderman Nichols requested the adilition of two resolutions calling
for public hearings at the February Meeting -- Boardman House,
Abandoned School Buildings.
No Council Member objected.
Budget and Administration Committee
Alderman Gutenberger requested an Executive Session relative to
Item E on the Agenda (Department of Public Works Realignment).
Alderman Gutenberger also requested the addition of Item_ F, Filling
of position in Planning and Development Department.
Under NEW BUSINESS Alderman Gutenberger requested consideration of
an item, City Facilities.
No Council member objected.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
By Alderman Nic ols: Seconded by Alderman Slattery
LOCAL LAW NO.
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE II ENTITLED "CITY OFFICERS,"
SPECIFICALLY SECTION 2.26 THEREOF ENTITLED "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION"
BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council_ of the City of Ithaca, New
Yor1c, as follows:
Section 1. Amending Article II entitled "City Officers"
specifically Section 2.26 thereof entitled "Community Development
Commission"
Subdivision 2 of Section 2.26 of the City of Ithaca Charter is
hereby amended to read as follows:
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"2. Establishment of the Community Development Commission.
The Common Council of the City of
which shall be known as the City of
Commission (the "Commission "), said
a period of five years from the date
Secretary of State." The existence
Commission is hereby extended for an
Ithaca hereby creates a commission
Ithaca Community Development
Commission to be in existence for
this law is filed with the
of the go
mmunit Develo ment
a itional ive year perio .
Section 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon
in the Office of the Secretary of State.
Carried Unanimously
Pro osed Chan a to Zonin Ordinance -- Abandoned School Buildi
By Al erman Nichols: Secon e by Al erman Sc ule.r
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Board, in a resolution
December 22, 1981, referred to Common Council a proposal for
the Zoning Ordinance concerning the conversion of previously
public school buildings to private use;.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 81-..!,.entitled .
"An ordinance amending 830.26 of Chapter 30 entitled 'Zoning' of the
City of Ithaca Municipal Code" be and it hereby is introduced before
the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Common Council shall hold a public
hearing in the matter of the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance to
be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, at No. 108 East. Green
Street in the City of Ithaca, New York, on the 3rd day of February
1982, at 7:30 o'clock p.m., and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk give notice of such public
hearing.by the publication of a notice in the official newspaper,
specifying the time when and the place where such public hearing will
be held,.and in general terms describing the proposed ordinance.
Such notice shd1l.be published once at least fifteen days prior to
the public hearing, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk shall transmit forthwith
to the Tompkins County.Planning Board and Charter and Ordinance
Committee a true and exact copy of the proposed amendment to the
zoning ordinance for its report thereon, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Planning and Development Board
is directed to review and consider the proposed amendment to the
zoning ordinance and to issue a recommendation concerning adoption of
the proposal to Common Council prior to or at the public hearing of
February 3, 1982.
Carried Unanimously
Recommendation for New Special Permit Regulations
Add the following paragraphs to 930.26 -C-•4, "Specific standards
applicable to certain uses requiring special permits," immediately
following the paragraphs concerning "Neighborhood retail or service
commercial facility in R -2 and R -3 districts ":
"Conversion of public school buildings to private use
a. The applicant must furnish information as to the specific use,
the specific goods or services offered, and the nature, size and hours
of operation of the facility proposed, in sufficient detail to enable
the Board of Appeals to determine the probable impacts of the proposal.
In addition, the applicant must provide an elevation of each side of
the building for which exterior charges are proposed detailing said
changes.
b. In reviewing any proposal, the Board of Appeals shall consider
among other items the following:
1. The reduction in open space, recreational space, and /or
community facilities as a result of the conversion, and actions or
arrangements proposed to mitigate the reduction in accordance with
community needs,
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2. The extent to which safety hazards are created or minimized
for surrounding residents,
3. The likelihood of significant changes in the composition of
the surrounding neighborhood as a result of the conversion,
4. The extent to which the proposed use aids in the solution to
neighborhood or City identified problems, and
5. The probably social and financial impacts of the proposal on
the City at large.
c. The Board of Appeals shall review more favorably a request
which proposes the re- use /rehabilitation of existing buildings than
one which requires demolition.
d. Before hearing the appeal, the Board must have written response
on the proposal from a majority of those notified by the appellant as
required in the procedures set forth in 830.58. This response, as well
as that expressed at the public hearing, shall be a principal factor
in the Board's decision to grant the special permit."
Pro osed Chan es to Zonin Ordinance -- Boardman House
By Al erman Nic ols: Secon e by Alderman Dennis
WHEREAS, the Common Council has been requested by the Board of Repre-
sentatives of Tompkins County to consider the zoning reclassification
of the Boardman House and other County owned buildings in the Court
House area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 81 entitled
"An ordinance amending the Zoning Map of Chapter 30 entitled 'Zoning'
of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code" be and it hereby is introduced
before the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and
_ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Common Council shall hold a public
• hearing in the matter of the adoption of the aforesaid.ordinance to
be held in the CTiuncil Chambers, City Hall, at No. 108 East Green
Street in the City of Ithaca, New York, on the 3rd day of February 1982,
at 7:30 p.m., and
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk give notice of such public
hearing by the publication of a notice in the official newspaper,
specifying the time when and the place where such public hearing will
be held, and in general terms describing the proposed ordinance. Such
notice shall be published once at least fifteen days prior to the
public hearing, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk shall transmit forthwith
to the Tompkins County Planning.Board, the Charter and Ordinance and
Planning and Development Committees a true and exact copy of the
proposed amendment to the zoning map for its report thereon, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Planning and Development Board
is directed to review and consider the proposed amendment to the
zoning map and to issue a recommendation concerning adoption of the
proposal to Common Council prior to or at the public hearing of
February 3, 1982.
Carried Unanimously
• BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
Modification of Contract
y Alderman Guten erger: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci
WHEREAS, this Common Council, at the December 2, 1981 meeting,
approved a contract with William L. Holcomb Assoc. for the period
1 January 1982 to 31 December 1982 in the amount of $12,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the terms of this contract be
amended to be for the period January 1, 1982 to June 30, 1982 in the
amount of $6,000.
Carried Unanimously
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December 22, 1981
Six Mile C.reek Wall Repairs
By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci
WHEREAS, the existing retaining wall bounding the north side of Six
Mile Creek starting at the easterly bounds of Wilcox Press parking
lot; thence proceeding westerly along the north side of Six Mile Creek
to the Clinton Street Bridge, also erected by the City of Ithaca at
public expense, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is desirous of repairing said wall which
was damaged by the flood on or about October 27, 1981, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is not obligated. to perform said repairs
or replacement, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca desires not to incur present or future
liability to adjacent or abutting property or property owners and
uses, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca will repair said wall with the stipulation
that all affected adjacent or abutting properties or property owners
waive all City liability and future City responsibility for the repair
and maintenance of said wall, and receive from said affected property
owners necessary easements, deeds, or other necessary agreement to that
end, and
WHEREAS, the Budget and Administration Committee of the City of Ithaca
Common Council recommends approval of the necessary repairs by the
Department of Public Works;
BE IT RESOLVED, That these necessary repairs are to be determined by
the Superintendent and Board of Public Works as approved by the Common
Council,-and shall be done contingent upon the receipt of the afore-
mentioned necessary waivers, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City, by appropriate legal documents
shall obtain the right, jurisdiction and authority to approve or
disapprove any construction, use or activity that may affect said wall
or limit its accessibility for inspection as may be required.
Carried Unanimously
Water Pollution Control Facility
y Al erman uten erger: Secon ed by Aldermen Slattery and Banfield
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca and the Towns of Ithaca and Dryden formed
a joint Sewer System Planning Committee in March 1979 to develop at
least two alternatives for the ownership and operation of the proposed
new Wastewater Treatment Facility serving a significant portion of the
Greater Ithaca area, and
WHEREAS, the Sewer System Planning Committee following in- depth study,
long negotiations, and many compromises by all parties involved, has
presented the alternatives for consideration by the governing bodies
of the three municipalities, and
WHEREAS, the three municipalities
compromise for joint ownership of
Facility, and
further negotiated to arrive at a
the proposed Wastewater Treatment
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has carefully considered the alternatives
presented by the Sewer System Planning Committee and a compromised
proposal, and
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WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has concluded that it would be in its besi.l
interests to construct a new Wastewater Treatment Facility as a
jointly -owned facility with its neighbors in the Towns of Ithaca and
Dryden;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City
of Ithaca accepts the joint ownership proposal and authorizes the
Mayor to execute the agreement entitled, "Joint Sewer Agreement- -City
of Ithaca and Town of Ithaca and Town of Dryden" and dated December 22,
1981.
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Discussion followed on the floor. Alderman Gutenberger and Mayor
Bordoni expressed thanks to:Town of Ithaca Supervisor Noel Desch and
other members of the committee who have worked on this project.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:
Dennis
Aye
Gutenberger
Aye
Banfield
Aye
Slattery
Aye
Schuler
Aye
Nichols
Aye
Saccucci
Aye
Holman
Aye
1� Boothroyd
Absent
Boronkay
Absent
Ayes (8)
Absent (2)
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Carried
Supervisor Noel Desch delivered the following comments to the Council:
"Dear Friends:
It is a pleasure for me to be with you during your last official
(o meeting of 1981. It somehow seems easier to adjust to the fact that
(v we end one administration by having the opportunity to set in place
W a mechanism which will assure an unprecedented level of intermunicipal
Q cooperation among our communities well into the next century.
I want to thank you, Mayor Bordoni, for joining with me to make the
personal commitment to bring the parties together as often as necessary
to complete our work on this landmark joint ownership agreement. We
could not have come so very far without your leadership and the dedi-
cation, knowledge, positive attitude and creativity of all of the
members of our negotiating team and members of our governing boards.
In particular Don Slattery, John Gutenberger, Dave Banfield, Ken Walker,
Clarence Cleveland, Jerry Schickel, Doris Walsh, Doris Brown, Bob Allan,
• Phil Cox, Don Kinsella, Bob Dingman, Dom Cafferillo, Joe Spano, Larry
Fabbroni, Shirley "Raffensperger, Frank Liguori, Jim Buyoucos, Marty
Shapiro and others whom I no-doubt have neglected.
You all have reason to be proud of your.accomplishment in bringing
about what some of us a few years ago would have characterized as the
impossible dream. You have presented your community with a Christmas
present that will benefit the city, as well as the town, for genera-
tions. We in the town expect to follow suit on New Year's eve."
Filling o£ Position in Planning and Development Department
By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Nic ols
RESOLVED, That the Director of Planning and Development is hereby
authorized to hire Marie F. Corina as Senior Stenographer at Step 5
with a 1982 salary of $11,287.
Carried Unanimously
The Common Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:12 p.m. to
discuss Agenda Item E, Department of Public Works Realignment.
The Common Council reconvened in Regular Session at 9:10 p.m.
Department'of Public Works Realignment
By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Slattery
BE IT RESOLVED, in regard to the division of Engineering and Utilities:
1. That the position of Assistant Superintendent of Public Works (W$S)
be abolished and the position of Director of Water $ Sewer operations
be created to be placed in the Executive Union 1982 Compensation
Plan, Grade 2 - $17,625 to $25,085, salary to be determined upon
promotion or appointment in accordance with the Personnel Manual.
2. That the City Engineer assume the additional responsibility to
head the Division of Engineering and Utilities at a salary of
$35,426 per annum to reflect this broadened operational responsi-
bility.
3. That the positions of Assistant Chief Water Treatment Plant Opera-
tor and Assistant Chief Sewage Treatment Plant Operator be created
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to be placed in the 1982 CSEA Administrative Contract Compensation
Plan for 40 hours, $12,986 to $19,221, salary to be determined
upon promotion or appointment in accordance with the Personnel
Manual and appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; in regard to the Division of Streets and
Facilities:
1.' That the Assistant to the Superintendent of Public Works (DPW)
head that division at a salary of $33,292 per annum for assuming
the additional responsibility.
2. That the Parks. Supervisor position be abolished and that the press
Building and Grounds section be divided into a grounds section an V,
buildings section, each with its own supervisor, and that these
divisions be assigned to the streets and facilities division for
all matters of administration and operational controls. That the j
position of Building, Parks and Grounds Supervisor (2) be
established and placed in the 1982 Compensation Plan for employees
covered by the Executive Union, Grade 1, $16,386 to.$23,324, salary
to be determined upon promotion or appointment in accordance with k
the Personnel Manual.
3. That the current tree trimming and forestry activities be elimina-
ted and that the assigned personnel be retained and reassigned
equally responsible work assignments at current salary and /or wages,
and overall reduction in force, through attrition (retirement,
resignation) be implemented as occasion allows.
4. That the position'of Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor be
created to provide for implementation of all city -owned automotive,
construction and miscellaneous engine- powered equipment, and placed
in the Executive Union 1982 Compensation Plan, Grade 1, $16,386 to
$23,324, salary to be determined upon promotion or appointment in
accordance with the Personnel Manual.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the salary of the Superintendent of
Public Works be increased to the amount of $37,449.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That said salaries become effective in 1982
when the Board of Public Works deems appropriate.
Tabling Resolution
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Schuler
RESOLVED, That the resolution relative to Department of Public Works
Realignment be tabled.
The ques.tion of the adoption of the foregoing tabling resolution was
duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:
Holman
Aye
Schuler
Aye
Gutenberger
Nay
Saccucci
Nay
Banfield
Nay
Slattery
Nay
Nichols
Nay
Boothroyd
Absent
Dennis
Aye
Boronkay
Absent
Ayes (3)
Nays (5)
Absent (2)
Motion Defeated
The question of the adoption of the main resolution was duly put
to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:
Dennis
Nay
Gutenberger
Aye
Banfield
Nay
Slattery
Aye
Schuler
Nay
Nichols
Aye
Saccucci
Aye
Holman
Nay
Boothroyd
Absent
Boronkay
Absent
Ayes (4)
Nays (4)
Absent (2)
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Common Council Resolution
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WHEREAS: The current employee health insurance program (Blue,Cross /Blue Shield)
has been affected by unprecedented rate increases.
AND WHEREAS: A more cost effective alternative has been thoroughly studied by
the administration and employees,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:.. That the Common Council agree to the following:
(1) To terminate the current health insurance program as'soon as possible.
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(2) To adopt, in its place, a self- funded plan of health benefits as
described in the attached documents (Schedule C). Said benefits
cannot be modified in any way without the joint approval of the
Council and each collective bargaining unit.
(3) It is understood and agreed that -each employee will continue to
receive those benefits as negotiated by their respective union.
_ (4) To continue the present Labor Management Health Insurance Committee
to monitor the effectiveness of the new plan. The committee to
j consist of a representative from each collective bargaining -unit
and representation from the administration and Council. The
committee will act in an advisory capacity with the following
general functions:
a. Review effectiveness of the appointed claims administrator.
b.- Monitor claim processing to assure compliance with plan -
• benefits.
C. Suggest methods for improving claims service.
(5) To set aside in trust, budgeted funds for the purpose of paying
claims and applicable administrative expenses as per Schedule A.
(6) To authorize Independent Risk Management Group, Inc. to establish
said plan as soon as possible.
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Self- Funded Budget
Claims Fund (1) $ 352,000
Stop Loss "insurance (2) 20,000
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_ Claims Administration.and
set up costs (3) 28,000
$ 400,000
(1) - Monies set aside to pay actual claims cost
(2) Aggregate- and. specif ic excess insurance coverage to limit the liability
of the plan.to expected or normal claims. This cost is guaranteed.
(3) Administration includes all•necessary.services to properly establish the
plan and process claim payments (Schedule B). This cost is guaranteed.
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Schedule A
City of Ithaca
Medical
Benefits Budget
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9/1/81- 9;1/82
Current Premium
Contracts
No.
Annual Cost
Total Cost
Individual
94
$ 447.00
$ 42,018
Family
315
1,163.40
366,471
Medicare
72
244.92
17,634
Total
$ 426,123
Self- Funded Budget
Claims Fund (1) $ 352,000
Stop Loss "insurance (2) 20,000
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_ Claims Administration.and
set up costs (3) 28,000
$ 400,000
(1) - Monies set aside to pay actual claims cost
(2) Aggregate- and. specif ic excess insurance coverage to limit the liability
of the plan.to expected or normal claims. This cost is guaranteed.
(3) Administration includes all•necessary.services to properly establish the
plan and process claim payments (Schedule B). This cost is guaranteed.
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SCHEDULE S
r 1. The Claims Administrator will provide and distribute employee and spousal
and enrollment cards. . -
identification cards, claims forms,
2. The Claims Administrator will be available [o answer questions regarding
claims procedures by employees of the Client. Plan participants will
have the right to call the Claims Administrator toll -free to facilitate
this procedure.
3. The Claims Administrator will answer questions of medical facilities,
doctors and various medical personnel regarding the benefit plan coverages
as they relate to employees` claims.
k. The Claims Administrator will receive and review submissions for benefits
in accordance with the Plan Document and will remit payment for covered
expenses.
• 5. The Claims Administrator will notify employee of any denial of claim.
6. The Claims Administrator will send a copy of the claim-draft to the
employee each time a claim is paid.
7. The Claims Administrator will forward new claim forms to employees along
with claim draft according to procedures determined by the Claims Administrator.
8, The Claims Administrator will provide self- addressed envelopes_fbr sub-
mission of claims.
9. The Claims Administrator -will.effectively manage Aoss- control= .through:
(a) Utilization of coordination of benefits
(b) -,No Fault-Automobile
(c)-: Subrogation- Filings
(d) Adherence to hospital agreements for discounts
r, 10. The Claims Administrator will - provide monthly claims analysis-reports-in
full.detail.
I1.- The-Claims Administrator . will prepare - internal Revenue-Service- or-other -.
regulatory forms or reports to reflect.payments or other - 'required information.
II ' I%MPO� 12. The Claims Administrator will-investigate-claim abuses.
13. The Claims Administrator ..will= provide-actuarial services including annual
cost projection, - estimates for plan modification, and.¢eserve estimates.-
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Cost Comparison
_ 7/1/81
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Current Premium (Schedule A)
Less: State -wide rate effective 7/1/81
Contracts No. Annual Cos:
Individual 94 $ 505.80
Family 315 1,317.12
Medicare 72 505.80
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Schedule Q
$426,123.
Total Cost
$ 47,545.
414,892.
36,417. 498,854.
Difference $ 72,731.
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CURRENT LIMIT OF COVERAGE
HOSPITAL PLAN
Days of Care
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Accommodations
In- Hospital Extras
Normal Maternity
1-0
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Newborn Nursey Care
Surgical - Medical Plan
Surgery
Asst. Surgeon
Anesthesia
X -Ray and Laboratory Tests
Radiation Therapy
In Hospital Medical 5 Intensive
Medical Care
Initial Visit
Initial Diagnostic History S
Physical
Above for New Patient or Major
Illness
Follow up examination
In- Patient Psychotherapy
In- Hospital Prolonged Care
Consultations
Emergency Accident Care
Exhibit "C"
365
Semi-Private
Intensive Care Units
Paid -in -Full
Payment in Full to all Female:
enrolled in the program
Paid -in -full
Participating .Physicians will
accept Blue Shield payments a!
payment in full regardless of
persons income
Paid in Full.
Paid in Full
Paid in Full
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Provided on a paid in.full ba:
regardless of where rendered
home, office or hospital
Paid. in Full
Paid in Full
Paid in Full'
Paid in Full
Paid in Full
Paid in full
Paid in Full
No limit to number of consulta
regardless of where performed
Paid in Full
Maternity Care
Caesarean
Home and Office Medical Visits
Major Medical-'Plan
Maximum Limits
Limits Per Year
Deductible
Deductible
Co- Insurance
Carry Over Deductible
Out- Patient Psychiatric Care
Reinstated Statewide Benefits
Inpatient mental -and nervous benefits
Physical for employees over -age 50
Dependent Student
Paid in full
Paid in full to all females
enrolled in the program
Provided by Major Medical
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$50
$150
80% of Fiist $2000, 100 % of
balance up to $1,000,000
90 Days
$20 per treatment up to
$1000 per year
(365 day's vs. 120 days)
(limit $50)
(former Servicemen covered
after age 25)
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Mayor Bordoni voted Aye to break the tie.
Carried
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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