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CITY OF EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP
NOVEMBER 14, 1978
Mayor Christy called the Workshop to order at 7:00 P.M. in City
Hall. The Workshop was for the purpose of discussing the work-
men's compensation program.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Robert H. Christy
Councilman Louis J. Rotundo
Councilman David C. Ledbetter
Councilman Walter B. Sikes
Councilman Neil J. Asting
City Attorney Judson Woods
City Clerk John Wharton
Police Chief Earl Baugh
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Excused
Present
Present
Mayor Christy said that it was necessary to discuss our work-
men's compensation program. Our present policy expires Dec. 19,
1978 and the INA company has increased our rates by almostS$10,000.
The Council had received information on the MuniciQal Self-Insurers
Fund. Mayor Christy said that he had spoken with ~epresentatives
of this fund at the recent Florida League of Cities convention.
He was favorably impressed with their program.
The list of cities currently in the Self-Insurers Fund was checked
over as to the population. The Council requested that some of these
cities be contacted to find out how the plan is working for them.
The Council discussed the information they had received about the
self-insurers program. Mayor Christy will contact their representative
to get more information.
Mr. Watkins, Tumblin Agency, questioned the increase and the amount
listed as paid out for claims. It seemed excessively large for
the City.
Mayor Christy said that it is a policy of the City to have all
injuries checked by a physician. We have been fortunate in that
there have not been any major injuries in some time.
Councilman Sikes asked if we could be removed from the assigned risk
area.
Mr. Watkins, said that he had talked with INA and they said they
might consider it but the fact that we have the Police and Fire Dept.
creates complications.
There was also a proposal from G5A. The Council considered this
proposal.
Primarily, the Council discussed the information they had on the
Municipal Self-Insurers Fund. They will hold another workshop when
they have more information.
Councilman Sikes pointed up the fact that during the recent safety
check inspections, the City rated very high and there were only a
couple of minor changes recommended by the safety inspectors.
The Council plans to meet with Self-Insurer representative so that
they can clarify some of the questions concerning this policy.
The Council also discussed the need to go out for bids for hospitalization.
This will be taken care of at a later date.
Councilman Sikes made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Asting seconded.
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