And In Conclusion

The Official Unofficial Minutes of the WL BOA

Meeting 2-3

City Employee Health Insurance
John Bremmerman of the Bukaty Company (Insurance Brokerage) presented an alternative for the current health insurance policy with UnitedHealthCare. St Luke's has been dropped by UHC, so Bukaty recommended BCBS Level II which keeps St Luke's in network and saves 8% on premiums. It was unclear (to me) whether coverage and copays are comparable to the UHC contract. The BOA voted to adopt the Bukaty recommendation. At the same time the BOA voted to initiate a Flex 125 Cafeteria Plan that allows the employees to use pre-tax dollars for allowable expenses. The City will pay an admin fee of $100 per month to Bukaty.

Police
Vic questioned Chief Gary on the increase of traffic stops year over year. Gary pointed out to Vic since the BRB bridge has closed more drivers have taken excellent adventures in our fair City, sometimes requiring intervention by the long blue arm of the law. (See, besides the quiet on Forest we get more $ in the City coffers.)

Entrance Committee
A long, confusing and sometimes hilarious discussion of the charter and function of the committee. Question, does the participation of all the alderman and mayor on the committee cause a conflict? The City Attorney felt their participation on the committee (which is advising the BOA) makes their advisement a done deal...huh? What John meant was they are advising themselves...really. Marge Stockwell clarified by pointing out not all the BOA are voting members, some are advisory members, and participation varies depending upon sub-committee. OK. Jerry reported they have around $2,400 in their kitty. Their charter was approved.

Public Comments
Brigid Green presented information to the BOA and audience regarding "bush honeysuckle" and its invasive nature. She has spotted much around the lake. It is a non-native species and she is encouraging its eradication. Contact Brigid if you need more information.
She also reported an ongoing issue with a cat that has been visiting her yard and using it as a toilet. Apparently this has been going on for some time. Discussion by the BOA and audience to problem solve did not bring forth a resolution (although I thought the idea of getting a dog was a good one).

Long Range Planning
Alderman Finn pointed out to the Mayor the lack of long range planning despite the focus a year ago in the heat of the election. Based on the Mayor's comments look for another committee with sub-committees to pop out at the next meeting or two. There is talk of annexing Weatherby Highlands and the Masters just to increase the pool of citizens needed to staff the Commitees and Sub-Committees in place and coming. Not to mention more potential members for the clubs.