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G 0 'l <br />O had submitted a 23% renewal increase for FY 2007-2008. A quote from Blue <br />Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina was obtained with a 12% increase over <br />CIGNA's current rate. The savings would be approximately $196,517 to the <br />County if coverage is changed. Ms. McGehee stated that co-pays would be <br />minimal with the most significant being a 75% co-pay on certain drugs not to <br />exceed $100. The plan also offers free generic drugs for the first six months of <br />the plan year. After careful review, Ms. McGehee recommended the Board <br />approve a change to the County's health insurance plan from CIGNA to Blue <br />Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. After some discussion, Commissioner <br />Lemmond moved to accept Ms. McGehee's recommendation to change the <br />County's health insurance plan from CIGNA to Blue Cross Blue Shield of North <br />Carolina, effective August 1, 2007. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: <br />Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, and Shook <br />Nay: None <br />The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. <br />Commissioner Shook stated she would like the Board to appoint an <br />Interim Fire Marshal since the position has been vacant for a couple of months. <br />Ms. Shook stated this position carries a lot of responsibility and addresses safety <br />issues; along with being the liaison to all volunteer fire departments. Ms. Shook <br />® stated she felt someone with decision-making authority should be appointed at <br />this time. After some discussion, Commissioner Shook moved that the Interim <br />County Manager, Assistant County Manager, and Human Resource Director <br />appoint an Interim Fire Marshal until a County Manager is hired. Upon a vote, <br />the results were as follows: <br />Aye: Paschal and Shook <br />Nay: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, and Reives <br />The Chairman ruled the motion had failed by a four to two vote. <br />Strategic Initiatives Director Lesa Price gave the Board an update on <br />BRAC activities. No action was taken. <br />Interim Manager Lisa Minter presented the Monthly Financial Report for <br />the month ending March 31, 2007. No action was taken. <br />Chairman Brown reminded Finance Committee members there would be a <br />meeting immediately following the regular meeting in the Small Conference <br />Room next to the Commissioners' Room. <br />Chairman Brown stated he thought the Board of Commissioner's should <br />® authorize the Interim County Manager, Assistant County Manager, and Human <br />Resource Director to hire a Fire Marshal. After some discussion, Commissioner <br />5 <br />