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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE, INDIANA
FEBRUARY 21, 2007
City Engineer Miller called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and on call of the roll those members
present were: Fire Chief Miles and Council person Perkins.
Also present were: Sewer Office Manager Johnson, IT Director Hardy, Assistant Police Chief Lovan,
Animal Shelter Director Wilder, Vehicle Maintenance Director Drury, Building Commissioner
Segraves, City Attorney Merkley, Parks Director Poff, Personnel Director Calabro, Street Commissioner
Ellis, Councilperson Wilson, Planning and Zoning Director Hicks, Redevelopment Director Cahill, and
Deputy Clerk Mayfield.
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the payroll, seconded by Fire Chief Miles
and carried unanimously.
Fire Chief Miles made the motion to approve the minutes of 2-7 -07 and 2-14-07 as presented,
seconded by Councilperson Perkins and carried unanimously.
BITUMINOUS BIDS
Bituminous bids were received from Gohmann Asphalt, Sellersburg Stone, Mac
Construction, and Hanson Aggregate. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to take the
bids under advisement, seconded by Fire Chief Miles and carried unanimously.
SENIOR GAMES
Julie Wilson of Lifespan Resources asked approval to use Warder Park for the Senior Games
on Thursday, May 31, 2007. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the request,
seconded by Fire Chief Miles and carried unanimously.
AMERICA PLACE LIGHTING REQUES'F
Shawn Tehrani asked the Board's approval to get additional lighting at America Place at a
cost of $192.00 per month. Duke Energy will install the lighting. He also requested snow
removal. Councilperson Perkins made the motion to take the requests under advisement,
seconded by Fire Chief Miles and carried unanimously.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND HISTORIC LANDMARKS FOUNDATION
Councilperson Perkins made the motion to approve the agreement between the City of
Jeffersonville and Historic Landmarks Foundation for Circuit Rider services, seconded by
Fire Chief Miles and carried unanimously.
COUNCIL INSURANCE COMMITTEE AMENDED HEALTH AND DENTAL
BENEFITS
Councilperson Perkins said that he, Ed Zastawny, and Keith Fetz met with Diane
Swank in regard to recommendations of additional health and dental benefits. Ms. Swank
appeared before the Board and asked that the dental coverage be amended to include implants
and orthodontia services for employees and eligible dependents. She asked that the Health
insurance be amended to include the treatment of morbid obesity with surgical treatment and
exclude care which includes dieting and exercise. Funding is to be provided by the Council.
Councilperson Perkins said he and other Council members are in favor of this and made the
motion to approve expanding coverage. City Attorney Merkley said he recommends that the
Mayor act on this request. After some discussion, Councilperson Perkins withdrew his
motion, Engineer Miller made the motion to table this until next week and seconded by Fire
Chief Miles.
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There being no further discussion to come before the Board, Councilperson Perkins made the
motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 a.m., seconded by Fire Chief Miles and carried
unanimously.
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HiSTORIC
lAf'l DMARKS
FOUNDAT~OI'l OF
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Southern Regional Office
115 West Chestnut Street
Jeffersonville, L"i 47130
8122844534 Fax: 812 285 9923
sou th@historiclanelmarks.org
www.historiclanelrnarks.org
February 12, 2007
Honorable Rob \Vaiz
City of] effersonville
500 Quartermaster Court
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Dear Mayor Waiz:
The current contract between the City of] effersonville and Historic Landmarks Foundation ofIndiana
for 'Circuit Rider' services to the Preservation Commission expired on December 31, 2006. I would
therefore like to take this opportunity to make you aware of some of what has been accomplished over
the past year, and ask for the city's continued support of this valuable program.
Over the past year. the Circuit Rider:
>- Provided staff comments to the Preservation Commission on thirteen Certificate of Appropriateness
applications (generally including talking with the applicant about his or her project, providing slides or
digital images for use during the meeting, and writing a staff recommendation based upon the ordinance
and historic district design guidelines);
>- Provided staff approval of four other Certificate of Appropriateness applications;
>- Completed a list that is provided to applicants of supporting materials that should be included with
COA applications;
>- Began working with the Commission to re-examine the Design Guidelines, which were adopted in
almost a decade ago, for any necessary updates or changes;
>- Continued work on Rules of Procedure for the Commission; and
>- Provided training opportunities and educational materials for commission members.
A copy of the Circuit Rider contract for 2007 is enclosed. If the city would like to continue these services,
please sign the contract and return it to my attention at this office: I will then obtain the other signatures
and return a copy to you.
On behalf of Historic Landmarks, I would like to thank you and the City of]effersonville for your
support of historic preservation and the Circuit Rider program. Please do not hesitate to contact this
office if you have any questions or concerns about the program. \V'e look forward to continuing to work
'N-ith the city and the Preservation Commission to ensure the protection of] effersonville's unique
architectural heritage.
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Enclosure: Agreement fOr Professional Services
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This agreement entered illto this first day of January, 2007 by and between the Historic
Preservation Commission of the City of Jeffersonville, State of Indiana, hereinafter referred
to as the "Local Public Agency," and Historic Landmarks Foundation ofIndiana, hereillafter
referred to as the "Contractor."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency desires to promote certaill historic
preservation activities with:in the City of Jeffersonville; and
\,'\:'HEREAS, the Local Public Agency desires the services of a qualified preservation
professional to serve as part-time staff person to its Historic Preservation Commission; and,
WHEREAS, the Contractor represents that it is qualified to render such services to
the Local Public Agency, and is a qualified professional as defined ill 36 CFR 61 authorized
by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended (PL 89-665) and the National
Historic Preservation Amendments Act of 1980 (PL 96-515); as defmed in the scope of
services below;
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES: The contractor shall coord:inate the work of a
qualified preservation professional, or "circuit rider," who shall perform the followillg
services:
Develop guideline books for all districts
Recommend a work program to the Commission members and staff
Conduct training workshops for the Commission members and staff
Prepare material for and attend the Commission meetings as needed
Assist the Commission in establishing historic districts
Direct the CO.A. process
Assist with the application for and mailltenance of federal and state grants for special
proj ects
As time permits: promote historic preservation generally with:in the community;
provide technical assistance in such areas as National Register review and tax act projects;
counsel build:ing owners on restoration; provide information on preservation legislation.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY: The Local
Public Agency will prepare minutes and agenda for all meetings.
The Local Public Agency will assist and encourage the creation of neighborhood
associations in conjunction with local designation efforts.
3. TIME OF PERFOMfANCE: The services of the Contractor shall
commence January 1, 2007 and shall be completed December 31, 2007.
4. COMPENSATION: The Contractor shall be compensated for services in
the amount of four thousand dollars ($4000.00) plus membership in Historic Landmarks
Foundation for any Historic Preservation Commission member not already a member. The
membership rate for each commission member shall be $10 per year.
5. METHOD OF P A YNIENT: Payment shall be made in two payments,
subject to receipt of an invoice or voucher from the Contractor that services provided under
this Agreement are being performed. The first payment shall be payable not later than
March 31, 2007 and the second payment shall be payable not later than August 31, 2007.
6. NON-FEDERAL LABOR STANDARDS PROVISIONS: The following
Labor Standards Provisions are applicable to the Agreement under State or Local law;
provided that the inclusion of such provisions in this Agreement shall not be construed to
relieve the Contractor or any subcontractor from the pertinent requirements of any
corresponding Federal Labor Standards Provisions upon hours per day, per week, or per
month which the employees engaged in the work covered by this Agreement may be
required or permitted to work thereon may not be exceeded.
Where the minimum rates of pay required under State or Local law are higher than
the minimum rates of pay required or set forth in the Federal Labor Standards Prov-1.sions of
this Agreement for corresponding classification, such State or Local minimum rates shall be
applicable minimum rates of pay for such classifications.
7. PROVISION FOR EXTENSION: This Agreement is subject to renewal
upon agreement by both parties.
8. TERl"YfS AND CONDITIONS: This Agreement is subject to and
incorporates the provision as Part II - Terms and Conditions (Form H621-B, dated February
1969).
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Local Public Agency and the Contractor have
executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
By:
Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
CONTR.ACTOR
By: Marsh Davis
President
By: Gregory Sekula, AICP
Director, Southern Regional Office
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AMENDMENT TO PLAN DOCUMENT
GROUP PLAN SPONSOR:
CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE
GROUP PLAN NUMBER:
662493
AMENDEMENTNUMBER:
ONE (1)
EFFECTIVE DATE .OF AMENDMENT: January 1, 2007
It is hereby understood and agreed that the above-mentioned Plan Document is
amended as follows:
Group Dental
ADD:
Implants will be covered at the Major Benefit level. The benefit is subject to
coinsurance/deductible and waiting periods. Implants will be limited to once per
lifetime. If the crown on the implant needs to be replaced, such replacement
would follow standard policy guidelines. Implants shall be included in the annual
maximum benefit amount. Coverage is effective immediately for employees and
eligible dependents who have been covered under the City Dental Plan for at
least 12 months.
The plan will provide orthodontic services for employees and eligible dependents.
This coverage will be effective immediately for employees and eligible
dependents who have been covered under the City Dental Plan for at least 12
months. Benefit paid is subject to the lifetime maximum.
CHANGE: Orthodontia Lifetime Benefit is $1500.
AMENDMENT ONE (1)
GROUP PLAN SPONSOR
HUMANA:
By:
By:
Title:
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Dated:
Dated:
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AMENDMENT TO PLAN DOCUMENT
GROUP PLAN SPONSOR:
CITY OF JEFFERSONVillE
GR6tJ-P-Pt-AN-NttMBER.
6624~3
AMENDEMENT NUMBER:
TWO (2)
EFFECTIVE DATE OF AMENDMENT: January 1,2007
It is hereby understood and agreed that the above-mentioned Plan Document is
amended as follows:
AMEND EXCLUSION OF TREATMENT OF OBESITY AS FOllOWS:
No benefits will be covered for the treatment of obesity, including any care which
is primarily dieting or exercise for weight loss, except for surgical treatment of
morbid obesity.
GROUP PLAN SPONSOR
HUMANA:
By:
By:
Title:
Title:
Dated:
Dated:
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Information Maintained by the Office of Code Revision Indiana Legislative Services Agency
02/14/200702:06:40 PM EST
IC 27-8-14.1
Chapter 14.1. Coverage for Services Related toM6r:pi4Pp.esityJ
IC 27-8-14.1-1
"Accident and sickness insurance policy" de:fmed
Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "accident and sickness insurance policy" means an insurance
policy that:
(1) provides one (1) or more of the types of insurance described in IC 27-1-5-1, classes 1(b) and 2
(a); and
(2) is issued on a group basis.
(b) As used in this chapter, rraccident and sickness insurance policy" does not include:
(1) . accident only;
(2) credit;
(3) dental;
(4) vision;
. (5) Medicare supplement;
(6) long term care; or
(7) disability income;
msurance.
As added by P.L. 78-2000, SEC.2.
IC 27-8-14.1-2
"Health care provider" de:fmed
Sec. 2. As us~d in this chapter, "health care providerrr means a:
(1) physician licensed under IC 25-22.5; or
(2) hospital licensed under IC 16-21;
that provides health care services for surgical treatment of morbid obesity.
As added by P.L. 78-2000, SEC.2.
IC 27-8-14.1-3
"Morbid obesity" de:fmed
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "morbid obesityrr means:
(1) a body mass index of at least thirty- fiye (35) kilograms per meter squared, with comorbidity or
coexisting medical conditions such as hypertension, cardiopulmonary conditions, sleep apnea, or
diabetes; or .
(2) a body mass index of at least forty (40) kilograms per meter squared without comorbidity.
For purposes ofthis section, body mass index is equal to weight in kilograms divided by height in
meters squared.
As added by P.L. 78-2000, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.196-2005, SEC.4.
IC 27-8-14.1-4
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Coverage for non experimental, surgical treatment of morbid obesity
Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), an insurer that issues an accident and sickness
insurance policy shall offer coverage for nonexperimental, surgical treatment bya health care provider
of
morbid obesity:
(1) that has persisted for at least five (5) years; and
(2) for which nonsurgical treatment that is supervised by a physician has been unsuccessful for at
least six (6) consecutive months.
(b) An insurer that issues an accident and sickness insurance policy may not provide coverage for a
surgical treatment of morbid obesity for an insured who is less than twenty-one (21) years of age unless
two (2) physicians licensed under IC 25-22,5 determine that the surgery is necessary to:
(1) save the life of the insured; or .
(2) restore the insured's ability to maintain a major life activity (as defined in IC 4-23-29-6);
and each physician documents in the insured's medical record the reason for the physician's
determination.
As added by P.L. 78-2000, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.196-200S, SECS; P.L.l02-2006, SEC4.
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EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS FOR
YOUR HEALTH CARE COVERAGE
Unless specffi~ally stated otherwise, no benefits will be provided for or on account of thefQllowing items~
1. Injury or Sickness arising in the course of employment if whole or partial ',compensation. i~,available
under worker's compensation or any other laws of any governmental unit. Thi;S ~ppJies whether or not
you C1~im such compensation or recover losses from a third party; - -,
2. Sickness or injury for whi,9h the insured person is any way palo or entitled to payment()r c~re anp
treatment by or through a government program, other than Medicaid; -
3. Injury, or Sickness that occurs as a resu~! of ~_riy act of War, declared ot undeclared;
4. Any service for which you have no legal obligation to pay in the absence of thi~ or like coverage;
5. Dental or medical department maintained by or on behalf of an employer, mutual- benefitas$ociation,
, labor union, trust 'ot simiiar persons or group;'" >, ,:" "" ' ' , , " '
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6. Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery: No serviCes will be proviqed for plastic, cosmetic or re~onstructiveSurgElrY, '
unless a functionaLimpajnnent is present. An objective furictionaHmpaiiment is definedasad,ireGt
measurable redUction of, physical performam~e of an organ or p,ody part or to correct (:iefqrmit}1' from
disease, trauma birth or growth defects or prior therapeutic processes. The ,pr~seiice ,of ,a '
psychOlogical condition, will not entitle, an Insured, person to coverage for, plastic;, cosmetic or
reconstructive surgery unless all conditions are me~. " ..' "
Coverage VJillpe extended for breast reconstrllctionwhen tiJe Insured Person hash.ad ,a Megically
Necessary mastectomy. ,':- '" " " , ' , ' ' "': -', .
7. 'Treatment received from a member of your 'hous~hold or from an Immediate Farnily Member, ,For the '
purposes of this exclusion, Immediate ,Family Member means you oryollr spouse, orYOll' or your
Spou~,€3'S child, ,brother, sister, or parent; , "
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8. Incurred prior to your Effective Date or after the termination date except as specifiedinlhis SPD;
9. For personal hygiene and convenience items; .
10. For telephone consultations, missed appointments, or c'ompletionof claim forms;
11. Any drug, biological product, device, medical treatment;, or procedure which'is experimental or '
investigative that is defined in this Group Policy~ any drug biotogical product, device, medical tre;atment
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or procedure which is not covered as experimental or investigational (or similar) by the'Hd:'A
Medicare Coverage Issues Manual; any drug, biological product or devicewhic;;h~nnotbe)~wfully
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marke~ed without approval of the U,S. Food and Drug Administration and which lacks such approval at
the time of its use or proposed use; or, any drug or biological product categorized as a Treatment
Investigational New Drug (IND) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or as a Group C Jreatment
Protocol drug by the U.S. National Cancer Institute at the time of its use or proposed use. Specifical~y
excluded are ambulatory blood pressure monitor, refractive keratoplasty or radial keratotomy,
transurethral balloon dilation of prostate, immunotherapy for re'current abortion, chemom.icle,olysis,
biliary lithotripsy, home uterine activity monitor, immunotherapy for food allergy, and percutaneous
lumbar discectomy.
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12. Services for custodial care or for services not needed to diagnose or treat an Injury or Sickness;
,13. Screening examinations, including X-ray examinations made w.ithout film;
14. Foot care only to improve comfort or appearance sU,ch as care for flat feet, subluxation, coms~ bunions'
, (except capsular or bone surgery), calluses, toenails, and the like; ,
15. In-vitro fertilization, artificial insemination, and reversal of elective sterilization;
16. Diagnosis arid treatment of infertility;
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17. Pregnancy of a child, except for medical complications arising from it, or for pregnancies which result
from rape or incest; "
18. Room, board and general nursing care for Hospital admissions mainly for Physiccal' Therapy or
diagnostic studies;
19, Incurred as a result of a Covered Person's (a) engaging in an iIIegaLoccupation; or (b) convigi?n ofa
felony. ' , . , - .
20. Treatment of obesity, including any care which is primarily dieting or exercise for weight loss, ~xceet
for surgical treatment of morbid obesity;, ,
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21. Weight 16ss or similar programs, including but Iiot limited to, enrollment in ,a health or athletic c,' .!ub;'-.
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22. Purchase or rental of common household supplies, including but not limited to, exercise cycles; air or
, water purifiers, allergenic pillows or mattresses; or waterbeds.
23. Purchase or renta! of motorized transportation equipment, escalators or elevators, saunas or
, swimming pools, professional medical equipmen~ such as blood pressure kits,ors.upplies or
attachments for any of these items;
24. Transsexual surgery or any treatment leading to or in connection with transsexual surgery;
25. Marital counseling or for hospitalization for environmental change;
26. Elective abortion, unless:
a. the physician certifies in writing that the pregnancy would endanger the life of the mother; or
b. the pregnancy is a result of rape or h1cest; or "
c. the services are received to treat medical complications due to the abortion.
27. Homeopa~hic dTllgs
28. Acupuncture, unless:
a. the treatment is medically necessary and appropriate and is provided within the scope of the
acupuncturist's license; "
,b. the insured person is referred to the acupuncturist's treatment by a licensed physician; ahd '
c. the acupuncture is performed in lieu of generally accepted anesthesia practices.
29. Care and treatment of methadone dependency;
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BEN~I3IT PLAN.INFORMA,110N
1.
NAME OF THE PLAN
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Employee Benefits Plan of City bfJeffe~orivme
2. NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE 'EMPLOYER
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City of Jeffersonville
501 East Court Avenue
Jeffersonvifle,lN 47130
3. EMPL9YER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
35-6001067
4. TYPE 'OF PLAN
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;'<">',!,;',: 'Thi~;:js arferilpJoyeeJretiree benefit plan providing,:hospitaland medical benefits as described in thisSPD.
5. TYPE OF ADMINISTRATION
,Third Party Administration
6. NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS ;&/rELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE
PLAN ADMINRSTRA TOR '
City of Jeffersonville
Director of Personnel
501 East CO,urt Avenue
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
812-285-6405
7. CONTRIBUTIONS
" . "The EmployercontribiJtes to this Plan together with employee and retiree contributions where applicable.
The Employer determines the amount of contribution required, ' ' " ' "
8. TYPE OF FUNDING
Self-funded with Stop Loss Agreement
9. PLAN YEAR (for fiscal record'keeping)
January 1 through December 31
10. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR
Stewart C. Miller & Company, Inc. .
3440 Kossuth St. .
P.O. Box 5769
lafayette, IN 47903-5769
11. EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE PLAN
The effective date of the Plan is April 1, 2001 '
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