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AUG 2 9 1983 BOOK r.PA Administrator Wright asked what will happen to Aetna's rates on September 1st if the Board does not make a decision today, and Mr. Eynon confirmed that the rates would go up. Commissioner Lyons wished to know if Gulf Life's rates would remain the same if the people in the Property Appraiser's office were not included, and Mr. Schlitt did not believe that would affect the rates at all. He felt people are always concerned where there is any change. He recognized that service and coverage are important, but believed they definitely could overcome the objections and concerns of the County personnel. Mr. Schlitt emphasized that, as a taxpayer, he felt the bidding process was very important to keep. Mr. Chalmers stated that if the Property Appraiser were to pull out of the policy, the unit rate Aetna has quoted would stand. The County rate would not change; the Property Appraiser's would have to be evaluated, of course. He noted that the fire fighter's rates are lower than the rest of the county, which means a savings to the County Commission. He believed that it is planned to put on another 20 or so fire fighters later in the year, and this is going to minimize some of that effect because their rates are lower. He also wished to remind the Commission of one important fact which is that while Aetna does not have a commitment to hold to the old rates through September if they lose the bid, they do have such a commitment if they are awarded the bid, and that means about $10,000 savings right there. As far as life insurance is concerned, he noted that rounded at $1.,000 over salary is what Aetna has been pushing for the last two years, and he wished to make sure that everybody understands that it is in both policies. Dr. Hardin commented that the premium we are talking about is an annualized premium taking into consideration the fire fighters' rates. 14