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BOOK 64_ F.F� cS95 <br />Commissioner Wodtke inquired how many retired people we <br />cover and for how long, and OMB Director Baird advised this would <br />involve someone who has been with the county over ten years and <br />is 65; we have about ten at the most; and we cover them as long <br />as they live. He noted that under the present law if an employee <br />quits tomorrow, we have to cover them under our insurance policy <br />for 18 months, but they have to pay us the premium and we can <br />charge a premium up to 2%. <br />THE VICE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. <br />It was voted on and carried unanimously (4-0) <br />Acting Administrator Thomas informed the Board that at <br />budgettime he will ask for a risk management officer. This was <br />in the budget before, but was never accomplished. He -believed <br />the importance of this position can be plainly seen, especially <br />with the present trend of the insurance industry, and felt sure a <br />qualified risk management person will be able to save the county <br />more than he is paid. <br />Commissioner Bird requested that we discuss at this time the <br />request of the City of Fellsmere and Fellsmere Drainage District <br />to be added to the County's health insurance plan, as set out in <br />the following staff memo: <br />28 <br />