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JUN 2 5 1986 BOOK 64 PnE S07 OMB Director confirmed that the League of Cities does have a plan, and he believed they were having problems with that plan. Discussion continued re adding on another 18 employees, the increase in liability, etc., and Acting Administrator Thomas felt that the actuarial is better with a larger group. Mr. Morisco stated that it generally is. He noted, however, that the Fellsmere employees are not actually employees of the county; this is a bit different than adding 18 employees. Commissioner Lyons pointed out that we already have added on Mosquito Control, and Mr. Morisco understood that they provide a service to the county; he did not believe the Town of Fellsmere does. Acting Administrator Thomas wishe=d to know if our actiipr-,-,` is based just on our group, and Mr. Morisco confirmed that it is. OMB Baird informed the Board that a 15% increase in medical costs nationwide is being predicted for next year. Commissioner Wodtke stated that he would like to be able to help the Town and the District if we are able to, but he would like some more information. OMB Director Baird believed that it will take some time to get this information together. Commissioner Lyons felt if we have a safety program that it should include the Fellsmere employees. This is all covered by the General Fund; we have a certain obligation to those who pay taxes, and if we can decrease the cost of the program they want to give their employees by being part of this group and possibly it might decrease our cost by having a larger group, he felt we should take another look. Commissioner Bowman agreed, and noted that we are only talking about extending the umbrella by 2%. Acting Administrator Thomas felt we should look into this closely, especially since other agencies may come forward with the same request if we do accept them. It was generally agreed to research this situation further. 30