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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final May 16, 2023 Attachments: Staff Report Draft Ordinance Section 104.03.01 County Administrator John Titkanich requested the Board's approval to advertise for a public hearing regarding an amendment to County code to establish a defined contribution plan. Administrator Titkanich explained that individuals who retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and were re -hired by the County were not eligible for renewed FRS membership. He proposed the creation of a separate retirement plan to provide benefits for those employees. Administrator Titkanich added that a defined contribution plan would also be a valuable recruiting tool. Chairman Earman expressed his support for the suggestion, and received confirmation from County Attorney Dylan Reingold that it was not a conflict of interest for him to vote on compensation that would affect him. Commissioner Loar received confirmation that there was an opt -out option. A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner Loar, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss 12.D.2. 23-0415 Recommendation to Transition Health Plan Administrative Services (ASO) from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (aka Florida Blue) to Blue Cross Blue Shield National Alliance effective October 1, 2023 through September 30, 3026 Recommended action: Staff respectfully requests the BOCC approve the recommendation to transition health plan administrative services (ASO) from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (aka Florida Blue) to Blue Cross Blue Shield National Alliance effective October 1, 2023 through September 30, 3026 and authorize the Board Chair to execute the agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield National Alliance after review and approval by the County Attorney. Attachments: Staff Report Human Resources Director Suzanne Boyll referred to staffs memo dated May 5, 2023, as she explained the rationale for changing the health care plan administrator to Blue Cross Blue Shield National Alliance. Ms. Boyll referenced a comparison chart in staffs memo, and noted the new provider would be able to integrate with the County's plan for a health clinic, and would also save money. Bob McPartlan, Sebastian Council member, received assurance that Surgery Plus would still be available as a benefit under the new plan administration. A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, seconded by Commissioner Indian River County Florida Page 16