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2010-07-16 BOD MeetingPUBLIC RISK MANAGEMENT OF FLORIDA GROUP HEALTH TRUST BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING July 16, 2010 Lakeland, FL AGENDA 10:00 a.m. Call To Order Paul Erickson, Chairperson Welcome New Members — City of Fort Meade (7/1/10) City of Okeechobee (8/1/10) Consent Agenda 1. Request Approval of May 14, 2010 Board Meeting Minutes 2. Request Approval of Treasurer's Report as of March 31, 2010 Any Board Member may request to have an item removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda for further discussion. Regular Agenda 3. Broker's Report Richard Schell, Gallagher Benefit Services A. Plan Status Report B. 2010/11 Renewal Discussion C. Recruitment Status D. Status on BCBS Large Claims Audit E. Electronic Medical and Rx Audit — Benefit and Cost F. Mental Health Parity G. Next Generation Enrollment i. Status of Dependent Audit ii. Update on Enrollment Eligibility Services 4. Executive Director's Report Ross Furry, Executive Director A. New Florida State Statute for Pools B. PRM Educational Conference — June 15 -17, 2011 C. Meeting Attendance via Electronic Media 5. Guest Speaker: [tentative) Sheena Koshy BCBS eTool Development MyBlueService 6. Election of Officers 7. Members' Notice to Withdraw Membership 8. Board Member Items Public Comment: State full name and address. Discussion must be limited to a maximum of five (5) minutes per person. Adjournment PUBLIC RISK MANAGEMENT OF FLORIDA GROUP HEALTH TRUST CONSENT AGENDA SUMMARY July 16, 2010 1. Request Approval of May 14, 2010 Meeting Minutes Background: Meeting Minutes Attached 2. Request Approval of Treasurer's Report as of March 31, 2010 Background: Treasurer's Report Attached Board Action: Approved Denied Deferred Other 1. BOARD MEETING MINUTES 5/14/10 PUBLIC RISK MANAGEMENT OF FLORIDA GROUP HEALTH TRUST BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Dan P. McClure Auditorium, Sarasota, FL May 14, 2010 MINUTES Attendance: Susan Lee, Town of Belleair; Vivian Hunter, City of Belle Glade; Paul Erickson, DeSoto County BOCC; Kay McCormick, City of Eustis; Jane Long, Hardee County BOCC; Cindy West, Hendry County Sheriff's Office; Elizabeth Atkinson, City of Indian Rocks Beach; Lisa Smith, City of LaBelle; Deanna Cox, Town of Lady Lake; Fred Moody, Levy County BOCC; Trish Granger, Town of Longboat Key; Deborah Cline, City of Madeira Beach, Kim Hopkins, Okeechobee County BOCC; Lester Baird, Port LaBelle Community Development District; Phil Wickstrom, City of Punta Gorda; Martin Lange, Sarasota /Manatee Airport Authority; Woody Hubbard, City of Temple Terrace; Jennifer Valdes, City of Treasure Island; James Braddock, City of Wauchula Absent: City of Bartow, City of Crystal River, Glades County BOCC, Hamilton County BOCC, Hendry County BOCC, Holmes County BOCC, City of Inverness, Town of Kenneth City; City of Moore Haven, Okeechobee Utility Authority, City of Perry, South Florida Conservancy District; Taylor County BOCC, City of Zephyrhills Chairperson Paul Erickson called the meeting to order at 10:08 a.m. with a quorum present. He reminded members that PRM must abide by the Sunshine Law and items to be presented for vote cannot to be discussed among members. Consent Agenda 1. Request Approval of April 16, 2010 Board Meeting Minutes Jane Long made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Fred Moody seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. Regular Agenda 2. Further Discussion /Decision on Outsourcing Enrollment through Next Generational Enrollment, Inc. At the April 16, 2010 meeting Bradley Taylor, CEO of Next Generation Enrollment (NGE), presented advantages for PRM members to utilize Next Generation for their enrollment process. Data is electronically transmitted to all vendors (health, dental, vision) at the same time. The cost is $4.10 per person per month for a total of $212,641. Pricing is guaranteed for three years. BCBS would also benefit from this process as Blue Biz terminates July 1st and there is no other BCBS electronic enrollment program available to PRM members. 5/14/10 Page 1 The Executive Director advised the current BCBS contract renews at $60.44. BCBS provided a proposal to renew the Administrative Services Agreement (ASO) for a 5 -year period with built -in increases starting at $52.77 and ending at $55.00. This provides a $311,184 cost savings for 2010. After the reduction of BCBS administrative fees and implementation of the NGE contract for enrollment services, the Group Health Trust will realize a net savings of $98,542. The Executive Director and broker recommended approval of utilizing Next Generation Enrollment for enrollment services. Other enrollment agencies were contacted and evaluated for their services. Next Generation Enrollment provided the best fit with a lower cost for the Pool. The representative for the City of Madeira Beach opposed the enrollment service as it would create budgetary hardship on smaller entities. The Executive Director recognized this concern but indicated the Pool as a whole would greatly benefit with a more accurate and efficient reporting system. The Temple Terrace representative fully supported the group Health Trust contract with NGE. Members will acquire a worthwhile time savings by utilizing this service. Mr. Moody made a motion to utilize Next Generation Enrollment, Inc. for automated enrollment services. Woody Hubbard seconded the motion, and the motion was approved with one opposed. 3. Board Member Items Karen Toro advised that members' individual group numbers will be ready by June 1St Mr. Furry advised that Gallagher Benefit Services sent out over 300 marketing letters and has received good response. The City of Bushnell indicated their interest in PRM, but was concerned that Plan 1166/1167 would no longer be offered by BCBS. Ms. Toro said that BCBS is reviewing the plans to ensure compliance and she will keep PRM informed on any changes. Phil Wickstrom voiced concern with the EAP program and lack of providers for mental health patients under HMO plans. The next meeting will be held at the Terrace Hotel on July 16, 2010, and will convene at 10:00 a.m. 5/14/10 Paget There was no Public Comment. The meeting adjourned at 11:14 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Judith A. Hearn Assistant Executive Director Secretary, Health Trust Board of Directors JAH:smb 0: \Judy \GHT \Board of Directors 5 -14 -10 5/14/10 Page 3 Bartow, City of Belleair, Town of Belle Glade, City of GROUP HEALTH TRUST BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING May 14, 2010 — 10:00 A.M. — Sarasota, FL Board Member Dee Gibson J. P. Murphy Hunter Crystal River, City of Desoto Co BOCC Paul Erickson Eustis, City of anna Rowe Glades Co BOCC Ann Isaacs Robert Giesler Hamilton Co BOCC Danny Johnson Hardee Co BOCC Jane Long Hendry Co BOCC Jennifer Davis Hendry Co Sheriff's Office Steve Whidden Holmes County BOCC Monty Merchant Indian Rocks Beach, City of Sandy Sanders Alternate Member ebbie King Susan Lee Diana Hughes Linda Stilson Kay McCormick Mary Ann Dotson Mike Adams Karson Turner y.cfr.7 Cind f est Sherry Fitzpatrick Elizabeth Atkinson Inverness, City of Kenneth City, Town of LaBelle, City of Lady Lake, Town of Levy Co BOCC Longboat Key, Town of Madeira Beach, City of Moore Haven, City of Okeechobee Co BOCC Sheila Densmore Thomas Goldberg Lisa Silvertooth Okeechobee Utility Auth. Perry, City of Port LaBelle CDD Punta Gorda, City of Deborah Cline Maxine Brantley Robbie Chartier John Hayford Phil Why kstrom 07,1 Sarasota - Manatee Airport itdA,m South FL Conservancy Taylor County BOCC David Davis Tahia O'Neal k‘P(ri Trish Granger Monica Mitchell Melissa Arnold_ Basil Coule June Shivers Arlette Wright Anita Eldridge Elsie King LaWanda Pemberton Temple Terrace, City of Treasure Island, City of Wauchula, City of Zephyrhills, City of Kim Leinbach os Terri Svendsen Valdes ames Br: dd. k Katrina Bouthot Rick Moore 2. TREASURER'S REPORT AS OF 3/31/10 REVENUES: MEMBERSHIP PREMIUMS INTEREST INCOME TOTAL REVENUES EXPENSES: P.R.M. - GROUP HEALTH INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2010 CURRENT MONTH YEAR TO DATE $ 3,326,848.80 $ 19,882,593.23 5,384.03 45,251.71 3,332,232.83 19,927, 844.94 AUDIT FEES 0.00 6,200.00 COMPBENEFITS 7,358.57 45,929.99 ACTUARIAL STUDY 0.00 2,800.00 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 0.00 3.00 BC/BS MEDICAL ADMIN FEE 254,474.10 1,526,900.56 LOCAL AGENT EXP 1,194.00 7,218.00 LIFE PREMIUM 24,190.97 142,023.02 DENTAL PREMIUM 6,747.90 40,408.55 EAP 5,838.75 34,878.60 EXCESS INS AGGREGATE PREMIUM 9,227.16 55,077.54 EXCESS INS SPEC. LOSS PREMIUM 161,367.00 963,210.50 EXCESS INS CONVERSION FEE 2,815.80 16,807.70 VISION SERVICE PLAN 8,203.05 49,747.24 MEDICAL CLAIMS PAID-BCBS 2,858,807.65 17,991,033.84 DENTAL CLAIMS 75,969.86 383,623.16 PRM -EXEC P/R TRANSFER 4,332.00 25,858.00 TRANSFER ADMIN. EXPENSE 12,284.00 36,852.00 TOTAL EXPENSES 3,432,810.81 21,328,571.70 NET INCOME $ (100,577.98) $ (1,400,726.76) P.R.M. - GROUP HEALTH BALANCE SHEET MARCH 31, 2010 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: PETTY CASH $ 50.00 CASH - BB & T 18,826,032.61 CLAIMS ACCOUNT -BCBS (2,145,575.81) A/R RE -INS RECOVERIES 162,064.06 A/R- MEMBERSHIP PREMIUMS (33,502.35) STATE ADMIN. FUND 445.47 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 16,809,513.98 TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES: $ 16,809,513.98 LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE $ 1,999.99 CLAIMS PAYABLE - ALL YEARS 2,481,229.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,483,228.99 CAPITAL: FUND BALANCE 15,727,011.75 INCOME IN EXCESS OF EXPENSE (1,400,726.76) TOTAL CAPITAL 14,326,284.99 TOTAL LIABILITIES & CAPITAL $ 16,809,513.98 PUBLIC RISK MANAGEMENT OF FLORIDA GROUP HEALTH TRUST 3. Broker's Report REGULAR AGENDA SUMMARY July 16, 2010 Richard Schell, Area Vice President Gallagher Benefit Services Information for the Broker's Report will be provided at meeting as it was unavailable at the time of printing. A. Plan Status Report Mr. Schell will review the current plan status report. B. 2010/11 Renewal Discussion Discussion will be held on the Preliminary Renewal. The proposed renewal is unavailable at this time and will be presented at the meeting. C. Recruitment Status The broker will update members on recruitment. D. Status on BCBS Large Claims Audit E. Electronic Medical and Rx Audit — Benefit and Cost The broker has indicated these audits can reduce renewal by up to 2 %. F. Mental Health Parity G. Next Generation Enrollment i. Status of Dependent Audit ii. Update on Enrollment Eligibility Services PUBLIC RISK MANAGEMENT OF FLORIDA GROUP HEALTH TRUST REGULAR AGENDA SUMMARY July 16, 2010 4. Executive Director's Report A. New Florida State Statute for Pools Ross Furry, Executive Director Effective 1/1/2011 per Florida State Statute 624.46223, pools providing self - insurance for public entities may not require its members to give more than 60 days notice of their intent to withdraw. Attachment B. PRM Educational Conference — June 15 -17, 2011 At next year's PRM Educational Conference, sessions on Group Health topics will be held on Wednesday afternoon, rather than having break -out sessions on Thursday. This will allow more participation and provide members the opportunity of not missing any important discussion. C. Meeting Attendance via Electronic Media See attachment regarding meeting attendance via electronic media. 5. Guest Speaker: [tentative] MyBlueService Sheena Koshy BCBS eTool Development Ms. Koshy will present information to increase awareness and adoption of MyBlueService health /wellness and decision support tools, and adoption of e- Health Statements. 4.A. NEW FLORIDA STATE STATUTE FOR POOLS Donovan A. Roper, Esquire Teresa S. Roper, Esquire Andrew I. Dates, Esquire Heather A. Macre, Esquire ** Sophia E. Langley, Esquire* * Of Counsel ** Licensed in FL and AZ Cynthia A. Todd, Paralegal Anne Hughes, Paralegal ROPER & ROPER, P.A. AI'IORNEYS AT LAW 116 N. Park Avenue Apopka, Florida 32703 June 17, 2010 Mr. Ross Furry PRM 3434 Hancock Bridge Parkway, Suite 203 N. Ft. Myers, FL 33903 Dear Ross: Telephone: (407) 884 -9944 Facsimile: (407) 884 -4343 E -Mail: email @roperandroper.com Web: www.roperandroper.com Satellite Offices in Palatka, Florida Safety Harbor, Florida Per your request, we have looked into the issue of whether or not PRM will need to change its bylaws in order to comply with a new statute regarding the amount of notice that an insurance pool member needs to give when leaving the pool. Based on our research, it appears that PRM will have to amend its bylaws by January 1, 2011 to avoid being in violation of the statute, but only with regard to a certain class of members. On June 1, 2010, Governor Charlie Crist.signed into law CS /CS /SB 2176, an omnibus bill. The bill itself can be found at the Florida House of Representative website, but please note that this is a true omnibus bill, so few of the 65 pages actually address our issue. The text that applies to PRM is on page 13 of the bill, which can be viewed in its entirety at: http : / /www.myfloridahouse.gov/ Sections / Documents /loaddoc.aspx ?FileName= s2176er. DOCX &DocumentType = Bill &BillNumber -2176 &Session =2010 This bill creates a new statute, Fla. Stat. 624.46223 (effective Jan. 1, 2011), which will read (emphasis added): An association, fund, or pool authorized under Florida law and created for the purpose of forming or managing a risk management mechanism or providing self - insurance for a public entity in this state may not require its members, as a prerequisite for withdrawing from the association, fund, or pool, to give Mr. Ross Furry PRM June 17, 2010 Page 2 more than 60 days' notice of the member's intention to withdraw from the association, fund, or pool. Essentially, this statute will restrict public entity risk pools from asking their members to give more than 60 days notice of intent to withdraw from the pool. In other words, notice of intent to withdraw can be required, but only for a period of up to 60 days prior to the withdrawal. PRM's bylaw on point, Article 4.2 reads: 4.2. Notice of Withdrawal: So long as the Pool shall continue in existence, any current or new Preferred Member joining the Pool shall remain a Member for an initial two -year term, except a new Member coming into the Pool after the first day of the policy year shall be obligated to be a member for not less than eighteen (18) months. A new Preferred Member's rates will be guaranteed for their initial term. Any Preferred Member may withdraw from the Pool at the end of the policy year upon serving on the Pool by mail, fax or hand delivery at least one year's prior written notice. Any Standard Member may withdraw from the Pool at the end of the policy year upon serving on the Pool by mail, fax or hand delivery at least forty -five (45) days prior written notice. Such notice shall be addressed to the Executive Director of the Pool and shall be accompanied by a resolution of the governing body of the Member electing to withdraw from the Pool. This bylaw requests a one year notice from "Preferred Members." This will need to be amended to 60 days or fewer. The rest of the bylaw can remain the same for "Standard Members," as they only need to give 45 days notice. This portion of the bylaws does not violate the new statute and will not need to be amended. With this simple amendment to Article 4.2 as it applies to "Preferred Members" limiting its notice requirement to 60 days or fewer, PRM will be in compliance with the new statute. Mr. Ross Furry PRM June 17, 2010 Page 3 1 hope that [have addressed all of your concerns and questions on this issue, but i f you have any further requests or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your kind attention and professional consideration. I remain DARAIM:ddc Very truly yours, DONOVAN A. ROPER 4.C. MEETING ATTENDANCE VIA ELECTRONIC MEDIA Donovan A. Roper, Esquire Teresa S. Roper, Esquire Andrew I. Dayes, Esquire Heather A. Macre, Esquire ** Sophia E. Langley, Esquire* * Of Counsel ** Licensed in FL and AZ Cynthia A. Todd, Paralegal Anne Hughes, Paralegal ROPER & ROPER, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 116 N. Park Avenue Apopka, Florida 32703 June 16, 2010 Mr. Ross Furry PRM 3434 Hancock Bridge Parkway, Suite 203 N. Ft. Myers, FL 33903 Dear Ross: Telephone: (407) 884 -9944 Facsimile: (407) 884 -4343 E -Mail: email @roperandroper.com Web: www.roperandroper.com Satellite Offices in Palatka, Florida Safety Harbor, Florida At the request of PRM, we have been investigating the issue of whether or not PRM members can conduct meetings with their members present by telephone (or other electronic means), or if they risk violating Florida's Sunshine Laws by doing so. The results are quite interesting, and, due to the hybrid nature of PRM, this may be an issue of first impression. State agencies can hold meetings by electronic means as long as they observe notice requirements and the rest of the Sunshine Laws per Fla. Stat. 120.54(5)(b)2. The statute, though, does not define "state agency," and so we must consult with other sources of law to determine how this term is construed. Per Attorney General's Opinion 98 -28, Fla. Stat. 120.54(5)(b)(2) does not apply to local boards. Another Attorney General's Opinion qualifies this somewhat, and states that if a quorum of a local board is physically present, "the participation of an absent member by telephone conference or other interactive electronic technology is permissible when such absence is due to extraordinary circumstances such as illness[;] ... [ w]hether the absence of a member due to a scheduling conflict constitutes such a circumstance is a determination that must be made in the good judgment of the board." AGO 03 -41 (emphasis added). See also, AGO 94 -55 (when a quorum of the board is physically present at the public meeting site in Florida, a museum board may allow an out -of -state member with health problems to participate and vote in board meetings by telephone. Compliance with the requirements of Fla. Stat. 286.011, "would involve providing notice and access to the public at such meetings Mr. Ross Furry PRM June 16, 2010 Page 2 through the use of such devices as a speaker telephone that would allow the absent member to participate in discussions, to be heard by the other board members and the public and to hear discussions taking place during the meeting. "). Similarly, in AGO 92 -44, a county commission was advised that the Sunshine Law would permit an ill county commissioner to participate and vote in commission meetings through use of an interactive video and telephone system that permitted her to see and hear the other members of the board and audience, provided that a legal quorum of the commission meet in a public place in the county, as required by statute. See also, AGO 02 -82 (physically - disabled members of a city advisory committee may participate and vote by electronic means as long as a quorum of the committee members is physically present at the meeting site). So, it appears that meetings of local boards cannot be held exclusively over the phone. A quorum of members must be physically present at a meeting as usual, and an absent member who has a good excuse for his or her absence (such as illness or injury) can participate in a meeting over the phone, as long as there is a speaker phone or other interactive device. The absent /phone -in member can vote over the phone, but, again, a quorum of members must be physically present at the meeting site. The Attorney General's Opinions on point also state that the absent member's reason for missing the meeting and participating by phone or electronic means must be for an "extraordinary" and temporary event, such as an illness. However, the hybrid nature of PRM somewhat complicates this analysis. PRM is a large, state -wide group whose members all include local government -type boards. PRM does not appear to fit squarely within the definition of a "state agency" or a "local board" as utilized in the Sunshine Laws. Case law does not provide much clarity either, so it is somewhat difficult to tell how a court would categorize PRM should there be a legal challenge. We may be able to write to the Attorney General of Florida, Bill McCollum, and ask that he issue an opinion on this matter of first impression. However, please bear in mind that Attorney General McCollum has discretion in choosing what matters his office will address and that even if our issue results in a written opinion, the result is just that - an opinion. Attorney General's Opinions do not carry the same weight as case law, and can be disregarded if the issue is ever litigated. We would be happy to take this issue to the Attorney General on your behalf if you are interested in doing so. Mr. Ross Furry PRM June 16, 2010 Page 3 I hope that I have addressed all of your concerns and questions on this issue, but if you have any further requests or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your kind attention and professional consideration. I remain Very truly yours, DONOVAN A. ROPER DAR/HM:ddc CHAPTER 28 -109 CONDUCTING PROCEEDINGS BY COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA TECHNOLOGY 28- 109.001 Purpose 28- 109.002 Definitions as Used in this Rule Chapter 28- 109.003 Application and Construction 28- 109.004 Government in the Sunshine 28- 109.005 Notice 28- 109.006 Evidence, Testimony, and Argument 28- 109.001 Purpose. This chapter provides the procedures to be followed when an agency desires to conduct a proceeding by means of communications media technology (CMT) or to provide public access to a proceeding by the use of CMT. Specific Authority 120.54(5) FS. Law Implemented 120.54(5)(6)2. FS. History—New 4 -1 -97, Amended 1- 15 -07. 28- 109.002 Definitions as Used in this Rule Chapter. (1) "Access point" means a designated place where a person interested in attending a communications media technology proceeding may go for the purpose of attending the proceeding. (2) "Attend" means having access to the communications media technology network being used to conduct a proceeding, or being used to take evidence, testimony, or argument relative to issues being considered at a proceeding. (3) "Communications media technology" (CMT) means the electronic transmission of printed matter, audio, full- motion video, freeze frame video, compressed video, and digital video by any method available. Specific Authority 120.54(5) FS. Law Implemented 120.54(5)(6)2. FS. History —New 4 -1 -97. 28- 109.003 Application and Construction. (1) The agency may conduct a proceeding by using CMT and may provide CMT access to a proceeding for purposes of taking evidence, testimony, or argument. (2) A proceeding is not a CMT proceeding merely because it is broadcast over a communications network. Specific Authority 120.54(5) FS. Law Implemented 120.54(5)(b)2. FS. History —New 4 -1 -97. 28- 109.004 Government in the Sunshine. (1) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit the agency to conduct any proceeding otherwise subject to the provisions of Section 286.011, F.S., exclusively by means of CMT without making provision for the attendance of any member of the public who desires to attend. (2) No proceeding otherwise subject to Section 286.011, F.S., shall be conducted exclusively by means of CMT if the available technology is insufficient to permit all interested persons to attend. If during the course of a CMT proceeding technical problems develop with the communications network that prevent interested persons from attending, the agency shall terminate the proceeding until the problems have been corrected. Specific Authority 120.54(5) FS. Law Implemented 120.54(5)(6)2. FS. History —New 4 -1 -97, Amended 1- 15 -07. 28- 109.005 Notice. When the agency chooses to conduct a CMT proceeding, it shall provide notice in the same manner as required for a non -CMT proceeding, and shall plainly state that such proceeding is to be conducted utilizing CMT and identify the specific type of CMT to be used. The notice shall describe how interested persons may attend and shall include: (1) The address or addresses of all access points, specifically designating those which are in locations normally open to the public. (2) The address of each access point where an interested person may go for the purpose of attending the proceeding. (3) An address and telephone number where an interested person may write or call for additional information. (4) An address and designated person to whom a person may submit written or other physical evidence which he or she intends to offer into evidence during the CMT proceedings. Specific Authority 120.54(5) FS. Law Implemented 120.54(5)(b)2. FS. History —New 4 -1 -97, Amended 1- 15 -07. 28- 109.006 Evidence, Testimony, and Argument. (1) Any evidence, testimony, and argument which is offered utilizing CMT shall be afforded equal consideration as if it were offered in person, and shall be subject to the same objections. (2) In situations where sworn testimony is required by the agency, persons offering such testimony shall be responsible for making appropriate arrangements for offering sworn testimony. Specific Authority 120.54(5) FS. Law Implemented 120.54(5)(6)2. FS. History —New 4 -1 -97, Amended 1- 15 -07. CHAPTER 2006 -350 House Bill No. 1335 An act relating to Monroe County; providing definitions; authorizing teleconferencing attendance by county commissioners to qualify for a quorum at certain meetings; requiring compliance with certain public meetings laws; providing for future repeal; providing an effec- tive date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) "Board" means the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County. (b) "Special meeting" means a public meeting of the board at which offi- cial action is taken, but does not include regular monthly meetings of the board. (c) "Teleconferencing equipment" means the electronic transmission of audio, full- motion video, freeze -frame video, compressed video, and digital video by any method available that allows a person in one location to meet with another person in a different location. (2) Notwithstanding section 120.54(5)(b)2., Florida Statutes, one or more board members participating through the use of teleconferencing equipment shall be deemed in attendance for purposes of establishing a quorum of board members for a special meeting. (3) Special meetings authorized through this section must comply with the provisions of sections 286.0105, 286.011, and 286.012, Florida Statutes. (4) This section is repealed June 30, 2007. Section 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2006. Approved by the Governor June 23, 2006. Filed in Office Secretary of State June 23, 2006. 1 CODING: Words ctrickcn are deletions; words underlined are additions. PUBLIC RISK MANAGEMENT OF FLORIDA GROUP HEALTH TRUST REGULAR AGENDA SUMMARY July 16, 2010 6. Election of Officers The term of office for Chairperson and Treasurer expires 9- 30 -10. Election will be held for the 2 -year term, beginning 10 -1 -10. Paul Erickson and Jane Long have indicated their willingness to continue serving in their respective positions. Nominations will also be taken from the floor. Group Health Trust Officers: Paul Erickson, Chairperson — 10/1/08- 9/30/10 Phil Wickstrom, Vice Chairperson — 10/1/09- 9/30/11 Jane Long, Treasurer — 10/1/08- 9/30/10 Chairperson Treasurer Paul Erickson's biography for the purpose of serving as Chairman of the PRM Group Health trust: Paul is employed by the DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners as the Human Resources and Community Services Director. His employment began with DeSoto County as the Veterans /Social Services Director in October 1992. In March 1994 he was appointed as the Administrative and Community Services Director. Paul was appointed to serve on the PRM Group Health Board in June,1994. Prior to becoming employed by DeSoto County, he spent twenty -six years in the U.S. Air Force working in the field of Logistics, serving in Florida, Korea, England, Italy, and Desert Storm, before retiring in October 1992. That experience contributed to him becoming the Veterans Service Officer for DeSoto County, a position he still holds.. Seeking re- election as Treasurer: Jane Long Jane Long is the Human Resources Director for Hardee County BOCC. Hardee County is a small rural County; therefore the responsibilities of the Human Resources Department consist of Risk Management, Payroll, State and Federal policies. She has been employed by Hardee County for 20 years. She has been employed in both the public and private sector. Jane's private sector experience includes Financial Director of a local Savings and Loan. Jane grew up in Lake Wales before relocating to Hardee County. She currently serves as Treasurer for the Group Health trust and is an active Board Member on the Property and Casualty Board. PUBLIC RISK MANAGEMENT OF FLORIDA GROUP HEALTH TRUST REGULAR AGENDA SUMMARY July 16, 2010 6. Election of Officers The term of office for Chairperson and Treasurer expires 9- 30 -10. Election will be held for the 2 -year term, beginning 10 -1 -10. Paul Erickson and Jane Long have indicated their willingness to continue serving in their respective positions. Nominations will also be taken from the floor. Group Health Trust Officers: Paul Erickson, Chairperson — 10/1/08- 9/30/10 Phil Wickstrom, Vice Chairperson — 10/1/09- 9/30/11 Jane Long, Treasurer — 10/1/08- 9/30/10 Chairperson Treasurer Paul Erickson's biography for the purpose of serving as Chairman of the PRM Group Health trust: Paul is employed by the DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners as the Human Resources and Community Services Director. His employment began with DeSoto County as the Veterans /Social Services Director in October 1992. In March 1994 he was appointed as the Administrative and Community Services Director. Paul was appointed to serve on the PRM Group Health Board in June,1994. Prior to becoming employed by DeSoto County, he spent twenty -six years in the U.S. Air Force working in the field of Logistics, serving in Florida, Korea, England, Italy, and Desert Storm, before retiring in October 1992. That experience contributed to him becoming the Veterans Service Officer for DeSoto County, a position he still holds.. Seeking re- election as Treasurer: Jane Long Jane Long is the Human Resources Director for Hardee County BOCC. Hardee County is a small rural County; therefore the responsibilities of the Human Resources Department consist of Risk Management, Payroll, State and Federal policies. She has been employed by Hardee County for 20 years. She has been employed in both the public and private sector. Jane's private sector experience includes Financial Director of a local Savings and Loan. Jane grew up in Lake Wales before relocating to Hardee County. She currently serves as Treasurer for the Group Health trust and is an active Board Member on the Property and Casualty Board. PUBLIC RISK MANAGEMENT OF FLORIDA GROUP HEALTH TRUST REGULAR AGENDA SUMMARY July 16, 2010 Members' Notice to Withdraw Membership Notices for 9/30/10 Withdrawal: City of Crystal River City of Eustis Hamilton County BOCC* Hendry County BOCC Okeechobee County BOCC *2" notice in 3 -year period 8. Board Member Items Next Board Meeting is scheduled for October 15th in Sarasota. Public Comment: State full name and address. Discussion must be limited to a maximum of five (5) minutes per person. Adjournment