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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 12, 2018 PURCHASE OF The City Administrator stated that the North Suburban Cable Commission HD EQUIPMENT has provided the City with the opportunity to add high definition (HD) FOR broadcast capabilities. He explained that when the Council chambers BROADCAST/ were upgraded, HD cameras were purchased. He stated that the city STREAMING cannot broadcast in HD on Channel 16 through Comcast, we can do so CAPABILITIES through the Century Link franchise and for web streaming services. He reported that the total cost for the equipment needed is $6,830, and the funds would come from the cable TV franchise fees. He noted that there may also be some on-going maintenance costs but they should be minimal. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2018-2-26 — APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF HD EQUIPMENT FOR IMPROVED BROADCAST/STREAMING CAPABILITIES FOR A TOTAL OF $ 6,83 0, PL US ANY REQ UIRED ON-GOING COSTS, WITH THE COSTS COMING FROM THE CABLE TV FUND, AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. HEALTH The City Cleric explained that a Public Works employee has been on his INSURANCE/OPT spouse's family health insurance plan which she was able to keep after -OUT PLAN retirement until age 65. She stated that the spouse is turning 65 in March and will then be enrolling in Medicare, along with adding supplemental health and prescription plans. She explained that a similar opt -out plan was done for the previous Parks & Recreation Director and his spouse when they each turned 65 and switched to Medicare instead of the City's health insurance plan. The City Clerk explained that the Public Works employee's situation is different in that he still has a dependent that needs health insurance coverage. She stated that staff is proposing to cover the out of pocket costs of the spouse's supplemental Medicare policies and one-half of the employee cost share amount for family health insurance. She explained that this proposal benefits both the employee and the City. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2018-2-27—APPROVING THEHEALTH INSURANCE/OPT-OUT PLAN FOR AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY CLERK 11