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Volume V, July 30, 1993
FROM THE HART
I am very pleased to be able to report
encouraging news on the status of our health
insurance for next fiscal year. The details are still
being finalized, but I can definitely report that we
will be staying with Prudential next year, and you
will have the same options you currently do: either
the Pru-Plus PPO or the Pru-Care HMO. No one
will have to change doctors unless they want to.
Prudential had requested a large rate
increase of 25 % (just to give you an idea of what
that means, the total premium for family coverage
would have been almost $500 per month).
However, we know how important it was to
employees not to have to switch to another
company, so we bargained very hard with them,
even talking with other companies to determine
what their rates would be, in order to increase the
pressure on Prudential. As a compromise, we have
agreed tb'a 7 % rate increase.
The new agreement does include some
modifications to the existing plan. For example, we
will still have the prescription drug plan, but, there
will no longer be a lower rate for generics. Even
though there will be a deductible for out -of -network
hospital use, in -network is still provided without a
deductible. The final modification, which is still
being negotiated, will be a limited co -pay on
hospitalization. Even so, the plan remains
essentially the same in that office visits will still
cost only $10, and in -network services will still be
covered 100 % .
Georgetown
I do not yet have complete details on the
plan modifications, or on the exact dollar amounts
the City and employee will pay for premiums, but
those will be available at the time of open
enrollment. I do know the most important facts:
the City will continue to offer the best benefits
around, and I appreciate the efforts of staff to
aggressively fight for the best interests of City
employees.
The City and its organization are people and these
people have served the City well. We celebrate the
following employment anniversaries which occur
during the next two weeks:
Nineteen Years
MIKE MALDANADO
Collection Station
Eight Years
HUGH ANDERSON
Police Department
Five Years
JIM LANDRY
Three Years
SCOTT WALDEN
Public Utilities Administration
One Year
STEPHANIE CRENSHAW
Management Services
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INS AND OUTS
CUSTOMER SERVICE
city
of
Georgetown
Welcome!
We're very pleased that JERRY BRUMETT joined
the staff of Development Services as the new
Building Inspector. Jerry comes to us from
Redlands, California with 27 years of experience in
the inspection field. He and his wife of 39 years
have three children. Everyone come by and meet
Jerry when you have a chance!
The City is lucky to have MICKI RUNDELL join
us as Accounting Director. Micki and her husband,
Don, have two sons; James, 11 years and Drew, 15
months. Stop by and introduce yourself when you
get a chance.
RON COLEMAN came to the City from the
University of Texas. He will act as Assistant to the
City Manager. Ron is single and enjoys sports,
weightlifting and reading.
MARK MOSS is the new Fire Captain in charge of
Training. Mark and wife Jo have two daughters,
Tresa, 20 and Melanie, 11. He moved to
Georgetown last summer from Weatherford, where
in addition to a career in fire services he helped his
father with the family peach farm in rural Parker
County.
Rhonda Blair ended her tour of duty with the City
of Georgetown. We wish her well!
Tenley Parr: Tenley was awarded shares for going
above and beyond the call of duty to help out a
Georgetown resident. She witnessed an elderly
woman's dog in shockingly poor health and offered
to take the dog to the vet for an exam. This task is
not a part of Tenley's assigned duties, but this is
what make Georgetown's Animal Shelter so great.
Andy Hammack: Andy came to the rescue of the
Public Utilities staff when they were called to
Austin to receive an award. He answered phone
and dispatched, going above and beyond the call of
duty.
Ray Perez: Ray came to the rescue of a disabled
man who was trying to maneuver his wheelchair out
of an office. Several people passed the man by
offering no assistance, but Ray stopped and asked
the gentleman if he needed some help. Ray helped
the man from his office and then retrieved a
wooden platform so the man could enter Alvin's
Sandwich Shop.
Minnie King: Minnie is getting a thank you for
her time and devotion for making coffee available
for all employees in the Municipal Building. She
goes above and beyond the call of duty every day
emptying ice trays, cleaning the coffee pots and
cleaning the kitchen area. Just a little extra work
can often make a big difference.
Tenley Parr: Tenley observed a fox terrier with
tangled and matted hair and considered filing
charges on the owner. But, she investigated the
situation further and discovered that the owner had
been in and out of the hospital lately and was
unable to care for her dog. Instead of filing
charges, Tenley offered to take the dog in to have
the clumps and tangles cut out of its hair. This is
wonderful public relations!
Betty -Jo Patterson: A citizen wrote in all the way
from Illinois to compliment Betty -Jo on her
outstanding service. The woman stressed that
Betty -Jo was pleasant, courteous and helpful.
Betty -Jo must have been pretty great for the woman
to have written in from out-of-state.
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remodel for the Wesleyan Nursing Home.
BULLETIN BOARD
Help Wanted...
Recreation Superintendent, Parks & Recreation.
Position open until filled.
Lifeguards, Parks & Recreation. Positions open
until filled.
For Sale...
Weber Bar-B-Kettle''' 22" grill and Little Pal table
top BBQ pit. If you are interested call Joanna at
extension 3676 and make an offer.
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Development Services
Construction for Second Quarter Still Strong!
During the period of January -June, 1993, a total of
145 Building Permits and 60 Certificates of
Occupancy were issued.
New starts for single-family units continue to rise.
Forty-two permits have been issued during the
second quarter of 1993, compared to thirty for the
second quarter of 1992. This results in a total of
eighty-one permits for single-family dwellings in
1993 compared to fifty-six permits issued during the
six-month period in 1992.
Requests for commercial activity are also
increasing. Plans have been submitted to the
Inspection Department for Taco Bell, an addition to
the First Presbyterian Church, and an interior
Due to the increased activity, the Building
Inspection Department will be adding an additional
staff member on July 26th. This will allow the
department to maintain their service level with the
increased demands of construction.
REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS: Joanna Brandon, Jeff Clausius,
Stephanie Crenshaw, Leon Henderson, and Penny Thomas.
Please submit ads or articles you would like in the newsletter to
Joanna Brandon BY 5:00 the Tuesday before payroll.
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