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Brad Fegley was present and stated that prior to staring the budget process he would like to have an ad hoc committee wot work with. This would need to be 3 or 4 months prior to the budget process. This would start in February until the end of June. He also noted that they would like to address the issue of refunding the bonds for the jail. There is enough cash to move forward with this. He would like to work with the audit committee for this process. Discussion was held and it could be the same as the budget committee. Sarah Carstensen stated that she would be interested in attending the meetings also. Richardson ask if there would be some minutes from this committee since it will be in place for a long period of time. Lancaster stated she would put together brief minutes. 5.10:00 a.m. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING MID AMERICAN HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS - Matt Wullenwaber with Mid-American was present to address the issues with the exclusions on the plan. Hall County has been with Mid-American for 20 years and have saved a considerable amount and have good coverage. Matt stated that Lee Johnson said hi. They have enjoyed working with the board. Lancaster stated that she talked to Matt and has a better understanding. The plan document has been the same since 2011. The concern was regarding criminal activity and the meaning may be something different than a felony activity. She noted that the reason this cam about is because there was a county in Nebraska where they were not wearing their seat belts and were ejected from a vehicle and the claims were denied. You cannot be stopped for not wearing a seat belt is secondary issue so the concern is how extensive do we want to be. Hall County agreed on the plan and suggested that we need to look at the plan. Matt stated that some client's plans are identical and this plan goes back to 2011. The county needs to review the plan and determine what they want to accomplish in the area of the exclusions. The exclusions can be different from plan to plan. Quandt expressed concern on riding a jet sky. Matt noted that there are some exclusion on hazardous hobbies or activities it may be if they are in competition or racing jet skis, sky diving or drag racing. There is some subjective language in the documents. They need to look at all of the items and refine what they want the plan to accomplish. Peterson questioned how the claims are determined with a self-funded plan. Mat stated that Mid-American is the claim administrator they make the determinations on the claims based on the plan and can consult through other channels when there are questions. Mr. Peterson ask if the county was to broaden the coverage if that would impact the premiums. Matt stated they purchase the reinsurance carrier and they do not dictate if the claims are eligible. If a claim is contrary to the plan document it could be denied. Lancaster stated it is great to have acceptable premiums but important to have adequate coverage. Matt will help with reviewing this because some of the issue may be very rare. If there was a change of the potential pool of claims it would not be a significant impact it would be less than 5% in the overall picture. Lancaster stated she would like to engage in this discussion beginning next month they can look at other plans and Matt can provide that information. 6.10:15 A.M. MR. JOE KELLY NEBRASKA CRIME COMMISSION — Mr. Joe Kelly, John Higgins is the head of the narcotics division, Denise Smith is the Administrative Assistant and a representative from the State Patrol were present. Mr. Kelly stated that he has worked with 5