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43 The Board of Commissioners for the County of Cabarrus met in recessed session at the Red Pig Restaurant at 24 Corban Avenue, SE, in Concord, North Carolina on Monday, March 12, 2001, at 8:00 a.m. Present - Chairman: Arne L. Fennel Vice Chairman: Robert W. Carruth Commissioners: Coy C. Privette Richard D. Suggs Absent Commissioner: Robert M. Freeman Also present were Mr. Frank W. Clifton, Jr., County Manager; Mr. Don Cummings, Human Resources Director; and Mrs. Frankie F. Bonds, Clerk to the Board. The followin9 members of the County's present: Senator Fletcher L. Hartsell, Jr.; Barnhart; and Representative Bobby H. Barbee, Sr. legislative delegation were Representative Jeffrey L. Chairman Fennel called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Employee Health Insurance Mr. Cummings recommended the County contract with CIGNA to provide employee health insurance coverage for FY 2001-2002. The premium rates reflect a 20.7 percent increase over The'Wellness Plan, the current provider that is closing effective May 20, 2001. The major changes impacting County employees are: (1) an increase in employee prescription copayment amounts from $10/$20/$30 to $10/$20/$40; (2) A new outpatient surgery deductible of $100.00; and (3) A 90-day mail order prescription supply increases from two to three co-pays. Finally, Mr. Cummings advised that the County no longer participates with the cities of Concord and Kannapolis in a coalition for soliciting health insurance bids.' The coalition premium responses were higher than those for any coalition member. UPON MOTION of Chairman Fennel, seconded by Vice Chairman Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board approved contracting with CIGNA to provide fully insured HMO and Point of Service (POS) programs for employee health insurance coverage for FY 2001-2002. The monthly rates will be as follows: COVERAGES PLAN Employee Employee Child(ren) Spouse Family County Employee Employee Employee Employee Paid Paid + Paid Paid Paid HMO $239.00 $ 0.00 $180.00 $228.00 $400.00 POS $239.00 $28.00 $242.00 $295.00 $535.00 Naming Rights Agent Contract (Expo Pro~ect and Convention Center Mr. Clifton presented a proposal from The Superlative Group, Inc. for work on the assessment, development and sale of corporate sponsorships for the Expo Center and the Hotel/Convention Center. He stated the basic work would apply even if the Convention Center project is not pursued at this time. Further, he reported he had received high ratings for the company from the City of Midland, Texas, and Xavier University. The proposed Compensation Structure was as follows: (1) (2) Retainer: The Superlative Group will receive a retainer to be paid in equal monthly installments of $5,000 beginning upon execution of an agreement and continuing for a period of one year (12 months). Work would include research and assessment (2 months), sales preparation (2 months) and sales implementation (8 months). Naming Rights Bonus: Exhibition Park/Special Events Center: Superlative will receive a commission equal to 10% on the Naming Rights for the Exhibition Park/Special Events Center with a bonus on the increments as noted below: $1.0 - 2.0 MM Bonus of 10% $2.01 - 4.0 MM Bonus of 12% of increment $4.01 MM Bonus of 15%.of increment Hotel/Convention Center: Superlative will receive a commission equal to 8% on the Naming Rights for the Hotel/Convention Center with a bonus on the increments as noted below: $1.0 - 2.0 MM Bonus of 8% $2.01 - 4.0 MM Bonus of 10% of increment $4.01 MM Bonus of 12% of increment