OPEN SESSION MINUTES

ATLANTIC COUNTY MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COLLEGE
3322 COLLEGE DRIVE
VINELAND, NEW JERSEY
APRIL 21, 2010 – 3PM

OPEN SESSION MINUTES

 

The regular meeting of the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund (ACMJIF) was held on April 21, 2010 at Cumberland County College, 3322 College Drive, Vineland, New Jersey, at 3:05 PM, prevailing time. Chairman Carl Schupp, City of Cape May Point, presiding. The meeting was called to order at 3:05 PM.

IT IS ASKED AT THIS TIME THAT ALL MEMBERS PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION DEVICES.

FLAG SALUTE

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT

Notice of this meeting was given by: (1) Sending sufficient notice herewith to The Press of Atlantic City (Atlantic and Cape May editions), and the Courier Post, Cherry Hill, New Jersey; (2) filing advance written notice of this meeting with the Clerks/ Administrators of all member municipalities of the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund; and (3) posting notice on the public bulletin boards of all member municipalities of the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund.

ROLL CALL

Those in attendance were:

Terrance Dolan, Absecon

Andrew Bednarek, Avalon

Karen, Thomas, Brigantine

Joseph Santagata, Buena Borough

Robert Smith, Cape May

Carl Schupp, Cape May Point

Jud Moore, Commercial

Carol Foster, Corbin City

Karen Seifrit, Deerfield

Glenn Clarke, Dennis

Peter Miller, Egg Harbor Township

George Eckhardt, Folsom (arrived 3:20pm)

Dennis Krause, Galloway

Ingrid Perez, Alternate, Hamilton

Susanne Oddo, Hammonton

Edward Beck, Linwood

Lisa McLaughlin, Margate

Tracey Taverner, Representative, Middle

Lewis Thompson, Millville

Dawn Stollenwerk, Mullica

Everett Marshall, Newfield

James Dickinson, Northfield

Joann Cioeta, Ocean City

Chief Robert Hoffman, Pleasantville

Howard Dill, Somers Point

James Nicola, Stone Harbor

Teri Smuz, Upper Township

Roy Spoltore, Upper Deerfield (arrived 3:20pm)

James Goos, Alternate, Ventnor

Maryann Merlino, Waterford

Bonnie Yearsley, Weymouth

Louis Ferrara, Wildwood

Kevin Yecco, Wildwood Crest

Lisa Garrison, Woodbine

 

Absent were:

Ronald Trebing, Buena Vista

Alison Bradford, Downe

Kim Hodsdon, Estell Manor

Richard Hirsch, Longport

Claudia Kammer, Lower

Ray Townsend, North Wildwood

Lucy Samuelson, Port Republic

George Savastano, Sea Isle City

Rob Flynn, West Cape May

Herbert Frederick, West Wildwood

 

Also present were:

Paul Forlenza, Deputy Executive Director, AJG Risk Management Services, Inc.

David DeWeese, Esquire, Fund Solicitor

Ted Freedman, Treasurer

Joanne Hall, Safety Director, Conner Strong Risk Control

Alice Lihou, Vice President, Account Management, Scibal Associates

Steve McNamara, Senior Account Manager, CSG

 

Also present were the Risk Management Consultants from the following agencies:

Donald C. Cost

Chris Ferry Insurance Agency

D’Agostino Agency

McMahon Agency

AJG Risk Management Services, Inc.

Siracusa-Kauffman Insurance

Glenn Insurance

M L Ruberton Realty

C. J. Adams Company

Robert Sames Agency

Atlantic Associates

J. Byrne Agency, Inc.

Kerry G. Thomson Insurance Agency

NIA Group Associates

Hardenberg Insurance

National Associates of Cape May

Gerber Insurance

 

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – MARCH 17, 2010 OPEN SESSION

Chairman Schupp presented the March 17, 2010 meeting minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting as found in the agenda packet for consideration.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Chairman Schupp entertained a motion to adopt the meeting minutes of the March 17, 2010 Executive Committee Meeting.

Motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Clarke, to approve the minutes of the March 17, 2010 Executive Committee Meeting as presented to the Executive Committee. All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – MARCH 17, 2010 – CLOSED SESSION

Confidential Closed Session Meeting Minutes were distributed to the Executive Committee Members.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Chairman Schupp entertained a motion to approve the meeting minutes of the March 17, 2010 Closed Session Meeting as distributed.

Motion by Ms. McLaughlin, seconded by Mr. Clarke, to approve the Closed Session minutes of the March 17, 2010 Executive Committee Meeting as presented. All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

The Closed Session minutes of the March 17, 2010 meeting shall not be released to the public until the reason(s) for their remaining closed is no longer applicable and the Fund Solicitor has had the opportunity to review them.

A Closed Session of the ACMJIF was held and the meeting was then reopened to the public.

Confidential Closed Session Meeting Minutes were collected.

CLOSED SESSION – RESOLUTION #2010-21

Be it moved by the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund that the public be excluded from this portion of the meeting to permit the Executive Committee to consider in closed session matters affecting the safety and property of the public and to discuss pending or anticipated litigation and/or contract negotiations and that the minutes covering these matters and the results of closed session will be released to the public when the reasons for discussing and acting on them in closed session no longer exists as required by the Open Public Meeting Act.

Chairman Schupp presented Resolution #2010-21. He entertained for a motion to approve the resolution and go into the Closed Session portion of the meeting.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Motion by Mr. Clarke seconded by Ms. McLaughlin, to adopt Resolution #2010-21.

ROLL CALL

Yeas:

Judson Moore, Commercial

 

 

Lisa McLaughlin, Margate

 

 

Glenn Clarke, Dennis

 

 

Karen Thomas, Brigantine

 

 

Dennis Krause, Galloway

 

 

Bonnie Yearsley, Weymouth

 

 

Carl Schupp, Cape May Point

 

Nays:

None.

 

Abstained:

None.

All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

REOPEN PUBLIC PORTION OF THE MEETING

Chairman Schupp asked for a motion to Reopen the Public Portion of the Meeting at this time.

Motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Ms. Yearlsey to Reopen the Public Portion of the Meeting. All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

APPROVAL OF CLAIMS PAYMENTS

Chairman Schupp presented and entertained a motion for approval the claims payments as discussed in Closed Session.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Motion by Ms. McLaughlin seconded by Mr. Clarke, to approve the claims for payment as discussed in Closed Session. The claims are as follows:

Worker’s Compensation

General

Liability

Property

 

E80945

U12694

W13516

E62361

U35805

W14703

E69739

U28942

W13994

E79706

U67488

 

E59758

 

 

E78642

 

 

E56518

 

 

E80260

 

 

E76285

 

 

E39014

 

 

E67675

 

 

E80343

 

 

E74049

 

 

E80913

 

 

E73658

 

 

U36464

 

 

E57950

 

 

E80198

 

 

E79781

 

 

E80147

 

 

E64517

 

 

E78430

 

 

E79112

 

 

E78941

 

 

E80200

 

 

E79640

 

 

E75588

 

 

E78120

 

 

E65898- 01/02

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

Yeas:

Roy Spoltore, Upper Deerfield

 

 

Judson Moore, Commercial

 

 

Lisa McLaughlin, Margate

 

 

Glenn Clarke, Dennis

 

 

Karen Thomas, Brigantine

 

 

Bonnie Yearsley, Weymouth

 

 

Carl Schupp, Cape May Point

 

Nays:

None.

 

Abstained:

None.

All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

APPROVAL TO ABANDON SUBROGATION

Chairman Schupp presented the claim(s) discussed in Closed Session for Abandonment of Subrogation.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Chairman Schupp entertained a motion to Abandon Subrogation on the following file(s) as presented in Closed Session as recommended by the Fund Solicitor.

E64072

$683.00

E64517

$9,205.98

E65898-01

E65898-02

$523.14

$3,362.17

Motion by Ms. Yearsley, seconded by Mr. Moore to approve Abandoning Subrogation on the file(s) presented in Closed Session as recommended by the Fund Solicitor.

ROLL CALL

Yeas:

Roy Spoltore, Upper Deerfield

 

 

Judson Moore, Commercial

 

 

Lisa McLaughlin, Margate

 

 

Glenn Clarke, Dennis

 

 

Karen Thomas, Brigantine

 

 

Bonnie Yearsley, Weymouth

 

 

Carl Schupp, Cape May Point

 

Nays:

None.

 

Abstained:

None.

All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

CLAIMS REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT – Open Session Items

Chairman Schupp reported that the Claims Review Committee Meeting minutes from April 15th serve as a handout to the membership and are self-explanatory. He highlighted the following item.

PARs

The Committee reviewed thirty-six (36) claims at the April 15th meeting. Of the claims reviewed, twenty-nine (29) Workers’ Compensation (11 Police, 6 Fire, 9 Streets, 3 Other), four (4) General Liability, zero (0) Automobile Liability, and three (3) Property PARs were approved for settlement or continuing defense.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Mr. Forlenza stated that the Executive Directors’ Report found in the agenda packet is self-explanatory.

He highlighted the following items.

§       2008 Safety Incentive Program Awards – A report detailing the available balances for each member is made a part of the agenda packet. The deadline for claiming or encumbering these funds is December 31, 2010.

§       2010 Optional Safety Budget – A report detailing the available balances for each member is included in the agenda packet. The deadline for claiming or encumbering these funds is December 31, 2010.

§       EPL Plan of Risk Management Updates – Members that submit the required checklist by May 1, 2010 will qualify for both the deductible and rate incentives retroactively to January 1, 2010. A copy of the October 1, 2009 correspondence outlining the program is made a part of the agenda packet.

§       Managers and Supervisors’ Training – The last training session was held on March 25th at the Wildwood Convention Center. Sign in sheets from all training sessions can be obtained on the website.

§       Police Training Announcement – The training of Police Chiefs and Command Staff has been concluded. The MEL may add additional sessions.

§       New Fund Commissioner Orientation – An orientation session took place on April 19th by webinar and was very successful. Requests for additional webinars should be sent to the Executive Director’s office.

§       Financial Disclosure Forms – These forms will be filed with the state on April 23rd in order to meet the filing deadline with the state. The most recently listing of forms received is included in the agenda packet.

§       Meeting Attendance – A report detailing attendance records through the 1st quarter of 2010 is made a part of the agenda packet. Members should contact the Executive Director’s office with any corrections. Attendance is taken right from the Recording Secretary’s monthly roll call.

-        Loss Ratio Snapshots – MEL & JIF (handout) The JIF Loss Ratio Snapshot valued as of March 31, 2010 is provided to members as a handout. The snapshot incorporates the member’s three-year history and shows all open claims. The MEL Loss Ratio Snapshot valued as of March 31, 2010 is also provided to members as a handout. This snapshot incorporates the member’s five-year history and shows all open and closed claims

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

MEL and RCF REPORTS

MEL/ RCF Reports

None.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

The Fund Solicitor provided the following report in Open Session.

MEL Defense Panel Recommendations

Mr. DeWeese and Ms. Lihou reviewed the MEL Defense Panel members and have prepared their recommendation of attorneys they feel would best represent the ACMJIF on the MEL-level. The Claims Review Committee agreed with the recommendations presented. They are:

A Michael Barker, Esquire

James Birchmeier, Esquire

Alan Richardson, Esquire

Michael Madden, Esquire

George Bacchius, Esquire (POL Only)

Guy Ryan, Esquire (EPL Only)

Robert Merenich, Esquire

Thomas Reynolds, Esquire

Mr. DeWeese will forward the list onto the MEL and report back to the Executive Committee when he receives a response.

Meeting with Scibal Adjusters on April 12, 2010

On April 12th, Mr. DeWeese met with Scibal Claims and Liability adjusters to discuss items and ideas to present at the upcoming Defense Panel Breakfast.

Defense Panel Breakfast

On May 7th a Defense Panel Breakfast will take place at Greater Egg Harbor County Club. An open forum meeting will take place to exchange ideas with Defense Panel Members.

 

 

Treasurer’s Snapshot of Subrogation

As found in the Treasurer’s report this month, there was $84,000 collected in subrogation efforts. Mr. DeWeese is working on a report that will give members an idea of the annual savings to the Fund.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

SAFETY DIRECTOR’S REPORT

March Activity Report

The Safety Director’s Report is made part of the agenda packet and is self-explanatory. Ms. Hall highlighted the following items from the report.

§       Survey Visits – All members visited during the month of March are listed in the report.

§       MSI Classes – The training schedule for April, May and June 2010 is included in the report. The list is also e-mailed to all Fund Commissioners for dissemination to various departments. Pre-registration by phone, fax, or website is required for all MSI classes. A listing of all 2010 MSI Classes can be found on the MEL website, NJMEL.org.

§       Advanced Safety Leadership Program – Longport hosted this program on April 13th and April 20th. There were thirteen members present from the ACMJIF. Two more sessions will be held in July in the BURLCO JIF.

§       Safety Director’s Bulletin – The annual Safety Director’s Bulletin S2010-1 – Motor Vehicle Records Check: Annual Reminder is included in the report.

§       Regional Training – An announcement regarding PPE Assessment Programs is included in the report. The two final sessions are coming up on April 22nd and April 29th.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Ms. Lihou reported on the following item.

§       Lessons Learned from Losses – April 2010

Emergency Volunteers

Volunteer Fireman or other emergency personnel, while responding to emergency calls, are occasionally involved in motor vehicle accidents in their personal vehicles. Automobile liability and collision insurance follows a private or commercial vehicle. The JIF coverage document does not provide collision or comprehensive insurance coverage to the volunteer’s personal vehicle. In responding to a call, the volunteer’s personal automobile liability policy is primary and the JIF liability coverage is excess over the primary policy limits.

CAT Storm No. 96

The Nor’easter storms of March 13 & 15, 2010 have been classified as a catastrophe or CAT storm. Scibal is recommending that all potentially covered first party property claims be reported as quickly as possible. A copy of the ACORD Form, the preferred reporting form, is made a part of the report. If a member is not sure if damaged is covered under the JIF coverage document, Scibal should be contacted. Each claim will be evaluated to coverage potential.

Client Services

Bridget Gielis is the AVP of Client Services, formerly the Risk Service Department. This is the department that provides loss runs, claims experience summaries, and all other data/ system reports. An e-mail contact has been created that will be directly to Client Services so that clients can request forms from a central location. Report requests should be sent to: SCIBALClientServices@Scibal.com

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

MANAGED HEALTH CARE REPORT

Mr. McNamara reported on the March 2010 Snapshot (attached to Claims Review Committee Meeting Minutes)

§       First Report of Injury                                                                     72

§       Report Only Claims                                                                                    16

§       Cases Assigned to Case Manager                                                   56

§       Average Number of Days to Report a Claim                                               1.06

§       Year to Date Average Number of Days to Report a Claim              1.72

§       Members Averaging 3-Days or More to Report Claim                    1

§       # of Bills Re-priced                                                                        688

§       Original Bill Amount                                                                     $871,453.69

§       Re-Priced Amount                                                                         $343,575.10

§       Bill Review Savings                                                                              $527,878.59

§       % of Savings                                                                                  60.57%

§       PPO Charge Penetration                                                               91.65%

§       PPO Penetration                                                                            80.23%

Lost Opportunity Days Summary Report – March 2010

The Lost Opportunity Days Summary Report of Open Cases as of March 25, 2010 shows that 79.36% of the Transitional Duty days available were utilized.

Managed Care Update

This month’s report highlights the following.

§       Monitoring Reports

o      Orthopedic EPO Provider Study

o      Occupational Medicine Compliance Study

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Mr. Freedman presented the Treasurer’s Report for March 2010. The report is made part of the agenda packet for members’ review.

Executive Summary

Budget Status

The budget information reflects month to date and “Fund” to date history of each budget year and all closed years funds. There is a summary or final comprehensive total for all budget years. The reports for 2010 and 2009 are in detail to itemize expenses; all other years are summarized.

The total budget balance, assuming collection of all 2010 assessments, as of March 2010 is $54,532,656. That balance must be reduced by future case reserves for a net balance of $37,567,496. The actual cash and investment balance is $36,152,747. The net change in Fund balance was a decrease of $1,352,110.

The Closed Years funds include the Budget Years 1987 – 2005. The Closed Years balance is $8,355,618.

Investment Status

TD Investment Advisors manage the investments of the Fund. Investment vehicles are limited to those permitted by state statute. Interest, net of unrealized gains or losses, in the amount of $37,922 was earned at the blended rate of 1.24% for the month.

The Fund has 12 bond/ notes in the portfolio; 1 investment matures in less than 1 year; 2 investments mature in less than 2 years; 9 investments mature in more than 2 years.

There were 15 transactions posted to the portfolio including purchases, sales and interest income.

A correspondence from Fernando A. Garip, Asset Manager, TD Bank is included in the Treasurer’s Report.

Claims Payment & Subrogation

Claims were paid on all active Fund Years and totaled $1,268,839.97. A total of 723 checks were issued to vendors. Subrogation and salvage payments in the amount of $84,137.34 were posted during the month. Prior period reimbursements and voided checks totaled $10,448.26.

Financial Activity of the ACMJIF

Budget Status

Mr. Freedman reported a Balance of $54,532,656 with Net Reserves of $37,567,496.

Investment Report

Mr. Freedman noted that the actual interest earnings for the month of March 2010 were $3,065 at 0.10%. He further noted that the after net of market value adjustment was $37,922 at 1.24%.

Receipts Activity for the Month

Mr. Freedman reported that the Receipts Activity of the Month totaled $138,792.08.

Assessments

$4,025.00

Refunds/Reimbursements/Subrogation

$61,815.69

Investment Payments/Adjustment

$72,711.39

MEL Payments – Closed Years

-.--

Other (Expense Refunds)

$240.00

Claims Activity

Mr. Freedman reported that the total Claims Activity for the Month totaled $1,286,839.97.

Direct Loss Payments

$1,179,520.88

Claims Expenses

$47,818.97

Legal Defense Costs

$59,500.12

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Chairman Schupp asked for approval for payment of the above-mentioned Claims Activity for the Month of March 2010 in the amount of $1,286,839.97.

Motion by Mr. Moore seconded by Ms. McLaughlin to approve the Claims Activity as submitted by Mr. Freedman.

ROLL CALL

Yeas:

Roy Spoltore, Upper Deerfield

 

 

Judson Moore, Commercial

 

 

Lisa McLaughlin, Margate

 

 

Glenn Clarke, Dennis

 

 

Karen Thomas, Brigantine

 

 

Bonnie Yearsley, Weymouth

 

 

Carl Schupp, Cape May Point

 

Nays:

None.

 

Abstained:

None.

All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Cash Activity for the Month

Mr. Freedman reported the Cash Activity for March 2010 as follows:

Opening Balance

$37,504,857

Ending Balance

$36,152,747

Increase/(Decrease)

$(1,352,110)

Bill List Approval – April 2010

Mr. Freedman presented the Bill List for the Month of April 2010 for the operating expenses of the Fund in the amount of $1,443,687.95 as presented to the membership in the agenda packet. The Bill List includes the 2nd Quarter MEL Assessments.

Mr. Freedman stated he would entertain any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Mr. Freedman requested approval for payment of the Bill List for April 2010 in the amount of $1,443,687.95.

Chairman Schupp entertained a motion for approval for payment of the Bill List for April 2010 in the amount of $1,443,687.95.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time. No questions were entertained.

Motion by Mr. Clarke, seconded by Mr. Moore, to approve payment of the Bill List for April 2010 in the amount of $1,443,687.95.

ROLL CALL

Yeas:

Roy Spoltore, Upper Deerfield

 

 

Judson Moore, Commercial

 

 

Lisa McLaughlin, Margate

 

 

Glenn Clarke, Dennis

 

 

Karen Thomas, Brigantine

 

 

Bonnie Yearsley, Weymouth

 

 

Carl Schupp, Cape May Point

 

Nays:

None.

 

Abstained:

None.

All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Loss Run Reconciliation

Mr. Freedman reported the reconciliation of all three reports from the Lost Run for the month of March 2010.

Audit

Mr. Freedman presented the Treasurer’s records to the Auditor on April 5th for the Annual Audit.

2nd Quarter Assessments

The 2nd Quarter Assessments were due by April 15, 2010. There is a grace period to April 30, 2010. Thereafter, penalties will be issued.

Chairman Schupp asked if there were any questions at this time.

Mr. Miller stated that it is becoming increasingly difficult to pay Assessments prior to tax quarters – February 1st, May 1st, August, 1st, and November 1st. He asked if the Quarterly Assessment due dates could be moved back to February 15th, May, 15th, August 15th, and November 15th.

Ms. Stollenwerk asked that this item be placed on the next Finance Committee Agenda for discussion.

Mr. Forlenza stated he would also speak with the MEL on this issue as the Fund is required to pay the MEL on a quarterly basis.

No further questions were entertained.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Executive Safety Committee Meeting Report – March 25, 2010

Ms. Cioeta reported verbally on the March 25th Executive Safety Committee Meeting last month. The meeting minutes are made a part of the agenda packet. She did state that Wildwood did not qualify for the Safety Incentive Program in 2009; they have a very old outstanding suggestion for improvement and have been placed on Safety Monitoring.

Finance Committee Meeting Report – April 1, 2010

Ms. Stollenwerk reported that the April 1st Finance Committee Meeting minutes are self-explanatory and included in the agenda packet. She highlighted the following item.

Auditor RFQ

The Fund’s contract with the Auditor expires at the conclusion of the Six-Month Review. The Fund Auditor is unable to sign the required disclosure statements pertaining to Political Contributions. As a result, the Fund must complete a “Fair and Open” process before appointing an Auditor. Mr. Forlenza drafted an RFQ that was presented to the Finance Committee. The Committee made minor changes to the draft. One being that the JIF will consider not having the Auditor complete a Six Month Review. Responses are due by March 14, 2010. All responses would be reviewed at the next Finance Committee Meeting.

The Finance Committee is recommending that the Executive Committee give Authorization to the Executive Director to Prepare, Solicitor, and Receive Requests for Qualifications for the Position of Fund Auditor. Notice will be posted on the website and advertized in newspapers.

Authorization to Prepare, Solicit, and Receive Requests for Qualification for the Position of Fund Auditor

Chairman Schupp entertained a motion to Authorize the Executive Director to Prepare, Solicitor, and Receive Requests for Qualifications for the Position of Fund Auditor.

Motion by Mr. Spoltore, seconded by Mr. Moore to Authorize the Executive Director to Prepare, Solicitor, and Receive Requests for Qualifications for the Position of Fund Auditor.

All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Interim Finance Audit Summary – December 31, 2009

As of December 31, 2009, there was a total of $242,878,561 in contributions. The Fund has paid $96,375,125 in Claims and Payments, including excess insurance. Investment income totals $18,481,076 with a return surplus of $20,433,171, leaving the JIF with a Cash Position of $38,876,635. The Fund currently maintains $19,037,672 in Cash Reserves in the open years with approximately $4,631,321 in IBNR Reserves for a Net Current Surplus of $15,207,642, a decrease of $36,466 since June 30, 2009.

No interfund transfers are recommended at this time.

Joint Finance Committee Meeting Report – April 1, 2010

The Joint Finance Committee Meeting minutes are included in the April agenda packet. They are self-explanatory. Ms. Stollenwerk highlighted the following items.

Assessment Allocation

Ms. Stollenwerk explained that this meeting was meant to inform each of the Finance Committees of the three JIFs, ACM, BURLCO, and TRICO, of the Executive Director’s concerns regarding the current practice used to allocate Loss Funding across the membership. The Executive Director’s office and the Actuary are analyzing the current policy and several options that the Funds might want to consider prior to the development of the 2011 budget. Individual Finance Committee Meetings will be scheduled in the near future to discuss more specifically how this affects each Fund.

CSG Managed Care Fee Proposal

Ms. Stollenwerk referred to the April 1st Joint Finance Committee Meeting minutes regarding the CSG Managed Care Fee Proposal.

The Fund currently contracts with Scibal to provide a Managed Care Program for the Fund through CSG.

 

Ms. Stollenwerk explained that in 2009, Scibal was purchased by a managed care company. To protect their business interests, CSG approached the Fund seeking a direct contractual relationship with the Fund. At that time, the Executive Director’s office was authorized by the Fund to negotiate a form of contract. In February, Mr. Morrone, President and CEO of CSG, submitted a proposal to increase the managed care fees for Fund Year 2010.

Mr. Stollenwerk stated that currently the Fund pays a flat fee per file rate of $420. This is an allocated file expense paid out of the loss funding by Scibal to CSG. Mr. Morrone’s proposal is to decrease the amount of the flat fee per file rate from $415 to $385, and begin receiving 10% of savings due to CSG’s bill re-pricing. Based upon the 2009 claim counts, this would equate to an overall rate increase of almost 50%. All three Funds are pleased with the quality of service that they are currently receiving from CSG; however, Mr. Morrone’s fee proposal is excessive.

Bill Kearns, who was present at the meeting, indicated that in accordance with the Local Public Contract’s Law, the Fund should undertake a Competitive Contracting Process prior to entering into an agreement with any Managed Care Provider. A combined Competitive Contracting process that would include services for the BURLCO, TRICO, and Atlantic County JIFs would be legal under the law and could result in greater savings to all three Funds. The three School JIFs that are administered through the Executive Director’s office; ACCASBO, BCIP, and GSCCD could also be included in the process. Mr. DeWeese is in agreement with Mr. Kearns’ legal opinion.

The Finance Committees in all three municipal JIFs agreed to legally undertake a Competitive Contracting process together. They also agreed that the creation of an Ad-Hoc Committee with representatives of three Funds to assist in the writing and review of specifications for the Competitive Contracting process would be beneficial.

The ACMJIF Finance Committee is recommending authorizing the Executive Director and Fund Solicitor to begin the Request for Qualifications Process and enter into a Shared Service Agreement for the Request for Qualifications Process with five other Joint Insurance Funds; BURLCO, TRICO, ACCASBO, BCIP, and GSCCD for Managed Care Services.

Mr. DeWeese, will draft a resolution in compliance with the state statute that will be presented at the May Executive Committee Meetings to all the Funds.

Chairman Schupp entertained a motion to authorize the Executive Director and Fund Solicitor to move forward with the Request for Qualifications Process and enter into a Shared Service Agreement for the Request for Qualifications Process with five other Joint Insurance Funds; BURLCO, TRICO, ACCASBO, BCIP, and GSCCD for Managed Care Services.

Motion by Ms. McLaughlin, seconded by Mr. Spoltore to authorize the Executive Director and Fund Solicitor to move forward with the Request for Qualifications Process and enter into a Shared Service Agreement for the Request for Qualifications Process with five other Joint Insurance Funds; BURLCO, TRICO, ACCASBO, BCIP, and GSCCD for Managed Care Services.

All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Next Meeting

The April 2010 Meeting of the ACMJIF will be held

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 3PM

Merighi’s Savoy Inn

Landis Avenue

Vineland, New Jersey

PUBLIC COMMENT

Chairman Schupp opened the meeting for public comment.

Hearing no comments, Chairman Schupp closed the meeting for public comment.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

There being no further business, Chairman Schupp entertained a motion to adjourn the April 21 2010 Executive Committee Meeting of the ACMJIF.

Motion by Mr. Moore seconded by Mr. Clarke, to adjourn the April 21, 2010 Executive Committee Meeting of the ACMJIF. All in favor. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 PM.

 

 

 

Colleen Ross,

Recording Secretary for

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BONNIE YEARSLEY,

FUND SECRETARY


 

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