Alexandria begins discussion about ending health care coverage for retired officials
By Gordon Block, Watertown Daily Times, N.Y. | |
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Former town code enforcement officer
"If something happens, it'll ruin us," he said.
The Parkers are two of the 11 former officials and family members covered by the town through a supreme plan with the
No decision was made Wednesday night about changing the plans, but both sides framed their sense of urgency.
The council started the discussion outlining the massive drops in its reserves over the past 10 years, spurring large-scale cuts.
"We're trying to find ways to make this town government work," Town Supervisor
The cost of covering the 11 retirees was listed at
Others on the plan are former Supervisor
Councilman
"You shouldn't have to look in two drawers for them," he said.
Among the complaints from the covered members in attendance was that they would fall to
"We're getting screwed,"
Several town advisers told them there would be plans available to aid them.
"If the plan goes away, you have good options," said
The decision was tabled Wednesday, with both sides appearing interested in negotiating cuts to plans rather than a full loss of coverage.
"The way to do it isn't to cut people off at the knees," he said after the meeting.
The coverage group members also voiced frustration at hearing about the planned cuts in an announcement about the public hearing, rather than directly.
"I didn't like reading it," said Mrs. Peck, who worked for the town for 36 years.
"They should honor what they've done," he said.
This requirement was upped to 20 years of service in 2009, but
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