1968-08-01 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
August 1, 1968
The following members of the City Council were present:
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Roberts, Jr.
Councilwoman Alma Broadhurst
Councilmen George Grimmer
John Helms
Acting City Manager Lyman Goodnight
Director of Finance J. W. Wade
Acting City Secretary Ruth Ann Parish
Mayor Robert Langdon and Councilman Ed Schedler were
absent.
Others present were: N. D. Ricco
of R. & R. Insurance Services
Harry Wardell
of Harry Wardell Insurance
Wayne Webb and
Duane D. Brauen
of Connecticut General Life
BIDS ON THE LIABILITY INSURANCE
Finance Director, J. W. Wade presented the bids to the Council
on the liability insurance for the City. There were three
(3) bids presented, only two (2) qualified. The two (2) were
R. & R. Insurance Services in the amount of $8,599.56 and
Harry H. Wardell Insurance Agency in the amount of $8,747.15
annual cost.
Mr. Wardell stated that R. & R.'s bid was illegal that dividends
could not be allowed before the end of the year. He presented
to the Council a telegram from State Board of Insurance stating:
" 'Automobile insurance dividends may not be paid or allowed
prior to inception of policy', Caly Cotten Commissioner of
Insurance".
Mr. Ricco stated he quoted an amount of $8,599.56 and he would
stand behind his bid. He also stated it would cost the City
an estimated 10.3/ interest to cancel the present policy.
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A motion by Councilman Helms, a second by Councilwoman
Broadhurst, all voting "ayes", accepted R. & R. Insurance
Company's bid in the amount of $8,599.56.
DISCUSSION WITH WAYNE WEBB OF CONNECTICUT GENERAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
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The Council called for a discussion with Mr. Wayne Webb,
representative of Connecticut General Life Insurance Company,
based on a letter of July 25th sent to them concerning the
Company's unsuccessful bid. The letter stating the Company
was in completely adherence to the specifications for the
City's group insurance plan. Also stated, inview of the
fact that the Mayor has a personal interest in this matter,
the Company requested that this matter of selecting a group
insurance company be reconsidered. Councilwoman Broadhurst
stated that the Council had made a decision and she felt
like they should stay with it.
It is on record when Mayor Langdon took his oath of Office,
he stated by letter his interest in an insurance company,
which is required by the City Charter.
Mayor Pro-Tem Roberts advised Mr. Webb
the City Attorney would be sent to him
bid was acceded by,ap.ot meeting certain
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Bi`Tl Roberts, /J~. , Mayor Pro Tem
uth Ann Parish, Acting City Secretary
that a letter from
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specifications.
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