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Council approves wellness-language; HSA matching language to be finalized
Summary
The Beaver City Council approved language in the employee handbook supporting a wellness program after a staff survey; HSA matching language (drafted as a possible “dollar-for dollar” or 50/50 match up to $2,500) remains under review with city attorney to finalize.
Beaver City councilors on April 15 approved handbook language to establish an employee wellness program, while holding HSA matching language for final drafting.
City Manager Monte Hawkins summarized earlier work-session discussion and asked employee Sharm Lopshire to review the HSA policy’s evolution. The discussion showed the new “dollar-for dollar” matching language is not yet finalized. Council Member Tyler Schena clarified during the meeting that the draft contemplates a 50/50 city match up to $2,500 per employee; council asked City Attorney Justin Wayment to prepare precise wording that accommodates single and family plans and ensures equal treatment across employees.
On the wellness program, Hawkins presented results from an employee survey: 19 of 23 staff responded; 63.2% “strongly agreed” with allowing exercise during work hours and 68.4% said they would likely use the program. Council debated whether to offer paid time for exercise or to use incentives such as gym memberships, HSA contribution incentives, or insurance discounts. Council Member Tyler Schena moved to include the proposed wellness language in the policy handbook; Council Member Randy Hunter seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
The approved handbook language states that Beaver City will support an approved wellness program for full-time employees and may offer incentives to recognize healthy behaviors. Formal HSA matching language will return after City Attorney Wayment drafts precise policy language.
