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Council hears split views on paying individual liability insurance for town officials
Summary
Council member Jarnell Craig reported the town cannot pay individual liability insurance for council members and estimated costs of $500—or $500 nd up to $1,000; two members expressed interest in personal coverage and others declined. No formal action taken.
At the Aug. 20 meeting the Wynnedale Town Council discussed whether the town should pay for individual liability insurance for council members. Council member Jarnell Craig reported the town cannot pay for individual policies and estimated such coverage could cost between $500 and $1,000 per person.
Members were split: Judy Gruber and Cheryl McBride said they were interested in pursuing individual liability coverage; Sue Rice, Ann Hildner, and Juana Johnson were not interested. J. Craig also said that, if the town provided individual coverage, a 1099 would need to be issued to individuals and that she had spoken with Miranda Bucy, Regional Manager from Local Government, about the matter. The minutes do not record a motion or vote on this item.
Background: council members were provided with current town ordinances for review (vote on ordinances was tabled until the next meeting). Details about whether the council will revisit insurance options, potential vendors, or a formal request to staff were not included in the minutes.
