HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.26.2009 (2)COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 26, 2009
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Hurley, Cole, Hart, Greenwood, Steve Schmitt, Welper, Reggie
Schmitt.
Members absent: Getty.
Moved by Reggie Schmitt, seconded by Steve Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the Standing Committee for meetings scheduled for Monday,
March 2, 2009.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the council agenda for Monday, March 2, 2009 and the
following items were discussed.
Councilperson Hart stated he has had calls concerning garbage cans left on city streets for long
lengths of time. Larry Smith, Superintendent of Waste Management Services, explained there is
a city policy on the hours garbage cans can be put out and where, but it is hard to enforce. Mr.
Smith suggested that wording be put in the Waterloo Code of Ordinance about the hours so that
we can then fine those who don't follow the code. Mayor Hurley stated we will schedule a
council work session for some time after the budget hearing. Councilperson Steve Schmitt stated
the complaint he has heard is a public safety concern because of all the vehicles on 4th Street.
Councilperson Hart asked if Councilperson Greenwood will need to abstain on the consultant
agreement with Win-Rx, LLC to develop an RFP and make recommendation for pharmacy
benefit management for the city's prescription drug policy. Councilperson Greenwood stated the
city pays about $1.1 million for prescription drugs for city employees. Our consultant Bill
Robinson went to three pharmacy benefit companies and recommended Express Scripts. Dr.
Phil Garis, CEO of Win-Rx, is an expert on pharmacy benefits and is an independent consultant
who looks at employers' contracts and makes recommendation on how smaller benefit pharmacy
corporation could help because they are more transparent. Mayor Hurley noted that
Councilperson Greenwood has been interested in pursuing this for quite some time, but it is up to
the council whether to proceed. If we do proceed, the RFP needs to be written to answer all
questions once and for all.
Councilperson Steve Schmitt asked when our current contract with Express Script will expire,
and Nancy Eckert, City Clerk, responded on July 1, 2009. Councilperson Steve Schmitt stated
he is open to see if the city can save some money. Councilperson Greenwood stated that Dr.
Garis has been around for years. Councilperson Greenwood stated he is convinced by bidding
this out, the city could save $200,000.00. Mayor Hurley stated that Councilperson Greenwood,
as a pharmacist, should abstain on this item. Councilperson Welper stated he has a lot of
questions, but if it could save the city $200,000, he would listen. Councilperson Welper stated it
is his understanding the city is with a coalition of 22 other entities all contracting with Express
Scripts. Councilperson Steve Schmitt stated he is surprised someone else hasn't brought this up
by now. Mayor Hurley asked to remove this item from the March 2 council agenda and place it
on the March 9 council agenda.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Welper, seconded by Reggie
Schmitt that the meeting be adjourned at 8:26 a.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk