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the City property in order to record the necessary deed. This is in addition to the Sale Ordinance, which has been previously approved by Council. Staff would like to have the resolution now adopted so the transaction can be finalized. Motion by Councilmember Pearson, seconded by Mayor Gamec, to adopt Resolution #06-08- 271 authorizing the sale of City owned property to GM Land Company, Inc. as described in Exhibit A. Councilmember Elvig stressed the need to discuss the land planned for the school with the school district as things move forward. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Pearson, Cook, Elvig, and Jeffrey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Olson and Strommen. Case #7: Report from Personnel Committee 1) Consider Adoption ofHIPAA Security Policy Councilmember Cook explained that two weeks ago the Council voted on the HIP AA privacy policy. Also required is a HIPAA security policy. The intent ofthe HIPAA security rules is to ensure the confidentiality of protected health information of City employees. 2) Consider Adoption of Health Benefits Joint Powers Agreement Councilmember Cook explained a health benefits joint powers agreement is needed to authorize the City of Ramsey's participation ofajoint body, the Retirement Enhancement and Benefit Alternatives Program (REBA), which governs the administration and funding of the VEBA. The REBA is made up of human resources representatives from member cities and school districts and the group is responsible for acting in the interest of its members on matters such as risk management, administration, expending and receiving funds, entering into contracts, and employing personnel. 3) Consider Authorization to Hire a Part-Time Building Maintenance Worker Councilmember Cook stated staff and the Personnel Committee recommend the City Council grant authorization to hire Donald Myerberg as the part-time Building Maintenance Worker at an hourly wage of $14.35. This position will be 30 hours per week, and was included in the 2006 budget. Mr. Myerberg has met the qualifications and, if approved, his first day will be Monday, August 28, 2006. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to ratify the recommendation of the Personnel Committee in Case Nos. 1 through 3, and to adopt Resolution #06-08-267 adopting the City of Ramsey's HIPAA Security Policy; to adopt Resolution #06-08- 268 adopting a Health Benefits Joint Powers Agreement; and to adopt Resolution #06-08-268A authorizing the hiring of a part-time Building Maintenance Worker at an hourly wage not to exceed $14.35, and that Donald Myerberg be authorized to fill the position. City Council / August 22, 2006 Page 16 of 18