Madison County | minutes | meeting 2025-08-14 | Regular Meeting
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Madison County 
Commissioner Special Meeting Minutes 
August 14, 2025 
 
Attendees: 
Todd Smith, Commissioner Chairman 
Brent Mendenhall, Commissioner 
Dustin Parkinson, Commissioner 
Karen Daniels, Deputy Clerk 
 
ACTION ITEMS 
 
Calendar Discussion: 
The next regularly scheduled Commission Meeting will be held on August 25, 2025. 
 
Discussion Items:  
 
Appoint new P & Z and Hospital Board members: This will be discussed on a future agenda. 
 
 
HRA Funding for FY2026: There was a discussion about aligning the HRA (Health 
Reimbursement Arrangement) and FSA (Flexible Spending Account) plan periods with the 
County’s Fiscal Year, instead of the current calendar year schedule. This change would help 
improve consistency with budgeting and financial planning cycles. 
  
Brian McKellar, Insurance Discussion: 
The Commissioners discussed whether to adjust the percentage employees pay toward their health 
insurance, but ultimately decided to keep it at its current level. Brian recommended shifting the 
health plan to align with the County’s Fiscal Year, rather than the calendar year, in order to 
streamline budgeting processes. There was also discussion about the 30-day waiting period for 
new employees to receive insurance benefits, for administrative consistency, it was decided to 
maintain the current 30-day delay after hire before coverage begins. 
 
The Commissioners discussed administrative leave and confirmed that if an employee is on leave 
but remains on the payroll, they will continue to receive insurance benefits. Brian also outlined 
plans for upcoming employee insurance meetings, noting that one session will be recorded so that 
employees or their family members who are unable to attend can view it later. There was also 
discussion about the prescription drug coverage in the new insurance plan. It was confirmed that 
only FDA-approved medications will be included. 
 
Commissioner Parkinson expressed appreciation to Brian, Ann Marie, and Kim for their dedication 
and hard work in navigating these complex insurance changes. 
After review and discussion, Commissioner Mendenhall made a motion to approve the contracts 
with APTA health, noting that Madison County is going self-insured. Commissioner Parkinson 
seconded and voting was unanimous. The motion passed.

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After review and discussion, Commissioner Mendenhall made a motion to approve the Delta 
Dental for FY2026 coverages. Commissioner Smith seconded and voting was unanimous. The 
motion passed. 
 
 
Commissioner Smith adjourned the meeting at 9:26 a.m. 
 
 
Approved: 
 
Todd Smith, Commissioner 
Brent Mendenhall, Commissioner 
Dustin Parkinson, Commissioner 
Attest:  
Kim Muir, County Clerk