Comments on: Century Finalizes Budget: Keeps Bonuses, Cuts Non-profits, Changes Insurance Plans

By: sammie jo

sammie jo — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:51:37 +0000

I must say…….the Town of Century operates like “BIG” business. We the people, most do not have this kind of benefits, with our jobs. They (the town employees)are paid every week and that’s what they agreed to when taking the job. Some might even be over paid now for the amount of work they do. Bonuses are for large companies . Many large companies do not give bonuses. Mrs Scott is correct. Somehow, the town of Century has gotten way out in left field. No wonder they are so far away from a balanced budget. Someone better be watching out for the citizens other than Mrs. Scott. What if the they ( Those on the council) had a private business and operated their own businesses the way they do the town’s? How long would they stay in business?

By: mom

mom — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:55:07 +0000

I wish my employer were able to pay all health benefits at 100% for my family coverage. I work for a financial institution that employee’s approximately 125. We pay a large monthly premium and also have to meet a large deductible per family member. We then must pay 20% of all services. It is a sign of the times. If I could get a job that paid 100% I would definetly expect to make much less hourly than I am currently making. It’s a bad decision to have to make so I wish the board luck in making the decision, but I totally agree that it sounds as if the employee’s have a “wonderful” health care package under current guidelines.

By: Shaun

Shaun — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 02:48:46 +0000

This council needs to realize that they are not now nor ever going to be able to pay “some” of their employees what they deserve. I know there are some that just draw paychecks, but there are a few that really deserve much better pay. Benefits is probably all that is keeping most employees here. I really don’t see how this council can justify cutting out dental insurance or changing health plans that is going to lead to higher deductibles. Find some of the “administrative” place to cut.

By: Delane Garrett

Delane Garrett — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:46:19 +0000

The employees of the town of Century may have to do like the rest of us have been doing all along.they may have to pay more out of pocket than they have been. It is not right for the taxpayers to foot thebill for their medical bills and our own, I don’t know of anyone who has 100% of their medical paid.This is 2008, for God’s sake!!!!!!

By: Chuck

Chuck — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:37:25 +0000

I have to agree with Ann. The city of Pensacola pays for half of a group (family) plan which still amounts to 237.00 bi-weekly. To the employees I say shop around. Health insurance policies outside the workplace have become more competitive in the last few years. Either way be sure and bring your pocketbook since it is one monthly item thats never been cheap.