PLATEAU VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Attendance: Board: Kris McGovern, Steve Bryson & Robert Hassell.
Staff & Consultants: Shannon Currier & Jessi Clark.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 1719 BY KRIS MCGOVERN, PRESIDENT.

1. ROLL CALL: Mike Simons and Don Mease absent. 

• Motion 1:  Robert Hassell motioned that the Board of Directors excuse both Mike Simons and Don Mease from the meeting.  Steve Bryson seconded.  Motion carried unanimously. 

2. MINUTES
   Regular Meeting

• Motion 2: Steve Bryson motioned that the Board of Directors approves the minutes of the December 14, 2021 meeting as presented. Robert Hassell seconded. Moton carried unanimously.

3. CLINIC CONSULTANT REPORT
   Debbie’s only concern currently is watching for any updates to contracts involving United Healthcare to see if they try to reduce reimbursement rates once the Mesa County IPA dissolves. The IPA has historically negotiated contracts on behalf of their members.
4. CONSULTANT CPA REPORT

Financial Report

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• Motion 3: Steve Bryson motioned that the Board of Directors approves the December payroll and accounts payable checks (#54608-54643) and write-offs in the amount of $22,211.05. Robert Hassell seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT
   Nothing reported.
   
   
6. NEW BUSINESS
   Nothing reported.
   
   
7. CLINIC REPORT
   Census
   
   
   

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   Collbran
   
   Mesa
   
   

• Provider Report – Nothing reported.
• District Administrator Report
  • Annual Board Designation – There was discussion of the annual posting requirements.
    
    

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    • Motion 4: Robert Hassell motioned that the Board of Directors approves the continuation of posting the agenda on the District’s website with the Collbran Clinic as the backup paper copy if there is an internet issue. Steve Bryson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
  • Election – The election is May 3 with three open seats. A Designated Election Official (DEO) needs to be appointed.
    • Motion 5: Steve Bryson motioned that the Board of Directors approves the resolution to appoint Jessi Clark as the Designated Election Official. Robert Hassell seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
  • Sick policy – A new policy was presented to make sure we are up to date on the new employment laws with regards to sick leave. The update only affects employees in the first year of employment since our current policy meets the requirements for the rest of the staff.
    • Motion 6: Robert Hassell motioned that the Board of Directors accepts the new policy as amened at the meeting. Steve Bryson seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

8. OLD BUSINESS

• Defibrillator – Pricing on a new defibrillator was received and presented.
  • Motion 7: Steve Bryson motioned that the Board of Directors approves the purchase of a new defibrillator not to exceed $11,500. Robert Hassell seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
• Combining Parcels – No update given.
• Internet – No update given.
• Signage – The sign company is supposed to send proofs very soon. They are claiming a miscommunication is the cause of the delay.
• COVID 19 – We continue to see lots of COVID cases but the severity seems to have decreased in what we are seeing. We continue to have the lobby closed to control access.

9. NOVEMBER EVALUATION / RAISES

• Annual:             None            
• 3 Month:         None

• Motion 8: Steve Bryson motioned that the Board of Directors adjourn the meeting at 1800. Robert Hassell seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,



Jessi Clark, District Administrator

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