PLATEAU VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, June 21 , 2022

Attendance: Board: Steve Bryson, Don Mease, Mike Simons, Robert Hassell & John Polhemus.
Staff & Consultants: Shannon Currier & Jessi Clark.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 1720 BY STEVE BRYSON, PRESIDENT.

1. ROLL CALL: All present.
2. MINUTES
   Regular Meeting

• Motion 1: Robert Hassell motioned that the Board of Directors approves the minutes of the May 17, 2022 regular meeting as presented.  Don Mease seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.

3. CLINIC CONSULTANT REPORT
   Rocky Mountain Health Plans has been contacted about contracts.  They are still working on getting them out.  It will only be with Beth and Dr. Woodyard.
   
4. CONSULTANT CPA REPORT
   Financial Report

• Motion 2: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors approves moving $4 million from Grand Valley Bank to the Colotrust account.  Robert Hassell seconded.  Motion carried unanimously. 
• Motion 3: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors approves putting $245,000 into a 2-year marketable certificate of deposit with Peaks Investment.  Robert Hassell seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.
• Motion 4:  Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors approves the payroll and accounts payable checks (#54743-54768) and the May write-offs in the amount of $25,217.25. Don Mease seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
   We are still waiting for bids to come in.  Most companies are scheduling work into next year.  Valley Pavement said they could do the sealing this year but repairs would have to be done next year but the proposal has not been received.
   
6. NEW BUSINESS
   Nothing reported.
   
7. CLINIC REPORT
   Census

Collbran Clinic

Mesa Clinic

• Provider Report – nothing reported.
• District Administrator Report
  • Phone System – A new phone system was discussed that could streamline some duties.  It could save some money.  Due to the number of open projects the phone system will be tabled until fall.
  • Employment Law Changes – There was discussion of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program and the Colorado Secure Savings Program.  Preliminary information was given on both and will continue to be discussed at future meetings .

8. OLD BUSINESS

• Ice Cream Social – There was discussion of the ice cream social over the 4^th of July weekend.  It will not be done this year due to staffing issues.
  • Motion 5:  Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors agrees not to do the ice cream handout at the July 2 calcutta.  John Polhemus seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.
• Succession – The committee delivered their plan for the near future focusing on more local candidates before expanding the search nationally.
• EMR – There was discussion of the costs to move to Athena as that is the program the providers and staff want.
  • Motion 6: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors approves the move to and the associated costs for Athena.  Robert Hassell seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.
• Combining Parcels – Nothing has been done on this project and will be removed from the agenda as there are no plans to sell any property.
• Internet – There was discussion of the Mesa County coalition on broadband internet.
• Signage – The bid has been received.  There are additional questions so no decision will be made.  Additional bids may be sought.

9. JUNE EVALUATION / RAISES

• Annual:             None
• 3 Month:          None

• Motion 7: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors adjourn the meeting at 1846. Robert Hassell seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,



Jessi Clark, District Administrator