PLATEAU VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Attendance: Board: Steve Bryson, Don Mease, Mike Simons & Robert Hassell.
Staff & Consultants: Shannon Currier & Jessi Clark.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 1717 BY STEVE BRYSON, PRESIDENT.
- ROLL CALL: Tabled until later in the meeting in case of a late arrival.
- MINUTES
September 19, 2023 Regular Meeting
- Motion 1: Robert Hassell motioned that the Board of Directors approves the minutes of the September 19, 2023 regular meeting as presented. Don Mease seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
- CLINIC CONSULTANT REPORT
Nothing reported.
- CONSULTANT CPA REPORT
Financial Report
As the charts were presented, discussion took place on what to present at future meetings. It was determined that the Board will received the charts and finanacial information before the meeting. They can contact Jessi or Shannon if there is something in the financials that needs to be looked at during the meeting. Shannon will present any anomolies regardless of whether it is requested or not.
- Motion 2: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors approves the payroll and accounts payable checks (#55266-55298) and the September adjustments in the amount of $20,346.77. Robert Hassell seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
- ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT
Nothing presented.
- NEW BUSINESS
Nothing presented.
- CLINIC REPORT
Census
Collbran Clinic
Mesa Clinic
- Provider Report – Nothing presented.
- District Administrator Report
- Christmas Party – the party has been scheduled for December 10 at the Collbran Café.
- Compensation Committee – there was discussion of whether wages needed to be addressed. It was decided not to form the committee this year.
- Land Acquisition Committee - the committee has not met. They will meet before the next meeting and form a plan.
- Thrive Conference Update – information was presented on what was gained from the conference. Both attendees felt it was well worth going. The classes had good information but meeting other people that use the program was the most useful. That networking has already been utilized to help our workflows.
- OLD BUSINESS
- Internet – Starlink should be installed soon. To make it work efficiently, the routers at both offices will need to be replaced. The IT company offered a NaaS contract that is monthly and includes the hardware and maintenance for the equipment. It also has enhanced security features.
- Motion 3: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors approves the NaaS contract with Information Technology Solutions. Don Mease seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
- Signage – There was discussion of the electronic sign at the Mesa Clinic and the shrubbery that blocks it. Jessi will work on getting the landowner to keep it trimmed.
- OCTOBER EVALUATION / RAISES
- Annual: Gregory
- 3 Month: None
- Motion 4: Don Mease motioned that the Board of Directors accepts the evaluation and the employee and approves the annual raise applicable. Robert Hassell seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
- Motion 5: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors excuse John Pollhemus from the meeting . Don Mease seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
- Motion 6: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors adjourn the meeting at 1811. Don Mease seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessi Clark, District Administrator