PLATEAU VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

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

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 1717 BY STEVE BRYSON, PRESIDENT.

  1. ROLL CALL:  all present. 
  1. MINUTES
    August 20, 2024 Regular Meeting
  • Motion 1: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors approves the minutes of the August 20, 2024 regular meeting as presented. Don Mease seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
  1. CLINIC CONSULTANT REPORT
    Debbie is taking over our account as Malani has moved on to another job. She will still be in contact with Debbie for questions.

  2. CONSULTANT CPA REPORT
    Financial Report
    The budget-to-actual numbers were reviewed in depth. The preliminary 2025 budget will be presented at the October meeting. There was discussion of the money from a CD maturing at the end of the month. It was decided to move it to the ColoTrust account as we don’t know what the rates will be at the end of the month.
  • Motion 2: John Polhemus motioned that the Board of Directors approves the August payroll, accounts payable ACH and checks (#55527-55543) and write-offs in the amount of $27,895.13. Robert Hassell seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
  1. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
    The under-sink hot water heaters have been purchased and received. Bill will start the installations on Wednesdays when the Mesa is closed.
  1. NEW BUSINESS
    Nothing reported.
  2. CLINIC REPORT
    Census
    Census - Collbran and Mesa Clinics - 09-17-24
    Collbran Clinic
    Collbran clinic patient days 09-17-24
    Mesa Clinic
    Mesa clinic patient days 09-17-24
  • Provider Report. – Nothing reported.
  • District Administrator Report
  • Culligan – while servicing the filters it was discovered that the RO tank was faulty, and a new tank needed to be ordered.
    • Motion 3: Don Mease motioned that the Board of Directors approves the Culligan bill for the new tank and installation. John Polhemus seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
  • Budget – The preliminary budget will be presented at the October meeting.
  • Palisade Pharmacy – There has been a slight change in the ownership, but things are expected to continue to operate the same.
  • Audit – The auditors are working on when they can come and do the presentation.
  • Staff Title – There was continued discussion of what the Lead MA job description entails. Specific qualifications will be added.
    • Motion 4: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors approves the Lead MA job description with the addition of qualifications. John Polhemus seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
  1. OLD BUSINESS
  • Land Acquisition – There was discussion of the letter of intent to purchase a particular piece of land. It was not signed. Discussion continued on how to get guidance in purchasing property whether it is through the county or Special District Association.
  • X-ray Upgrade – The software demo will be on Wednesday but purchasing will occur shortly after unless there are any issues with the software.
  • Signage – All the signs are in production and we are awaiting the installation date.
  • Mission Statement – There was discussion of the next steps and covered again why this project was started.
  1. SEPTEMBER EVALUATION / RAISES
  • Annual:             None            
  • 3 Month:          None

  • Motion 5: John Polhemus motioned that the Board of Directors adjourn the meeting at 1815. Don Mease seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Respectfully submitted,



Jessi Clark, District Administrator