PLATEAU VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Attendance: Board: Steve Bryson, Don Mease, Mike Simons, Robert Hassell & Marsha Encke.
Staff & Consultants: Shannon Currier, Jessi Clark & Beth Hedstrom.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 1716 BY STEVE BRYSON, PRESIDENT.

  1. ROLL CALL:  All present.

  2. MINUTES
    October 21, 2025 Regular Meeting
  • Motion 1: Robert Hassell motioned that the Board of Directors approves the minutes of the October 21, 2025, regular meeting as presented. Marsha Encke seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.

  1. CLINIC CONSULTANT REPORT
    Several issues were presented. Currently telehealth will no longer be reimbursed by any payor. This could change in the future. There is a possibility that Medicare reimbursements may increase in 2026 by 2.5-3.3% instead of decreasing. United Healthcare and Anthem both cut half of their plans offered in Mesa County which could affect a significant number of patients.

  2. CONSULTANT CPA REPORT
    Budget Hearing opened at 17:21. No public were present. The budget was presented in detail. The hearing closed at 17:40.
  • Motion 2: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors approves the October payroll, ACH and checks (#55879-55892) and contractual adjustments in the amount of $23,605.87.  Don Mease seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.
  1. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
    Nothing presented.

  2. NEW BUSINESS
    Nothing presented.

  3. CLINIC REPORT

Census
Census

Collbran Clinic
Collbran Clinic patient days

Mesa Clinic
Mesa Clinic patient days

Mesa and Collbran clinics monthly totals

  • Provider Report – Nothing presented.
  • District Administrator Report
    • December Meeting – There was discussion of when to schedule the December meeting. It was decided to move it to Wednesday, December 10 at the normal time and place.
    • Electrical bill and upgrade – Some of the parking lot lights had bulbs burned out. The electrician came up and direct wired them to be able to take LED bulbs. They gave us an estimate to do the remaining light poles to avoid the problem in the future.
      • Motion 3: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors approves the expense of the electrical work done and the estimate to do the other light poles. Robert Hassell seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
    • Copic Conference – There is a conference with the malpractice insurance that Jessi will likely attend in the spring.
    • Pharmacy – There is a pharmacist that was interested in opening a pharmacy in Building B. After further discussion, it is unlikely that we have a space big enough to meet the requirements.
    • Health Insurance – There was discussion of the employee health insurance and that it went up over 15% for next year. The broker is still looking into options for the District.
  1. OLD BUSINESS
  • Land Acquisition Committee – There was discussion of the offer of the appraised amount being too low according to the landowner. The appraisal deducted 10% for being along the highway. For the District, being along the highway is a benefit instead of a disadvantage. The land also has the driveway permit which could be a substantial cost savings if acceleration and deceleration lanes were required.
    • Motion 4: Marsha Encke motioned that the Board of Directors make a new offer of $170,000 and not to exceed $175,000 if there is a counteroffer contingent upon the driveway permit being honored by the building county and state. Don Mease seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
  1. NOVEMBER EVALUATION / RAISES
  • Annual:             Clark – to be presented at December meeting
  • 3 Month:          None

 

  • Motion 5: Marsha Encke motioned that the Board of Directors adjourn the meeting at 1810. Don Mease seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,



Jessi Clark, District Administrator