PLATEAU VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Attendance: Board: Steve Bryson, Don Mease, Mike Simons, Robert Hassell & Marsha Encke.
Staff & Consultants: Shannon Currier, Jessi Clark, Erica Satterfield & Dr. Woodyard.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 1719 BY STEVE BRYSON, PRESIDENT.
- ROLL CALL: All present.
- MINUTES
January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting
- Motion 1: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors approves the minutes of the January 20, 2026, regular meeting as presented. Don Mease seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
- CLINIC CONSULTANT REPORT
The 2.3% increase for Medicare did go through and will apply to advantage plans also. It is unclear if the partial government shutdown will delay our payments. - CONSULTANT CPA REPORT
Financial Report – A review of various line items and how they changed over time was presented.
- Motion 2: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors approves the January payroll, ACH transactions and checks (#55946-55958) and the January contractual adjustments in the amount of $19,141.68. Marsha Encke seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
The investments discussed at the last meeting were acquired within the parameters set at the meeting.
- ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Nothing presented.
- NEW BUSINESS
Nothing presented.
- CLINIC REPORT
Census

Collbran Clinic

Mesa Clinic


- Provider Report – Nothing presented.
- District Administrator Report
- Elite Fiber – A quote for fiber internet was presented.
- Motion 3: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors approves switching to the fiber internet from Elite. Don Mease seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
- Automatic Entry Door – The front door motor went out and had to be replaced.
- Motion 4: Don Mease motioned that the Board of Directors approves the expense for fixing the door. Marsha Encke seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
- Staff Recognition – There was discussion of how to recognize staff both for doing something exceptional and for significant anniversaries. The anniversary discussion will continue next month.
- Motion 5: Robert Hassell motioned that the Board of Directors start an employee of the quarter award by taking nominations from both patients and staff. Marsha Encke seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
- March Meeting – There was a reminder that the March meeting was pushed back to Tuesday, March 24.
- Elite Fiber – A quote for fiber internet was presented.
- OLD BUSINESS
- Land Acquisition Committee – The contract has been given to the landowner to review. The Board was updated on water and access issues.
- Succession Committee – The committee presented information from their meeting with Dr. Woodyard. Jessi will reach out to Dr. Talbott to start discussions on what contracting could be when she graduates.
- FEBRUARY EVALUATION / RAISES
- Annual: None
- 3 Month: None
- Motion 6: Robert Hassell motioned that the Board of Directors adjourn the meeting at 1842. Mike Simons seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessi Clark, District Administrator