PLATEAU VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 17:19 BY STEVE BRYSON, PRESIDENT.

  1. ROLL CALL:  All present.
  1. MINUTES
    July 21, 2026, Regular Meeting
  • Motion 1: Don Mease motioned that the Board of Directors approves the minutes of the July 21, 2026, regular meeting as presented.  Robert Hassell seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.

  1. CLINIC CONSULTANT REPORT
    Nothing reported.

  2. CONSULTANT CPA REPORT
    Financial Report – As requested, an internet cost anaylis was performed and the results discussed.  Since a portion of the additional internet cost is for x-ray over reads, there was discusssion that St. Mary’s Hospital informed us that they would no longer provide the over read services for us.  There was discussion of other options for over reads.
  • Motion 2: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors approves the July transfers, ACH transactions, payroll and checks (#56036-56055) and the contractual adjustments in the amount of $20,304.12.  Don Mease seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.
  1. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
    Nothing presented.
  1. NEW BUSINESS
    Nothing presented.

  2. CLINIC REPORT

Census
Census

Collbran Clinic
Collbran Clinic patient days

Mesa Clinic
Mesa Clinic patient days

Provider Summary

  • Provider Report – Nothing presented.
  • District Administrator Report
    • Staff Recognition – there was continued discussion of staff anniversaries and whether to start a recognition program and how to implement it.
      • Motion 3: Marsha Encke motioned that the Board of Directors approves starting a staff recognition program for anniversaries in five-year increments for future anniversaries. Robert Hassell seconded. Motion carried with a 3-2 vote with Simons and Mease opposed.
  1. OLD BUSINESS
  • Land Acquisition Committee – Item will be removed from future agendas unless something changes.
  • Succession Committee – There was discussion of what salary and benefits to offer Dr. Talbott and what to have as a starting point for advertising for a nurse practitioner position.  There was discussion about contacting Express Services to help with the nurse practitioner search.
    • Motion 4: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors approves the package presented for Dr. Talbott.  Don Mease seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.
    • Motion 5: Don Mease motioned that the Board of Directors approves the package for a nurse practitioner.  Mike Simons seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.
    • Motion 6: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors approves contacting Express Services for recruitment.  Marsha Encke seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.
  1. AUGUST EVALUATION / RAISES
  • Annual:            None
  • 3 Month:         None

 

  • Motion 7: Don Mease motioned that the Board of Directors adjourn the meeting at 18:33.  Mike Simons seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,



Jessi Clark, District Administrator