Health Care Center Committee

PRESENT: Arthur Carlson, Larry Volz, Linda Borleske, Tom Bychinski, Jill Archambo, (Administrator), Catherine Georgeson, (Business Office Manager) and Sandy Niemi, (Personnel Manager). Community members interested in farm bids were present for a portion of the meeting.

ABSENT: Valerie McAuliffe

1. Called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Art Carlson. The open meeting law requirements were met.
2. Motion by Bychinski, second by Borleske to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.
3. Motion by Borleske, second by Volz to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
4. Reading and consideration of sealed bids for pasture land available for a three year lease.
   One bid was received from David Allen in the amount of $2,100.00 per year.

   Motion by Bychinski, second by Volz to accept the bid of David Allen in the amount of $2,100.00 per year for rental of the pasture land for a term of three years. Motion carried.

5. Reading and consideration of sealed bids for cropland available for a three year lease.
   The bids were opened and were as follows: LaVerne Marten - $79,961.70; Gordon Hartmann - $72,046.00; Brent Albers - $68,800.00; David Allen - $60,000.00; Robert Bergman - $87,300.00

   Motion by Volz, second by Bychinski to accept the bid of Robert Bergman in the amount of $87,300.00 for rental of the cropland for a term of three years. Motion carried.

6. Reading and consideration of sealed bids for barn available for a three year lease.
   One bid was received from David Allen in the amount of $365.00 per year.

   Motion by Borleske, second by Volz to accept the bid of David Allen in the amount of $365.00 per year for rental of the barn for a term of three years. Motion carried.

7. Reading and consideration of sealed bids for machine shed/barn available for a three year lease.
   One bid was received from David Allen in the amount of $730.00 per year.

   Motion by Borleske, second by Bychinski to accept the bid of David Allen in the amount of $730.00 per year for rental of the machine shed/barn available for a three year lease. Motion carried.

8. Discussion and consideration of Resolution commending Marlene Bayna for 27 years of service.
   Jill read the resolution commending Marlene Bayna for years of service.

   Motion by Bychinski, second by Borleske to accept the resolution commending Marlene Bayna for 27 years of service to the HCC. Motion carried.

9. Discussion and consideration of Resolution commending Mary Tourdot for 29 years of service.
   Jill presented the resolution commending Mary Tourdot for years of service.

   Motion by Volz, second by Borleske to accept the resolution commending Mary Tourdot for 29 years of service to the HCC. Motion carried.

10. Administrator's Report.
    Jill reported that the new FDD Program Director, Debbie Muchow, began her position on December 26. She replaces Amy Suemnicht in the position. Jill recently had her annual presentation to the resident council regarding resident rights. The third step grievance was discussed at last month's Personnel Committee meeting and was denied. Have received three bids for Pharmacy services. Will be making a decision shortly. Met with MIS regarding our Web Site update with hopes of it being online by mid-January. Union contract negotiations are through; now await final approval of membership and Personnel Committee. Received a thank you from the International Crane Foundation for the informative tour which was given to several Russian visitors. Dr. Victor Vergara, our new Medical Director, began his duties on October 1.
11. Review and Acceptance of Recent Donations.
    Jill reviewed the donations received for the month of December.

    Motion by Borleske, second by Volz to accept the donations for the month of December in the amount of $840.00. Motion carried.

12. Personnel Department Report.
    Sandy reviewed the status of job vacancies and employee recruitment activities that have occurred over the past month. She also highlighted other general personnel activities.
13. Review of Vouchers and Receipts.
    Catherine reviewed the invoices and receipts for the month, highlighting items of interest.

    Motion by Volz, second by Borleske to approve the invoices in the amount of $80,975.06. Motion carried.

14. Review of Financial Statements.
    Catherine reviewed the Financial Statements, highlighting items of interest.
15. Business Office Report.
    Catherine reviewed the activities of the business office during the last month.
16. Establish Future Meeting Dates.
    February 6 and March 6 at 9:00 a.m.; April 3 at 8:30 a.m.

    Motion by Borleske, second by Volz to adjourn. Motion carried.

Meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

Arthur Carlson, Chairperson