Health Care Center Committee


DATE: July 2, 2003

PRESENT: Arthur Carlson; Larry Volz; Linda Borleske; Tom Bychinski; Valerie McAuliffe; Jill Archambo, Administrator; Catherine Georgeson, Business Office Manager; and Katie Pope, Personnel Manager. Richard and Linda Kendall were present for a portion of the meeting.

1. Called to order at 8:30 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 Volz second by McAuliffe to approve the minutes. Motion carried.

4. Correspondence. We received a letter from the Department of Natural Resources indicating that our farm was randomly chosen to study our compliance with the land use plan. They informed us that we were doing an excellent job of conservation and applying our farm use plan. We also received a fax from Dr. Hayes regarding Mr. Kendall's condition.

5. Discussion and Consideration of allowing a pet to reside at rental property. After discussion it was the consensus of the committee that a decision can not be made until we review the information we will be receiving from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Corporation Counsel will also be consulted.

Motion by Bychinski, second by Volz to table the decision regarding allowing a pet to reside at the (Administrator's house) rental property until we receive information from HUD and consult Corporation Counsel. Motion carried with McAuliffe abstaining.

6. Discussion and consideration of purchasing patio furniture. Jill requested the item be carried over to the next meeting.

7. Discussion and consideration of 2004 Mission, Visions and Goals. Jill reviewed the 2003 goals of several departments which have been met. She also reviewed the 2004 Mission and Vision Statements. The goals for 2004 will be completed shortly.

Motion by Borleske, second by Carlson to approve the Mission Statement and Vision Statement for 2004. Motion carried.

Mr. Bychinski complemented Jill and staff on meeting the goals for 2003.

8. Discussion and Consideration of resolution purchasing commercial front mower. Jill asked that the item be tabled until the next meeting because of lack of trade-in information received.

9. Review and consideration of recent donations. Jill read the donations received for last month.

Motion by Borleske, second by Volz to approve the donations for June in the amount of $665.00. Motion carried.

10. Administrator's report. The facility participated in the Reedsburg Butterfest Parade receiving first prize for our float. We also participated in the Relay for Life and were the only team that had walkers each hour. The taco bar to thank employees for the excellent State Survey was very well received. We have had a problem with receiving rental payments on time from one of our renters. Paid all due on June 30th. Will continue to monitor. We are dealing with a family of skunks on the grounds and also rodents in the older rental house. Shingles for duplex have been chosen.

11. Personnel Department Report. The committee welcomed Katie Pope to the HCC. Katie reviewed the status of job vacancies and employee recruitment activities that have occurred over the past month. She also highlighted other general personnel activities. No information on the employee survey has been received.

12. Review and Approval of Vouchers/Receipts Review. Catherine reviewed the invoices and receipts for the month, highlighting items of interest.

Motion by Borleske, second by Bychinski to approve the invoices in the amount of $107,501.26. Motion carried.

13. Review and Consideration of Financial Statements. Catherine reviewed the financial statements for the past month highlighting items of interest.

14. Business Office Report. Catherine is currently working on the Wage Budget. Medicaid Cost Report Audit is in July. Working on an Accounts Receivable and Nursing Computer Program Upgrade. Attended a HIPAA training session.

15. Next Meeting . August 4, September 3, and October 2, all at 8:30 a.m.

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

Meeting was adjourned at 10:05 a.m.

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Arthur Carlson, Chairperson