Health Care Center Committee Meeting Minutes

DATE: May 6, 2004

PRESENT: Arthur Carlson, Larry Volz, Linda Borleske, Paul Endres, Tom Bychinski; Jeanne Leeck, Administrator; Catherine Georgeson, Business Office Manager; and Katie Pope, Personnel Manager. Ron Birdd, E.S.M. and Denise Chandler, OTR were present for a portion of the meeting.

1. Called to order at 10:05 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 Bychinski to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
4. Election of Committee Officers.
   Motion by Bychinski, second by Volz to nominate Art Carlson for Chairman. Motion carried.
   Motion by Bychinski, second by Borleske to nominate Paul Endres Vice-Chairman. Motion carried.
   Motion by Endres, second by Bychinski to nominate Linda Borleske for Secretary. Motion carried.
   Art introduced Ron Birdd to the group to show the Amish quilt which will be raffled off at the Firehouse Fundraiser dance which will be held next Sunday. Tickets are still available at the HCC and several locations around the county.
5. Communications. No communication was received.
6. Review and Consideration of purchasing wheelchairs. Denise Chandler, OTR reviewed the bids and gave an explanation of our need for replacement wheelchairs for other than "average" residents.
   Motion by Borleske, second by Endres to approve the expenditure for purchasing wheelchairs. Motion carried.
7. Review and consideration of recent donations. Jeanne read the donations received for last month.
   Motion by Bychinski, second by Volz to approve the donations for April in the amount of $2,120.00 Motion carried.
8. Administrator's report. Jeanne indicated that we have rented the farm house and the duplex. We had a water main break this last week and were very grateful for the help of the other county departments in resolving the problems. We were able to fix the leak in 2 hours which was a minimum amount of disruption for our residents. The last meeting with Keefe & Associates with our board is scheduled for May 27 at 8:00 a.m. He sent over another summary of strategic options requested by our committee. One question which was incorrectly included is the question of razing of the North Wing. This was not planned for in any future budget. Also there was no indication of patient cost/day. These issues were addressed with Mr. Edwin. Phone survey has been completed and it went very well. Many favorable comments. Dean Care Contract is back and will be signed. Second interviews for the Social Services Manager position will be completed today.
9. Personnel Department Report. 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.
10. Review and Approval of Vouchers/Receipts Review. Catherine reviewed the invoices and receipts for this month. Items of interest were highlighted.
    Motion by Borleske, second by Bychinski to approve the invoices for the month in the amount of $142,779.32. Motion carried.
11. Review and Consideration of Financial Statements. Catherine reviewed the Financial Statements for the month. Items of interest were highlighted.
12. Business Office Report. Catherine indicated that the audit went very well and we were complimented on our ability to keep expenses down. Melyx representative came in last week and spent time with the Melyx systems. We were able to submit bills electronically and we did receive payment. We will finish up month end and proceed with further Melyx billing.
13. Next Meeting . May 27, at 8:00 a.m. special meeting with Keefe & Associates; Regular meetings: June 3, July 1 and August 5 at 8:30 a.m.

The members welcomed Paul Endres to the Health Care Center Committee.

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

Meeting was adjourned at 10:55

Respectfully Submitted: Linda Borleske, Secretary