DATE: September 8, 2005
PRESENT: Arthur Carlson, Linda Borleske, Larry Volz, Tom Bychinski, Paul Endres, Jeanne Leeck, Administrator; Lisa Buttonow, Business Office Manager, and Katie Pope, Personnel Manager. Ron Birdd, Environmental Services Supervisor; Bill McClary, Chief Engineer; and Charlotte Coleman, OTR were present for a portion of the meeting.
Motion by Bychinski, second by Borleske to approve
the capital outlay expenditure for purchasing the storage
rack.
Motion carried.
Char discussed the bids and uses for the Analgesic Pulser.
Motion by Endres, second by Volz to approve the capital
outlay expenditure for purchasing the Analgesic Pulser.
Motion carried.
Liz updated the board on her marketing activities over the past two months. Two other meal sites have been visited, North Freedom and Reedsburg. The public has requested names of board members on several occasions so letters can be written regarding keeping the HCC a county owned facility. We are still sponsoring the Humane Society spot since the lunch menu advertising rates have risen substantially. On the 13th will be at the UW-Baraboo Campus - Community A.T. Fair to discuss volunteer opportunities with students and faculty. We will be at the Healthy Aging Fair in Baraboo on October 27th. We also appear in the Sauk County Commission on Aging Newsletter as space allows. The Alzheimer's Walk is on October 1 and our team is busy raising money through various events in the facility. Margaret and Liz are CO-chairs of the team.
Motion by Volz, second by Borleske to approve the capital
outlay expenditure for purchasing the lift chairs.
Motion carried.
Bill discussed the problems he is having with a sewer flow meter and the need for replacement. Special sewer repair funds are set aside each year for such situations. He was able to fine one company in McFarland that has the type of meter needed.
Motion by Endres, second by Borleske to approve the purchase
of a new sewer flow meter from Pro-Cal Services.
Motion carried.
Bill discussed the need for steam trap replacement. Our conservation efforts in the facility have saved a lot of energy over the last couple of years. These replacements will help in that effort.
Motion by Bychinski, second by Volz to approve the capital outlay expenditure for purchasing steam traps for various areas of the facility.
Jeanne discussed various budget items. Will be meeting with the Finance Committee on the 14th. With the changing economy especially after hurricane Katrina, it is difficult to project some supply costs. Also difficult with FDD initiative going on. Has meeting scheduled in October regarding farm management. Larry asked to be included in the meeting.
Administrator's Report. Sunshine Club will meet on the 12th for the first time. Staff have voiced a lot of enthusiasm. Jeanne busy finishing up on the budget issues. Aegis Therapy had their parent company bought out by Northstar. Should not effect our therapy here. Participated in a survey regarding nursing home rates and those were shared with the committee. Some of our FDD Unit beds can be switched to Nursing Home Beds if we choose to. We have recently sent letters out to other counties (seven) who have residents here. We have three residents out of county. Has made copies of information for Mr. Davidson and copies for Kathy and Gene's office. Board agreed that the reports should not leave the HCC since they are the only copies. We will make copies of the reports for Mr. Davidson. Jeanne has gotten his e-mail address and has contacted him.
Business Office Report. Lisa reviewed the vouchers and financial statements highlighting items of interest. Business office staffing is now complete and things are working out very well. Working with local cab company to facilitate more timely billing.
Motion by Bychinski, second by Borleske to approve the
vouchers in the amount of $186,591.28.
Motion carried.
Personnel Department Report. Katie reviewed the status of job vacancies and employee recruitment activities that have occurred over the past month. Continues to follow the staffing on the FDD Unit making adjustments as the census declines. Working with Baraboo to make the handling of FMLA's more consistent.
Future of Sauk County Health Care Center. Paul was thanked for doing a good job on the Continuum of Care Committee. Linda asked where the committee was going next - if there were more speakers. Paul indicated there would be more presenters and there is Kathy's chart to fill out. May need to go to a referendum. Some members of the county board do not accept the committee structure and the fact that majority rules.
Next meeting - October 6, November 3 at 8:30 and December 8, January 5 at 9:00 a.m.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:35
Respectfully Submitted: Linda Borleske, Secretary