Health Care Center Committee

DATE: February 2, 2006

PRESENT: Arthur Carlson, Linda Borleske, Larry Volz, Tom Bychinski, Paul Endres, Jeanne Leeck, Administrator; Lisa Buttonow, Business Office Manager.

1. Called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Art Carlson. The open meeting law requirements were met.
2. Motion by Borleske, second by Bychinski to adopt the agenda.
   Motion carried.
3. Motion by Borleske, second by Volz to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.
   Motion carried.
4. Communications. None
5. Public Comment. None.
6. Discussion and motion to change the Rules of the Board regarding management of the farm. Jeanne explained the process and reasons for the change.

   Motion by Bychinski, second by Endres to approve the changing of the Rules of the Board to transfer the management of the County Farm to another county agency.
   Motion Carried

7. Review and consideration of a Resolution for Barn Lease.

   Motion by Volz, second by Borleske to approve the bid for the barn lease to David Allen.
   Motion carried.

8. Review and consideration of a Resolution for Shed Lease.

   Motion by Volz, second by Borleske to approve the bid for the machine shed lease to David Allen.
   Motion carried.

9. Review and consideration of a Resolution for Pastureland Lease.

   Motion by Volz, Second by Borleske to approve the bid for the pasture lease to David Allen.
   Motion carried.

10. Review and consideration of a Resolution for Cropland Lease.

    Motion by Volz, second by Borleske to approve the bid for the cropland lease to LaVerne Marten.
    Motion Carried.

11. Jeanne reviewed the donations for the month.

    Motion by Endres, second by Bychinski to approve the donations for the month in the amount of $4,190.00.
    Motion carried.

12. Administrator's Report. Jeanne discussed the recent FDD State Survey and updated the board on the restructuring efforts on the unit. Seven FDD beds have been delicensed and 6 had previously been moved to the nursing home. We requested a license for 7 beds during our recent license renewal. As we down size further some staffing issues may come up.

    Jeanne also brought up an issue regarding our agenda item to "discuss the future of the HCC". Board unanimously agreed that the item stay on the agenda as written.

13. Personnel Department Report. In Katie's absence Jeanne reviewed the status of job vacancies and employee recruitment activities that have occurred over the past month. FMLA's all start over with the beginning of the year. Recruitment is currently down because of the census. Union negotiations are going quite well. Next negotiation dates are February 16 and 22.
14. Business Office Report. Lisa reviewed the vouchers and other financial information highlighting items of interest. Things are going well for the department. Currently involved in several training sessions. Department staff recently attended a Medicaid Billing seminar, Lisa is attending a Leadership Seminar and another staff person is working on an accounting course. Will also be attending an ICD9 Coding seminar later in February.

    Motion by Borleske, second by Bychinski to approve the remaining 2005 vouchers in the amount of $42,891.79 and 2006 vouchers in the amount of $83,629.19.
    Motion carried.

15. Future of Sauk County Health Care Center. Borleske shared a letter she has composed for the newspaper regarding the upcoming county board vote and asked for suggestions.
16. Next meetings: March 2 at 9:00 a.m.; April 6 and May 4 at 8:30 a.m.
17. Motion by Bychinski, second by Volz to adjourn.
    Motion carried.
18. Committee toured the Senior Life Center.

Respectfully Submitted: Linda Borleske, Secretary