Health Care Center Board of Trustees

DATE: April 5, 2007

PRESENT: Arthur Carlson, Linda Borleske, Paul Endres, William Higgins, Henry Netzinger, Terri Langer, Larry Schroeder, Ken West

OTHERS PRESENT: Kathy Schauf, Liz Miller

1. Called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Paul Endres. The open meeting law requirements were met.
2. Motion by Borleske, second by Carlson to adopt the agenda.
   Motion carried.
3. 3. Motion by Netzinger, second by Carlson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.
   Motion carried.
4. Public Comment - none.
5. Communications - none.
6. Superintendent's report. Agenda items were moved ahead waiting for the Business Office Report. West indicated that he has several goals which include working on implementing items from the WIPFLi Report, working with the Architect and Board on the new building and working with the Business Office on receivables. Has arranged a demonstration of a new computer system to replace the old Melyx system. Has a meeting Tuesday with Aegis regarding billing issues and will be interviewing Business Office Manager applicants jointly with Baraboo Personnel on Wednesday. Easter Egg Hunt was a great event with hundreds of children and parents in attendance.
7. WIPFLi analysis. West reviewed the major items in the report. He has begun gathering information regarding updating the computer system and developing a core staffing pattern, possibly outsourcing some services and working on Business Office issues. We need clarification on the recommended bed size and room configuration as well as the possibility of a locked unit. Both WIPFLi and Keefe suggested the 80 bed size as optimal. West needs direction so that specific items can be addressed with the understanding that modifications can be made at any time. Individual items will need further discussion by the board before final decisions are made.

   Motion by Borleske, second by Schroeder to accept the WIPFLi Report in principle with the stipulation that the Administrator use his judgment to bring major items back to the Board of Trustees for further discussion and implementation.
   Motion carried.

8. Business office report. The WIPFLi audit report was discussed. Auditor will return in a couple of weeks to work with the Business office to clear up receivables. Looking at hiring a LTE position to fill in at reception.
   Motion by Carlson, second by Borleske to approve the vouchers in the amount of $99,660.32.
   Motion carried.
9. Donations for the month were discussed. Motion by Carlson, second by Netzinger to approve the donations in the amount of $3,103.34.
   Motion carried.
10. Personnel report. West reviewed the status of job vacancies and employee recruitment activities that have occurred over the past month. Recent grievance decision was brought up, however Schauf indicated that since it was not an agenda item could not be discussed.
11. Nothing new from the Continuum of Care Planning Committee. Tentative meeting on April 10.
12. Next meeting will be May 3, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. Motion by Higgins, second by Langer to adjourn.
    Motion carried.

Repectfully Submitted: Paul Endres, Chairperson