1. Called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Linda Borleske. The open meeting law requirements were met.
2. Motion by Carlson, second by Langer to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.
3. Motion by Schroeder, second by Higgins to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.
4. No Public Comment
5. Communications -
Letter from Ron Birdd questioning several recent management decisions was discussed. Chairman Krueger and Administrative Coordinator Schauf composed a response and shared it with the board.
Borleske had received calls from concerned family members questioning who to talk to about their concerns. Gunderson/Graham will send a letter of introduction to families/residents along with some contact numbers.
6. Review of monthly donations.
Motion by Carlson, second by Schroeder to accept the donations for August in the amount of $50.00. Motion carried.
7. Clary presented financial statements to the board and explained their significance. Some issues are being dealt with including the Aged Trial Balance. Suggestions were made by the board to improve the reporting format. Gunderson shared the census report from Medical Records which the Board asked to continue. Also Graham suggested including a summary report of the Quality Measure/Indicator Report.
Motion by Carlson, second by Schroeder to approve the vouchers in the amount of $98,222.73. Motion carried.
8. Administrator's report. Gunderson indicated that some high priority items have been dealt with and others are being dealt with in more detail so will take more time. The Nursing Administrative staff has been downsized by 1 and Social Services Department will be down by 1 in 30 days. Staffing changes are also being addressed to assure continued safe, quality care for the residents. Patient centered issues are being addressed first. Strong, progressive leadership needs to be in place to move forward with these changes. We are half way through the process of getting a new software system in the facility. Have added several computers to the nurses stations to begin training. Gunderson and Graham thanked the county for the cooperation and support they have received. The plan is to move ahead with the strategies that were approved by the Board. Will update the original report with completion dates/status reports by each item and add supplemental reports as needed. The written report will be sent to the Board of Trustees members by the 9/14/07 meeting in Baraboo. Physical/Speech Therapy contract will be looked into and will keep the board informed.
Krueger added that he has genuine concern for this facility and its future. We all need to work together to improve the situation here for the future. The other analyses of several county departments done by Virchow/Krause is complete and will be presented to the appropriate boards soon.
9. Next meeting will be October 4, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.
Motion by Carlson, second by Schroeder to adjourn. Motion carried.
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Paul Endres, Chairperson