HCC Board of Trustees

DATE: October 4, 2007

PRESENT: Paul Endres, Arthur Carlson, William Higgins, Henry Netzinger, Terri Langer, Larry Schroeder

ABSENT: Linda Borleske

OTHERS PRESENT: Kathy Schauf, Mary Jo Graham, Marty Krueger, staff, media

1. Called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Paul Endres. The open meeting law requirements were met.
2. Motion by Netzinger, second by Carlson to adopt the agenda.
   Motion carried.
3. Motion by Langer, second by Schroeder to approve the minutes of the meetings held on 8/29, 9/6, 9/14 and 9/27.
   Motion carried.
4. Public comment from John Peterson, LPN who expressed the feelings of many employees who are excited about the direction that the HCC is now moving. He also was supportive of the decision to bring in Gunderson/Graham to help move the HCC in this new positive direction.
5. No Communication.
6. Resolution commending Janice Nachtigal for years of service.
   Motion by Netzinger, second by Carlson to approve the resolution commending Janice Nachitgal for 16 years of service to the SCHCC.
   Motion carried.
7. Discussion of purchase of high low beds and mattresses.
   Motion by Carlson, second by Higgins to approve the purchase of 5 beds and mattresses in the amount of $7,848.20.
   Motion carried.
8. Consideration of a contract with WIPFLi for the development of financial projections related to the building of a new skilled nursing facility. Chairman Krueger indicated that other supervisors have requested cost analysis of ongoing operational expenses for the nursing home building project. Discussion followed.
   Motion by Carlson, second by Schroeder to approve of the contract for financial projections.
   Motion carried.
9. No donations were received for September.
10. Clary explained the change in financial reporting format of one form, however the other forms are not complete as yet. Accounting office is working with Clary on this project. RFP for new software will be completed and sent out soon. Motion by Schroeder, second by Netzinger to approve the vouchers in the amount of $68,169.57.
    Motion carried.
11. Administrator's report. A letter of introduction for the new Administrative team of Gunderson/Graham, including contact information, was sent out to all residents/guardians. An informational sheet was shared to help explain the figures related to outsourcing two departments at the request of Supervisor Carlson. Another all staff meeting is scheduled for October 10 - 11. Update of the organizational changes was discussed and items of interest were highlighted. Introduced Juli Brandt, RN the Acting Director of Nurses to the board. The new Nurse Managers will begin training for their new duties on Monday. New CNA's have been hired with more interviews scheduled. Our Medicare "B" Physical Therapy denial response was sent and we are now working at making changes in the system to alleviate this problem in the future.

Motion by Netzinger, second by Higgins to change the next meeting date from November 1 to November 8, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.
Motion carried.

Motion by Carlson, second by Langer to adjourn.
Motion carried.

Respectfuly Submitted: Paul Endres, Chairperson