1. Called to order at 5:30 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. Motion by Langer, second by Higgins to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.
4. Public comment.
5. Communication.
6. Discussion and consideration of purchasing 5 wheel chairs. Kim Gochanour explained the need for 5 wheel chairs, and discussed the cost comparison between various companies.
Motion by Langer, second by Netzinger to approve the purchase of 5 wheel chairs. Motion carried.
7. Chairman's Report, Paul informed this board that Kraemer was awarded the building contract, after the full County board approved, by a vote of 23-7, to build with ICF rather than wood. Kraemer was found to be the low bidder. Ground breaking for the new building is scheduled for October 6, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Kim Gochanour, encouraged Board of Trustee members, along with staff, to attend the ground breaking. Kim also extended an invitation to Liz Miller of the Benefit Club, and asked that Liz invite other Benefit Club members to attend the ground breaking.
8. Business office report and voucher review. Penny Clary highlighted items of interest. Several departments, including housekeeping and dietary, are showing marked decreases in expenditures. We are generally doing well.
Motion by Borleske, second by Carlson to approve the vouchers in the amount of $100,596.06. Motion carried.
9. Kim Gochanour, Administrator, updated the board on department activities for the month. Administration has been continuing to focus on A/R, budget, union negotiations, recruiting, hiring CNA's, and continued ECS implementation. Discussion regarding decertification of beds to meet the 82 bed requirement for the new building, this downsizing will be a slow process.
10. Review and acceptance of monthly donations - Kim Gochanour
Motion by Borleske, second by Carlson to accept the donations for the month in the amount of $175.00 Motion carried.
11. Next meeting date will be November 6 at 5:30 p.m.
Motion by Netzinger, second by Langer to adjourn. Motion carried.
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Paul Endres, Chairperson