DATE:
January 8, 2009
PRESENT: Paul Endres, Arthur Carlson, William Higgins, Linda Borleske, Terri Langer
Larry Schroeder, Henry Netzinger
OTHERS PRESENT: Kim Gochanour, Penny Clary, Marty Krueger, staff
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 Langer to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.
3. Motion by Carlson, second by Higgins to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.
4. Election of Officers -
Chairperson
Motion by Carlson, second by Schroeder to nominate Paul Endres for Chairperson.
Motion by Borleske, second by Langer to close nominations and call for a unanimous vote for Endres for Chairperson. Motion carried.
Vice Chairperson
Nomination by Carlson, second by Schroeder to nominate Linda Borleske for Vice Chairperson.
Motion by Langer, second by Schroeder to close nominations and call for a unanimous vote for Borleske for Vice Chairperson. Motion carried.
5. Public comment - None.
6. Communication - Art Carlson received a letter from the Governor and copies were distributed.
7. Approval of a Resolution commending Anita Pagel for 31 years of service to the Health Care Center.
Motion by Borleske, second by Netzinger to approve the Resolution commending Anita Pagel for 31 years of service. Motion Carried.
8. Chairman's Report. Paul reported on the progress of the new building which is moving along nicely. Discussion was held regarding the Mary Lux fund and approval was given to transfer the funds to the new HCC Foundation.
9. Business Office report and voucher review - The Business Office staff have been very busy with training, and some issues that are being dealt with regarding the new ECS computer system. Financial statements were not available, due to these issues. Steve Pate, the County MIS director, is aware, and Penny has made contact with the ECS supervisor to discus further action. Discussion was held regarding the voucher report, Penny explained the end of year process which requires two batches.
Motion by Carlson, second by Langer to approve the vouchers in the amount of $107,787.02. Motion carried
10. Kim updated the board on happenings for the past month. Staff are in the process of preparing for state survey. Have been having inservices for Department Heads on issues in the workplace, which have been very good. We are currently at 79 residents, with our license at 89.
11. Monthly donations were presented.
Motion by Endres, second by Borleske to accept the donations for the month in the amount of $4,815.00. Motion carried.
12. Yearly donations were presented.
Motion by Borleske, second by Langer to accept the donations for the year in the amount of $22,989.06. Motion carried.
13. Next meeting will be February 5, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Motion by Netzinger, second by Higgins to adjourn. Motion carried.
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Paul Endres, Chairperson