DATE: February 5, 2009
PRESENT: Paul Endres, Arthur Carlson, William Higgins, Linda Borleske, Terri Langer, Larry Schroeder, Henry Netzinger
OTHERS PRESENT: Kim Gochanour, Penny Clary, Marty Krueger, Julie Brandt, 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 Carlson to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.
3. Motion by Netzinger, second by Higgins to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.
4. Public comment - Marty Krueger thanked SCHCC personnel for helping with the United Way Radio Auction.
5. Communication - None.
6. Chairman's Report. Paul reported on the progress of the new building which is moving along nicely. Pictures of the progress are posted throughout the facility.
7. Decertifying beds. Kim Gochanour proposed decertifying 3 beds. Discussion was held and the decision was made to table the decertifying of the beds until next month.
8. Purchase of a lift. Julie Brandt proposed the purchase of a lift/scale with slings. After much discussion the decision was made to approve the purchase of the EZ Way lift with slings from EZ Way, Inc.
Motion by Schroeder, second by Langer to approve the purchase of the lift/scale with slings in the amount of $5,209.10. Motion carried
9. Purchasing beds. Julie Brandt and Kim Gochanour proposed the purchase of 6 new beds. After much discussion and consideration a decision was made to approve the purchase up to 6 beds.
Motion by Carlson, second by Borleske to approve the purchase of up to 6 beds in an amount not to exceed $9,999.00. Motion carried
10. Business office report and voucher review - Penny updated the board on the ECS progress. Business Office staff have been very busy with issues, however great progress is being made. Discussion was held regarding the voucher report, Penny explained the process which requires three batches.
Motion by Carlson, second by Borleske to approve the vouchers in the amount of $117,275.91. Motion carried.
11. Administrator's report - Kim Gochanour updated the board on a trip to Oshkosh she and some other staff took to review a plan for our move. The trip was determined to be very beneficial, with many time saving suggestions being given.
12. Monthly donations. None.
13. Next meeting will be March 5, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Motion by Langer, second by Schroeder to adjourn. Motion carried.
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Paul Endres, Chairperson