DATE: April 7, 2009
PRESENT: Paul Endres, Arthur Carlson, Linda Borleske, Terri Langer, Henry Netzinger
ABSENT: Larry Schroeder, William Higgins
OTHERS PRESENT: Kim Gochanour, Penny Clary, Kathy Schauf, staff
1. Called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Paul Endres. The open meeting law requirements were met.
Motion by Borleske, second by Carlson to move item #7 to #5 and adopt the agenda with those changes. Motion carried.
2. Motion by Netzinger, second by Langer to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.
3. Public comment - none
4. Communication - Supervisor Carlson shared a letter he received from Thomas Hamilton, Director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in Baltimore, Maryland which was sent to US Senator Herb Kohl. The letter clarifies what the intent of the language was regarding resident's consuming homemade treats from friends, family or others. Further communications will be sent to state surveyors for clarification. Mr. Carlson was commended for his part in facilitating this change. Kim also recognized Mr. Carlson and asked if any board members were interested in participating in a "Lobby Day" on April 22. This is to show support for WAHSA's opposition to AB 75 which effects County/Municipal nursing home Certified Public Expenditure payments. Art Carlson will attend with Kim. Kim included in the informational packet an article in Wisconsin County Magazine regarding nursing home funding and the article written about Kim and the SCHCC in Inside Healthcare magazine.
Motion by Borleske, second by Langer to approve a resolution to approve the expenses for Art Carlson to attend Lobby Day with Kim Gochanour on April 22, 2009 in Madison. Motion carried. (Resolution to be at clerk's office prior to County Board meeting for signatures.)
5. Motion by Langer, second by Borleske to move into closed session pursuant to Wisc. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Performance evaluation of Health Care Center Superintendent/Administrator. Kathy Schauf was allowed to remain for discussion.
Roll Call Vote - Endres - Aye; Netzinger - Aye; Langer - Aye; Carlson - Aye; Borleske - Aye. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Netzinger, second by Carlson to move to open session. Motion carried.
6. Chairman's Report. Chairman Endres indicated that the building is moving along on time. A board member asked some questions regarding change orders and Paul answered it to the members satisfaction. Many small change requests are put into one larger change order. Twenty four change orders have been handled so far with 6 being reductions in cost and the others increases. Touring the building was discussed and will be scheduled at a later time.
7. Strategic Planning for 2010 was discussed. Kim discussed the vision statement and asked members to provide information on what they see as gaps between the vision and reality. Some gaps were discussed such as need for assisted living, adult daycare, transportation, and the difficulty placing individuals with behavioral/mental health issues.
8. Business office report and voucher review - Penny updated the board on the progress with aged receivables which were down last month. Business Office staff have been very busy however progress is being made.
Motion by Netzinger, second by Borleske to approve the vouchers in the amount of $114,509.30. Motion carried.
9. Administrator's report - Kim Gochanour updated the board on her activities for the past month as well as those of various departments. Our state survey is over and we did very well. Results will not affect our 5-Star Rating. Staff were thanked with a free baked potato bar for lunch. Maintenance staff are busy fixing some of the things cited by the inspector. Our Volunteer Brunch is on April 23 and all are invited. We have a Family/Resident meeting with our Relocation Ombudsman scheduled for April 18 at 2:00. The board would be welcome to attend if they wish.
10. Monthly donations.
Motion by Langer, second by Borleske to approve the donations for the month in the amount of $9.00. Motion carried.
11. Next meeting will be May 7 at 5:30 p.m.
Motion by Netzinger, second by Carlson to adjourn. Motion carried.
Paul Endres, Chairperson