PLATEAU VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Attendance: Board: Steve Bryson, Don Mease, Mike Simons, Robert Hassell & John Polhemus.
Staff & Consultants: Shannon Currier & Jessi Clark.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 1725 BY STEVE BRYSON, PRESIDENT.

  1. ROLL CALL:  All present. 
  1. MINUTES
    June 18, 2024 Regular Meeting
  • Motion 1: Robert Hassell motioned that the Board of Directors accepts the minutes of the June 18, 2024 regular meeting as presented. Mike Simons seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
  1. CLINIC CONSULTANT REPORT
    Nothing reported.

  2. CONSULTANT CPA REPORT
    Financial Report
    The financial report was discussed and questions answered. Shannon also presented information about how the county operates financially per a board membe request. Investement opportunities were presented.
  • Motion 2: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors approves putting $175,000 into the FFCB agency bond at 5.39% for 5 years and $125,000 into the Sallie Mae certificate of deposit at 4.50% for 3 years. John Polhemus seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
  • Motion 3: Don Mease motioned that the Board of Directors approves the June payroll, accounts payable checks (#55478-55504) and ACH transactions and the June adjustments in the amount of $17,900.43. John Polhemus seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

The audit was presented and discussed.

  • Motion 4: John Polhemus motioned that the Board of Directors accepts the audit of the 2023 financials. Robert Hassell seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
  1. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
  • Landscaping – the landscaper was contacted but no response has been received yet.
  • Hot Water Heater – the proposal was reviewed. Due to the expense, other options are being explored.
  1. NEW BUSINESS
    Mission Statement and Strategic Planning – nothing was presented on this subject.
  2. CLINIC REPORT
    Census
    Census - Collbran and Mesa Clinics - 07-16-24
    Collbran Clinic
    Collbran clinic patient days 07-16-24
    Mesa Clinic
    Mesa clinic patient days 07-16-24
  • Provider Report. – Nothing reported.
  • District Administrator Report
  • Thrive conference – There was a discussion of the Thrive conference.
    • Motion 5: Mike Simons motioned that the Board of Directors approves the expense of sending both Jessi and Amanda back to the Thrive conference for the Athena computer program. Don Mease seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
  • QHN – There was discussion of the change to us having to pay for QHN ourselves instead of the IPA and Rocky Mountain Health Plans providing it for us.
    • Motion 6: John Polhemus motioned that the Board of Directors approves the expense of keeping QHN available to the medical staff. Don Mease seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
  • Provider Recognition – there was a discussion of recognition for providers.
  • Ice Cream Giveaway – numbers were discussed from the ice cream giveaway at the rodeo.
  1. OLD BUSINESS
  • Land Acquisition Committee – Nothing new was discussed. A handout was given on reasons why we are looking at a new Mesa Clinic.
  • X-ray Upgrade – tabled for next month.
  • Signage – The sign proofs are in and Jessi is reviewing.
  1. JULY EVALUATION / RAISES
  • Annual:             Satterfield, Barr            
  • 3 Month:          None
  • Motion 7: Robert Hassell motioned that the Board of Directors approves the evaluations of the employees and approves the annual raises applicable. John Polhemus seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

  • Motion 8: Don Mease motioned that the Board of Directors adjourn the meeting at 1818. John Polhemus seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Respectfully submitted,



Jessi Clark, District Administrator