Board of Trustees

August 4, 2011 (29 KB)

Members present: Linda Borleske, Bill Higgins, Steve Bach, Henry Netzinger, Art Carlson, Mary Ellen Murray
Members absent: Terri Langer
Others present: Kim Gochanour, Penny Clary, Diane Gade, Marty Krueger, Bill McClary, David Pace and Brandon Pace from Cellox

1. Meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Steve Bach and certified compliance with the open meeting law.
2. Motion by Borleske, second by Carlson to adopt the agenda. Motion carried.
3. Motion by Higgins, second by Murray to approve the minutes of the previous meeting with change in members present. Motion carried.

4. No public comment
5. Communications – Current article regarding ICF walls in local paper was shared.

6. Update on electricity and gas consumption – Bill McClary, Chief Engineer. Our electricity cost is higher than in the old building because of better air conditioning; 5 air handling units with larger motors; 8 exhaust fans including a large exhaust hood in kitchen area; more lights on outside of building. May see decrease in the near future in electrical consumption due to reprogramming of air conditioning units.
Gas consumption is down in this building due to the efficiency of our condensing boiler which is typically used from May to October. We hope to save more in the future.
We are seeing the benefits of ICF walls with noise reduction, moisture and fire resistance, strength against storms, fewer rodent problems and general longevity. Many areas of the building had to have ICF walls for strength due to the amount of glass in walls and heavy load on the roof. David Pace indicated that no guarantees were made by his company for energy savings because of ICF construction in the new Health Care Center. A different company did make such claims, however their data was based on air exchanges of 1.5 per hour and Wisconsin nursing homes by regulations have to turn air over 10 times per hour. An infrared pyrometer reading was taken here by David Pace when the outside temperature was 20° and the differential between exterior and interior walls was 1/2° to 1°. A stick built building has a normal interior vs. exterior wall differential of between 8° - 12°.
7. Retirements of two employees.
Motion by Netzinger, second by Carlson to approve the retirement resolutions for David Potuznik for 34 years of service and Donna Dvorak for 7 years of service to the Health Care Center. Motion carried.

8. Discussion of adjustment to private pay rate. Comparisons between rates of several other facilities in this immediate area were discussed.
Motion by Carlson, second by Borleske to use a 2.1% increase in private pay rates for budgeting purposes only. Motion carried.
When the budget is presented next month a final decision will be made on the private pay rate.

9. Discussion of Foundation activities. Bank statements were reviewed and copies passed out; all were up to date and accurate. Pictures of the latest stained glass windows in progress were shared.

10. Business office report was presented and discussed. Operations statement was reviewed.

Motion by Borleske, second by Carlson to approve the vouchers in the amount of $101,922.77. Motion carried.

11. Administrator's report. Kim updated the board on various activities of the HCC over the past month. We had our state survey and had four cites for small things that will not effect our 5 Star rating. Life safety code inspection is still coming. Advertised for Environmental Services Manager and received 44 applications. Recruited for 2 RN's and CNA's. Working on 2012 budget.

12. Agenda items for next meeting include discussion of 2012 budget.
Next meeting date will be September 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Motion by Netzinger, second by Higgins to adjourn. Motion carried.




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Steve Bach, Chairperson