Board of Trustees

February 4, 2010 (26 KB)

Present: Steve Bach, Arthur Carlson, Terri Langer, Henry Netzinger, William Higgins, Linda Borleske,
Mary Ellen Murray

Others Present: Kim Gochanour, Marty Krueger, Penny Clary, Ailene Kleczek, Paul Endres, Staff

1. Called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Steve Bach. The open meeting law requirements were met.
   • Item #10 on the agenda will be tabled for this meeting, and handled through E&L.
2. Motion by Carlson, second by Higgins to adopt the amended amended agenda. Motion carried.
3. Motion by Borleske, second by Langer to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.
4. Public comment - None
5. Communication - Art Carlson spoke to a visitor here who was very complimentary of this facility. Carlson also read a letter to the Board regarding his thoughts on the previous boards and committees who worked hard at providing care for our residents and moving forward with the new facility.
6. Discussion of amending the by-laws of the Health Care Center Foundation. Discussion followed. Corp. Counsel will take the resolution to the full board. Also discussed bonding the Treasurer of the Foundation.
   • Motion by Carlson, second by Netzinger to approve the Resolution changing the by-laws of the Health Care Center Foundation, Inc. Motion carried.
7. Foundation update. Foundation members had a discussion of the by-law changes, stained glass options for the Community Room and the Treasurer's Report was given. Also discussed the role of the Foundation. Was decided to continue the discussion at next month's meeting.
8. Discussion of a resolution recognizing the Benefit Club.
   • Motion by Carlson, second by Langer to approve the resolution recognizing the Sauk County Health Care Center Benefit Club. Motion carried.
9. Discussion of a resolution commending Reggie Tourdot and Mike Bryan for years of service.
   • Motion by Higgins, second by Netzinger to approve the resolutions commending Reggie Tourdot for 31 years of service and Mike Bryan for 5 years of service. Motion carried.
10. Discussion of carryover of the Donation Fund.
    • Motion by Carlson, second by Langer to approve the carryover of the donation fund in the amount of $3,600. Motion carried.
      
11. Discussion of 2009 Capital Carryover.
    • Motion by Netzinger, second by Borleske to approve the 2009 Capital Carryover in the amount of $42,823.90. Motion carried.
12. Discussion of signage for directions to the Health Care Center campus. After discussion was decided to add this item to the agenda for next month.
13. Chairman's Report. Items were already discussed.
14. Business office report and voucher review. Invoices and operations statement were reviewed.
    • Motion by Borleske, second by Carlson to approve the vouchers in the amount of $26,951.01 to finish 2009 and $57,279.01 for January of 2010. Motion carried.
15. Administrator's report. Kim updated the board on various activities of the HCC over the past month. We will host the Inter-County Coordinating Commission on the 15th. Was elected Vice president of the Wisconsin County's Association. We have no news on a date for the auction.
16. Donations for the month of January were approved.
    • Motion by Borleske, second by Langer to accept the donation from the Benefit Club in the amount of $29,400.00. Motion carried.
    • Marty spoke about the budget process which will take place this year with each department in which a more open process will take place. With this in mind committees are being asked to have an evening meeting so that more supervisors can attend and be a part of the open discussion. Since the Board of Trustees meet at 5:30 p.m. the time will be fine. We will plan on meeting in the Community Room to allow for more room for guests.
17.  Next meeting will be March 4, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.

Motion by Murray, second by Higgins to adjourn. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted: Steve Bach, Chairperson