1. Called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Paul Endres. The open meeting law requirements were met.
2. Motion by Carlson, second by Borleske to adopt the amended agenda and move item 9 (Computer Software Purchase) to the beginning of the agenda. Motion carried.
3. Motion by Higgins, second by Netzinger to approve the minutes of the meetings held on November 8 and 13. Motion carried.
4. Information regarding new computer software system was discussed. Considerable research was done and staff meetings held to decide on appropriate and cost effective software. Recommendation is ECS from American Data of Sauk City. In checking with facilities that have ECS, the company consistently got high marks for reliability, training and customer service. 165 Nursing homes in the state have this program.
Motion by Netzinger, second by Langer to approve the Resolution to purchase software from American Data. Motion carried.
Motion by Carlson, second by Borleske to adjourn for a tour of the HCC. Motion carried.
Meeting reconvened at 5:50 p.m.
5. No public comment
6. No Communication
7. Administrator Rydberg indicated that the average daily census figures have been added to the statistical report. We have seen a decline in census recently. One admission was denied this week because we were not able to provide the services needed for this individual. Continue to work on outsourcing several departments and are negotiating with the union for possible alternatives. Bids for sandblasting and painting an inside water tank have come in under budget. Will be moving forward with that soon. Have continued with the bed/mattress purchases and have also purchased extension kits to accommodate taller residents. Member asked if a written report including more detail, could be given out. A report will be sent.
8. Nursing home rate adjustment was discussed. Our rates are below all area homes and haven't been raised since 2006. The rate adjustment will begin on February 1, 2008 since we need to give 30 days notice.
Motion by Netzinger, second by Borleske to approve the rate adjustment to $175 for Skilled Nursing Care and $187 for Intensive skilled Nursing. Motion carried
9. Donations for November were discussed.
Motion by Carlson, second by Higgins to accept the monthly donations in the amount of $250. Motion carried.
10. Since we were unable to obtain bids for the new vehicle due to time constraints, we are requesting that the money be carried forward into 2008 capital outlay.
Motion by Carlson, second by Higgins to carry forward $38,000 into the 2008 budget to purchase a vehicle. Motion carried.
11. Art Carlson read his letter to the committee and wanted his views in the record. Carlson questioned the outsourcing options and bed number in lieu of certain information he has received. He was assured that all options are being carefully studied. Chairman Krueger stated that the committee process encourages discussion of different opinions, however once a decision is made, all members should move forward with the decision.
12. Clary explained the balance sheet and other information for the board.
Motion by Carlson, second by Langer to approve the vouchers in the amount of $103,789.29. Motion carried.
13. Next meeting will be January 3, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
Borleske asked if we could have a standing agenda item of update from the building committee. Endres agreed. The architects will be at the December 18 board meeting and will answer questions from the board. Early information on the preliminary plan will be difficult to get since many changes have recently been made. The December resolution will be asking for $5M and the remainder ($10M) to be in March of 2008. If information is available for this committee before the full board meeting it will be sent out.
Motion by Higgins, second by Netzinger to adjourn. Motion carried.
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Paul Endres, Chairperson