DUNDY COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – February 25, 2025

DUNDY COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

February 25, 2025 – Dundy County Hospital Conference Room  

Present: Rod Damrow; Jennifer Brown; Scott Stahlecker; Robin Shaw; Shane Sis. Absent:  None  In attendance:  Jeremiah Hanes-CEO; Sandy Noffsinger-HR/RM; Alicia Aldridge-CFO; Miranda Marlin-QI/Compliance; Michele Britton-Executive Assistant; Sye Tecker-County Commissioner

The Board of Trustees may enter closed session during the meeting when it determines that doing so is appropriate and is to protect the public interest and is authorized by the provisions of the open meetings act.  Reminder of Confidentiality Statements and Closed Sessions (Statement from Chairman)  Chairman Damrow called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.  Chairman Damrow stated that the board follows the Open Meetings Act Guidelines.  Mr. Damrow also stated that the Board of Trustees may enter closed session during the meeting when it determines that doing so is appropriate and is authorized by the provisions of the Open Meetings Act. A reminder of confidentiality statements and closed sessions was also stated by Chairman Damrow.

Motion by Jennifer Brown verifying that the notice of the meeting was given by written notice to each member of the board and posted in three prominent locations in the community.  Second by Scott Stahlecker.  Yes-Damrow, Stahlecker, Brown, and Shaw.  Absent-Sis.  Motion carried. Budget Hearing for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Motion by Shane Sis to approve the 2025-2026 Budget as presented.  Second by Scott Stahlecker.  Yes-Brown, Shaw, Sis, Damrown, and Stahlecker.  Absent-none.  Motion carried.

Public Items of Discussion: There were no items of public discussion.

Consent Agenda  

Chairman Damrow read the items on the consent agenda which consisted of the approval of the January 28, 2025, regular meeting minutes.  Motion by Scott Stahlecker to approve the consent agenda.  Second by Jennifer Brown.  Yes-Damrow, Sis, Stahlecker, Brown, and Shaw.  Absent-none.  Motion carried.

Organizational Reports  

Foundation Report – report by Jeremiah Hanes.  Commissioner’s Report – report by Sye Tecker.  Corporate Compliance / Quality Improvement / Peer Review – Report by Miranda Marlin.  Approval of Financial Stats and Check Listing – Report by Alicia Aldridge.

Motion by Jennifer Brown to approve the financial stats and check listing for January 2025 as presented.  Second by Shane Sis.  Yes-Stahlecker, Sis, Damrow, Brown, and Shaw.  Absent-none.  Motion carried.

Space Utilization / Facility – Report by Jeremiah Hanes.  Water softener end of life discussion  CEO Update – Report by Jeremiah Hanes.  New Board Member Discussion  Specialty Clinic / Providers  Cardiac Rehab CapEx  Stratton RHC Renovation + Wauneta Clinic  HR / RM Report and Stats – Report by Sandy Noffsinger.  Health Fair / Marketing Report  HR Stats Future

Motion by Shane Sis to approve increasing the CEO spending limit to $20,000.  Second by Robin Shaw.  Yes-Damrow, Stahlecker, Sis, Shaw, and Brown.  Absent-none.  Motion carried.

Election of Officers  

Motion by Jennifer Brown to elect Shane Sis as President.  Second by Scott Stahlecker.  Yes-Damrow, Shaw, Brown, Sis, and Stahlecker.  Absent-none.  Motion carried.

Motion by Shane Sis to elect Jennifer Brown as Treasurer.  Second by Robin Shaw.  Yes-Shaw, Brown, Sis, Stahlecker, and Damrow.  Absent-none.  Motion carried.

Motion by Jennifer Brown to elect Robin Shaw as Secretary.  Second by Shane Sis.  Yes-Brown, Sis, Stahlecker, Damrow, and Shaw.  Absent-none.  Motion carried.

Appointments / Reappointments  

Motion by Shane Sis to approve the reappointment of P.Val Meredith, CRNA to Affiliate, the appointment of Dr. Daniel Herold to Consulting, the reappointment of Dr. Cynthia Lewis to Telemedicine, and the reappointment of Dr. Sandeep Amesure and Dr. James Haug to Teleradiology.  Second by Robin Shaw.  Yes-Sis, Stahlecker, Damrow, Shaw, and Brown.  Absent-none.  Motion carried.

Executive Session  

Motion by Jennifer Brown to enter executive session at 9:31pm for the physician shortage and recruiting discussion.  Executive session is warranted for the protection of the public interest and the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual and such person has not requested a public meeting.  Second by Robin Shaw.  Yes-Sis, Stahlecker, Brown, Shaw, and Damrow.  Absent-none.  Motion carried.   Chairman Damrow declared the executive session over at 9:32pm and stated that the only item(s) discussed in executive session were those item(s) listed in the motion to enter executive.

Motion by Scott Stahlecker to enter back into open session at 9:32pm.  Second by Shane Sis.  Yes-Stahlecker, Brown, Shaw, Damrow, and Sis.  Absent-none.  Motion carried.

Meeting Wrap-Up – Chairman Damrow adjourned the meeting at 9:32pm.

Next Regular Meeting:  March 25, 2025

Signed: Secretary – Robin Shaw. Date:      mmb R. 02/25/25 mmb T. 02/26/25 Published: March 6, 2025; SMN:ZNEZ