Stephenson Nursing Center Committee Meeting AGENDA Date: April 3 rd, 2014 Time: 6:30 PM Place of Meeting: Stephenson Nursing Center Conference Room Freeport, Illinois 61032 Call to Order Prayer Jim DeMeester Roll Call Approval of Agenda Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Chairperson s Report and Correspondence Public Comments on Agenda Items Administrator s Report Census/Marketing Report H.R. Report Budgetary Status Report Union Update Larson and Darby Update (SNC Canopy Project) Rooftop De-Humidifier/Air Conditioner Bids New Business Members of The Audience Executive Session Approval of Bills Adjournment Next Meting May 8 th 2014 @ 6:30 PM @Stephenson Nursing Center Caring Hands Loving Hearts
Stephenson Nursing Center Committee Meeting April 3, 2014 @ 6:30 P.M. held at Stephenson Nursing Center Conference Room Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M. Prayer: Jim DeMeester Roll Call: In Attendance: Bennie Brown, Charles Hilton, Dave Schexnayder, Jim DeMeester, and Dan Neal. Absent: Gail Clore and Anthony Kuhlemeier Also in attendance: William Hadley, Christopher Clukey, Robyn Schoonhoven, Gina Miller, Cheryl Cormican, Walden Remmers, Randy Maher, RaeAnn Miller. Approval of Agenda Motion to amend the agenda to include, putting employment in Executive Session, to discuss Employment/Appointment Matters in private at public meeting, there must be a motion and majority approval to go into Executive Session under section 5 ILC 120/2 (1) of the open meeting act. Aye: 4, Charles Hilton, Jim DeMeester, Dave Schexnayer and Dan Neal Nay: 1, Bennie Brown Motion to approve the Agenda Aye: 4, Charles Hilton, Dave Schexnayder, Jim DeMeester, and Dan Neal Nay: 1, Bennie Brown Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Motion to approve March Meeting Minutes, with the amendment that, Under Rooftop De- Humidifier/Air Conditioner Bids Mr. DeMeester spoke in opposition of them because they are for Aviand s employees. 2 nd : Dan Neal Aye: 3, Bennie Brown, Jim DeMeester, and Dan Neal Nay: 1, Charles Hilton Abstained: 1, Dave Schexnayder Motion to approve previous meeting minutes
Chairperson s Report and Correspondence Mr. Neal spoke of assertions brought up in the Full Board Meeting, that the Nursing Home is $500,000.00 in arrears. He reported that this is not true and that he will respond at the County Board meeting where this misinformation was provided. Mr. Neal also spoke about the transition following Mr. Fortney s departure. He said that he and Mr. Hadley have been meeting with staff to support them and provide guidance as they attempt to cover the administrator s duties in the interim. Two staff are applying for temporary licenses and recruitment for a new administrator has begun. Public Comments on Agenda Items: There were no comments on Agenda Items. Administrator s Report Mr. Hadley said he will be presenting a plan to the full board outlining the process for selection of a new administrator. Census/Marketing Report: Official capacity of the facility is 150. Discussed why some beds were decertified last year. We pay fees based on the number of beds certified. Conversion of some rooms to office space has allowed us to reduce these fees. It takes 2 years to recertify beds. It has been 1 year thus far. Census Marketing Report by Cheryl Cormican: Discussion on how many residents and how they are recorded in and out when they go to the Hospital and come back to Nursing Home. H.R report: New Hires and Departures were shared. Budgetary Status Report: Robyn Schoonoven reported that there is still an error on the Real Estate taxes income line item. Should be $400,000.00 not $500,000.00. The Administrator s office needs to correct this figure as they produce the report. The new washer is installed and the new Bus is parked out front, Wally will wait after the meeting to show it if needed. The Capital Equipment vehicles expenditures are high for the month of February due to the purchase of the bus, but not expecting any more major expenses in this category. Jim DeMeester asked why the Spreadsheet report sent out today is not given out before the meeting like was done in the past. Robyn replied that Dana would be the one to ask for the report. Union Update: given by RaeAnn Miller; Meetings are going on, both sides are going back and forth with proposals, some agreements have been made on non-economic areas. Larson and Darby Update (SNC Canopy Project): given by Walden Remmers; Wally supplied the Board with a breakdown of where we are on the Canopy Project. Dave Schexnayder spoke of concerns he has and would like to see a picture of the project. Wally will look into getting a picture. Larson and Darby are ready to go out for bids at this time. Discussed Builder s Risk insurance and Performance bond and what they are and if needed, would add a cost to the project. Rooftop De-Humidifier/Air Conditioner Bids: given by Walden Remmers; we had to rebid the purchase to keep with the County ordinance. The same two companies replied. There
was discussion on the size of the areas that will be affected by adding the De-Humidifier/Air Conditioner. Motion to approve the purchase of the De-Humidifier/Air Conditioner from Freeport Sheet Metal for $38,339.00. 1 st : Bennie Brown 2 nd : Charles Hilton Aye: 3, Bennie Brown, Charles Hilton, and Dan Neal Nay: 1, Jim DeMeester Abstained: 1, Dave Schexnayder New Business: Wally brought to our attention that the Kitchen Vegetable Steamer is out for repairs. Cost of repairing is $3600.00 dollars. Cost of a new Steamer is around $6000.00. He would like permission to submit for bids for a new one. A new stove was in the works for replacement this year, but it is in fair working condition, whereas the Steamer is not working. Members of the Audience: Christopher Clukey addressed the Board with concerns of comments made to the Journal Standard Newspaper. Regarding the statement that some Board Members would like to get rid of the County Nursing Home. That more than just comments were needed to make statements turn into facts. Dan Neal responded that he has heard a number of board members express the view that the County should not be in the nursing home business and with the departure of the nursing home administrator staff, residents and families have expressed concerns about the nursing home s future. Mr. Hilton said that the only way the County would be able to get rid of Stephenson County Nursing Center would be on a Referendum. Also, Cheryl Cormican told the board that she appreciated the support that is being given by board members. Executive Session Motion to go into Executive Session was made per roll call to discuss Employment/Appointment Matters in private at public meeting, there must be a motion and majority approval to go into Executive Session under section 5 ILC 120/2 (1) of the open meeting act as did the motion to come out of Executive Session. Public was invited back in. Motion was made and approved out of Executive Session that there is no action to be taken.
Approval of Bills Motion to approve paying of Bills 1 st : Bennie Brown 2 nd : Charles Hilton Aye: 4 Bennie Brown, Charles Hilton, Jim DeMeester, and Dan Neal Nay: 1, Dave Schexnayder Adjournment Motion to Adjourn Aye: 5, Bennie Brown, Charles Hilton, Dave Schexnayder, Jim DeMeester, and Dan Neal Next Meeting May 8th 2014 @ 6:30 PM @Stephenson Nursing Center Caring Hands Loving Hearts Submitted by Lori Finley