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May 28, 2002

  • The May 14th, 2002 minutes were approved.

  • Jim Brinkman, Chief Financial Officer, presented the financial reports for April. After review and discussion the reports were approved as presented.

  • Jim Brinkman presented the accounts receivable report with recommendations for further action on selected accounts. After discussion, the report and requests were approved.

  • Roger Johnson, CPA, of Wendling, Noe, Nelson & Johnson LLC, presented the audit report for 2001. Mr. Johnson went over the audit report in detail, and answered questions from the Board. No accounting or other problems were found and the hospital compares very favorably with its peer group. The Board accepted the audit report as presented.

  • David Wright, AIA, of the Health Facilities Group, Architects, presented floor plans and a color and materials plan for the carpet, tile, wall coverings etc. for the updating and remodeling project for Clay County Medical Center. The project is planned to be ready for final bid documents within a month. The bid process will take another month. The project will include a complete remodel of the obstetrics wing and a general updating of the rest of the hospital. Bids and selection of optional items to be included or excluded will determine the total cost of the project. Additional planning will be done and the project will come back to the Board for approval.

  • Ron Bender, CEO presented a proposal for broadband internet connection updates and a computer security "firewall". The total capital cost will be $2,800. The hospital uses the internet for various services such as ordering supplies, education programs, equipment and software monitoring and updating and email. The Board approved the proposal.

  • Also requested was the purchase of new laundry equipment. Two 65 pound Wascomat high extraction commercial washers at a total cost of $13,692 and a Wascomat 75 pound commercial dryer at a cost of $2,946 was requested and approved by the Capital Acquisitions Committee. After discussion the Board approved the purchases at a total cost of $16,638.

  • Lori Penner presented a Scholarship Committee request for a nursing scholarship to be awarded in the amount of $1,000. After discussion the request was approved.

  • The next Board meeting is set for June 11th at 7:30pm.