Present via Conference Call: Paul Engbrecht, Bob Stahl, Gale Walker, Gail Ferris, Doc Tieszen, Wayne Muth, and Staff.
The meeting was called to order and moved into Executive Session at 9:00am.
The meeting was called into General Session at 9:15am. M/S/P Engbrecht/Muth to accept the management contract as presented with another $4,000 increase in expenses to cover out-of-state travel as required by the Department.
Staff will talk with Jeff Tronvold from the AG’s office about the Executive Session matter and if necessary, have him talk with Bob Stahl. If the matter can be resolved in writing, Staff will ask Tronvold to write the full Board.
1. The March 3, 2005 Board Minutes were accepted as presented and will be filed.
2. Staff noted the revenue and expenses were in good order at the end of the third quarter; nothing outstanding to report, and that we should end the year in good shape.
3. M/S/P Stahl/Muth to approve Jim Lewandowski’s request as presented and to extend the Board’s appreciation for his military service.
4. Board members were extended the opportunity to attend the NAB Annual Meeting in June, but Staff will be the only attendee. She will take advantage of the “free” registration, which is now included in the annual NAB membership.
5. This is the time of year to visit and/or elect Board officer positions. After hearing that Engbrecht didn’t mind the responsibility of reviewing all licensure applications as Board Secretary, Muth made the motion to re-elect the same officers and Stahl seconded the motion. During the discussion, Dr. Tieszen agreed to continue as Vice President and Walker said he’d continue as President. The motion carried unanimously.
6. Staff mentioned receiving the recent survey of Sturgis Community Health Care. Stahl reported they had submitted their POC and documentation on the required in-service training.
With no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:32am.
