I. CALL TO ORDER

Guy Clark called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

II.  AGENDA APPROVAL

It was moved by Leon Kessel and seconded by Delbert Lee to approve the following agenda in accordance with the Code of Iowa Open Meetings Law. Motion carried.

III.  PUBLIC COMMENT

There was none.

IV.  CONSENT AGENDA

It was moved by Delbert Lee and seconded by Gwen Simpson to approve the following  Consent Agenda items:  (1) April 25, 2011 meeting minutes (2) April 2011 accounts payable/payroll $550,737.87; $310,041.19 (3) accounts receivable write-offs $44,339.61  (4) CEO Report

V.  MEDICAL STAFF REPORT

There was no report.

VI.  FINANCIAL REPORT

Tara Spidle presented the financial report for the month of April. The operating revenue for April was $956,210.54 with operating expenses totaling $697,749.99.  Non operating revenue was $57,361.65.  Net income for the month was $315,822.20.  It was moved by Delbert Lee and seconded by Tom Thomas to approve the financial report for April. Motion carried.

It was moved by Delbert Lee and seconded by Leon Kessel to authorize American State Bank as a depository.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Gwen Simpson and seconded by Linda Chastain to deposit matured CD into American State Bank.  Motion carried.

It was moved by Gwen Simpson and seconded by Delbert Lee to approve the Corporate Authorize Resolution for American State Bank.  Motion carried.

VII.  MERCY REPORT

Peg O’Connor gave the Mercy Report.

VIII.  ACTION ITEMS

Lease of LCDC Property

A motion was made by Delbert Lee and seconded by Gwen Simpson to approve the lease between Decatur County Hospital and Leon Community Development Corporation to allow for construction parking at the cost of $142.50 per year.  Motion carried.

Buyout of Vitros 350 Analyzer

A motion was made by Gwen Simpson and seconded by Leon Kessel to approve the buyout of the lease for the Vitros 350 chemistry analyzer.  Motion carried.

Bank Resolution: Farmer’s Bank of Northern Missouri

A motion was made by Delbert Lee and Leon Kessel to adopt the Corporate Authorization Resolution.  Motion carried.

It was moved by Leon Kessel and seconded by Delbert Lee to appoint Gwen Simpson as secretary pro-tem.  Motion carried.

Acquisition of New Ultrasound Equipment

The board received quotes from two firms, General Electric and Siemens.  A motion was made by Gwen Simpson and seconded by Leon Kessel to execute a 60 month lease to GE for the ultrasound equipment for a total five year cost of $203,419.16.  Motion carried.

IX.  PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENTS

Following acknowledgement that the proposed appointment applications Hersh Patel, M.D.; Amanda McKinley, C.R.N.A.; and Mark Johnson, M.D., to the DCH Medical Staff were recommended by the Medical Staff, Leon Kessel moved and Delbert Lee seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

X.  ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.