I. CALL TO ORDER

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

II.  AGENDA APPROVAL

It was moved by Tom Thomas and seconded by Linda Chastain to approve the following agenda in accordance with the Code of Iowa Open Meetings Law. Motion carried.

III.  PUBLIC COMMENT

Linda Chastain discussed the DCH Auxiliary 5^th Annual Golf Tournament.

IV.  CONSENT AGENDA

It was moved by Linda Chastain and seconded by Tom Thomas to approve the following  Consent Agenda items:  (1) May 23, 2011 meeting minutes (2) May 2011 accounts payable/payroll $390,067.47; $295,115.77 (3) accounts receivable write-offs $35,142.80  (4) CEO Report

V.  MEDICAL STAFF REPORT

There was no report.

VI.  FINANCIAL REPORT

Tara Spidle presented the financial report for the month of May. The operating revenue for May was $833,092.36 with operating expenses totaling $831,037.60.  Non operating revenue was $64,432.57.  Net income for the month was $66,487.33.  It was moved by Linda Chastain and seconded by Leon Kessel to approve the financial report for May. Motion carried.

Tara reported a CD will mature on 7/9 and presented renewal rates from designated banks.  The Board recommended moving the CD to Farmer's Bank.

Dash board information was also presented.

VII.  MERCY REPORT

There was none.

VIII.  ACTION ITEMS

Resignation of Delbert Lee

The Board received a letter of resignation from Delbert Lee effective June 18^th.

A motion was made by Heidi Bell and seconded by Linda Chastain to accept the resignation of Delbert Lee.  Motion carried; vote 3 ayes 2 nays.

Selection of Replacement Board Member to Fill the Unexpired Term

Mr. Lee’s term expires December 31 of 2012 and it is in the Boards purview to appoint an individual to fulfill the remainder of this term.  Sherry Untiedt, former Board member, has indicated her willingness to serve out the remaining term if that is the Board’s desire.  The Board discussed the options.

A motion was made by Linda Chastain and seconded by Heidi Bell to appoint Sherry Untiedt to fill the vacancy.  Motion carried; vote 5 ayes 0 nays.

Purchase of Life Pak 12 Defibrillators

The Board received a request for the purchase of a defibrillator unit.  The hospital is exclusively using the Life Pak system; therefore, other manufactures of defibrillators were not pursued.  It was recommended that the hospital acquire a refurbished unit in the amount of $11,223.89.  Comparative prices for new units were included in the information.

A motion was made by Tom Thomas and seconded by Leon Kessel to approve the purchase of refurbished Life Pak 12 Defibrillators for $11,223.89.  Motion carried; vote 5 ayes 0 nays.

Storage Unit Inventory

The Board received a list of additional items declared surplus to include in the yard sale which is subject to weather improvement; probably sometime in July.

A motion was made by Linda Chastain seconded by Heidi Bell to approve additional items to surplus.  Motion carried; vote 5 ayes 0 nays.

IX.  PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENTS

Following acknowledgment that the proposed appointment applications Scott Mial, 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.  PAC POLICIES

It was moved by Linda Chastain and seconded by Tom Thomas to approve the revised PAC policies and procedures as approved and recommended by the Professional Advisory Committee.  Motion carried.  (See minutes of the PAC meeting for a list of the said policies and procedures.)

Lynn Milnes informed the Board of items on next month’s agenda.  It will be a long meeting.  The Building Committee will meet on July 25^th 4 p.m.  The July meeting will put financials and routine items into the consent agenda so there will be minimal discussion.

August 11^th will be Thursday in the park at Decatur County Hospital for the ground breaking.

XI.  ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.