MINUTES

Governing Board of Directors

Tuesday, August 31, 2004

Directors Present:         Marilyn Bittenbender                David Johnson 

                                    David Ambler                           Judy Long O’Neal

                                    Ken McRae                             Judy Anderson

                                    Rick Spano                              Jean Milstead

                                    Erv Hodges                              Mike McGrew

                                    Elizabeth Sheils             Jane Eldredge

Directors Absent:          Ed Brunt, notified         

Staff Present:                Pat Roach Smith, Chief Operations Officer

Steve Richards, Finance Director

Marilyn Sell, Recording Secretary

I           Jean Milstead called the meeting to order at 7:35 a.m. with a quorum present.

II          Public Comment:  None

III        Consent Agenda:  June 29, 2004 Minutes and June & July Financials made up the

Consent Agenda.

ERV HODGES MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA; DAVID AMBLER SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

IV        General Discussion.  Inpatient Needs:  Several BNC Directors shared conversations they have had with LMH Directors since the July 27 joint meeting.  Jean said LMH Board Chair, Vicki Randal’s term as Chair as well as service to the LMH Board ends in September 2004.  Donna Osness will replace Vicki as Chair.  David has met with LMH ER Dr Scott Robinson.  David has meetings scheduled with Assistant Secretary Laura Howard; and, Don Jordan, Superintendent of Osawatomie State Hospital.

V         Review & Comment.  Licensure Site Visit, September 28:  Pat Roach Smith led the review by pointing out materials in the Board packet—Site Visit Agenda, Licensing Site Visit Tips for Board Members, Licensure Site Visit Questions for Board Members, draft of the Client Handbook, Refusal and Discontinuance of Service Policy, and the Quality Management Monthly Report.  Additionally, she distributed August 2003 Client Satisfaction Results, SPMI and SED Mental Health Definitions, and Client Complaint and Appeals Policy.  Review of the Quality Management Plan will occur at least annually.  A quarterly review of consumer complaints will be added to the standing agenda. 

The reviewers will meet with the BNC Board on September 28 at 7:30 a.m.    On September 30 at 5:00 p.m. Pat invited the Directors to attend the Community Meeting.  The Exit Interview is scheduled for October 4 at 10:00 a.m.

Pat agreed to email the Board the names of the three Licensing surveyors and will gather information on how the Center distributes and collects the types of non Consortium surveys and responses.

VI        Consider for Action.  List Price for Nancy’s House:  Mike McGrew advised his associates toured the house yesterday.  Their appraisal ranged from $199,900 to $219,000. 

RICK SPANO MADE A MOTION TO LIST NANCY’S HOUSE FOR $214,900 WITH AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE TO A PRICE NOT LESS THAN $199,900 AND TO SELL THE HOUSE BY THE END OF 2004; MARILYN BITTENBENDER SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED WITH MIKE MCGREW ABSTAINING.

Winter Holiday Board Meetings:  Due to heavy winter holiday schedules, the Executive Committee proposed one meeting for the Executive Committee and one meeting for the Governing Board during November and December.  The Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for November 30 and the Governing Board meeting is scheduled for December 7. 

APPROVED BY CONSENSUS.

VII       CEO Report:  David reiterated his support for the BNC Governing Board to join the many other community organizations providing voter education.  There was general agreement.

VIII      The meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m.  The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 28 at 7:30 a.m., with the Licensing Site surveyors.  This meeting will be held in the second floor conference rooms.

Approved:  ______________________________     Date:___________________