Bert Nash

Your Community Mental Health Center

MINUTES

Governing Board of Directors

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Directors Present:        David Johnson                        Jean Milstead              Rick Spano

                                    Jane Eldredge             Doug Stephens            Erv Hodges

                                    Bootsie Lauridsen       Carol Hatton               Elizabeth Sheils

                                    David Ambler

Director Absent:         Bonnie Lowe, notified            Ken McGovern

                                    Barbara Ballard, notified       

Staff Present:              Pat Roach Smith, COO

Tracy Kihm, Finance Director

                                    Cindy Hart, Development Director

Marilyn Sell, Recording Secretary

I           Doug Stephens called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. with a quorum present.

II         Public Comment:  None.

III        Consent Agenda:  December 1, 2009 Minutes; December 2009 Financials; and, David’s CEO Report made up the Consent Agenda.

ERV HODGES MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA; ELIZABETH SHEILS SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

Discussion:  Re financials, David talked about how the grant cuts announced at the end of November 2009 affects checks sent to us in 2010. 

Re CEO Report, David included two newspaper articles—one about cuts at Pawnee Mental Health Services, Inc.; and, one about cuts affecting Oklahoma communities. 

IV        Review & Comment:  Corridor Technology Solutions.  We have seen service improvements, remote capabilities are ready to launch, and a high level of training has been completed.  David continues to push for a “new Bob” and a business plan.  The Board asked that before the Governing Board meeting in February, Corridor provide them with a business plan.  There are two potential sales in Kansas that Corridor has chosen to focus on rather than the business plan. 

Budget.  This January 26, 2010 budget presented to the board delineates all changes made to date.  David said he is comfortable with expenses; but, will watch closely revenue enhancements.  We are working to enhance Medical Services by operating a clinic model one afternoon a week; and, hiring a full time ARNP.  David commented that the worst case scenario would be if the state tells us all we can do is Medicaid. 

Activate Nominating Committee:  Three directors, Jean Milstead, Jane Eldredge and Erv Hodges terms expire this spring.  Bonnie Lowe has asked not to be reappointed due to the demands of her job.  Doug will convene the nominating committee to review potential Governing Board members.  Erv has agreed to serve on the committee and Doug will ask Bonnie.

CEO Evaluation:  Doug will email the evaluation to the directors and asked to have it completed for a February board meeting Executive Session.

V         Consider for Action:  Good Friend Nomination, Bruce Neis.  Carla Helm, Homeless Outreach Coordinator, nominated Bruce Neis who is the father of staff member, Aaron Neis.  Bruce ventured out in a snow storm to help Aaron and a client Aaron was transporting to the hospital after Aaron’s car broke down. 

JANE ELDREDGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE NOMINATION; JEAN MILSTEAD SECONDED THE MOTION; MOTION CARRIED.   

Other:  ▪Maurice Joy is leaving the Investment Advisory Committee and will recommend Bill Beedles replace him as chair of that committee.  ▪Cindy reports that our Unevent invitation and our annual appeal letter produced more than $26K in donations.  ▪Jason Edmonds is spearheading a Nash Dash / Nash Bash scheduled for Saturday, October 9—more information to follow—mark your calendar. 

VI        Adjourn.  The meeting adjourned at 8:50 a.m.  The next meeting of the Governing Board is Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 7:30 a.m.