Seneca Healthcare District
Agenda

Regular Meeting
January 29, 2026 02:00 PM
Lake Almanor Clinic (LAC) Conference Room, 199 Reynolds Road, Chester, CA 96020
 https://senecahospital.org/

Board of Directors
 President Jerri Nielsen • Vice President Shelley Stelzner • Secretary Kenneth Crandall • Treasurer Rich Rydell • Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall


RULES AND PROCEDURES OF THIS BOARD

Our Mission: Seneca Healthcare District's mission is to provide our community members and visitors with outstanding health care and quality care through dedicated and compassionate staff, providers, and innovative technology.

We welcome public participation in our meetings. It is customary for members of the public to stand or raise a hand to be recognized by the Board President before speaking on any agenda item. Please state your name for the record and limit comments to three (3) minutes. Written comments should be submitted to the Board Clerk at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting to allow for distribution.

If you would like to watch the meeting or provide a public comment virtually, as a courtesy you can also access the meeting remotely. You may raise your hand online at any time to indicate that you wish to speak; please wait to speak until you are recognized by the Board President. 

Although the Board strives to offer remote participation, be advised that remote participation is provided for convenience only. In the event of a technological malfunction, the only assurance of live comments being received by the Board is to attend in-person or submit written comments as outlined above. The Board reserves the right to conduct the meeting without remote access if we are experiencing technical difficulties.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special accommodations to participate in a board meeting, please contact Seneca Healthcare District at (833) 227-3743, or email board@senecahospital.org within 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting, or 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting.


  1. Call to Order

    • Roll Call

    • Pledge of Allegiance

  2. Election of Officers
    DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

    The Board will discuss and elect its Officers for Calendar Year 2026:

    President
    Vice-President
    Secretary

    The Board President will subsequently appoint for Calendar Year 2026:

    Treasurer
    Assistant Secretary-Treasurer

    • Additions or Modifications to, or Deletions from the Agenda
      DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment
      • Approval of the Agenda
        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment
        • Public Comments
          DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment
          This is an opportunity for public attendees to address the Board regarding items which are not on the agenda. Please state your name for the record. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes. Written comments should be submitted to the Board Clerk twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting to allow for distribution. Under Government Code Section 54954.2 - Brown Act, the Board cannot act on any item that is not listed on the agenda. The Board President may choose to acknowledge the comment. When appropriate, the Board President may briefly answer a question; refer the matter to staff; or move to set the item for discussion at a future meeting.
        • Approval of the December 16th, 2025, Special Board Meeting Minutes
          DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

          The Board will review for approval, the Minutes of the December 16th, 2025, Special Board Meeting, as submitted by Deborah Housen, Board Clerk. 

          • Staff Reports
            DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

            1. Chief Executive Officer - Presented by Shawn McKenzie, CEO - Verbal Report. 
            2. Chief Nursing Officer - Presented by Judith Cline, CNO - Verbal Report.
            3. Chief Operations Officer - Presented by Brady Haynes, COO - Written Report.
            4. Human Resources Manager - Presented by Shanna Roelofson - Written Report.
            5. Marketing/Public Relations Director - Presented by Chelssa Outland - Written Report.
            6. SH Foundation Executive Director Report - Presented by Chelssa Outland - Written Report.
            7. Compliance/Privacy/HIM Director - Presented by Charlene Almocera - Written Report. 

            • Chief Financial Officer Reports - Steve Boline, CFO
              DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

              For Approval/Acceptance:
              1. December 2025 Financial Report.

              For Discussion Only:

              2. Updated Cash Flow Report as of 01/23/26.
              3. December 2025 R1 Revenue Cycle Report.
              4. Interim Financing and Project Payment Update. 

              • New Critical Access Hospital & Skilled Nursing Facility - Contingency Usage Request 012
                DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item
                Contingency Usage Requests #44, Foundation Waterproofing, for an added cost of $53,957.20; #45, Updating GC contracted scope on INC3 from bid to permit drawings, for an added cost of $382,942.17; #46 & #47, Mock-up retest #3 costs being shifted from Owner's Contingency to be paid by GC, for a shift of costs of $8,250.00; #48, Transition and Activation Planning contract budget supplementation, for an added cost of $112,154.00; #49, Medical Gas Inspection/Certification, for an added cost of $116,905.33; and #50, Lab Grant, for a reduced Contingency Usage of $398,781.41.

                Once items 44-50 are approved, Owner's Contingency remains at $1,336,733.33 and Construction Contingency remains at $4,203,100.77. 

                Presented by Donna Huntingdale, Building Rx
                • New CAH/SNF Transition and Activation Planning Contract
                  DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

                  Requesting Board consideration/approval of authorization, with respect to the Seneca Healthcare District Replacement Critical-Access Hospital + Skilled Nursing Facility Project, to District Chief Executive Officer or designee to execute contract approved by District legal counsel and District Chief Executive Officer or designee for services (“Contractor”) for a value of $210,154.00 to YellowBrick Consulting, all in a form approved by District legal counsel and the District Chief Executive Officer or designee, subject to United States Department of Agriculture concurrence.

                  Presented by Donna Huntingdale, Building Rx

                  • New CAH/SNF Medical Gas Inspection/Certification Contract
                    DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item
                    Requesting Board consideration/approval of authorization, with respect to the Seneca Healthcare District Replacement Critical-Access Hospital + Skilled Nursing Facility Project, to District Chief Executive Officer or designee to execute contract approved by District legal counsel and District Chief Executive Officer or designee for services (“Contractor”) for a value of $116,905.00 to Carsten's Yearly Analysis, Inc., all in a form approved by District legal counsel and the District Chief Executive Officer or designee, subject to United States Department of Agriculture concurrence.
                    • New CAH/SNF - General update
                      DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment    View Item

                      Presented by Donna Huntingdale, Building Rx.

                      • Policies and Procedures
                        DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

                        Requesting Board Approval. Presented by Charlene Almocera, Compliance/Privacy/HIM Director.

                        • Medical Staff Report
                          DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment    View Item

                          Requesting Board approval, Dr. Marc Nielsen, Chief of Staff, submitted the Medical Staff Appointments as approved at the January 13th, 2026, Medical Executive Staff Meeting.

                          • Closed Session
                            DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment
                            • Conference with Legal Counsel

                              Government Code §54956.9 – Conference with Legal Counsel.
                              The District has received a claim in connection with the Replacement Critical Access Hospital + Skilled Nursing Facility Project which is available for public inspection.

                            • Trade Secrets

                              Health and Safety Code §32106 - Report(s) involving Trade Secrets.

                            • Litigation - Pending/Existing Litigation
                              Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code §54956.9 (d)(1)
                              Simon Renteria v. Seneca Healthcare District, et al.
                              Claim No.: 24-001989 | Case No.: CV25-00084 (Plumas County Superior Court)
                            • Public Employee Appointment
                              Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Appointment

                              Chief Executive Officer
                            • Labor Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
                              Conference with Labor Negotiators 

                              Agency-Designated Representatives: SHD Board President & Vice-President
                              Unrepresented Employee: Chief Executive Officer
                          • Report on Closed Session
                            DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

                            The Board President will announce any reportable actions taken during Closed Session.

                            • Proposed Changes to Salary and/or Fringe Benefits of the Chief Executive Officer
                              DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

                              Board discussion and possible approval of changes to salary and/or fringe benefits of the Chief Executive Officer. Consideration of awarding a performance bonus of $16,000 in total. Presented by the Board President.

                              • Board Committee Assignments
                                DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

                                The Board will discuss and the Board President will appoint two Board members to each of its Standing Committees for Calendar Year 2026:

                                1. Strategic Planning Committee

                                2. Finance Committee

                                3. Bylaws Committee

                                • Board, Executive Staff, & Department Heads Required Training
                                  DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

                                  Informing the Board of legislative changes affecting required training for local agencies and reminder of required training. Discussion and possible action regarding any additional employees the Board desires to complete these trainings. Presented by the Board President.

                                  • Who Must Take Statutorily Required Trainings for Local Officials?

                                    Ethics Training

                                    Fiscal and Financial Training

                                    A member of a local agency legislative body or an elected officer of a local agency who receives any type of compensation, salary, or stipend or reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties

                                    Any member of a local agency legislative body or any elected officer of a local agency

                                    Any department head or other similar administrative officer

                                    Any official who is appointed by the governing body who, as part of their official duties, makes decisions or recommendations regarding financial administration, budgeting, or the use of public resources

                                    Any additional employees designated by the board

                                    A local agency executive, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 3511.1, or other similar administrative officer of a local agency*

                                    Any additional employees designated by the board


                                    Source: https://www.csda.net/blogs/morgan-leskody/2025/12/08/2026-new-laws-series-part-8-new-mandatory-training

                                  • Training

                                    If Began Service Before January 1, 2026

                                    If Began Service On/After January 1, 2026

                                    Retake

                                    Ethics

                                    If not previously designated, within one year of commencing service (in practice, before January 1, 2027).

                                    Within six months of commencing service

                                    Every two years

                                    Fiscal and Financial

                                    Before January 1, 2028 (Unless service term ends before January 9, 2028)

                                    Within six months of commencing service

                                    Every two years


                                    Source: https://bbklaw.com/resources/la-121625-new-mandatory-trainings-for-local-government-elected-officials-appointees-and-staff

                                  • AB1661 - Sexual Harassment Training for Local Agency Officials

                                    Required once every two years.

                                    Source: https://bbklaw.com/resources/sexual-harassment-avoidance-training-2-hours

                                • Future Board Meeting Agenda Topics
                                  DiscussionDiscussion CommentComment

                                  1. Board Planning Session
                                  2. Board training - document in a Board Policy

                                  3. Others?

                                  • Next Regular Board Meeting Announcement 
                                    DiscussionDiscussion Possible ActionPossible Action CommentComment

                                    Date:           Thursday, February 26th, 2026
                                    Time:           2:00pm
                                    Location:    Lake Almanor Clinic (LAC) - Conference Room -199 Reynolds Rd., Chester

                                    • Agenda Posting Notice

                                      This agenda has been electronically mailed to the following newspaper publishers, fire districts, public utilities districts, and radio stations for posting:

                                      Plumas Sun
                                      Intermountain News
                                      Hamilton Branch Fire District
                                      Lake Almanor West Fire District
                                      Chester Public Utilities District (CPUD)
                                      KSUE/JDX 5 Radio 

                                      This agenda has been posted at the following public places:

                                      Seneca Healthcare District Hospital - Bulletin Board
                                      Lake Almanor Clinic (LAC) Walk-in - Bulletin Board
                                      U.S. Post Office - Chester Branch 

                                      Certificate of Posting: I, Deborah Housen, hereby certify, I posted the foregoing agenda on the bulletin board, located at the front door entrance of Seneca Healthcare District Hospital, and at the Lake Almanor Clinic Walk-In bulletin board at the front of the entrance, on or before: January 23rd, 2026 by Deborah Housen, Board Clerk.