Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 pm by President Jerri Nielsen.
1. Roll Call
  
  Present: President Jerri Nielsen, Vice President Sherrie Thrall, Secretary Kenneth Crandall, Treasurer Rich Rydell
  
  Absent: Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner
2. Pledge of Allegiance
  Led by President Jerri Nielsen
Additions or Modifications to, or Deletions from the Agenda No Action
Approval of the Agenda Vice President Sherrie Thrall motioned to approve. Secretary Kenneth Crandall seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Jerri Nielsen Aye Vice President Sherrie Thrall Aye Secretary Kenneth Crandall Aye Treasurer Rich Rydell Absent Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner
Public Comments
There were no public comments submitted for the Board Meeting via community members.
Approval of the December 5th, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes for (November 2024).

Vice President Sherrie Thrall motioned to approve. Treasurer Rich Rydell seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Jerri Nielsen Aye Vice President Sherrie Thrall Aye Secretary Kenneth Crandall Aye Treasurer Rich Rydell Absent Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner
Staff Reports
1. Chief Executive Officer - Presented by Shawn McKenzie, CEO - Written Report.
2. Chief Nursing Officer - Presented by Judith Cline, CNO - Written Report.
3. Chief Operations Officer - Presented by Brady Haynes, COO - Written Report.
4. Information Technology (IT) Director - Presented by Brian Churchill - Verbal Report.
5. Human Resources Manager - Presented by Shanna Roelofson - Written Report.
6. Marketing/Public Relations Director - Presented by Chelssa Outland - Written Report.
7. Compliance/Privacy/HIM Director - Presented by Charlene Almocera - No Report. Reports will be shared with the Board Members - Quarterly. The next report will be at the March 27th, 2025 Regular Board Meeting.
Chief Financial Officer Reports - Steve Boline, CFO
Assembly Bill 1882 - Discussion and Annual Report
The Board acknowledged receipt of the Assembly Bill 1882 Letter and the 2024 Annual Report.
Vice President Sherrie Thrall motioned to approve. Secretary Kenneth Crandall seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Jerri Nielsen Aye Vice President Sherrie Thrall Aye Secretary Kenneth Crandall Aye Treasurer Rich Rydell Absent Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner
Seneca Healthcare Foundation Report
Discussion. Report presented by Chelssa Outland, SH Foundation Executive Director.
New CAH/SNF - Special Testing & Inspection Contract
The Board considered and approved 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 with BSK Associates for Special Testing and Inspection in an amount not to exceed $705,000, 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.
Treasurer Rich Rydell motioned to approve. Secretary Kenneth Crandall seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Jerri Nielsen Aye Vice President Sherrie Thrall Aye Secretary Kenneth Crandall Aye Treasurer Rich Rydell Absent Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner
New CAH/SNF - Request 002 for Contingency Usage, upon concurrence with USDA
New CAH/SNF - The request of 002 Contingency Usage, upon concurrence with USDA, was approved in an amount not to exceed $502,910 as presented by Donna Huntingdale, Building Rx.
Treasurer Rich Rydell motioned to approve. Vice President Sherrie Thrall seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Jerri Nielsen Aye Vice President Sherrie Thrall Aye Secretary Kenneth Crandall Aye Treasurer Rich Rydell Absent Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner
New CAH/SNF - Informative Discussion
Discussion. Presented by Donna Huntingdale, Building Rx.
Medical Staff Report
Closed Session
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) or (3)
  No Action
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
  Gullotto vs. Seneca Healthcare District - Case #202404-24213903
  No Action
3. Health and Safety Code Section 32106 - Report(s) involving Trade Secrets.
  No Action
Report on Closed Session
The Regular Board Meeting (for December 2024) recessed at 5:25pm.
Closed Session commenced at 5:25pm.
Closed Session concluded at 6:10pm.
The Regular Board Meeting (for December 2024) reconvened at 6:10pm.
Closed Session Report:
The Board President stated there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
Future Board Meeting Agenda Topics
1. Finance Investment Policy
2. Physician Contract Negotiation, Execution, Termination and Administration Authority of CEO
3. Board Planning Session
4. Board Committees
5. Quarterly Joint Committee Conference Meeting Dates/BOD Assignments
6. Election of Officers
7. Audit Report Presentation
8. Board Meeting Date Review (due to Holiday Season)
9. Proposed Changes to Salary and/or Fringe Benefits of the Chief Executive Officer
Next Regular Board Meeting Announcement
Date: Thursday, January 30th, 2025
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Lake Almanor Clinic (LAC) - Conference Room -199 Reynolds Rd., Chester
The Regular Board Meeting (for December 2024) concluded at 6:26pm.
Agenda Posting Notice