Seneca Healthcare District
Minutes
Regular Meeting
February 27, 2025 03:00 PM
Lake Almanor Clinic (LAC) Conference Room, 199 Reynolds Road, Chester, CA 96020
https://senecahospital.org/

1. 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 Shelley Stelzner, Secretary Kenneth Crandall, Treasurer Rich Rydell, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall

      Staff Present: Rich Rydell attended the meeting via Zoom.

      
      
   2. Pledge of Allegiance
      Led by President Jerri Nielsen
      
      
2. Additions or Modifications to, or Deletions from the Agenda Item #17 was moved to the March 27th, 2025, Regular Board Meeting.  Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall motioned to approve. Secretary Kenneth Crandall seconded the motion.
   
   The roll call vote:
   
     Aye   President Jerri Nielsen     Aye   Vice President Shelley Stelzner     Aye   Secretary Kenneth Crandall     Aye   Treasurer Rich Rydell     Aye   Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall  
   
   
3. Approval of the Agenda Vice President Shelley Stelzner motioned to approve. Secretary Kenneth Crandall seconded the motion.
   
   The roll call vote:
   
     Aye   President Jerri Nielsen     Aye   Vice President Shelley Stelzner     Aye   Secretary Kenneth Crandall     Aye   Treasurer Rich Rydell     Aye   Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall  
   
   
4. Public Comments

   There were no public comments or concerns presented to the Board Members for response. 

5. Resolution No. 451 - Commendation and Appreciation to Shell Stoops - 2024 Employee Of The Year

   Resolution No. 451 - Commendation and Appreciation to Shell Stoops - 2024 Employee Of The Year, was read aloud by Jerri Nielsen, President, and approved by the Board. 

   Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall motioned to approve. Secretary Kenneth Crandall seconded the motion.
   
   The roll call vote:
   
     Aye   President Jerri Nielsen     Aye   Vice President Shelley Stelzner     Aye   Secretary Kenneth Crandall     Aye   Treasurer Rich Rydell     Aye   Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall  
   
   
6. Approval of the January 30th, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

   Kenneth Crandall abstained from voting due to being absent from the February 27th, 2025, Regular Board Meeting. 

   Vice President Shelley Stelzner motioned to approve. Treasurer Rich Rydell seconded the motion.
   
   The roll call vote:
   
     Aye   President Jerri Nielsen     Aye   Vice President Shelley Stelzner     Aye   Treasurer Rich Rydell     Aye   Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall     Abstained   Secretary Kenneth Crandall  
   
   
7. Staff Reports

   1. Chief Executive Officer - Presented by Shawn McKenzie, CEO - Absent, No Report.

   2. Chief Nursing Officer - Presented by Judith Cline, CNO - Written Report.

   3. Chief Operations Officer - Presented by Brady Haynes, COO - Verbal 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 - Report will be shared with the Board Members - Quarterly. The next report will be at the March 27th, 2025 Regular Board Meeting.

8. Chief Financial Officer Reports - Steve Boline, CFO  

   Requesting Acceptance/Approval from the Board:

   1. December 2024 Financial Report. - The Board accepted the Financial Report via vote. Motioned by Rich Rydell; Seconded by Kenneth Crandall.

   2. Updated Cash Flow Report as of 02/21/2025. - The Board accepted the Updated Cash Flow Report via vote. Motioned by Sherrie Thrall; Seconded by Shelley Stelzner. 

   Informational Discussion Only:

   3. Amendment to R1 Coding Support Agreement. Steve Boline, CFO, presented the amended Coding Statement of Work to the Board as informational. See attached. 

   4. December 2024 R1 and Revenue Cycle Reports.

   5. Interim Financing Update.

   Treasurer Rich Rydell motioned to approve. Secretary Kenneth Crandall seconded the motion.
   
   The roll call vote:
   
     Aye   President Jerri Nielsen     Aye   Vice President Shelley Stelzner     Aye   Secretary Kenneth Crandall     Aye   Treasurer Rich Rydell     Aye   Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall  
9. New CAH/SNF - Request 003 for Contingency Usage Upon Concurrence with USDA Vice President Shelley Stelzner motioned to approve. Secretary Kenneth Crandall seconded the motion.
   
   The roll call vote:
   
     Aye   President Jerri Nielsen     Aye   Vice President Shelley Stelzner     Aye   Secretary Kenneth Crandall     Aye   Treasurer Rich Rydell     Aye   Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall  
   
   
10. Resolution No. 452 - For SHD Tiered Approval of Contingency Usage  
    Resolution No. 452 was presented to the Board for Approval. The Board voted to approve the resolution with the following edits (see attached):
    • Tier 1 to require CEO & CFO approval
    • Tier 2 to require CEO, CFO & Two (2) Board Directors
      
    Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall motioned to approve. Vice President Shelley Stelzner seconded the motion.
    
    The roll call vote:
    
      Aye   President Jerri Nielsen     Aye   Vice President Shelley Stelzner     Aye   Secretary Kenneth Crandall     Aye   Treasurer Rich Rydell     Aye   Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall  
    
    
11. New CAH/SNF - General Update Report

    Presented by Donna Huntingdale, Building Rx.

12. New Hospital Lab Transition – Net New

    Presented by Brady Haynes, COO, for Shawn McKenzie, CEO. 

13. Seneca Healthcare Foundation Report

    Presented by Chelssa Outland, SH Foundation Executive Director.

14. Medical Staff Report

    The Board voted to approve the Medical Staff Appointments as submitted by Dr. Marc Nielsen, Chief of Staff.

    Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall motioned to approve. Vice President Shelley Stelzner seconded the motion.
    
    The roll call vote:
    
      Aye   President Jerri Nielsen     Aye   Vice President Shelley Stelzner     Aye   Secretary Kenneth Crandall     Aye   Treasurer Rich Rydell     Aye   Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall  
15. Closed Session

    1. 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

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

       No Action
16. Report on Closed Session

    The Regular Board Meeting Recessed @ 5:55pm
    Closed Session Commenced @ 6:00pm
    Closed Session Concluded @ 6:30pm
    The Regular Board Meeting Returned to Open Session @ 6:31pm
    Board President, Jerri Nielsen, stated for the record there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session. 

17. Proposed Changes to Salary and/or Fringe Benefits of the Chief Executive Officer

    Item #17 was moved to the March 27th, 2025, Regular Board Meeting.

18. Future Board Meeting Agenda Topics

    1. Finance Investment Policy
    2. Physician Contract Negotiation, Execution, Termination and Administration Authority of CEO
    3. Board Planning Session

19. Next Regular Board Meeting Announcement 

    Date: Thursday, March 27th, 2025

    Time: 3:00pm

    Location: Lake Almanor Clinic (LAC) - Conference Room -199 Reynolds Rd., Chester
    
    
    

    
    

    The Regular Board Meeting Adjourned @ 6:33pm

20. Agenda Posting Notice