Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:01 pm by President Jerri Nielsen.
1. Roll Call
  
  Present: President Jerri Nielsen, Vice President Shelley Stelzner, Treasurer Rich Rydell, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall
  
  Absent: Secretary Kenneth Crandall
2. Pledge of Allegiance
  Led by President Jerri Nielsen
Additions or Modifications to, or Deletions from the Agenda
Item #7 - GE Mobile Contract Discussion was tabled to the June 2025 Regular Board Meeting.
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 Treasurer Rich Rydell Aye Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall Absent Secretary Kenneth Crandall
Approval of the Agenda
The amended agenda was approved by the Board.
Vice President Shelley Stelzner motioned to approve. Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye President Jerri Nielsen Aye Vice President Shelley Stelzner Aye Treasurer Rich Rydell Absent Secretary Kenneth Crandall
Public Comments
Rich Rydell discussed with the Board, the fact that PG&E issued funds to Plumas County for the Dixie Fire disaster. He suggested the Board Members approach the Plumas County Board of Supervisors to review availability of funds to SHD due to the funds lost during the disaster, evacuations, etc.

Sherrie Thrall informed the Board that the Plumas County Board of Supervisors was holding a Special Meeting on June 6th in Greenville, CA, to speak with the community about the Dixie Fire, PG&E, and Insurance Settlements. The Board was encouraged by this update and discussed attending said meeting.
There were no other public comments.
Resolution No. 453
Resolution No. 453 - Name the North Healing Garden at the New Lake Almanor Community Hospital in Honor of Dr. David Walls - was read aloud and then approved by the Board.
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 Treasurer Rich Rydell Aye Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall Absent Secretary Kenneth Crandall
Chief Executive Officer Report
Shawn McKenzie, CEO, presented a verbal report to the Board.
Topics:
1. New Hospital Update.
2. Medicaid Update.
3. Mobile MRI - The completed MOU will be on the June 2025 Board Meeting Agenda.
4. GE Mobile Contract - Will be presented to the Board at the June 2025 Board Meeting.
GE Mobile Contract Discussion
This item was tabled to the June 2025 Regular Board Meeting.
Approval of the April 24th, 2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes 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 Treasurer Rich Rydell Aye Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall Absent Secretary Kenneth Crandall
Approval of the April 24th, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes Vice President Shelley Stelzner motioned to approve. Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall 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 Absent Secretary Kenneth Crandall
Staff Reports
1. Chief Nursing Officer - Presented by Judith Cline, CNO - No Report.
2. Chief Operations Officer - Presented by Brady Haynes, COO - Written Report.
Rich Rydell requested for a Butterfly Equipment update at a future Regular Board Meeting.
3. Information Technology - Presented by Ethan Bevan - Verbal Report.
4. Human Resources Manager - Presented by Shanna Roelofson - Written Report.
5. Marketing/Public Relations Director - Presented by Chelssa Outland - Written Report.
6. Compliance/Privacy/HIM Director - Presented by Charlene Almocera - Written Report -Presented in Closed Session.
Chief Financial Officer Reports - Steve Boline, CFO
New CAH/SNF - Request 005 for Contingency Usage, upon concurrence with USDA
The CAH/SNF request 005 for Contingency Usage, upon concurrence with USDA, was approved by the Board.

Sherrie Thrall, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, asked Donna Huntingdale, Building Rx, to prepare and present a report to include a Contingency Expense Report, (listing the amounts utilized and the remainder balances), with every Contingency Usage request.
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 Treasurer Rich Rydell Aye Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall Absent Secretary Kenneth Crandall
New CAH/SNF - General Update
Presented by Donna Huntingdale, Building, Rx.
Seneca Healthcare Foundation Report
Presented via written report by Chelssa Outland, ED, Seneca Healthcare Foundation.
Policies and Procedures
All Policies and Procedures were Approved by the Board as presented for this meeting, by Charlene Almocera, Compliance/Privacy/HIM Director.
Vice President Shelley Stelzner motioned to approve. Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall 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 Absent Secretary Kenneth Crandall
Medical Staff Report
Closed Session
1. 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.
  
  The Regular Board Meeting Recessed @ 4:21pm.
  Closed Session Commenced @ 4:22pm.
2. Compliance - Government Code §37624.3, Health & Safety Codes §1461 and §32155Hearings.
  Report on Quality Assurance Committee. Presented by Charlene Almocera, Compliance/Privacy/HIM Director.
3. Health and Safety Code §32106 - Report(s) involving Trade Secrets.
  No Action
Report on Closed Session
Closed Session Concluded @ 5:38pm.

The Regular Board Meeting Reconvened @ 5:38pm

As reported by the Board President, Jerri Nielsen, during Closed Session, direction was given to District Staff per unanimous vote from the Board.
Regular Board Meeting Time Change
The Board discussed the Regular Board Meeting time change to reflect a 2:00pm start time, the last Thursday of each month. The current start time is set at 3:00pm.

The Board approved the time change from 3:00pm to 2:00pm. The next Board Meeting to reflect the time change will be on July 31st, 2025.
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 Treasurer Rich Rydell Aye Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Sherrie Thrall Absent Secretary Kenneth Crandall
Future Board Meeting Agenda Topics
* A public Finance Committee Meeting was scheduled for Monday, June 23rd, 2025 @ 9:00am in the LAC - Conference Room to review the District’s draft FY 2025-2026 budget.

* Brady Haynes, COO, informed the Board that iPads or Tablets (for use at Board Meetings) will eliminate the cost of production and time constraints of compiling binder materials and readying for distribution to Board Members and Executive Staff. This request will be presented to the Board for approval as part of the next fiscal year’s budget.
Next Regular Board Meeting Announcement
Date: Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Lake Almanor Clinic (LAC) - Conference Room -199 Reynolds Rd., Chester

The Regular Board Meeting Concluded @ 5:43pm
Agenda Posting Notice