Seneca Healthcare District
Minutes
Special Meeting
August 12, 2024 01:00 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 1:00 pm by President Jerri Nielsen.

    1. Roll Call

      Present: President Jerri Nielsen, Vice President Sherrie Thrall, Secretary Kenneth Crandall, Treasurer Rich Rydell, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner - Joining via Zoom @ 1613 Pe'e Road, Koloa, HI 96756 / Ph: (707) 301-7366


    2. Pledge of Allegiance
      Led by President Jerri Nielsen

  2. Additions or Modifications to, or Deletions from this Agenda Jerri Nielsen requested to move item #9 New CAH/SNF Board Updates General Report -to follow item #4 Public Comments. 
  3. Approval of the Agenda 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     Aye   Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner - Joining via Zoom @ 1613 Pe'e Road, Koloa, HI 96756 / Ph: (707) 301-7366  

  4. Public Comments

    There were no Public Comments submitted via USPS mail, email, telephone contact, or via the SHD website. No community members were present.

    Announcement made by Jerri Nielsen - All current Board Member candidacy filings were submitted to the Plumas County Election's Office by the deadline of August 9th, 2024. No other candidacy filings were submitted to the county office for the current positions up for re-election. 




  5. RESOLUTION NO. 447 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SENECA HEALTHCARE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE DISTRICT OF AN INSTALLMENT SALE AGREEMENT, TRUST AGREEMENT AND AN ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (2024 HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $31,642,471

    Presented by Steve Boline, CFO Joining via Zoom: Jennifer Bradlee, Counsel, BBK, Adam Bauer, Municipal Advisor, Fieldman, Rolapp and Associates, Jason Chung, Municipal Advisor, Fieldman, Rolapp and Associates 

    Supporting Documents submitted to the Board for Resolution No. 447:
    A. - Term Sheet/Commitment Letter
    B. - Installment Sale Sheet
    C. - Trust Agreement
    D. - Assignment Agreement
    E. - COP Purchase Agreement

    Secretary Kenneth Crandall 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     Aye   Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner - Joining via Zoom @ 1613 Pe'e Road, Koloa, HI 96756 / Ph: (707) 301-7366  

  6. RESOLUTION NO. 448 -  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTES, ELECTION OF 2022, SERIES 2024, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $42,000,000

    Presented by Steve Boline, CFO Joining via Zoom: Jennifer Bradlee, Counsel, BBK, Adam Bauer, Municipal Advisor, Fieldman, Rolapp and Associates, Jason Chung, Municipal Advisor, Fieldman, Rolapp and Associates

    Supporting Documents submitted to the Board for Resolution No. 448:
    A. - GO Notes Costs of Issuance Agreement
    B. - Term Sheet

    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     Aye   Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner - Joining via Zoom @ 1613 Pe'e Road, Koloa, HI 96756 / Ph: (707) 301-7366  

  7. RESOLUTION NO. 449 - A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SENECA HEALTHCARE DISTRICT REQUESTING THE SETTING OF 2024-25 PROPERTY TAX RATES FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTES

      Presented by Steve Boline, CFO Joining via Zoom: Jennifer Bradlee, Counsel, BBK, Adam Bauer, Municipal Advisor, Fieldman, Rolapp and Associates, Jason Chung, Municipal Advisor, Fieldman, Rolapp and Associates

      Supporting Documents submitted to the Board for Resolution No. 449:
      A. - 2024-2025 Tax Rate Backup

      Secretary Kenneth Crandall 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     Aye   Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner - Joining via Zoom @ 1613 Pe'e Road, Koloa, HI 96756 / Ph: (707) 301-7366  
  8. New Critical Access Hospital (CAH) / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Award - Inspector of Record (IOR)

    The following request for approval was granted by the Board:

    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 enter into contract approved by District legal  counsel and District Chief Executive Officer or designee awarding Inspector of Record services contract to Strategic Building Services (“Contractor”) for the value of $798,728.00 all in a form approved by District legal counsel and the District Chief Executive Officer or designee.

    Presented by Donna Huntingdale, Building Rx

    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     Aye   Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner - Joining via Zoom @ 1613 Pe'e Road, Koloa, HI 96756 / Ph: (707) 301-7366  

  9. New CAH/SNF Board Updates – General Update Report

    This item was moved per Modification to Agenda request as suggested by Jerri Nielsen. Heard after item #4, Public Comments section. Presented via Zoom a verbal report was delivered Donna Huntingdale of Building Rx. 

    Donna announced the USDA approved SHD to move forward with the New Build Funding and construction. The USDA is in receipt of the contract, bonds, etc. Once all signed documents are received from the USDA, the contractor, Monley Hamlin-DesCor JV, will commence bringing the equipment to the build site. Notice to Proceed was granted with the exception that grading cannot start until after the HCAI permit for (Site Work) Increment Four (4) is granted. 

    Increment One (1) - HCAI will re-review the Hospital Build (Shell and Core) in September 2024.

    Increment Two (2) - HCAI is in the process of reviewing the SNF/LTC Build and should have an answer on or around August 25th, 2024.

    Increment Three (3) - HCAI is currently reviewing the design improvements in the entire Build process. An answer from HCAI is expected to be received by the last week of August 2024. 

  10. Radiology Department - Ultrasound Service ROI

    Approval granted by the Board - Ultrasound Service ROI and to expand the service from one (1) day per week to two (2) days per week. 

    Secretary Kenneth Crandall 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     Aye   Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Shelley Stelzner - Joining via Zoom @ 1613 Pe'e Road, Koloa, HI 96756 / Ph: (707) 301-7366  

  11. Closed Session
    1. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 – Conference with Legal Counsel - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
      Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9

      The Special Board Meeting adjourned at 2:03pm.

      Closed Session commenced at 2:04pm.

  12. Report on Closed Session

    Closed Session concluded at 2:24pm.

    The Special Board Meeting commenced at 2:25pm.

    President, Jerri Nielsen, stated there were no reportable actions taken during the Closed Session.

  13. Announcement of Next Regular Board Meeting

      DATE: August 29th, 2024

      TIME: 3:00PM

      LOCATION: Lake Almanor Clinic (LAC) - Conference Room

      199 Reynold Road, Chester, CA 96020

  14. Adjournment

    The Special Board Meeting adjourned at 2:25pm.