Karuk Tribe – Health Board Meeting

Meeting Minutes – November 5, 2009

Meeting called to order at 4:07 PM by Treasurer, Leeon Hillman

Present:

Leeon Hillman, Treasurer

Florence Conrad, Member at Large

Roy Arwood, Member at Large

Sonny Davis, Member at Large

Alvis “Bud” Johnson, Member at Large

Absent:

Arch Super, Chairman –excused

Verna Reece, Member at Large- excused

Leaf Hillman, Vice-Chairman- excused

Florrine Super, Secretary-excused

The Health Mission Statement was read aloud by, Florence Conrad, Member at Large.

Agenda:

Bud Johnson motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve the agenda with changes, 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Regular Health Board Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2009:

Bud Johnson motioned and Florence Conrad seconded to approve the minutes, 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Guests:

1.) Steve Burns, MD:

Dr. Burns is present to introduce Fabian Alvarado, FNP to the Health Board. Fabian just began this last Monday. Dr. Willett is working with him and introducing him to the patients and learning HER at the same time.

Fabian introduced himself to the Board. He explained that he used to be a white water river guide and has been away from rivers and is happy to return. He has done some research and is happy to be present to the area. His wife just finished her PHD in the department of environmental studies and very interested in food studies and the interaction.

2.) Jodi Henderson, Happy Camp Medical Assistant:

Jodi is present to address the Health Board. She came to thank the Health Board for their support. She was accepted into a paramedic program and will be starting in the second week of January. Dr. Burns commented that they are very happy that there will be a paramedic for the area.

Old Business:

Director Reports:

1.) Daniel Pratt, TANF Director:

Daniel is not present but Elsa is present to review the action items of his report presented. The other action items he had attached to his report he would like tabled. The only action item that she is seeking approval of, is the MOA between Siskiyou County and the Karuk Tribe 10-A-007 regarding TANF. It will be tabled to Thursday. The other action items have been removed from the report and Leeon asked if they will need approval at the Thursday meeting as well. Elsa explained no, but she is present to answer questions regarding Daniel’s report. Yreka has been moving along nicely, Happy Camp is picking up some and Orleans is at a stalemate currently.

Florence Conrad motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve Daniel’s report, 4 haa, 0puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

2.) Mike Edwards, Behavioral Health Director:

Mike is not present but attached to his report is Joe Snapp’s report and he has one action item. Roy commented that the action item includes the dedication of the Oak Knoll building and the need for it to pay for itself with a 22 person bed count. He wondered if that was a rather high number and the renovation costs including the client needs this would mean a lot more funding would be needed. Joe Snapp will be asked to speak to the Council on Thursday to clarify the request and begin some planning phases on this issue. Joe shall be requested to be present.

Bud Johnson motioned and Roy Arwood seconded to approve Mike’s report, 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

3.) Karen Daniels, DQMCH:

Karen is not present but her report was provided to the Board for their review.

Florence Conrad motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve Karen’s report, 4 haa, 0puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

4.) Chad Tiraterra, RPMS Site Manager:

Chad is present to review his written report with the Board. Chad did not receive his budget in time so he could not include that information in his report. He did note the assistance that he provided over the past month.

Florence Conrad motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve Chad’s report, 4 haa, 0puuahra, 0 pupitihara.

5.) Eric Cutright, IT Director

Eric is not present but Chad presented Eric’s action items from his report. Chad explained that there are specific parts and pieces that are needed and wanted so the warranty that is general received for a computer doesn’t cover the special pieces. The computers (desktops) are going to be for Scott Quinn, Bill Tripp and Earl Crosby. The order was submitted by DNR through IT for assistance.

Florence Conrad motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve procurement and allow the purchase from Newegg.com in the amount of $6904.69, 4 haa, 0puuhara, 0pupitihara.

The other action item is an agreement between KCDC and the IT department.

Florence Conrad motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve agreement 10-A-010 between KCDC and the Karuk Tribe, 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Leeon questioned the software that was ordered to install on the Tribe’s computers and the laptops. Chad explained that the laptop was scheduled to receive the software install it was stolen. Leeon would like the Council to discuss this laptop missing and the software that was to be installed that was not installed. Barbara will send notice to Eric to meet with the Council regarding the matter.

6.) Vickie Walden, Dental Office Manager:

Vickie is present to review her report with the Board as she did not turn it in to be reviewed previously.

Sonny Davis motioned and Florence Conrad seconded to approve Vickie’s report, 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

7.) Lessie Aubrey, EDHHS:
Lessie is not present but her report was provided to the board for their review.

Roy Arwood motioned and Florence Conrad seconded to approve Lessie’s report, 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Non Health Employees Guests:

1.) Anna Escobar, KTHA

Ann is present to review a contract $667,532 between the Karuk Tribe and Timberworks. They are a company that will be remodeling the Karuk Building Center. Three bids were done and a company was selected. The first posting; there was only one bid but during the second posting two applied.

Sonny Davis motioned and Florence Conrad seconded to approve contract 10-C-019 between Timberworks and the Karuk Tribe, 4 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

Closed Session:

Informational: The Orleans provider was present to review past and current clinic operations and explain the new services that will be provided to that community with the new provider.

Consensus: for the Medical Director to work on developing a policy for emergency leave for employees who may be asked to leave the workforce to comply with safety and infection control policies.

Consensus: for employee #2267 to seek Booster Club approval for Tribal Member request and if denied then brought back to the Council via phone vote.

Informational: changes to the Orleans scheduling and services were reported to the Health Board including supervisory details and oversight requirements.

Informational: Council Member Florence Conrad will be developing some kids recreational time in Orleans to attempt to sway the children from alcohol and drug abuse.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Leeon Hillman, Treasurer

Recording Secretary, Barbara Snider