WEBVTT 00:00:02.130 --> 00:00:25.180 1.0 or 1.0 call to order. The meeting of the nursing center committee is May 14th, Thursday, May 14th at 2026 at 630. And 2.0 prayer. Somebody want to do that? Or do you want me to do it? 00:00:26.460 --> 00:00:27.820 You can do it if you'd like. 00:00:27.820 --> 00:00:28.300 Okay. 00:00:28.920 --> 00:00:29.360 Thank you. 00:00:29.560 --> 00:00:35.080 Dear Heavenly Father, we ask for your guidance in helping with the agenda this evening to better 00:00:35.080 --> 00:00:36.740 serve our constituents. 00:00:37.400 --> 00:00:39.200 In Jesus' name, amen. 00:00:39.940 --> 00:00:41.800 And we've got the plentiful regents. 00:00:44.840 --> 00:00:53.160 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which 00:00:53.160 --> 00:01:01.550 which stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 00:01:01.550 --> 00:01:13.190 And 4.0, approval of the agenda. Do I have a motion to approve the agenda? 00:01:13.190 --> 00:01:14.190 So moved. 00:01:14.190 --> 00:01:15.190 Second. 00:01:15.190 --> 00:01:17.190 Let me call. 00:01:17.190 --> 00:01:20.190 And Bill? 00:01:20.190 --> 00:01:21.190 Yes. 00:01:21.190 --> 00:01:27.880 Any discussion? All in favor say aye. 00:01:27.880 --> 00:01:28.880 Aye. 00:01:28.880 --> 00:01:29.880 Opposed, same sign. 00:01:29.880 --> 00:01:37.960 motion carries. 5.0 review and approval of the meeting minutes for the March 12th, 2026 meeting. 00:01:37.960 --> 00:01:44.120 Do I have a motion to approve the meeting minutes of the March 12th, 2026 meeting? 00:01:45.960 --> 00:01:49.880 Motion to approve. Nicole? Second. Bill? 00:01:53.360 --> 00:02:00.800 There was one little error on that, those minutes. It was five people, but it was really four. 00:02:01.440 --> 00:02:04.160 for that. So do we just correct that? 00:02:05.240 --> 00:02:10.160 You'd have to ask Mrs. Baker if she would like to include that in her motion. If she does, then Mr. Hadley. 00:02:10.720 --> 00:02:12.440 Yes, I'll include that in her motion. 00:02:13.260 --> 00:02:14.260 You approve that? 00:02:14.620 --> 00:02:19.720 Yes, to correct the meeting minutes from four people or from five people to four. 00:02:19.720 --> 00:02:20.260 Four, okay. 00:02:20.840 --> 00:02:21.740 I second that. 00:02:21.740 --> 00:02:24.440 Okay. All in favor, say aye. 00:02:24.680 --> 00:02:25.020 Aye. 00:02:25.260 --> 00:02:27.780 Opposed, saying sign, motion carries. 00:02:27.780 --> 00:02:34.440 and 6.0 public comments. Do we have any public comments this evening? 00:02:35.960 --> 00:02:40.420 If you state your name and then you have three minutes. 00:02:40.680 --> 00:02:45.160 Okay. Do people use it so it captures it or whatever you feel comfortable? 00:02:45.160 --> 00:02:47.620 It'll capture it if you stand. It's up to you. Your preference. 00:02:47.620 --> 00:02:53.520 I'll stand, I guess. First of all, thank you for your public service and for your time this evening. 00:02:53.520 --> 00:03:20.740 My name is Teresa Smith. I am a consulting dietitian with a nursing facility that is owned by Stevenson County. I have provided high-quality consulting services for the county facility since 1996, 30 years of service. Initially, my contracts were with the food service company. In the past few years, my contract was with Stevenson County. In April, I took the opportunity to speak to the full board to make the board members aware of outstanding invoices that have not been paid by the county. 00:03:20.740 --> 00:03:35.920 At that time, I indicated invoices dating back as far back as December 2024 have not been paid, with a total amount due to me $8,450.52. I have received no updates to share on the payment of those invoices. 00:03:37.400 --> 00:03:50.640 Just to review, in October, I became aware of the sale of the building not happening in September. Invoices could not be paid. In November, I was told there was no ruling with a judge regarding the potential sale. Invoices could not be paid. 00:03:50.740 --> 00:03:59.420 In December, I was told the judge ruled the sale must go to referendum when no timeline on payment if the invoices could be up to two years. 00:04:00.340 --> 00:04:05.640 In January, I was told the emergency situations had came up and my invoices, again, could not be paid. 00:04:06.480 --> 00:04:12.460 In February, I was told the county was holding money to pay for a potential fine that the attorneys were hoping to wait. 00:04:13.380 --> 00:04:17.600 Also was told by others in the community that their invoices had been paid. 00:04:17.600 --> 00:04:37.360 In March, I was told the county was still holding the money for the potential fine, but I could offer a settlement. A settlement was offered with a March 31st deadline, but as far as I know, it was not shared with the Finance Community Board. In April, I was again told the county was reserving funds for a potential fine, and my invoices could not be paid. 00:04:37.360 --> 00:04:51.080 According to the treasurer's report dated April 2026, it reflects that there is $56,424.51 left in the nursing home fund, yet my invoices are not being paid. 00:04:51.480 --> 00:05:08.620 According to the approved payment prioritization of outstanding vendor claims for the nursing center document that went to the finance committee on March 16th, my invoices along with several other vendors are scheduled for, quote, pay next. 00:05:08.640 --> 00:05:15.200 question mark, end quote. I am not aware of the prioritization practices of the county regarding 00:05:15.200 --> 00:05:20.860 the payment of these invoices. Is anybody in this room aware of the prioritization practices used by 00:05:20.860 --> 00:05:26.080 the county? I feel this needs to be public information. The public should be given full 00:05:26.080 --> 00:05:31.980 disclosure of the prioritization process. Small local vendors like myself and several others that 00:05:31.980 --> 00:05:37.320 have not been paid should be at the top of that list. Thank you for your time. I appreciate it. 00:05:38.640 --> 00:06:02.320 Thank you. Is anybody else? Any comments? No? No, 7.0 reports to a committee from the Freeport Nursing Center. Monica? 00:06:02.320 --> 00:06:10.340 Yes. Hi. So my report that I sent says that we have 74 residents, but today we end at 80. 00:06:10.340 --> 00:06:17.980 Carol, our admissions director, has done an amazing job filling the building. 00:06:18.820 --> 00:06:21.480 We continue to monitor census trends and admission opportunities. 00:06:22.520 --> 00:06:31.700 All of our POCs for our annual life safety have been submitted, and there's a crew there working on emergency lighting for the building. 00:06:31.700 --> 00:06:37.600 Otherwise, we continue to monitor staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage 00:06:37.600 --> 00:06:43.260 and leadership requirements focused on recruitment, retention, and staff morale 00:06:43.260 --> 00:06:50.520 Corporate continues to be a huge guiding force for all departments in the building 00:06:50.520 --> 00:06:52.760 They are always only a phone call away 00:06:52.760 --> 00:06:54.980 They are in the building all the time 00:06:54.980 --> 00:06:58.460 I feel very blessed to work for them 00:06:58.460 --> 00:07:00.540 I think they put the residents first 00:07:00.540 --> 00:07:12.020 I think that it was a very good decision to have them take over. They have done a maiden job, I think. And I don't really have anything else. I mean, we're doing great. 00:07:15.430 --> 00:07:16.750 Is there any questions? 00:07:19.210 --> 00:07:24.510 Are they done reviling or whatever they're doing out there? Are they done with that? 00:07:25.110 --> 00:07:27.150 I don't think so. I think they've taken a pause. 00:07:27.150 --> 00:07:28.830 Okay, okay 00:07:28.830 --> 00:07:31.170 This is why I asked 00:07:31.170 --> 00:07:33.010 I was trying to wait until they do get done 00:07:33.010 --> 00:07:35.030 because I like to come out and visit 00:07:35.030 --> 00:07:39.290 but here lately I've been running 00:07:39.290 --> 00:07:41.690 into some conversation 00:07:41.690 --> 00:07:43.230 I haven't met him 00:07:43.230 --> 00:07:44.590 but overheard 00:07:44.590 --> 00:07:47.370 some people that works out there 00:07:47.370 --> 00:07:48.650 are not too happy 00:07:48.650 --> 00:07:51.030 with how things are going 00:07:51.030 --> 00:07:54.370 have you 00:07:54.370 --> 00:07:55.930 have anyone 00:07:55.930 --> 00:08:00.930 Have you had the union contacted, all things with the union? 00:08:01.470 --> 00:08:02.010 No word. 00:08:02.750 --> 00:08:03.470 Okay. 00:08:03.810 --> 00:08:04.610 No word whatsoever. 00:08:05.750 --> 00:08:06.150 Okay. 00:08:07.410 --> 00:08:07.810 Okay. 00:08:09.970 --> 00:08:19.550 Can I ask a question off of his, the contract expired, was it in 25, December of 25, union contract? 00:08:20.150 --> 00:08:21.650 March of 26. 00:08:21.650 --> 00:08:53.520 um that's something that has been we've been looking at because the what the paperwork says is that the contract was done in March but then it says without either party sending a notice of a cancellation it just continues annually that sure under the original target so that's something that I think is being looked at and the other questions agency hours 00:08:53.520 --> 00:09:21.700 Zero. Okay. Really? Yes. Wow. That's got to be a first. For like the last couple of weeks. Wow. That's great. Okay. Thank you for your top speech. 8.0, old business. There's none. And 9.0, no business. There's none. 10.0, adjournment. Do I have a motion to adjourn? 00:09:21.700 --> 00:09:24.860 Motion to adjourn. 00:09:24.860 --> 00:09:26.140 Second. 00:09:26.140 --> 00:09:27.140 Second. 00:09:27.140 --> 00:09:28.140 Nicole? 00:09:28.140 --> 00:09:30.140 All in favor? 00:09:30.140 --> 00:09:31.140 Aye. 00:09:31.140 --> 00:09:33.140 Motion carries. 00:09:33.140 --> 00:09:41.500 Now the next meeting is June 11th, you guys don't do that either, June 11th. 00:09:41.500 --> 00:09:42.500 Okay. 00:09:42.500 --> 00:09:45.500 June 11th at 630. 00:09:45.500 --> 00:09:46.500 Sounds good. 00:09:46.500 --> 00:09:48.500 Thank you. 00:09:48.500 --> 00:09:48.560 Thank you.