DeKalb County Operating Board of Directors Met April 22.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Present Directors: Ferald Bryan, Karen Cribbin, William Cummings, Steve Kuhn, Greg Millburg, Rita Nielsen.
Absent Directors: None
Also Present: Brian Gregory, Scott Gima
Rita Nielsen called the meeting to order at 7:38 a.m. The meeting is being held as a Virtual Public Meeting.
Motion: Karen Cribbin moved to approve the agenda. Seconded by William Cummings.
Roll Call Vote: Rita Nielsen asked for a roll call vote on the approval of the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Comments:
None
Old Business:
None
New Business:
Motion: Steve Kuhn moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding. Seconded by Greg Millburg.
Discussion. Brian Gregory stated that the MOU was approved by the County Board by a 23 to 0 vote. The County Board stated the need for monthly progress reports. Nielson asked about the possible interest charges. Gregory stated that the interest amount will be based on the actual amount of borrowing. Cribben asked for the reference source for the CPI. Gregory stated that the County Treasurers’ office provides that information. Nielsen added that the last quarterly rate was 1.5%.
Cummings stated that the nursing home is an enterprise and that it is the obligation that the loan is to be paid back and not to borrow more than is needed. Will the $2 million be enough? Can the nursing
Note: These minutes are not official until approved by the Rehab & Nursing Operating Board at a subsequent meeting. Please refer to the meeting minutes when these minutes are approved to obtain any changes to these minutes. home increase the census as hoped? There are changes going on in the industry that is pushing care away from nursing homes.
Gima confirmed the industry trend towards home care. This trend is tempered by the increased in overall demand for senior services as the baby boomers continue to age which will result in a continued niche and demand for skilled nursing home care. Gima discussed the census development strategies and expense reduction efforts.
Roll Call Vote: Rita Nielsen asked for a roll call vote on the approval of the MOU. Motion carried unanimously.
Next Meeting: May 12, 2021 in person meeting to be held in the Multi-Purpose Room Motion: Greg Millburg moved to adjourn. Steve Kuhn seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Rita Nielsen asked for a voice vote to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:18 a.m.
https://dekalbcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/min21-rncapr2.pdf
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