SABINE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 1112
2301 STATE HWY 83 WEST
HEMPHILL, TEXAS 75948

Posting Date: October 20, 2011

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Sabine County Hospital District Board of Directors will meet in Regular Session on Monday, October 24, 2011, at 5:30 PM in the Board Room of the Sabine County Hospital, Room 167, located at 2301 Highway 83 West, Hemphill, Texas 75948.

	PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING:  The subjects to be considered are set forth on the Agenda below, which is incorporated herein and made a part hereof.

	This Notice shall be filed with the Sabine County Clerk, copies of this notice shall be sent to the media that previously requested such Notice and a copy shall be posted on the East door of the first floor of the Sabine County Courthouse and on the exterior door of the Sabine County Hospital.  The time, date and name of person posting this notice shall be noted on the face of this Notice.

AGENDA

I.	Call to order and establish quorum.

II.	Opening prayer.

III.	Public comments.  Public comments shall be heard for a total maximum of 30 minutes.  Individual speakers shall be given two minutes each to present their comments.  The public is requested to present their items in writing if they need a response from the Sabine County Hospital District. 

IV.	Consideration and possible action on the following consent items:
1.	Approval of minutes for the September 19, 2011 and September 26, 2011 Public Hearings and for the regular meeting on September 26, 2011
2.	Approval of financials and invoices.

V.	Hospital Administrator Report

VI.	Discussion and possible action on approving the taxation of goods-in-transit for the tax year 2012 and subsequent tax years, that are otherwise exempt from taxation under section 11.253, Texas Tax Code.

VII.	Discussion and possible action to adopt Fire Department certification requirements for distribution of funds to First Responder Organizations.

VIII.	Discussion and possible action on receipt of renewal or change in insurance policies carried by Preferred Hospital Leasing Hemphill Inc. per the covenants of lease agreement.

IX.	Discussion and possible action concerning the required Texas Public Funds Training for the Sabine County Hospital District’s Vice President/Treasurer, Earl Willis and his attendance to the 2011 Texas Public Funds Investment Conference in Houston, Texas on November 17 – 18, 2011.

X.	Discussion and possible action concerning the Shelter of Last Resort. 

XI.	Discussion and possible action concerning an Autistic/Adult Day Care Center.

XII.	Closed Session to consult with attorney
§551.071       Private consultation with the Board's attorney on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter.         

XIII.	Return to open session

XIV.	Board Member Comments

XV.	Adjourn

_______________________________
Phil Yocom, President
Sabine County Hospital District
Board of Directors