SABINE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING MINUTES

December 7, 2009

The Sabine County Hospital District Board of Directors met in Regular Session on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 2:00PM in the Sabine County Hospital Board Room 167.

Present
Phil Yocom, President
Earl Willis, VP & Treasurer
Joe McNaughten, Secretary
 Richard Barnett, Member at Large
  Gayle Hammonds, Office Manager
Duane Keating, Attorney
 
Absent
Lana Comeaux, Board Member

Others Present
 Deanna Lathrop, Hospital Administrator

I.	Mr. Yocom called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m.

II.	No one from the public was present

III.	Mr. Willis moved to accept the consent items.  Mr. Barnett seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

IV.	Mr. Barnett moved to table possible action on the recommendation from David Waxman for obtaining funds to build an Emergency Shelter for Sabine County until Mr. Waxman can be present.  Mr. Willis seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

V.	Mr. Barnett moved to table discussion and possible action to set dates for public input on the possibility of constructing a special needs shelter until after a discussion with Mr. Waxman.  Mr. Willis seconded the motion.  Motion carried

VI.	Mr. Barnett moved for Mr. Yocom and Ms. Comeaux to be on a committee to interview potential applicants for the position of Office Manager for the Sabine County Hospital District.  Mr. Willis seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

VII.	Mr. Willis moved to close the Sabine County Hospital District Office on December 24, 29 and 31, 2009.  Mr. Barnett seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

VIII.	Board Member Comments:
Ms. Lathrop invited the Board Members to the Hospital Christmas party on December 12, 2009 at the Fisherman’s Galley and the Christmas dinner at the Hospital on December 15, 2009.
1.	Mr. Willis – No Comments
2.	Mr. Keating – No Comments
3.	Mr. Barnett wished everyone a blessed Christmas.
4.	Mr. McNaughten – Merry Christmas	
5.	Mr. Yocom advised the board that the location of the new nursing home has been determined; it will be next to the Clinic.  

IX.	Mr. McNaughten moved to adjourn.  Mr. Willis seconded the motion.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 2:45pm.

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Phil Yocom, President				Joe McNaughten, Secretary
Sabine County Hospital District			Sabine County Hospital District
Board of Directors					Board of Directors