SABINE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING MINUTES
March 29, 2010

The Sabine County Hospital District Board of Directors held a Public Hearing at 5:30 PM, on Monday, March 29, 2010, in the Sabine County Hospital Cafeteria, located at 2301 State Hwy 83 W, Hemphill, Texas 75948.

Present
Phil Yocom, President
Joe McNaughten, Secretary
Richard Barnett, Member at Large
  Dr. Lana Comeaux, Member
Gayle Hammonds, Office Manager
Becky Pardue, Office Manager

Absent
Earl Willis, Vice President/Treasurer

Others Present
Diana Taylor, Hospital Administrator
Paul Drennon, Citizen
Mary Drennon, Citizen

Board President, Phil Yocom, called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.

President Yocom explained that the Sabine County Hospital District Board of Directors is considering accessing Sabine County’s Hurricane Ike Recovery Funds for building a shelter of last resort for the citizens of Sabine County.   Mr. Yocom stated the Shelter would only be used to shelter citizens of Sabine County in the event of an emergency and that David Waxman, of David Waxman & Associates has been consulted about the grant application. Mr. Yocom stated the grant would also allow the Shelter to be used as a meeting place and/or community center when not being used as a shelter. Mr. Yocom then said there will be no cost to Sabine County or the Sabine County taxpayers.  The grant to access the Hurricane Ike Low/Moderate Income funding portion would be through the Sabine County Commissioners Court.

Citizens Paul and Mary Drennon inquired further about the Shelter.  Mr. Yocom responded that upon grant approval, the size of the building would be determined by Sabine County’s low to moderate-income demographics and the grant funds would only be used for emergency shelter items.  Mr. Yocom stated all items pertaining to a community-meeting place may be purchased through Hotel Motel Tax Funds that are readily available. Mr. Barnett reiterated the shelter would be revenue neutral. Mr. Yocom explained the Shelter’s intention is not to usurp the Hospital Emergency Room and will not be a location for any skilled nursing staff.  Seeing as how Sabine County is a “Pass-through” County during evacuation emergencies, Mr. Yocom explained the Shelter will only benefit those residents of Sabine County. 

Being that there were no more comments or questions, the hearing adjourned at 6:00 p.m. 

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