SABINE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING MINUTES
August 25, 2010

The Sabine County Hospital District Board of Directors met in Special Session on Tuesday, August 25, 2010 at 5:30PM in the Sabine County Hospital Board Room 167.

Present
Phil Yocom, President
Earl Willis, VP & Treasurer
Dr. Lana Comeaux, Member
Richard Barnett, Member at Large
Becky Pardue, Office Manager

Absent
Joe McNaughten, Secretary

Others Present
Diana Taylor, Hospital Administrator

I.	Mr. Yocom called the meeting to order at 5:30PM.

II.	No one from the public was present.

III.	Mr. Willis reviewed the proposed budget with the Board.  He mentioned that in 2011 the Sabine County Hospital District will not receive money from the Tobacco Funds.  Mr. Barnett asked about the yearly audit expense in 2011.  Mr. Willis plans to review the different types of audits offered by Parrish, Moody & Fikes, p.c. Mr. Barnett then asked about the proposed calculation for the education expense.  Mr. Willis agreed the amount should be increased do to the changes occurring within all areas of Healthcare.  Mr. Yocom agreed that the amount should be increased but at the same time there should be a new line item under revenue to account for any reimbursements from other government entities. The example given was from the Texas Department of Rural Affairs.  Both Mr. Barnett and Mr. Willis agreed. No action taken.

IV.	Mr. Barnett asked how the pipeline business effects the tax rate calculation.  Mr. Willis explained the value of the pipeline will not be known until the end of 2010. Mr. Barnett noted that while he is unable to attend the September 14, 2010 meeting to adopt the proposed tax rate for 2010, he would like to keep the tax rate the same as 2009.  No action taken.

V.	Meeting adjourned 5:50pm. 

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