pender islands Health care society

Minutes ofDirectors Meeting

Monday, September 18, 2017 (10:00am)

Health Care Centre Meeting Room

Present: Mel MacDonald (President),Al Bloomenthal,Tom Caston, Howard Cummer, Wendy MacDonald, Trallee Dun, Carol Davis, Robert Dill (Executive Director), and Shannon Brayford (Recorder)

Regrets:Marion Alksne, Barb MacPherson

The meeting was called to order at 10:00am. President Mel MacDonald acted as Chair.

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Moved by Wendy MacDonald, seconded by Howard Cummer,to approve the agenda as presented. CARRIED

  1. APPROVAL OF MAY BOARD MINUTES
  1. Minutes of Directors Meeting of July12, 2017 at 10:00 am

Moved by Howard Cummer, seconded by Wendy MacDonald, to approve the July12,2017,10:00 am minutes as presented. CARRIED

  1. BUSINESS ARISING
  1. Directors and Officers Insurance: Executive Director Dill provided an update, noting that additional coverage appears cost prohibitive, and it was agreed Al Bloomenthal will do a review of the situation for the new Board. Action Item: Al Bloomenthal
  1. Meeting with Island Health: Executive Director Dill reported the meeting will be October 23, 2017 from 10:00-11:30.Wendy MacDonald recommended requesting that VIHA be asked if they could provide information on how many people currently living in extended care facilities once had a postal code on Pender Island for the purposes of evaluating feasibility of a care facility on island. There was support for the proposal and it was agreed that Robert Dill will include the request in the agenda package. Action Item: Robert Dill
  1. CORRESPONDENCE
  2. Epicenter Support for Family Playground: Executive Director Dill provided an overview of the request and there was general consensus that he politely decline.
  3. Crease Hartman Solicitors: Executive Director Dill reported that there were recent donations from the estates of Wendy Hacking and Peter Kappele.
  1. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
  1. Community Paramedic Program:Executive Director Dill reported that there is not an update at this time.
  2. BC Association of Health Centres: Executive Director Dill reported that they have joined the Association and submitted a budget proposal for additional program funding.
  3. Facility Improvements: Executive Director Dill noted that his electronic report includes a list ofupdates andimprovements.
  1. TREASURER’S REPORT
  1. July and August Financial Statements: Al Bloomenthal provided an overview of the documents.

Moved by Al Bloomenthal, seconded by Howard Cummer, that the July and August 2017 Financial Statements be approved as presented. CARRIED

  1. Internal Review:Al Bloomenthal reported that he will be researching exposures and risks to facilitate an educated decision on the matter. There was general consensus that the matter shall be presented to the new board. Action Item: Al Bloomenthal
  1. OTHER BUSINESS

a.AGM: It was noted that the AGM will follow the regular meeting.

b.Video Presentation SGI CHC: Tom Caston presented a video to show the type of recruitment film that is being offered. There was general consensus that the video would be desirable, but it is preferable it should be island specific. Action Item: Tom Caston

c.Fall Newsletter: It was noted that the summer newsletter was not published, but that a fall newsletter will be published. Action Item: Howard Cummer

d.Community Health Network Meeting: Wendy MacDonald provided a report, noting that the project is awaiting results of other consultations. Executive Director Dill noted that the Board can address the implications of the SGI 2020 project on the progress of the Community Health Network at the upcoming meeting with Islands Health.

Note: Kathleen Lightman, a prospective board member, joined the meeting at 11:08 am.

  1. COMMITTEE REPORTS
  1. SGI CHAC: No Report.
  2. Building Committee: Tom Caston provided an overview of ongoing upgrades.
  3. Public Relations Committee:No Report.
  4. Strategic Planning and Governance Committee: No report.
  5. Community Health Network Committee: No Report.
  6. Health Centre and Tax Role:Tom Caston provided an overview of the rationale for seeking tax role income and it was agreed to pass the matter to the new board.
  7. Nominations Committee:Tom Caston provided an overview of the board members departing and the nominees coming in.

Note: BC Ambulance Unit Chief, Jason Dryer, visited the meeting with new Community Paramedic Elise Dri at 11:18 am and provided an overview of the program. They departed the meeting immediately after their presentation.

  1. FUTURE MEETING DATES

Board Meeting: Monday, October 16, 2017 (11:00 AM Health Centre Meeting Room)

​Exec. Meeting: ​ Tuesday, October10, 2017(12:00 PM Health Centre Meeting Room)

It was noted that Tralee Dun and Carol Davis are departing from the Board and the Board expressed appreciation for their work.

Moved by Howard Cummer, seconded by Al Bloomenthal, to close the meeting at approximately 11:33a.m. CARRIED

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