Indian River County Hospital District

Regular Monthly Meeting: April 25, 2019

MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes
April 25, 2019
5:00 PM

TRUSTEES: Marybeth Cunningham Tracey Zudans
Ann Marie McCrystal Barbara Bodnar
Michael Weiss Allen Jones

ABSENT: Karen Deigl

STAFF: Ann Marie Suriano Jennifer Peshke, Esq.
Jennifer Frederick Kate Voss

OTHER ATTENDEES: Brett Hall Vicki Soule
James Large, M.D. Marie Andress
William Cooney, M.D. Val Zudans, M.D.
Michelle Genz Myra Weiss

Convene Meeting – Marybeth Cunningham, Chairwoman IRCHD

Mrs. Cunningham convened the regular monthly meeting of the IRCHD at 5:00 PM by welcoming those in attendance. Mrs. Zudans provided the invocation for the meeting and Dr. Weiss led the group in the pledge of allegiance.

Consent Agenda- Marybeth Cunningham, Chairwoman IRCHD

Mrs. Cunningham asked for a motion for approval of the chairman’s meeting minutes dated March 20; regular monthly meeting minutes dated March 21; special meeting minutes dated March 26; and an April disbursement of $1,125,799.28. Mrs. McCrystal made the motion which was seconded by Mrs. Bodnar. The motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Cunningham stated that May will be a busy month for the District as they begin the budget cycle for fiscal year 2019-2020. Additionally, the deadline to submit a response to the Gifford Health Center RFP is May 3 and the review of the same will take place on May 8 at a public meeting.

District Counsel Report – Jennifer D. Peshke, Esq.

Mrs. Peshke indicated that she is preparing an outline of the Roberts Rules of Order to review with the Board and she will provide a presentation on the same in the coming months. She continues to work with District staff on the Gifford Health Center RFP and will serve on the review committee to review the proposals.

Financial Statement Review – Allen Jones, Treasurer

Mr. Jones provided his treasurers report and stated that the District remains in sound financial condition with approximately $9 million in the bank. The District anticipates to receive an additional $1.2 million in tax revenues by the end of the fiscal year. Additionally, he explained that the District board has approved transition of accounting services from Special District Services, to a local CPA. This transition will be a cost savings to the District and provide a timelier financial process for the office.

Executive Director Report- Ann Marie Suriano, Executive Director

Mrs. Suriano stated that the Junior League of Indian River County held their annual Woman of the Year luncheon, which recognizes woman in the county who have provided significant contributions to the community. She explained that Mrs. Cunningham was nominated in the volunteer category and had much support from her colleagues and friends. Although she did not win the award, the board recognized her achievements over the last year and thanked her for her efforts.

Additionally, the Florida Legislative session continues and she has been tracking the Senate and House bills which are relative to the District. She will provide an update to the board next month, once the session has ended.

Funded Agency Quarterly Report- McCabe Connections Center- Brett Hall, Executive Director

Mr. Hall stated that the Center continues to flourish and discussed some new initiatives that they are working on. Currently they are conducting physicians networking in hopes to recruit new physicians who would provide mental health services to the area. The Center has now become certified to provide Continuing Medical Education courses which are required for medical professionals. This will be used as an incentive to recruit doctors by offering them these courses. He further stated that May is Mental Health Awareness month, nationally and the center will be hosting a few special events. Lastly, he reviewed patient volume and satisfaction survey data, which also showed the demographics of the persons being served at the center.

Treasure Coast Community Health, Inc.- Vicki Soule, CEO

Mrs. Soule provided a brief review of the mission and vision on TCCH. She discussed the new Adult only clinic which is located on 37th street, down the street from the hospital. She further reviewed TCCH’s program expansion and they now offer substance use disorder treatment; accountable care organization; care management services. Additionally, TCCH has partnered with the local Veterans Council to assist in getting Veterans medial and behavioral health services. TCCH continues to be recognized as a fully accredited Patient Centered Medical Home and as a Patient Centered Dental Home. Further, Mrs. Soule reviewed financial and patient satisfaction survey data for the last quarter. Lastly, Mrs. Soule discussed her challenges with Medicaid and the time is takes to credential doctors at their various locations. Currently, is may take anywhere from 6-12 months for the credentialing to go through, which results in a loss of billing during that time. This results in negative financial impact on TCCH. Dr. Zudans recommended that Ms. Soule contact Congressman Bill Posey who has assisted him in the past with this matter.

New Business-

Mrs. Cunningham stated that The county wide needs assessment conducted by the Community Foundation and the United Way, has begun. The information collected from this report will be very useful in providing an accurate picture of the health of the county.

Public Comment- There was no public comment.

Adjourn- The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM

WILLIAM COONEY

SEAT 7

William P Cooney MD is an orthopedic surgeon (retired) who has been a resident of Vero Beach since 2004. He practiced orthopedic surgery at Indian River Medical Center from 2006-2015 within the orthopedic practice of Prosports. He served on the IRMC Foundation for four years. Prior to this, he was a Professor of Orthopedics at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota, Chair of the Division of Hand Surgery and Vice president of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He served as the Vice Chairman of the Mayo Clinic Development Department. He has been President of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation, Consultant at Shrine Hospital systems. He was editor in chief of the Journal of Orthopedic Surgery and co-editor of the Journal of Hand Surgery. He held grants in hand and wrist surgery sponsored by National Institute of Health (NIH) and Stryker Orthopedics and has over 250 publications in the field of orthopedic surgery, hand, wrist and elbow surgery and microsurgery- free tissue transfers. Within Indian River County, he has served as Chairman of the Board and President of the Hope for Families Homeless Center, Board of the Indian River Hospital Foundation, We Care and Whole Family Health Center medical practices.

Term:  1/23-12/24

Origination: Elected (2 OC)

Occupation: Retired Surgeon

KERRY BARTLETT

SEAT 6

Kerry Bartlett,  of Vero Beach, has more than 30 years experience in philanthropy, including as vice president of the VNA & Hospice Foundation; VNA chief advancement officer from 2001-2007; and executive director of the Indian River Community Foundation from 2008-2014. Kerry is the founder of The Bartlett Company, which focuses on nonprofit and philanthropic consulting. She also is a managing director for Carter, a Vero Beach company that specializes in advancing philanthropy worldwide. Kerry has spent more than 25 years in the nonprofit sector as a fund development professional and has particular expertise in annual funds, major gifts, endowment campaigns and legacy giving. Kerry is also known for creating and implementing effective donor-centered stewardship programs that build, maintain and strengthen nonprofits’ relationships.

Term:  3/21-12/22   |   1/23-12/26

Origination: Appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis
Elected NOC

Occupation: Philanthropic Consultant/Managing Director

KAREN DEIGL

SEAT 5

Karen has been President and CEO of Senior Resource Association, where she successfully advocates for older adults and their families, since 2006. In that role, she helps provide activities, education and services benefiting older and disabled adults in Indian River County. In addition, Karen provides oversight of the community mass transit system for residents and visitors of the county. As CEO, Karen is responsible for a $7 million operational annual budget and managing more than 100 employees. She ensures that fiscally sound and responsible solutions are created to provide healthcare and a better quality of life for all Indian River County residents. Karen earned a BS in Health Administration from Florida Atlantic University and an MHA from the University of Florida. She was elected to the Indian River County Hospital District Board of Trustees in 2016, and joined the Board in January 2017.

Term:  1/17-12/20   |   1/21-12/24

Origination: Elected 1 OC | Elected NOC

Occupation: President/CEO

PAUL WESTCOTT

SEAT 4

Paul Westcott has been a Board Certified Workers' Compensation Attorney since 1999. In addition, Paul has earned his certification from the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Civil and Family Law Mediator. Receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in both Economics and Political Science at Florida Southern College, he continued his education at Stetson University College of Law. He graduated from Stetson in 1988, having been a published member of the Stetson Law Review. Paul has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1988.  He began his practice in a combined civil litigation and transactional practice before serving as an Assistant State Attorney.  He began his career in Workers' Compensation with Rissman, Weisberg, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue & McClain P.A., where he handled Workers' Compensation cases at the trial and appellate levels.  In 1997, Paul opened the Ft. Pierce office of Hurley, Rogner, Miller, Cox, Waranch & Westcott P.A. handling workers' compensation cases at all levels throughout central and south Florida, while managing the operations of that office.  During his nearly 25 year career in Workers' Compensation, he lectured on a wide range of industry topics.


Term:  1/23-12/26   |   1/21-12/24

Origination: Elected 1 OC 

Occupation: Attorney & Mediator

BARBARA S. BODNAR

SEAT 3

Barbara has practiced physical therapy, specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine, in her hometown of Vero Beach since 1981. She was an integral part of the sports medicine team at Vero Beach High School for 35 years. Barbara completed the reserve police academy training, and served with the Vero Beach Police Department from 1982-1989. Her volunteer involvement in the community includes serving on the City of Vero Beach Recreation Committee, Arthritis Association of Indian River County, and the Senior Good Life Games. She and her husband, Michael, enjoy spending their free time traveling in their RV and training their Labradors, Gunner and Chase, in K-9 performance events, including agility and dock jumping. Barbara is a lifelong resident of Indian River County, and received her degree in physical therapy from Chattanooga State College. Barbara was elected to the Indian River County Hospital District Board of Trustees in 2016, and joined the Board in January 2017.

Term:  1/17-12/20   |   1/21-12/24

Origination: Elected 1 OC | Elected 1 OC

Occupation: Physical Therapist

MICHAEL KINT

SEAT 2

Born and raised in Illinois, Michael was a Theatre and Speech Instructor at Lincoln College when he moved to Indian River County in 1984. He was the Director of Education for the Riverside Theatre for a decade, helping to build the Riverside Children’s Theatre and directing many productions. Michael is well known in the community for his 25 years of service at the United Way of Indian River County, 16 of those years as the CEO. He is very proud of his work with dozens of nonprofit agencies and his commitment to creating and strengthening community collaboratives. Michael was also an Adjunct Faculty member at Barry University for 20 years. He has served on many boards and committees over the years, including: Children’s Services Advisory Committee Needs Assessment, Chair of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program for many years, and he was a founding member of the Mental Health Collaborative, the Senior Collaborative of IRC and the IRC Executive Roundtable. As a Hospital District Trustee he is committed to serving all the citizens of our county. In particular, he hopes to see enhanced availability and affordability for behavioral/mental health for all in need.

 

Term: 1/23- 12/26

Origination: Elected 1 OC

Occupation: Retired CEO United Way

MARYBETH CUNNINGHAM

CHAIRWOMAN - SEAT 1

Marybeth’s professional career encompasses 34 years of working for GM/Delphi in a variety of positions. Starting out as a traffic claims clerk, she worked her way through the organization, with roles in Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality and Reliability. She retired in 2009 as the executive director of Global Operations for the Packard Electric Division of Delphi. In this position, she was responsible for 94 plants in 33 countries. Marybeth has served on the board of directors for numerous non-profits, including Northeast Ohio Adoption Agency; United Way of Warren Ohio, where she served as chairman of the annual campaign for two years; Up with People; Head, Heart and Hands of Indian River Club; Indian River Community Foundation, and the Indian River Mental Health Collaborative. She earned her B.A. in Political Science from Albion College. Marybeth was elected to the Indian River County Hospital District Board of Trustees in 2014, and joined the Board in January 2015. She currently serves as Chair.

 

Term:  1/15-12/18   |   1/19-12/22   |   1/23- 12/24

Origination: Elected 1 OC | Elected  NOC | Elected NOC

Occupation: Retired Executive GM