SUMMARY MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
County Commissioner Chambers/ Zoom
March 20, 2025
TRUSTEES: Karen Deigl Michael Kint
Allen Jones Chuck Mackett, M.D.
Kerry Bartlett
ABSENT: Paul Westcott William Cooney, M.D.
STAFF: Kate Voss Jennifer Peshke, Esq.
Kaytlin Dickens Jennifer Frederick
ATTENDEES: Vicki Soule Wayne Creelman Carrie Lester Wilfred Hart
Kyleigh Motiwala Marie O Brien
ZOOM: Megan McFall Anne Posey Marie Andress Ginny Blossom Lisa Zahner
Convene Meeting, Pledge, Consent Agenda & Attorney Overview
Ms. Bartlett convened the regular monthly meeting of the Indian River County Hospital District at 4:00 PM. Trustee Michael Kint provided the invocation, and Ms. Bartlett led the group in the pledge of allegiance. Next, Ms. Bartlett asked for a motion to approve of the special meeting minutes dated February 3; chairman’s meeting minutes dated February 19; regular monthly meeting minutes dated February 20; special meeting minutes dated February 25; and a March disbursement of $1,426,635.16 A motion was made by Dr. Mackett, seconded by Ms. Deigl for discussion. Mr. Kint brought attention to the special meeting minutes dated February 25 and stated that language referencing the payment structure to TCCH for capital investment should reflect an end date of September 30, 2028, not 2029. Additionally, it was discussed that this investment is contingent upon TCCH receiving a matching $4 million, which was confirmed to be secured as of March 8th. Therefore, Mr. Jones made an amended motion to approve the consent agenda including the changes to the special meeting minutes dated February 25. The motion was seconded by Ms. Deigl and carried unanimously. Next, Ms. Peshke read into the record the attorney overview which outlined the District history, governing board information, and meeting conduct including public comment guidelines.
Learning Alliance Proclamation- Moonshot Community Action Network
Ms. Bartlett read into the record a proclamation designating the District as a Moonshot Organization and recognizing the progress made in improving the county’s literacy rankings. Representatives from the Learning Alliance were in attendance and Ms. O’Brien thanked the Trustees for their support.
District Counsel Report- Jennifer Peshke, Esq.
Ms. Peshke provided her report and stated that yesterday she brought forth to the board a proposed conflict of interest policy which is to ensure compliance with current laws and improve internal governance. Based on Trustee discussion she is working to amend some language within the policy and will bring the document back before the Trustees next month for further review and approval. She will also work to summarize key points of the policy for easier understanding by board members. Additionally, Ms. Peshke continues to monitor the annual deadlines and deliverables due to the District in compliance with the CCIRH lease and member substitution agreement. Further, she continues to work with CCIRH legal counsel on the next steps to set guidelines for reporting by the District’s Board chair following their attendance as an ex officio board member at the CCIRH board of director meetings.
Financial Statement Review – Michael Kint, Treasurer
Mr. Kint provided the financial review and stated that the financial status of the District remains strong, with 91.4% of the budgeted ad valorem taxes collected as of February 28th. He provided a detailed review of the investment schedule which showed the District’s U.S. Treasury holdings total $8,015,992 with staggered maturity dates between May and September, yielding an average interest rate of 4.22%. The preferred deposit pool currently holds $10,185,687 with an interest rate of 4.25%. As of February 28th, the District’s total investment and cash holdings total $18,862,183, aligning closely with budget projections. Next, he reviewed the year-to-date expenses totaling $6,890,643, which is 36.46% of the approved budget, while administrative expenses are at 45.8% of the budget due which is slightly higher-than-expected due to increased insurance costs. Moving forward Mr. Kint stated that he will continue monitoring cash flow and investment returns as the fiscal year progresses and address any significant deviations in budgeted expenses through communication with relevant programs and agencies.
Funded Agency Semi Annual Report- Thrive, Inc.
Ms. Lester addressed the board and stated that Thrive has conducted and completed a comprehensive needs assessment to evaluate the scope of substance use in Indian River County. The assessment involved data mining, focus groups, and a community-wide survey, achieving a 95% confidence interval for generalizing results. Ms. Motiwala reviewed the key findings with the board, which included high rates of substance misuse, and contributing factors including trauma, mental health issues, and economic strain. Additionally, the county’s overdose rate is significantly higher than the state average, with 55 fatal overdoses reported last year. Moving forward, Thrive plans to utilize the assessment data to inform strategic planning and resource allocation for substance use treatment and prevention. Along with engaging community stakeholders to address identified barriers to treatment, such as stigma and access to services. Additionally, they plan to continue monitoring trends in substance use and mental health among youth and adults in the community.
Public Comment/Adjourn
There was no further public comment, and the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Deigl, Secretary
