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Regular Session Minutes
Monday, January 10, 2017
12:00 Noon
The Board of Trustees of North Colorado Medical Center met in Regular Session on Monday,
January 10, 2017, in the Richard Stenner Boardroom located at North Colorado Medical Center.
Dr. Carter declared a quorum and called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m.
ATTENDANCE REPORT
NCMC Board of Trustees: Dr. Susan Carter, Larry Cozad, Catherine Davis, Mark Lawley,
Michael Simone, Brian Underwood, Jason Yeater, and Sean Conway (Commissioner, non-
voting member)
Banner Health: Margo Karsten (NCMC CEO) and Wendy Sparks (NCMC COO)
Staff: Ken Schultz (Board Executive)
Recording Clerk: Esther Gesick (Weld County Clerk to the Board)
PUBLIC COMMENT - There was no public comment.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was MSC (Underwood/Lawley) to approve the minutes from the December 12, 2016,
Regular Session meeting.
CEO REPORT or COO REPORT
NCMC COO, Wendy Sparks, gave the following report:
• Employees - No report.
• Patient Satisfaction - The 2016 results are still being finalized and a comprehensive report
will be provided at the meeting in February.
• Quality - No report.
• Physicians - Dr. Mando is a medical Oncologist and she will be starting in the next 2-3
weeks.
• Financials - The 2016 amounts are still being finalized and a comprehensive summary will
be provided at the meeting in February.
• Master Campus Plan - No report.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
Commissioner Conway stated 2017 is going to be an important year for transportation
projects throughout Weld County: a) the Highway 34 PEL study is underway and
representatives will be meeting with CDOT as part of the process, b) the Berthoud Hill project
is done, c) CR 49 construction is underway and still on schedule with hopes of opening on
December 1, 2017, and d) the next project after CR 49 will be starting work on CR 47 between
CR 60.5 and Highway 392.
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In response to Michael Simone, he stated the initial reports from the oil and gas industry
project a steady but moderate increase in production and prices. He discussed the recent oil
and gas leases approved by the Board, and collective relief within the industry to continue to
move forward with the passage of 'Raise the Bar' which removes the threat of a (racking ban.
Responding to Brian Underwood, he confirmed completion of CR 49 is anticipated to
encourage development along the corridor and it may be prudent for NCMC to discuss a
potential land acquisition toward the east considering ease of traffic flow and airport
accessibility. Dr. Carter commented it is also important to ensure the region doesn't grow so
fast that there are negative impacts to service providers. Commissioner Conway stated 3.5
years ago CDOT said there would be no improvements or new capacity on northern 1-25 until
2075. The local representatives rejected that timing and formed an active coalition that is
currently accomplishing projects and progress on the I-25 Berthoud Hill, reconstruction on
Crossroads and plans for Highway 34. The northern Colorado leadership is working regionally
and collaboratively to ensure the quality of life that is expected in this area.
Dr. Carter referenced an article by the Greeley Tribune, published shortly after the last
meeting, regarding enhancements in the Town of Windsor to improve safety at train crossings
and quiet zones. Commissioner Conway explained the County Department of Public Works
is also working with the City of Greeley concerning the train crossing at 35th Avenue and F
Street to form a plan for quiet zones in the strategic rail area in northern Greeley.
In response to Commissioner Conway, Margo Karsten stated the finance staff is working
to complete year-end summaries which will be reported at the February meeting. Ms. Sparks
added the patient satisfaction survey is still looking really strong. Ms. Karsten stated they will
also provide a Banner Medical Group (BMG) update next month as well.
VISITATIONS FOR FEBRUARY
Dr. Susan Carter
Mark Lawley
NCMC, INc. REPORT
Ken Schultz stated the 4th quarter is looking better than the first three, partially due to a rise
in interest rates for various investment plans; however, staff is still working on the preliminary
numbers and he will report back next month.
NEW BUSINESS - None.
OTHER BUSINESS - None.
PLANNING SESSION - No discussion was held on scheduling a future planning session.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was MSC [Yeater/Davis] to
adjourn the meeting at 12:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Esther Gesick
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