Karuk Tribe – Health Board Meeting

October 13, 2011 – Meeting Minutes

Happy Camp CA

 

Meeting called to order at 3pm by Arch Super, Chairman

 

Present:

Arch Super, Chairman

Michael Thom, Vice-Chairman

Florrine Super, Secretary / Treasurer

Alvis Johnson, Member at Large

Sonny Davis, Member at Large

Dora Bernal, Member at Large

Verna Reece, Member at Large                                 

Crispen McAllister, Member at Large

 

Absent:

Florence Conrad (excused - travel)

 

Health Mission Statement was read aloud by Michael Thom and prayer was done by Eric Cutright.

 

Agenda:

Florrine Super motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve the agenda, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Dora Bernal motioned and Michael Thom seconded to approve the minutes of September 8, 2011, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Director Reports:

1.) Daniel Pratt, TANF Director

Daniel is not present but his report was provided for review.

 

Michael Thom motioned and Florrine Super seconded to approve Daniel Pratt’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

2.) Mike Edwards, Children and Family Services:

Mike presented Annie’s report for the Council to review. Attached to her report is a report from Flo Lopez.

 

Mike then went on to provide an updated report, which included an action item to request that Tribal Member 3272 be able to receive another 30 days stay in rehabilitation. This item was moved to closed session.

 

He then went on to seek approval of a renewed contract with Barbara Norman. The contract is 12-C-001 at $50 per hour no more than 16 hours per month. This will need to be retroactive to July 1, 2011, because Mike failed to renew it in a timely manner and she has already received payment for services. This is budgeted in the BIA budget and is for ICW cases. This will be moved to closed session as well.

 

Mike then went on to highlight his report for the Council including an ICW meeting. There is a provider that is going on leave for two months but other providers will cover services.

 

Verna Reece motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve Mike’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

3.) Vickie Walden, Dental Office Manager:

Vickie is not present but Dr. Do is present to thank the Tribal Council for the honor in working for the Tribe. He commended them for their work with the Tribe and in the community.

 

Michael Thom motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve Vickie’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

4.) Lessie Aubrey, EDHHS:
Lessie is present to provide an overview of her report. She provided a check on the Caltrans van. The van is sitting at the Yreka clinic parking lot. The Zumba dances are happening in all three communities.  

 

Erin explained that Lessie will be able to access the grants that she is responsible for.

 

There was a meeting on the Happy Camp Clinic proposal. She has been attending several meetings.

 

CaptureRX has begun and will be operating shortly. There is a new PA and a new DDS.

 

Michael Thom thanked Lessie for submitting nominations of persons for the honored elder award. The Council appreciates the acknowledgment of the elders.

 

Florrine Super motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve Lessie’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

5.) Annie Smith, PHN

Annie is not present but her written report was provided earlier.

 

Dora Bernal motioned and Crispen McAlliste r seconded to approve Annie’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

6.) Vickie Simmons, Clinical Operations Administrator:

Vickie is present to review her report. She has action items of policy approvals.

 

Vickie provided a brief of each revision to the attached policies.

 

Michael Thom motioned and Verna Reece seconded to approve the attached policies in Vickie’s report (02-001-051, 02-001-055, 02-001-060, 02-002-065, 03-000-110, 03-001-120, 03-001-125, 04-002-175, 05-001-215, 06-000-241, 06-000-245, 06-001-260, 06-003-273, 06-003-274), 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

She then went on to highlight her written report. Lessie wanted to go to the 40th anniversary of the Northern Valley Indian Health Program in Willows but was unable to, so Vickie attended in her place. They provided a very nice luncheon and a health fair which she, Patti and Suzanna attended.

 

Verna Reece motioned and Dora Bernal seconded to approve Vickie’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

7.) Chad Tiraterra, Database Administrator:

Chad is not present but his report is provided.

 

Dora Bernal motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve Chad’s report, 6 haa, 1 puuhara (Verna Reece), 0 pupitihara.

 

8.) Eric Cutright, IT Director:

Eric is present to review his report with the Health Board.

 

Eric noted that there has been some phone issues in Orleans again and they are ongoing but at least this time Verizon admitted to some of their equipment failing. Generally he has to explain the entire situation and they rarely admit to any fault. He is hoping that this communication continues until the failing equipment is replaced.

 

The Yreka audio sound system has been installed in Yreka and Eric will be onsite to receive training. Florrine, Suzy, Crispen, Eric, Sonny, Sara and Barbara will receive the training as well.  

 

The HRSA CIT grant has not been drawn down entirely but it is nearing completion.

 

The IT staff has been working with the Head Start office and they are hoping to connect them which will provide them better service. He is discussing changing their phones to produce some cost savings.

 

He has been working with KTHA and KCDC on IT contracts and is hoping to have them by the next Health Board Meeting.

 

Michael Thom motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve Eric’s report, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Guests: Non-Health Employees:

1.) Erin Hillman, Dir of Admin Programs and Compliance:

Erin is present to seek approval of several documents documents.

 

Erin requested approval of resolution 11-R-119 authorizing the acquisition of a residence for Tribal Member under the HIP program.

 

Dora Bernal motioned and Florrine Super seconded to approve resolution 11-R-119, 6 haa, 1 puuhara (Verna Reece), 0 pupitihara.

 

Erin then sought approval of agreement 12-A-002 with the Karuk Tribe and the Tribal Member in the amount of $113,900.87.

 

Florrine Super motioned and Sonny Davis seconded to approve agreement 12-A-002, 6 haa, 1 puuhara (Verna Reece), 0 pupitihara.

 

Erin went on to seek approval of a promissory note which would provide a clause in the purchase that the Tribe has no interest left in the home.

 

Dora Bernal motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve agreement 11-A-003, 6 haa, 1 puuhara (Verna Reece), 0 pupitihara.

 

Finally she would like to request approval of agreement 12-A-004 with Siskiyou County Title Co specifically listing the Karuk Tribe as the first lien holder to the home.

 

Dora Bernal motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve agreement 12-A-004, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

2.) Sara Spence, HR Manager:

Sara is present to seek approval of agreement 11-A-005 for a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for the bonding at the RV Park. Basically what it states is that the Tribe doesn’t waiver their immunity and outlines which court it would be heard in so that the project can move forward on the electrical repairs as identified by the Siskiyou County inspector.

 

Dora Bernal motioned and Verna Reece seconded to approve agreement 11-A-005, 7 haa, 0 puuhara 0 pupitihara.

 

3.) Sylvina Aubrey-Logan, Tribal Member-Elder:

Sylvina is present because she has been sick and she stated that there aren’t services for elders. She noted that previously there was someone who came and took the elders blood pressures and nothing is being done for them currently. She would like someone to think about the elders and their health. Sonny noted that Annie is the contact person that oversees the elders program.

 

Flo explained that she has been on travel for the whole month of September and has visited Sylvina previously. Lessie commented that there is not a CHR in Happy Camp any longer and that is the person who would have completed home visits and blood pressure checks. Sylvina expressed concern for herself and the other elders who have no one checking on them and the Tribe being mindful of elders wanted to ensure that they were aware that there are no services being offered to the elders in Happy Camp. Flo is the only person in Happy Camp and Annie is in Yreka. She noted that she would like to see some help for the Elders. Flo reiterated that she is now the safety officer which is a full time position and with her travel, she is unable to do home visits to the elders.

 

Verna Reece noted that the travel may or may not be necessary and there should be services or someone in Happy Camp serving clients.

 

The Council will review Sylvina’s comments and speak to the department director in charge of the elders workers to determine services and if they are in fact prioritized.

 

Closed Session:

Verna Reece motioned and Dora Bernal seconded to approve the CHS policies and the levels of care for this coming year, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Consensus: to accept the two applications received for judges and conduct phone interviews of the two applicants.

 

Crispen McAllister motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve 11-C-011 between the Karuk Tribe and Barbara Norman, 6 haa, 1 puuhara (Verna Reece), 0 pupitihara.

 

Greg Hobbs: Dora Bernal motioned and Florrine Super seconded to approve 30 days additional services to Tribal Member #3272 and have Mike identify a fund to pay for the service, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Crispen McAllister motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve resolution 11-R-117, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Crispen McAllister motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to approve resolution 11-R-118 with correction, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Florrine Super motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve the credentialing and privileging for Dr. Shone and Fabian Alverado, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Consensus: to add employee #4250 to closed session for the Council Meeting to discuss concerns on following the Tribal Council directives.

 

Michael Thom motioned and Crispen McAllister seconded to approve reduction to $100 payments for October and November for Tribal Member #2035 and add balance to the end of the loan, 6 haa, 0 puuhara, 1 pupitihara (Verna Reece).

 

Michael motioned and Florrine seconded to approve a loan to Tribal Member #3539 in the amount of $1,340 with $50 month payments, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Consensus: to allow the TANF board to make the determination on Alphonso Colegrove’s attendance to the NCAI conference.

 

Informational: Verna Reece thanked Michael Thom for attending the Basketweavers Gathering.

 

Consensus: to deny the request from Junction Elementary School District Booster Club, due to the amount of funding provided to the school from the Tribe.

 

Michael Thom motioned and Florrine Super seconded to allow Tribal Member #993 to skip July 2011 payment and move to the end of the loan, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Consensus: to deny request from Tribal Member #LA due to the amount of funding already provided to the family from the Booster Club.

 

Dora motioned and Crispen seconded to approve $250 from discretionary for Tribal Member #AR in the ambassador program, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Next Meeting: November 3, 2011 at 3pm in Happy Camp CA.

 

Crispen McAllister motioned and Bud Johnson seconded to adjourn meeting at 6:48pm, 7 haa, 0 puuhara, 0 pupitihara.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

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Arch Super, Chairman

 

Recording Secretary, Barbara Snider