The Meadows Committee

OTSEGO MANOR COMMITTEE LINDBERG, FOURNIER, STULIGROSS December 13, 2011

Also Present: Representative Dubben

Jeff Emhof expanded on last month’s positive news regarding Lonni Sue Johnson, a former Otsego Manor rehabilitation patient. He presented a video that is included in an exhibit titled “Puzzles of the Brain – An Artist’s Journey through Amnesia” at Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. The exhibit features her art works from before and after her illness. The video features Ms. Johnson as the subject of John Hopkins University research. Dolly Carman distributed the Bid Tally Sheet for Medical Supplies 10/24/2011. She stated that the bids cover the medical supplies that would be purchased by Otsego Manor, Public Health Nursing, Child Advocacy Center, and the Sheriff’s department. She requested approval that the lowest bids be accepted and awarded. Representative Fournier moved for approval. Seconded, Stuligross. Total: 4; Ayes: 3; Vacant: 1. Motion carried. Jeff Emhof distributed the monthly expense and revenue reports. It was stated that expenses are at 73.27% of the 2011 budget and are on track to be less than $13 million.

Jeff Emhof requested approval for the following:

Contract Renewals ($20,000 or Over) Bassett 01/1/12 – 12/31/13 $327,300.00 Upstairs 08/1/12 – 07/31/13 $866.00 Month Sodexo 02/1/12 – 01/31/13 $65,133.20 Dentserve 01/1/12 – 12/31/12 $3,701.09 Month NYSID 06/1/11 – 05/31/12 $.581 Pound Select Rehab 01/1/12 – 12/31/12 Bryans & Gramuglia 01/1/12 – 12/31/12 Beth Cain 01/1/12 – 12/31/12 $50/hr not to exceed $70,000 Eleanor Lantvet 01/1/12 – 12/31/12 $30/hr not to exceed $60,000

Contract Renewals (Under $20,000) Kathryn Bouton 01/1/12 – 12/31/12 $50/hr not to exceed $19,999.99 Sandra Derosa 01/1/12 – 12/31/12 $30/hr not to exceed $10,000 Debra Reed 01/1/12 – 12/31/12 $20/hr not to exceed $19,999.99

Representative Fournier moved for approval. Seconded, Stuligross. Total: 4; Ayes: 3; Vacant: 1. Motion carried.

2012 Blanket Purchase Orders: Buffalo Hospital Supply $ 4,000 Ecolab $ 1,000 Hill and Markes $ 4,000 Hummel’s Office Supply $ 2,500 Johnston Paper $ 3,000 McKesson Medical/Surgical $ 7,500 Otsego Manor Committee Page 2 December 13, 2011

Medline Industries Inc. $ 2,000 Mohawk Hospital Equipment $ 4,000 Mountainside Medical Equip. Inc. $10,500 NYS Industries for Disabled $ 6,200

Representative Stuligross moved for approval. Seconded, Fournier. Total: 4; Ayes: 3; Vacant: 1. Motion carried.

Mary Reitz requested approval for the Long Term Home Health Care Program 2012 Contracts: Healthcare Monitoring System (Lifeline) $29.95/Month* Install $50.00 Jeffrey Emhof (RD) $78.00/Visit At Home Care (AIDE $22/hr, PCA $22/hr, PT $140/visit, OT $140/visit, ST $140/visit) Elizabeth Cain (MSW) $78.00/Visit* Select-Physical Therapy $94.00/Visit MedPro-Physical Therapy $94.00/Visit* Otsego Rural Housing Varies by Project* (Home Modifications) $30/hour for assessment plus mileage Otsego County OFA Meals $8.26/Meal* Robynwood (AIDE and PCA) $22.00/Hour U.S. Care Systems (AIDE and PCA) $22.86/Hour* Visiting Nurses Home Care $22.00/Hour (*more than $20,000/year)

Representative Fournier moved for approval. Seconded, Stuligross. Total: 4; Ayes: 3; Vacant: 1. Motion carried. Mary Reitz stated that three estimates per job are needed in order to use Medicaid money. Representative Lindberg suggested the committee discuss change to that process to streamline hourly bids for professional services (i.e. plumber, electrician). Mr. Marchi stated that he would discuss this with other department heads who are involved and possibly bring a request to the table in the future.

Jeff Emhof requested approval for the following budget transfers: $40,000 From 6020-1000 Personal Service $25,000 From 6020-4820 Building Repairs $ 2,000 From 6020-4400 Postage $ 1,000 From 2602-4515 Vehicle Repair $ 4,000 From 6020-4535 IT Mat & Supplies $ 2,000 From 6020-4600 Equipment Rental $ 4,000 From 6020-4670 Activity Program $ 6,000 To 6020-4005 Mileage $22,000 To 6020 4500 Mat & Supplies $35,000 To 6020-4950 Health Care Assessment $15,000 To 6020-4955 Long Term Home Health

Representative Fournier moved for approval. Seconded, Stuligross. Total: 4; Otsego Manor Committee Page 3 December 13, 2011

Ayes: 3; Vacant: 1. Motion carried.

Jeff Emhof requested approval for the following equipment purchases:

Televisions (on-going replacements) – Three at $450 each Washer at $800 Lifts – Two at $4,000 total Alternating air pressure mattress $2,340 Hi-Lo Beds – Two at $1,200 each Bariatric Bed at $3,600

Representative Fournier moved for approval. Seconded, Stuligross. Total: 4; Ayes: 3; Vacant: 1. Motion carried.

Jeff Emhof requested approval to pay a $550 Medicare application fee. Representative Fournier moved for approval. Seconded, Stuligross. Total: 4; Ayes: 3; Vacant: 1. Motion carried.

Mr. Marchi stated that he is the treasurer of a statewide organization that is seeking a $150,000 grant to create a tool for counties to use to help guide them through the decision process of whether to sell their county owned nursing home facility. He further stated that the tool would be created based on an independent study and that use of the tool would keep the process neutral. Mr. Marchi said that if the grant is received he expects the tool could be ready for use in June or July.

Representative Lindberg moved for an executive session to discuss personnel. Seconded, Fournier. Total: 4; Ayes: 3; Vacant: 1. Motion carried.

There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned.