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Kiowa County Hospital District Board meeting minutes - January 27, 2026

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(Kiowa County Press)

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

BOARD MEETING

January 27, 2026

CALL TO ORDER

The regular meeting of the Kiowa County Hospital District Board was called to order by Pam Cole, Chair of the Board at 6:32 pm at the Cobblestone Inn Meeting Room.

ROLL CALL

District Board members present were Pam Cole, Doug Uhland, Jerry Weber and Mary Eikner via zoom. Karl Eikenberg-(called)

Others present: Beth Bell, Shannon Dixon, Jasmine Shea, Mei Lan Lening, Renay Crain, and Jodi Stolzenberger.

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA - CONSENT

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - CONSENT

CREDENTIALING - CONSENT

POLICIES/PROCEDURES – _CONSENT

A motion was made by Doug to approve the above consent items as presented. The motion was seconded by Mary Eikner. All aye.

STANDING REPORTS

MONTHLY FINANCE REPORT

The Board reviewed the CFO report prepared by Shannon Dixon. There were no questions from the Board.

A motion was made by Doug Uhland to approve the purchase of 5 EMS radios. The motion was seconded by Jerry Weber. All aye.

A motion was made by Jerry Weber to approve the purchase of a Panda warmer. The motion was seconded by Doug Uhland. We received the Cooper Clark grant to help purchase the Panda warmer. All aye.

A motion was made by Jerry Weber to give Shannon Dixon and Beth Spady permission to pay using ACH. The motion was seconded by Doug Uhland.

PRAIRIE PINES UPDATE

Outside buyers are interested in purchasing Prairie Pines. WH is continuing to help with management duties.

MONTHLY OPERATIONS REPORT

New Interim EMS director is Bob Carson from Lincoln Health. EMT classes are being taught by Josh Fief. We have 6 students taking the class. We have hired 2 paramedics for as needed bases. Ken Flory is coordinating EMS making sure there is coverage, stocking, quality checks and maintenance on ambulances.

WH has an MOU with Lincoln Health to help with ambulance transport. One of the ambulances is ready and the other should be done soon. The ambulance barn is scheduled to start the end of February. We will start the process of moving the containers soon.

Dr. Linderman has started and is doing training. He will be here every other week. He seems to like our facility and fitting in well. We will have a meet and greet for him February 18th.

Discussed providers schedules. Morgan King and Rachel Bletzacker have renewed their contracts.

Quality improvement has 6 students.

Dental services will see patients twice a week for ½ day clinics. Scheduling will now be done through the clinic. Hygiene is being done in mobile unit and referrals are being made to the Josh Brothers Dental in La Junta.

Medical staff has approved a blood bank. It will be located next to the lab.

Funds have been allocated from USDA for the clinic project. Contracts have been signed. We are in need of a resident inspector. Construction kick off should start soon.

ACTION ITEMS

A motion was made by Doug Uhland to approve posting places and meeting schedule. The motion was seconded by Jerry Weber. All aye.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

GRANTS

CDBG-PF-DEEC

A motion was made by Doug Uhland to approve and formally accept Colorado Department of Local Affairs Division of Local Government Community Development Block Grant Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) Design, Engineering, and Environmental Clearance (DEEC) Grant. As well as the MOU between Weisbrod Health and Kiowa County. The motion was seconded by Jerry Weber. All aye.

A motion was made by Jerry to approve the authorized Signatory Delegation allowing Beth Bell, Shannon Dixon and Andrea Quast as designated signers. The motion was seconded by Doug. All aye.

A motion was made by Jerry to accept the Kiowa County Board of County Commissioners Resolution. The motion was seconded by Doug. All aye.

For second phase of the clinic project, we will be applying for DOLA EIAF. Motion made by Doug to approve applying for DOLA FY26 Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund. The motion was seconded by Jerry. All aye.

For second phase of clinic project, we will also be applying for DOLA FY26 CDBG-PF. We are aware that we would not be awarded both the EIAF and the CDBG-PF. A motion was made by Jerry to approve applying for DOLA FY26 Community Development Block Grant-Public Facilities. The motion was seconded by Doug. All aye

DLT-USDA-RUS

A motion was made by Jerry to formally accept Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant form the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service. The motion was seconded by Doug. All aye.

A motion was made by Doug to adopt the ARR Resolution so that Shannon Dixon can request funds. The motion was seconded by Jerry. All aye.

A motion was made by Jerry to approve the Secretary Certificate that states the above resolution is true and correct. The motion was seconded by Doug. All aye.

CDPHE EMTS FY27

A motion was made by Doug to apply for the CDPHE EMTS FY27 Grant. The motion was seconded by Jerry. All aye.

A motion was made by Jerry to accept the Cooper Clark grant in the amount of $16,151.34. The motion was seconded by Doug. All aye.

Jodi provided the Board with the Annual Risk Assessment for Infection and Control. The motion was made by Doug to approve the Annual Risk Assessment for Infection and Control. The motion was seconded by Jerry. All aye.

The Fire District has approached Beth with a request for land on Lowell St. The Board decided to table this discussion.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

A motion was made by Doug Uhland to go into executive session for the purpose of purchase and acquisition issues pursuant to and as permitted by §24-6-402(4)(a), C.R.S. Motion was seconded by Jerry Weber. All aye. Executive session began at 8:39pm

Doug Uhland made a motion to return to regular session at 9:01pm and Jerry seconded it. All aye.