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Orchard Manor/County Farm
Committee Meeting Minutes
January 10, 2013
Chairperson Robert Keeney called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Chairman Keeney
noted a quorum was present and certified the meeting was in compliance with the Open
Meetings Law. Committee Members present were Vincent Loeffelholz, Gary Ranum,
Patrick Schroeder, and Donald Splinter. Other Grant County staff members attending the
meeting were Donna Haines and Carol Schwartz. Ron Abing also attended. Gary
Ranum is the supervisor filling the vacancy of the position held by Ivan Farness. Ranum
will also act as Secretary for this committee, which is the position Farness previously
held.
Donald Splinter made the motion seconded by Vincent Loeffelholz to approve the
amended agenda. Motion carried, voice vote.
Donald Splinter made the motion seconded by Patrick Schroeder to approve the
December 12, 2012 Orchard Manor and Farm Committee minutes. Motion carried, voice
vote.
Ron Abing noted no issues for the farm that needed to be addressed. He will bring the
2013 rent calculation to the next meeting.
Patrick Schroeder made the motion seconded by Vincent Loeffelholz to accept the
December 2012 County Farm Cash Balance Statements and vouchers as presented.
Motion carried, voice vote.
Maintenance Supervisor Ken McAndrew reported the Lancaster Fire Department
responded to a call at Orchard Manor on Friday, January 4, 2013 at approximately 4:30
p.m. An arcing wire caused insulation to smolder in an HVAC unit in the basement
maintenance room. The source of the smoke was extinguished before the fire
department arrived, but smoke traveled through the ventilation system to the 700 and 800
wings. Residents were safely evacuated to other areas of the facility. The fire
department stayed on site for approximately one hour to provide additional ventilation in
the areas experiencing smoke. Residents were allowed back in their rooms within one
hour.
A compressor for the walk-in freezer failed. Maintenance replaced the unit and
separated it from the combined compressor unit in dietary. Coolers remain on the old
unit. The plow on the old truck broke and the spindle on the John Deere also broke
during winter usage. The committee then discussed the possibility of purchasing a skid
steer for use by maintenance. Ken McAndrew will get quotes and pricing for the
February meeting. The committee also discussed snow/ice buildup in the valleys of the
roof. McAndrew will monitor this.
Donna Haines and the Committee discussed the following Orchard Manor issues:
The current census is 107 geriatric and 29 ICF/ID residents.
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January 18th is the employee holiday party at Holiday Garden in Potosi.
January 25 is the 20th anniversary of Orchard Manor in this building.
One resident contracted influenza and has recovered. 92 percent of Orchard
Manor staff members received the influenza vaccination.
The committee discussed equipment needed for the personal laundry service.
The committee received copies of the handbook and policies to be approved at the
February meeting.
Orchard Manor would like to pursue building a covered entry for the 400 wing
entrance. Donna Haines will begin getting cost estimates for the next meeting.
Donna Haines will attend a Leading Age conference March 13-14 in Madison.
April 17-18 the WACH Legislative Days will take place in Madison. Committee
members are invited to attend.
Open positions include one LPN and eight CNA positions.
Committee members once again personally donated $20 each as door prizes for
the upcoming employee holiday party.
Patrick Schroeder made a motion seconded by Donald Splinter to accept the December
2012 Orchard Manor Cash Balance Statements and vouchers as presented. Motion
carried, voice vote.
Chairperson Robert Keeney tentatively set Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.
for the next regular meeting. Gary Ranum made the motion seconded by Vincent
Loeffelholz to adjourn the meeting at 3:00 p.m. Motion carried, voice vote.
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Committee Secretary Recording Secretary
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