MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF
THE WALKER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
September 19, 2016
STATE OF TEXAS X
COUNTY OF WALKER X
The Board of Managers of the Walker County Hospital District, Walker County, Texas met in a special session, open to the public, Monday, September 19, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at First National Bank Building, 6th floor, Flag Room.
Members of the Board present included:
Chairman, Robert Hardy
Vice Chairman, Ron Lange
Secretary, Jerry Larrison
Manager, Judy Emmett
Absent from meeting: Manager, Susan Mott
There were also a number of visitors present at the meeting.
Agenda Item #1: Call meeting to order.
The special meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the offices of Walker County Hospital District and immediately recessed to the 6th Floor Flag Room of First National Bank due to lack of space.
Agenda Item #2: Executive session: The Board of Managers will convene in closed session pursuant to government code sec. 551.071 to consult with financial advisors and legal counsel concerning consideration of proposals to purchase assets of Walker County Hospital District and Walker County Hospital Corporation.
The board immediately convened in closed session to consult with financial advisors and legal counsel to consider proposals to purchase assets of Walker County Hospital District and Walker County Hospital Corporation.
Agenda Item #3: Reconvene: Open session for action following executive session.
The board reconvened in open session after much discussion in the closed session.
Agenda Item #4: Select from the three proposals discussed in executive session which corporation to engage in negotiations to enter into an agreement to purchase the assets of Walker County Hospital District and Walker County Hospital Corporation.
In open session Mr. Ron Lange made the motion to enter into negotiations with one of the three finalists (the same bidder that was recommended by the Advisory Committee) that appeared to be the best match for the community, consistent with the criteria the District specified in its Confidential Information Memorandum. Mr. Jerry Larrison seconded the motion and Mr. Lange, Mr. Larrison and Mr. Hardy voted for the motion. Mrs. Judy Emmett abstained from voting on the motion.
Agenda Item #5: Adjourn meeting.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.