OSU Medical Authority Minutes

OSU Medical Authority and Trust

Thursday, January 18, 2024 1:15 PM CST
@ OSU-CHS, 1111 W. 17th St., Tulsa

Notice of the meeting was given in writing to the Oklahoma Secretary of State more than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting, and the agenda of this meeting was posted at all entrances of Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 1111 West 17th Street; twenty-four (24) hours prior to such meeting, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act.

Attendance

Present:
Members: Ellen Buettner, Jay Helm, Michael Herndon, Barry Steichen, Johnny Stephens
Guests: Eric Atkinson, Damon Baker, Adam Bradley, Glenn Coffee, Melissa Cox, Karlee Gholson, Finny Mathew, Eric Polak, Michael Rogers, Jessica Russell, Bill Schloss, Terri Tinkler, Erica Woolf
Absent:
Members: Doug Evans, Billy Taylor

1. Call to order and establishment of a quorum - Chairman Helm
   • The meeting was called to order by Jay Helm at 1:16 PM. After a roll call, Jay Helm declared that a quorum of the Member of the Oklahoma State University Medical Authority was present for the meeting.
2. Discussion, consideration, and possible vote on the approval of minutes of the October 26, 2023, meeting - Chairman Helm- ACTION
   • File Name: OSU Medical Authority Minutes-Draft 10.26.2023.pdf
   • Motion: Motion to approve the minutes of the October 26, 2023, meeting.
   • Motion moved by Michael Herndon and motion seconded by Barry Steichen. Aye: Steichen, Helm, Buettner, Herndon, Stephens Nay: None Abstain: None
3. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Vote to Approve Grant Awards Under the Behavioral Health Workforce Development Pilot Program - Michael Rogers- ACTION
   • Michael Rogers gave the background on the grant and each of the four entities that was chosen to receive parts of the grant. Eric Polak gave a thank you to Zach Stoycoff with the Healthy Minds Initiative on his help.
   • Motion: Motion to approve grant awards under the Behavioral Health Workforce Development Pilot Program for Tulsa Health Department for $350,000.00.
   • Motion moved by Barry Steichen and motion seconded by Ellen Buettner. Aye: Steichen, Helm, Buettner, Herndon, Stephens Nay: None Abstain: None
   • Motion: Motion to approve grant awards under the Behavioral Health Workforce Development Pilot Program for Parkside Psychiatric Hospital and Clinic for $310,000.00.
   • Motion moved by Johnny Stephens and motion seconded by Michael Herndon. Aye: Steichen, Helm, Buettner, Herndon, Stephens Nay: None Abstain: None
   • Motion: Motion to approve grant awards under the Behavioral Health Workforce Development Pilot Program for Oklahoma State University Medicine Psychology Expansion Program for $300,000.00.
   • Motion moved by Ellen Buettner and motion seconded by Barry Steichen. Aye: Steichen, Helm, Buettner, Herndon, Nay: None Abstain: Johnny Stephens
   • Motion: Motion to approve grant awards under the Behavioral Health Workforce Development Pilot Program for Saint Francis Health System for $40,000.00
   • Motion moved by Johnny Stephens and motion seconded by Michael Herndon. Aye: Helm, Buettner, Herndon, Stephens Nay: None Abstain: Barry Steichen
4. CEO's Report - Eric Polak
   1. Financial Report
      • File Name: OSUMA SRD 12.31.23.pdf
      • Eric Polak discussed the year-to-date financials. There will be a comprehensive report in March on the Mental Health Hospital and financial status.
   2. Legislative Update
      • Jessica Russell reported the governor called a special session on January 29th about a tax reduction. The Senate is in Tulsa tonight for their annual event. Our House hearing is on Monday and our Senate hearing already happened which went well. Eric Polak mentioned Senator Rader introduced the bill for us to clarify and codify the sales tax exemption on construction projects. If the legislature were to appropriate dollars to replace the $2 million increase in state match for IME, he presented a plan that we will use that money to fund the startup of the residency programs we are planning with Saint Francis.
5. Announcements - Chairman Helm
   1. Next regularly scheduled meeting of the Authority is March 28, 2024, at the OSUCHS North Hall 4th Floor Boardroom, 1111 W. 17th St., Tulsa
6. Motion and Vote for Adjournment - Chairman Helm
   • Motion: Motion to adjourn the OSU Medical Authority meeting at 1:42 PM.
   • Motion moved by Barry Steichen and motion seconded by Ellen Buettner. Aye: Steichen, Helm, Buettner, Herndon, Stephens Nay: None Abstain: None

Minutes signed off by Oklahoma State University Medical Authority Secretary, Michael Herndon.

If you would like a copy of these minutes, please reach out to Terri Tinkler at osuma@okstate.edu.