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OSU Medical Authority Minutes

OSU Medical Authority and Trust

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Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 1:15 PM CDT
@ OSU-CHS, North Hall 4th Floor Boardroom, 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: Jay Helm, Eric Polak, Kevin Corbett, Barry Steichen, Johnny Stephens Guests: Eric Atkinson, Damon Baker, Melissa Cox, Finny Mathew, Lexie Norwood, Bill Schloss, Jacey Smith, Chris Thurman, Terri Tinkler, Erica Woolf Guest: Paul Whitson-HOK architects (remote)
Absent:
Members: Doug Evans, Melinda Stinnett

  1. Call to order and establishment of a quorum - Chairman Helm
    • The meeting was called to order by Jay Helm at 1:18 PM. After a roll call, Jay Helm declared that a quorum of the Trustees of the Oklahoma State University Medical Trust was present for the meeting.
  2. Discussion, consideration, and possible vote on the approval of minutes of the January 23, 2023 , meeting - Chairman Helm
    • File Name: Draft OSU Medical Authority Minutes January 23 2023.pdf
    • Motion: Motion for approval of the January 23, 2023, meeting minutes.
    • Motion moved by Barry Steichen and motion seconded by Johnny Stephens. Aye: Steichen, Stephens, Helm, Corbett Nay: None Abstain: None
  3. CEO's Report -Eric Polak, CEO
    1. Financial Report
      • File Name: OSUMA SRE YTD 2.28.2023.pdf
      • File Name: Final Signed OSU Med Grant Agreement with Attachments 2023.01.30.pdf
      • Eric Polak discussed the year-to-date financials. There are no unexpected variances to budget. To date the Authority has spent just under 1.3 million on pre-construction of the Mental Health Hospital. All but one of the payments has been reimbursed by the OSU Foundation to date. ARPA Grant Agreement is for informational purposes only.
    2. Legislative Update
      • Johnny Stephens reported the OSUMA request bill passed the Senate today and is now moving to the House. Moving forward with the statutory changes needed for adding a board member and allowing for virtual participation in meetings.
  4. Announcements - Chairman Helm
    • none
      1. Next regularly scheduled meeting of the Authority is April 26, 2023, at the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority, 4345 N. Lincoln Blvd, OKC
  5. Motion and Vote for Adjournment -Chairman Helm
    • Motion: Motion to adjourn the OSU Medical Authority meeting at 1:42 PM
    • Motion moved by Johnny Stephens and motion seconded by Kevin Corbett. Aye: Steichen, Stephens, Helm, Corbett Nay: None Abstain: None

Minutes signed off by Oklahoma State University Medical Authority Chairman, Jay Helm.

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