September 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Hospital Board Meeting

Roll Call/Declaration of Quorum

Invocation 

Pledge of Allegiance

Recite Vision Statement

Remarks from General Public

Consent Agenda 

Approval of Minutes for meeting held on August 18, 2026 and September 8, 2026

Approval of Charity Applications

Approval of Accounts Payable

Report from DHR representative

Discussion and possible action to the revisions to the copy of the Board of Directors Bylaws

Briefing by District legal counsel on a Chapter 312 tax abatement request from Bessie Energy Storage, LLC (Deriva Energy) for a battery storage project in Bessie Energy Storage LLC Reinvestment Zone no 1. Discussion only. No Vote.

Discussion and possible action to start the Chapter 312 tax abatement process Guidelines and criteria, an eligibility resolution and a hearing date

Presentation by Maxx Claims and Daly & Black, P.C. on the March 2026 hail storm damage assessment of District facilities, including scope of loss, repair cost estimates, claim and coverage posture, and options for recovery

Discussion and possible action to retain Daly & Black, P.C. as special counsel on a contingent fee bases to recover insurance proceeds for the March 2026 hail storm damage, including approval of the contingent fee contract for legal services in open meeting as required by Section 2254.1036(a)(2). Texas Government Code, adoption of the written findings required by Section 2254.1036(b), Texas Government Code, and authorization for the Board President and the Hospital Administrator to execute the contract and to file it with the Office of the Attorney General under Section 2254.1038, Texas Government Code, together with a request of expedited review
 

Discussion and possible action on engagement of Maxx Claims for adjusting and appraisal services in connection with the claim, including scope of services and fee terms and compliance with Chapter 4102, Texas Insurance Code, and to authorize the Hospital Administrator and counsel to take all actions necessary to pursue recovery of insurance proceeds, including submission of a supplemental claim, invocation of the policy appraisal provision, and the filing of suit if necessary, contingent on Attorney General approval of the contingent fee contract

Discussion and possible action to review and revise, if needed, the current recruitment and signing incentive for paramedics to address ongoing staffing needs

Administrative Report

Clinical/ Volume Statistics

Update on recruitment of Director of Nurses

Update on recruitment of Grant Writer/ Project Manager

Review of Strategic Plan and Goals

Discussion and possible action on Resolution to adopt tax rate for Fiscal Year October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027

Discussion and possible action to adopt the Budget for Fiscal Year October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027

Discussion and possible action on Forgiveness Loan Applications

Discussion and possible action on Medical Staff Applications

Discussion and possible action on purchase of property on East Side of Starr County

Discussion and possible action to purchase ultrasound machine for Roma Clinic

Discussion and possible action to purchase radios for ambulances

Items for discussion by Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE SESSION:
 If during the course of the meeting covered in this notice, the Board should determine that a closed or Executive Session of the Board would be held or is required in relation to any item included in this notice, then such closed or executive meeting is authorized by Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Open Meetings Act). An Executive Session will be held by the Board at the date, hour, and place covered by this notice, as the Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive session concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Texas Government Code Sections:
   551.071 Consultation with Attorney
   551.074 Personnel Matters
   551.085 Deliberation by Governing Board of Certain Providers of Health Care Services

Adjournment