Board Meeting January 21, 2026

The Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board of Directors of the North Fork Ambulance Health Service District, located in the Counties of Delta, Montrose and Gunnison, Colorado, was held at 110 E. Hotchkiss Ave, Hotchkiss, Colorado, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 11:02 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Board members present: Dave Kreutz, Blake Kinser, Bonnie Eisenberg, and Tyrell Clock. Peter Pruett was absent.
Others present: Kathy Steckel, Tanya Applegate, Jake Dahlman, Brandon Pehrson, Cally Gallegos, and Richard Kinser attended in person. Niki Carpenter, Mychaela Belden, and Marvin Pemberton attended virtually.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
No additions to the agenda.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
Conflict of Interest forms were filed with the Secretary of State.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Niki Carpenter and Mychaela Belden spoke before the board.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from the December 10, 2025 Regular Monthly Meeting were reviewed. Blake Kinser made a motion that the minutes be approved as written. The motion was seconded. All board members present voted in favor.
REPORTS
PRESIDENT REPORT
Dave has requested an Executive Session with an attorney to update the board.
FINANCE REPORT
Financials for December were presented and reviewed. There were no questions.
DISTRICT CHIEF REPORT
Kathy Steckel gave an overview of her report.
Mill Levy certifications have been sent to all three counties.
Year-end budget numbers appear to be on track. Ending balances are still being finalized, and adjustments will be made during the audit in March.
Dr. Ross Orpet is in place as temporary medical director.
Continuing education sessions will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Tanya presented information on call data for the year. See attached.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2026-1 – Resolution Designating Location to Post Notice: Blake Kinser made a motion to adopt the resolution as written. The motion was seconded and all board members present voted in favor.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Dave Kreutz made a motion to enter Executive Session pursuant to §24-6-402(4)(b), C.R.S., for a conference with an attorney for the purpose of receiving a status update on HR matters. The motion was seconded and all board members present voted in favor. Executive Session was adjourned at 11:37 a.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next Regular Meeting is Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further matters before the board, Dave Kreutz made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded. All board members voted in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 11:38 a.m.