July 15, 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, July 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 11:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Board members present – Dave Kreutz, Tyrell Clock, Bonnie Eisenberg and Peter Pruett.
Others present: Kathy Steckel, Diane Perry, Tanya Applegate, Joe Applegate, Brandon Pehrson and Robert Good attended in person. Marvin and Suelyn Pemberton attended virtually.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Dave would like to add a discussion about a celebration for Kathy to the end of the agenda.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
Conflict of Interest forms were filed with the Secretary of State.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from the June 16, 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting were reviewed. Bonnie Eisenberg made a motion that the minutes be approved as written. The motion was seconded. All board members present voted in favor.
Minutes from the July 19, 2026 Special Meeting were reviewed. Peter Pruett made a motion that the minutes be approved as written. The motion was seconded. All board members present voted in favor.
REPORTS
PRESIDENT REPORT
The President had nothing to report.
FINANCE REPORT
Financials for June were presented and reviewed. Diane provided an updated Balance Sheet to reflect the tax payments from last month.
DISTRICT CHIEF REPORT
Kathy Steckel gave an overview of her report.
Received a PO from the State for the autoload cots. NFAA has agreed to pay the 20% match and the installation costs.
Quarterly CE day was held last weekend, July 11, 2026.
Participated in Cherry Days 4th of July in Paonia and distributed 800 bottles of water. The next event is the County Fair the first week of August. Community Night Out is August 4th in Cedaredge this year. We will be sending an ambulance and a crew to participate.
The Audit needs to be approved and filed by the end of July.
Working on the Transition Plan to a new Chief. If the contract is signed, Robert Good’s first day will be August 17, 2026.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Appointment of a board member. Two letters of interest have been received – Marcus Roeder and Christi Anderson. Peter Pruett made a motion to appoint Marcus Roeder to fill the vacant seat on the board. He feels that Marcus has more financial experience and has experience with the board that would allow him to catch up quickly. The motion was seconded. All board members voted in favor.
District Chief Transition. Bonnie Eisenberg made a motion to accept the contract with Robert Good. The motion was seconded. All board members voted in favor. Dave Kreutz stated that there was a gentleman’s agreement in place to provide Robert $2,000.00 in moving expenses. This was not part of the contract.
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of the 2025 Audit. Peter Pruett made a motion to approve the 2025 Audit. The motion was seconded. All board members voted in favor.
Dave Kreutz made a motion to enter Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f) to discuss matters related to the current District Chief’s contract. The motion was seconded. All board members voted in favor. Entered Executive Session at 11:23 a.m. Returned to the Regular Meeting at 11:38 a.m. Dave Kreutz made a motion to offer Kathy $125.00/hr consulting fee for any work done after September 1, 2026 and she keeps her health insurance through September. The motion was seconded and all were in favor.
Ty Clock is trying to organize a going away get together for Kathy and would like to know what dates might work for her and Rick. Kathy will think about it and get back with the board.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next Regular Meeting will be Wednesday, August 19, 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 11:43 a.m.