Minutes for Regular Meeting of June 16, 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 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 3:00 pm.

ROLL CALL: Board members present – Dave Kreutz, Tyrell Clock, and Bonnie Eisenberg. Others present: Kathy Steckel, Diane Perry, Tanya Applegate, Jake Dahlman, Joe Applegate, and Marvin Pemberton attended in person. Suelyn Pemberton attended virtually.

ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: No additions or deletions to the agenda.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE: Conflict of Interest forms were filed with the Secretary of State.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Suelyn Pemberton and Marvin Pemberton spoke.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from the May 20, 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting were reviewed. Bonnie Eisenberg made a motion that the minutes be approved with the correction of some typos. The motion was seconded. All board members present voted in favor.
Minutes from the June 10, 2026 Special Meeting were reviewed. Tyrell Clock made a motion that the minutes be approved with the correction of a typo. The motion was seconded. All board members present voted in favor.

REPORTS
PRESIDENT REPORT: Board members received the results of the Board Self-Assessment Survey. Dave suggested that a Special Meeting be held later in the week so that Dr. Pruett could attend and be part of the discussion about the District Chief transition.

FINANCE REPORT: Financials for May were presented and reviewed. No questions.

DISTRICT CHIEF REPORT: Kathy Steckel gave an overview of her report.
Preparing for the implementation of the Occupational Health program and physical assessment test for all crew members. The Occupational Health Program is required according to the contract with the new medical director.
The Melodrama at Pioneer Days raised $700 for the SAIL program.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: District Chief Transition: Dave Kreutz would like to table the discussion about the District Chief Transition until Dr. Pruett is available. Tyrell Clock made a motion to call a special meeting on Friday June 19, 2026 at 1:00 pm to discuss the District Chief Transition. The motion was seconded. All board members voted in favor.

NEW BUSINESS: No new business.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: A Special Meeting is scheduled for Friday June 19, 2026 at 1:00 pm. The next Regular Meeting will be Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 11 am.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further matters before the board, Bonnie Eisenberg made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded. All board members voted in favor. Meeting was adjourned at 3:25 pm.