Regular Meeting — May 26, 2026

I. Order Certifying the Hunt Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors’ Election

II. Administer Oaths of Office

III. Election of Officers

IV. Call to Order

V. Roll Call

VI. Approve HMHD Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – April 28, 2026

VII. Medical Staff Report

VIII. Citizens to Be Heard on Non-Agenda Items

Speakers are limited to three minutes. Citizens are invited to address the Board on topics not already scheduled for a Public Hearing. Please sign up to speak prior to the meeting. The Board cannot take action on items not listed on the agenda under the Texas Open Meetings Act.

IX. Public Testimony

Speakers may opt to be heard at the time the agenda item is called and are limited to three minutes.

X. Introduction of Officers and Directors

XI. Unfinished Business

XII. New Business

A. Consent Agenda

1. Appointments, Request for Additional Clinical Privileges, Change in Staff Category, Changes in Staff Status, and Resignations – Hunt Regional Medical Center Medical Staff and the Allied Health Professional Staff
2. Server Room Air Conditioner and UPS Room Air Conditioner Replacement for Hunt Regional Medical Center Information Systems Department
3. Medical Office Building Rooftop 2 Replacement for Hunt Regional Medical Center Facilities Department

B. Action Items

1. Selection of a Delinquent Tax Collection Service
2. April 2026 Financial Statements

C. Discussion Items

1. Strategic Initiatives
2. Chairman’s Report
3. President/Chief Executive Officer’s Report

XIII. Executive Session

XIV. Adjourn

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Call to Order

The Board of Directors of Hunt Memorial Hospital District conducted a meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the sixth-floor Homer Horton, Jr. Boardroom at Hunt Regional Medical Center, 4215 Joe Ramsey Boulevard, Greenville, Texas. Dr. Pierce, Chairman, called the meeting to order.

Roll Call

Members present: Mrs. Deborah Clack, Dr. Tina Fletcher, Mr. John C. Nelson, Jr., Mr. Wesley Oswald, Dr. Scott Pierce, Mr. Michael Taylor, Mrs. Julia Wensel, Mr. Wyman Williams. Absent: Mrs. Leslie Killgore. A quorum was present.

Order Certifying the Election

Mr. O’Neil presented Order Number 369, certifying the election for members of the Board of Directors of Hunt Memorial Hospital District and declaring certain individuals elected to the office of Hospital District Director. The following individuals were unopposed and are declared duly elected for the period ending May 2030: Deborah Clack and Wesley Oswald (Precinct Two); Tina Fletcher and Wyman Williams (Precinct Four). Mr. Taylor moved, seconded by Mr. Nelson, to adopt Order Number 369 as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Pre-Oath Statements

Pre-Oath Statements were administered to Mrs. Clack, Dr. Fletcher, Mr. Oswald, and Mr. Williams.

Administer Oaths of Office

Oaths of Office were administered to Mrs. Clack, Dr. Fletcher, Mr. Oswald, and Mr. Williams.

Election of Officers

By general consent, Mr. O’Neil served as temporary Chair during the election of officers. Officers elected will serve a two-year term.

• Chairman: Mr. Taylor nominated Dr. Pierce. With no further nominations, Dr. Pierce was elected by acclamation.
• Vice Chairman: Mr. Nelson nominated Mr. Taylor, seconded by Dr. Pierce. With no further nominations, Mr. Taylor was elected by acclamation.
• Secretary: Mr. Taylor nominated Deborah Clack. With no further nominations, Mrs. Clack was elected by acclamation.
• Executive Committee Member: Mr. Taylor nominated Wesley Oswald, seconded by Mrs. Clack. With no further nominations, Mr. Oswald was elected by acclamation.

Committee Assignments

Dr. Pierce welcomed Tina and Wyman to the Board and requested they email him regarding specific committees they would like to serve on.

Approval of Minutes

Mrs. Clack moved, seconded by Mr. Oswald, to approve the April 28, 2026, meeting minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Medical Staff Report

Dr. Allembaugh stated the medical staff is working on resolving one issue identified by The Joint Commission during their recent survey.

Citizens to Be Heard on Non-Agenda Items

Ms. Bryant presented documentation alleging fraud with forgery, medical malpractice, alteration of medical records, and health care fraud and false claims related to her emergency and hospital visits dated February 2–5, 2026. Dr. Pierce thanked Ms. Bryant for her input and reported the documents would be reviewed by general counsel to determine the validity of the allegations.

Public Testimony

There were no members of the public present to address the Board of Directors regarding any item of the agenda.

Introduction of Officers and Directors

Mr. Hurley introduced Kellie Lanigan Smith, RN, named Hunt Regional Healthcare Nurse of the Year, praised for her exceptional patient care, compassion, teamwork, and clinical expertise since 2008. Kim Mulder, BSN, RN, Emergency Department Director, was recognized for her ER leadership and involvement in EHR testing and system integration for both Hunt Memorial and the Royse City Emergency Department. Taryn Wade Davis, MSN-Adm, RN, was introduced as the newly appointed Clinical Manager of the Royse City Emergency Department, bringing ICU experience, House Supervisor service, and certification as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. The Board applauded and expressed appreciation to these women for their leadership and dedicated service.

Unfinished Business

There was no unfinished business.

New Business

Consent Agenda

Mr. Oswald moved, seconded by Mrs. Clack, to approve the following consent agenda items as recommended. The motion carried unanimously.

• Appointments, requests for additional clinical privileges, changes in staff category, changes in staff status, and resignations for the Hunt Regional Medical Staff and Allied Health Professional Staff
• $232,587.00 to replace the Server Room air conditioner and the UPS Room air conditioner for the Hunt Regional Medical Center Information Systems Department
• $415,707.00 to replace the Medical Office Building Rooftop Unit 2 HVAC system for the Hunt Regional Medical Center Facilities Department

Resolution No. 370

Mr. Lane provided an overview of his firm’s experience and services, highlighting how their involvement could improve recovery rates and increase available funds at no additional cost to the Hospital District. Mr. Taylor moved, seconded by Mr. Oswald, to approve Resolution No. 370, approving an agreement for delinquent tax collection with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, effective July 1, 2026. The motion carried unanimously.

Financial Statements

Mr. Boles presented the April 2026 financial statements and statistical data. Mr. Taylor moved, seconded by Mr. Oswald, to approve the financial statements subject to audit. The motion carried unanimously.

Discussion Items

Strategic Initiatives

Strategic initiatives were discussed in Executive Session.

Chairman’s Report

Dr. Pierce reported that the Texas Healthcare Trustees Conference is June 4–6, 2026, in San Antonio, and those interested in attending should contact Sherie for registration. A Board Orientation session will be scheduled for early June for new members and any other interested members.

President/CEO Report

Mr. Boles reported that the Royse City Emergency Department opens Monday, June 1, at 7:00 a.m., commending the efforts of Mr. Potter, Ms. Mulder, and Ms. Davis in ensuring a smooth launch. Meetings were also held with TeamHealth physician leadership to ensure high-quality care standards are upheld. A new managed care contract with CIGNA has been signed and is expected to generate approximately $500,000 in additional revenue, with contract negotiations continuing with Blue Cross and United Healthcare.

Executive Session

An Executive Session was held under Texas Government Code §551.071, §551.072, §551.074, and §551.085. Following the Executive Session, no action was taken.

Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.