Public Hospital District #1 Regular Meeting June 24, 2026

LWVSJ Observer Corps*:  Public Hospital District # 1 May 27, 2026

Village at the Harbor:  Director Tina Levasheff introduced the new Assistant  Director, Elise Johnson, who started work June 17.  Ms. Johnson is an RN with experience in long term care and has family ties on San Juan Island.  She will oversee day to day operations.  Director Levasheff reported only 1 apartment available and good staff stability at the Village.

PHD Superintendent Butler: EMS had a high call rate and engaged in multiple training sessions in May.  The EMS development plan for the next 5 years is nearing completion. Village at Home is growing, with Community Paramedicine reaching  maximum caseload.   PHD made scheduled subsidy payments in May to PIMC and Planned Parenthood.

Commissioner Gail Leschine-Seitz attended CCC meeting, toured the Food Bank and was briefed by Mark Hopkins on changes in the Department of Health relative to the County budget. 

Motions approved by the Commissioners:

Updated District Policies:  Approved acceptance of the District Policies and Procedures, including its new and amended provisions.

EV Charging Stations:  Approved funding for several EV charging stations at Village at the Harbor, with reimbursement from a Washington state grant.

Roof Project:  Authorized the PHD staff to contract for repair and replacement of the roof at Village at the Harbor.

Social Worker for Village at Home: Approved employment of social worker with salary and benefits not to exceed $115,000.   The social worker will work alongside the Community Paramedicine program and will also serve clients in the PHD district that were part of his former caseload with the County Department of Health.

 After an executive session authorized under RCW 42.30.110(1)(b), the Commissioners approved a Letter of Intent and sales agreement for employee housing and related uses.  The PHD Superintendent is authorized to negotiate and execute the purchase of real estate, not to exceed the listed value for two properties of $2.4 million and contingent on due diligence and financing; selection of bond counsel and financing will be presented for further Board approval. 

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