Minutes of August 21st, 2025 Meeting

Dent County Health Center Board of Trustees

Call to Order and Roll Call

Bob Parsons, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.; in attendance were board members Bob Parsons, , Carol Lacy and Dennis Floyd.  Board Members Bob Gravley and Lori Hasten were absent. Also present were Zach Moser, Administrator, Roma Jones, Assistant Administrator.

Roll Call

Three of five trustees were present, meeting quorum.

Tax Rate Hearing

Zach presented the data received from the State Auditor and County Clerk. The Floor was opened for hearing of citizens. None were present. Dennis Floyd moved to adopt the new rate of 0.0960 as allowed by the law. Carol Lacy seconded and all were in favor.

Assessed Valuations20252024
Real Property147,353,896144,432,343
Personal Property67,794,82364,727,612
Other Property00
Adjustments-6,255,901-8,108,029
Total208,892,818201,051,926
2025 Proposed2024
Public Health Levy0.09600.0959
Estimated Revenue200,584192,809

Administrator Moser then asked for a change to the agenda due to board member Dennis Floyd having another obligation at 5:30, which would leave the board without a quorum. The changes to the agenda were accepted by unanimous consent.

Conflict of Interest Resolution

Resolution 2025-R002 was proposed, which is the Conflict of interest ordinance. Carol Lacy moved and Dennis Floyd seconded to approve the resolution. The motion carried.

MOSIP Resolution

A resolution, 2025-R004 was proposed to join the MOSIP investment program. Carol Lacy moved and Dennis Floyd seconded to approve the resolution. The motion carried.

Investment Plan

Zach presented bids for CDs from MOSIP, Bank of Salem, and Progressive Ozark Bank. Carol Lacy moved to invest $150,000 in a 9 month CD with Bank of Salem at 4.25% and $100,000 in a 1 year CD with MOSIP for 4.35%. Dennis Floyd seconded and the motion carried.

With urgent business attended to, and the imminent loss of quorum, the remainder of the agenda was suspended. Dennis Floyd moved to adjourn. Carol Lacy seconded and the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:25pm.