Weatherford
Parker County Hospital District Board of Directors, March 26, 2026: 9 items; approve the minutes as presented
9 agenda items, 2 recorded motions, all passed. Written from the minutes.
Approval of Minutes — February 26, 2026. The minutes of the February 26, 2026 meeting were reviewed. Following review and discussion, Director Carter made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Director Hayes seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Review of and vote to approve Financial Statements/Reports. Director Carter noted that the Finance Committee met with Ms. Harris and Mr. Bacus earlier and reviewed the financial statements and reports. Director Carter noted that nothing out of the ordinary was noted. Following review and discussion, Director Carter made a motion to approve the financial statements and reports as presented. Director French seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Review of and possible vote to approve Budget Amendment for FYE 2025-2026. Mr. Robert Smilie gave a brief presentation on a cost savings opportunity to replace the Hospital District’s three MCC 7500 Motorola consoles located in EMS dispatch. He noted that these consoles will no longer be supported by Motorola after December 31, 2030. The consoles were originally going to be replaced in the 2027-2028 Budget Year, but the Hospital District can achieve cost savings of approximately $103,650 by coordinating their procurement through a group purchase of 17 other Motorola MCC 7500 consoles which will be purchased by three other local government entities. Mr. Smilie noted that the purchase will involve the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Parker County, the City of Weatherford and Emergency Services District #1. Emergency Services District #1 will act as the sole purchasing entity for the group purchase and the Hospital District will reimburse them for the three consoles the Hospital District is purchasing. Mr. Smilie noted that Motorola is offering substantial discounts as an incentive for agencies to upgrade their systems sooner rather than later. Mr. Smilie emphasized that [...]
Reports from Parker County Hospital District Departments. Administration: Mr. Bacus updated the Board on activities in Administration. He noted that he and the architects from Schwarz Hanson recently met with leadership from the City of Aledo to discuss planning and zoning issues related to the proposed EMS station on FM 1187 in Aledo. Mr. Bacus also reported that the remodeling projects at EMS satellite stations 1, 2, and 4 are wrapping up. The helipad at Springtown is now in operation. Bids are being solicited for the construction of the helicopter hangar at Peaster. Legal review of the PHI helicopter agreement is under review and will be completed by the April meeting. Weatherford Assistant City Manager Chad Marbut will be at the April Board meeting to discuss the TIRZ program. The Texas Healthcare Trustees Annual Conference will be held in early June this year. Mr. Bacus noted he would be sending information about the conference to all board members next week. EMS: Mr. Backus reported that four medics recently completed a rope rescue training course and became certified. He noted that rope training is used to prepare first responders for technical rescues involving high-angle, [...]
Return to Open Session, address, and possible vote on any issues outstanding from. Executive Session: Director Hayes was excused from the meeting after the Executive Session. The Board reconvened into Open Session at 2:55 PM. No action was taken.
Reconsideration and possible vote to approve Master Lease Agreement with. Weatherford Health Services, LLC: Following review and discussion, Director French made a motion to table this item until the members of the Board of Directors can meet with Medical City leadership. Director Floyd seconded the motion. Directors Barnett, Carter, Lisle, Floyd, French and Lee voted in favor of the motion. The motion passed.
Designation of representative to be appointed to Medical City Community Board. of Trustees: Following review and discussion, Director Carter made a motion to nominate Director Barnett to assume the role of PCHD representative to Medical City Community Board of Trustees after all details of the transition are formalized. Director French seconded the motion. No other nominations were made. Directors Barnett, Carter, Lisle, Floyd, French and Lee voted in favor of the motion. The motion passed.
Review and possible vote to evaluate, approve, and/or amend physician personal. services agreement with Dr. Kris Wusterhausen: This item was tabled.
Review and possible vote to implement process to sell real property located at 1410. Vine Street: Following review and discussion, Director Carter made a motion to implement the legal process to secure possible bids to sell the property located at 1410 Vine Street. Director Lisle seconded the motion. Directors Barnett, Carter, Lisle, French and Lee voted in favor of the motion. Director Floyd voted against the motion. The motion passed.
Closed session items, as posted: Executive Session.
Compiled from the district's posted minutes by the Ledger's extractor, in the minutes' own wording; scanned minutes were read by OCR and can carry errors. The linked minutes are the record.
Sources: Parker County Hospital District: board minutes, March 26, 2026