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Commissioners approve amended agreement with F.W. Huston Medical Center after member recuses
Summary
The commissioners approved a Business Association Agreement with F.W. Huston Medical Center pending an amendment to paragraph 2 and yearly renewal; Commissioner Doug Walbridge removed himself from the discussion because of dealings with the company, and the motion passed 2‑0.
County Counselor Josh Ney recommended the board approve the Business Association Agreement with F.W. Huston Medical Center with an amendment to paragraph 2 and a yearly renewal schedule. Commissioner Doug Walbridge removed himself from the conversation because of dealings he has with the company; Commissioner David Christy moved to approve the agreement pending the amendment, Commissioner Richard Malm seconded, and the board approved the motion on a 2‑0 vote.
The minutes also record discussion of pre‑employment testing related to transfers from LMH to F.W. Huston Medical Center; Emergency Services Director James Tweed said testing carries four levels depending on the position. Ney said he would review the agreement documents and consult KWORCC as appropriate. The Business Association Agreement amendment is expected to return to the board for final approval.
Why it matters: The agreement governs arrangements between Jefferson County and a regional medical partner that affect staffing and testing protocols. A commissioner’s recusal was recorded because of that commissioner’s dealings with the company; the board approved the agreement contingent on the specified amendment.
The board directed county counsel to finalize the paragraph‑2 amendment and return the agreement for final action.
