Coincidentally, they attended the same Basic Emergency Care course in 1991. The motion for the vote came from Mr. Greenwood, who has advocated taking this step for some time. Two-year doctor contracts at the clinics could provide advantages for both the Board and the doctors. Negotiating doctors' contracts has been a yearly, often contentious process for the Board. Two-year contracts will cut this burden in half.
Longer contracts are also advantageous for the doctors.
They also will avoid negotiating contracts every other year, plus the longer term will give them more stability in their positions. Dr. Judy Boyle, Medical Director of the Pinedale Clinic, readily approved of the Board's action Monday night. The Board voted to instruct its lawyer, Pinedale attorney Ed Wood, to contact both Dr. Boyle and Dr. David Burnett in Big Piney to begin contract negotiations. Was told by Dr. Boyle that the Pinedale Clinic's carpet was worn and stained, and at a minimum needed runners in the high-traffic areas. Dr. Boyle also gave the Board an initial project list at the clinic.