MINUTES

MH&R BOARD of ERIE & OTTAWA COUNTIES

— January 19, 2010

 

 

Present:

Kenny Baughman

Pam McGlothlin

Kent Coleman

 

Eric Zgodzinski

Steve Lippert

Robert Warner

 

Sue Kane

Margy VanLerberghe

Jude Hammond

 

Pete Schade

 

 

 

 

 

 

Office Staff:

Kirk Halliday

Patty Notestine

Beth Williams

 

Debbie Kelley

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excused:

Ann Duez

Bill Kimberlin

Leroy Sizemore

 

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

 

The MHRB Meeting of January 19th, 2010, was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Chairman noted the presence of a quorum, Kenneth M. Baughman, Chairman, presiding.

 

Agenda approved as amended (fifteen minutes added to the Executive Director’s Report) and Secretary’s Report approved as written both without objection.

 

Executive Director’s Report:

a) Monitoring Reports: (Quarterly; pgs. 3-5) – Dr. Halliday assured the Board that he will be taking vacation time.

b) Monthly Update:

Citizen’s Circle Presentation; two client letters were passed around for Board Members to read. Charlene Adams, Director of CCA, and Kathy Dickerson, Coordinator of Citizen’s Circle, enlightened the Board on the work being done and progress being made, members are receiving much needed help and support, and a through description of the Citizen’s Circle program was presented.

Two clients from the Citizen’s Circle spoke on their personal involvement with the Citizen’s Circle and how it has helped them. A very positive message was presented along with the feeling of having someone behind you when you need it most. A total of thirty-five community resources are available for assistance.

c) Research and Feedback:

ü  The letter of thanks/gratitude to Director Stephenson (ODMH) has been forwarded to the Board secretary for mailing.

ü  Dr. Halliday suggested implementing an “audit hearing” and/or work session prior to a regularly scheduled board meeting in order to review the yearly state audit. Eric Zgodzinski moved to add the yearly state audit report to the Board’s annual calendar (preferable October or November), seconded by Robert Warner, motion carried unanimously.

d) Other: 1) Volunteers of America (VOA), Sue Reamsnyder, President/CEO, presented an overview of the proposed adult care facility revised budget (hand-out provided) for the Venice Road House which includes the lease of a van for needed transportation. Beth Williams commented on the Phase 2 renovation of the garage adding two additional rooms. The basement also has the ability of added recreational/office/meeting space. 2) The Board Chair welcomed and introduced Dr. Carl Lowell, D.O., and General Psychiatrist. Dr. Lowell will be attending as many Board meetings as his schedule allows and offering his expertise when necessary. Thank you and welcome Dr. Lowell.

e) Program Division Report: (see report included in packet), Debbie Kelley noted that the February Board Meeting will be held at the Sandusky Artisans due to next month’s speaker on recovery management driving from Lorain County.

The Public Education Oversight Committee has gathered information, feedback, and suggestions on the revamping of the Board’s website. Next steps have been identified and the Board will be kept updated on future progress.

 

Consent Agenda – Summary Report/Changes:

Tom Bodner of Bodner & Kerik Architects Inc., explained in detail the further increases incurred to the FY10 Construction/Renovation contract(s) with Studer-Obringer, Inc., Deluca Plumbing, and Fresh Electric for additional (not previously recognized) work to be done at the Beacon.

 

Dr. Halliday reviewed the current budget status, (see report included in packet pg. 6-8), including the recent allocations, as well as recommendations for consideration presented to the Board:

-       $100 for support of Oak House, Bowl-A-Thon

-       $22,599 for additional programming, including Citizen’s Circle support

-       $43,500 to Ottawa United Way to support the final phase of the Port Clinton Conestoga Program

-       $60,000 for carry-over cushion

 

Commentary:

  • Any dollars coming back into the system should be providing direct services.
  • Seeing an average of 2 to 3 crisis clients per week as compared to 2 to 3 per month.
  • More hospital stays result in more discharges which results in more clients to see.
  • See 2010 as being the toughest year ahead.
  • FCRS is out of in-patient funds (as of the end of October) and is forced to send patients to Rescue for emergency services.
  • The Board was asked to look carefully at all the items voting on in the consent agenda.
  • A pilot NAMI support group has been set for February 1, 12-1 pm, at Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services.
  • January 31st Oak House Bowl-a-Thon fundraiser – all our welcome to attend.
  • Thanks to everyone who helped make the Sandusky Artisans “Christmas for Kids” another huge success. This year 125 plus kids and parents attended.

 

Board Concerns:

·         Make note now for the “Christmas for Kids” in December at the Sandusky Artisans our continued support is strongly needed.

·   Prevention dollars pay huge dividends

·   Prevention is key

·   The Erie County Health Department is in the process of putting together a comprehensive      assessment for ages 0 – 11.

·   Major problem with too many clients not showing up for their psychiatric appointments.

 

Old Business: None

 

Consent Agenda (Reads Changes Only):

Resolution No. 01-2010-01: Whereas the attached Consent Agenda has been reviewed for appropriateness and compliance with Board Policies; therefore, Eric Zgodzinski resolved the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Erie and Ottawa Counties approve the business contained in the Revised and Amended Consent Agenda, seconded by Robert Warner. Roll call vote as follows: Kent, yes; Jude, no; Sue, no; Steve, yes; Pam, yes; Pete, yes; Margy, yes; Robert, yes; Eric, yes; and Kenny, yes; resolution carried.

 

New Business:

Communications from the Board Chair; board meeting attendance is still strongly emphasized.

 

Record of Motions/Resolutions:

·         Resolution 01-2010-01, roll call vote – approved.

 

Record of Action Request:

  • None

 

List of Attachments:

  • VOA Letter
  • VOA Proposed Adult Care Facility Budget Revised

 

The MHRB Meeting of January 19th, 2010, was adjourned at 9:01 p.m. without objection by Kenneth M. Baughman, Chairman.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

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