MINUTES

MH&R BOARD of ERIE & OTTAWA COUNTIES

— January 15, 2008 —

 

 

 

Present:

Steve Lippert - VC

Pam McGlothlin

Toni DeLuca

 

Kenny Baughman

Steven Prentice

Dan Ward

 

Vee Reifsnyder

Barbe Limpert

John Fellhauer

 

Marlene Boas

Barbara Hemphill

Bill Kimberlin

 

Leroy Sizemore

Eric Zgodzinski

 

 

 

 

 

Office Staff:

Kirk Halliday

Patty Notestine

Beth Williams

 

 

 

 

Excused:

Sue Kane - Chair

Bob Kasayka

Robert Warner

 

 

 

 

Absent:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guests:

Mariann Davids

Marty Williams

Bruce Kijowski

 

Lisa Byers

Henrietta Whelan

Jerry Plassenthal

 

Kim Brown

Valerie Caranfa

Donna Kelley

 

Karen Russell

 

 

 

 

 

The Mental Health and Recovery Board of Erie and Ottawa Counties met on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at the Sandusky Artisans in Downtown Sandusky. The Vice-Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

Introduction of Guests — The Board welcomed all guests in attendance.

 

Approval of Agenda — Kenny moved to accept the agenda as presented, second by Eric, motion carried.

 

Secretary’s Report — Vee moved to accept the minutes of the December 11, 2007 board meeting as presented, second by Barbe, motion carried.

 

Executive Director’s Report:

Information was distributed on the Erie and Ottawa youth served from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. As a reminder, the SAMHSA’s System of Care grant is the development of a cooperative agreement with the purpose of developing and expanding systems of care for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances and their families. The MHRB has begun preliminary work around application for board service district around sustainability of SS/HS and FCFC. The report on youth services was created as part of necessary data for the grant, and for informational purposes (Incidental-useful to know) for the Board as it relates to priority and value.

 

The ODMH Community Plan has changed to a more meaningful planned document and move toward integration with ODADAS’ planning framework. Our goal is to provide useful information reflecting planned decision making, clear priorities, implementation of best practices and science-based strategies. Community feedback and use of information received as part of involvement with other groups will provide us with a base to follow, including focus groups around specific programs/target populations. Overview and key points will be presented at the February board meeting. The plan is due March 3rd.

 

Debbie has met with Judge DeLamatre’s staff around the need for mental health services in the Erie County Detention Facility working through details that would place a clinician on-site approximately three days a week to perform specific functions. A recent disturbing finding shows a lot of severe mental disorder, particularly bipolar disorder, in the jails that goes totally undiagnosed. Once particulars have been worked through, it is our hope to move forward in the fourth quarter of FY 08 (April-May).

 

CQI – Continuous Quality Improvement Planning:

AOD Committee “Alcohol and Drug Programs/Services Funded by the Board”

 

Ø     Kenny moved to recess the regular board meeting, second by Barbara, motion carried. Barbe moved to convene the AOD (Alcohol Other Drug) Committee, second by Pam, motion carried.

 

Bayshore Counseling Services, Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services, and The Giving Tree presented a “smorgasbord” of sorts, and a general overview to educate board members on the array of services and programs provided through these agencies with funding from the Mental Health and Recovery Board. Hand-outs were provided to the Board from all three agencies.

 

            Topics included (but not limited to):

·       Stages of Change Model

·       First Steps to Sobriety

·       Indigent Driver Program

·       Put Parenting First

·       Benchmark

·       Family Drug Court

·       Underage Drinking Program

·       S.T.A.R. Program

·       All Stars

·       Incredible Years

·       Stop Bullying Now

·       Family Action Plan

·       Strengthening Families

·       Youth at Risk

·       Understanding Sobriety

·       Seven Challenges

·       Home Based Services

·       SAMI (Substance Abusing Mentally Ill)

·       Adult IOP/Aftercare

·       Continuing Care/After Care

·       LifeSkills Training

·       Teen Intervene

·       Alcohol/Drug Programs and Services

 

Ø     Kenny moved to adjourn the AOD committee, second by Dan, motion carried. Bill moved to return back to regular session, second by Kenny, motion carried.

 

v    Please note that the cassette tape used to record the meeting malfunctioned at this point.

 

 

 

It was noted that fringe benefits are 40.6% of wages and salaries (this includes hospitalization, PERS, and Medicare).

 

Vacation usage runs (calendar year) January 1, through December 31. Our updated policy allows for carry-over of eighty hours unless permission has been granted from your supervisor.

 

Consent Agenda:

Resolution No. 01-2008-01: Whereas the attached Consent Agenda has been reviewed for appropriateness and compliance with Board Policies; therefore, Kenny resolved the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Erie and Ottawa Counties approve the business contained in the Consent Agenda, seconded by Bill. Roll call vote as follows: Kenny, yes; Marlene, yes; Toni, yes; John, yes; Barbara, yes; Bill, yes; Barbe, yes; Pam, yes; Steven, yes; Vee, yes; Leroy, yes; Dan, yes; Eric, yes; and Steve, yes; motion carried unanimously.

 

Board Concerns:

 

Are we prepared for a major crisis of epidemic flu relative to our board and our mission? Both countries have a planning process, and the emergency operations offices in both countries are the lead agencies responsible in dealing with such a situation. When Port Clinton had a tornado, the Giving Tree did very well in servicing the public, as well as, established clients. The Red Cross and national help would be in place for a major disaster. Kirk noted that as far as this Board is concerned if anything should happen to the Executive Director, Beth Williams is immediately in charge, and she would come back to this board, which would then make the determination on who they appoint as the interim director.

 

The Lucas County Board has a very well done commercial running on television. This is something we should all take a look at for future reference. Beth will call Lucas County Board and get a copy for board review.

 

Old Business:

 

A request from the board solicitor has been made concerning public records. When this is received back the board will be informed.

 

New Business: None

 

Commentary from our guests:

       

Mr. Plassenthal, MRDD Superintendent, thanked the board for all of their support during these difficult times, and asked the board to consider a better way of collaborating and supporting each other in providing support for families when there is a dually diagnosed member so that there is an equitable amount of support from multiple agencies. Within the last six months there was a situation with a family member who has a daughter with mild mental retardation and severe mental health issues. The family supported her in their home for almost 22 years. When the daughter became such a problem the family sought support for six months and was unable to get the help they needed. Subsequently, she was placed into a residential facility, but could possibly still return to our community.  We need to do a better job as agencies across the board in figuring these things out and in a more timely fashion.

 

Ms. Byers, Oak House Director, said all our welcome to visit the Oak House at any time. The residents would appreciate meeting the board members, learning a little more about them, and what they do professionally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review Decisions Made and Action:

Toni reviewed the actions of the Board.

 

  1. Approval of agenda as presented, moved by Kenny; second by Eric, motion carried unanimously.
  2. Approval of 12/11/07 Secretary’s report as presented, moved by Vee, second by Barbe, motion carried unanimously.
  3. Kenny moved to recess the regular board meeting, second by Barbara, motion carried. Barbe moved to convene the AOD Committee, second by Pam, motion carried.
  4. Kenny moved to adjourn the AOD committee, second by Dan, motion carried. Bill moved to return back to regular session, second by Kenny, motion carried.
  5. Approval of Resolution No. 01-2008-01, resolved by Kenny, second by Bill, roll call vote, resolution carried unanimously.

 

 

No discussion/review on the December board meeting evaluations.

 

 

Adjournment — Kenny moved the meeting adjourn.

 

Respectfully submitted,