MH&R BOARD of
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January 19,
2010 —
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Present: |
Kenny
Baughman |
Pam McGlothlin |
Kent
Coleman |
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Eric
Zgodzinski |
Steve
Lippert |
Robert
Warner |
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Margy
VanLerberghe |
Jude Hammond |
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Pete
Schade |
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Office Staff: |
Kirk
Halliday |
Patty
Notestine |
Beth
Williams |
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Debbie
Kelley |
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Excused: |
Ann
Duez |
Bill
Kimberlin |
Leroy
Sizemore |
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Absent: |
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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:
· 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:
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Resolution 01-2010-01, roll call vote –
approved.
Record of Action Request:
List of Attachments:
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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