MH&R
BOARD of
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Present: |
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Kenny Baughman |
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Marlene
Boas |
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Barbe Limpert |
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Dan Ward |
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Steven Prentice |
Steve Lippert |
Bill Kimberlin |
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Eric Zgodzinski |
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Office Staff: |
Kirk
Halliday |
Beth
Williams |
Patty
Notestine |
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Debbie
Kelley |
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Excused: |
John Fellhauer |
Barbara Hemphill |
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Absent: |
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Guests: |
Bruce
Kijowski |
Henrietta
Whelan |
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Linda
Hartlaub |
Lynda
Redfern |
Donna
Kelly |
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Bobbie
Herron-Boyer |
Cindy
Gunderson |
Chris
Galvin |
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Community
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The Mental Health and Recovery Board of
Introduction of Guests — The Board welcomed all
in attendance.
Approval of Agenda — Kenny moved the agenda
be approved as presented. Bill seconded; motion carried unanimously.
Secretary’s Report — Vee moved to accept the
minutes of
Discussion: Dr. Boas noted that the minutes did not reflect a
roll call vote to enter into executive session, and what was discussed did not
fit the parameters surrounding executive session. A hand-out was provided to
all board members from the Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann, Ohio Sunshine Laws
2008 stating; “the members of a public body may hold an executive session only
after a majority of a quorum of the public body determines, by a roll call vote, to hold an
executive session and only at regular or special meeting for the sole purpose
of the consideration of any of the following matters” (see
hand-out for further explanation).
Said motion carried.
Executive Director’s
Report
Dr. Halliday
reported on the following: Policy No: I-C Policy Title: Budgeting – No
questions asked.
Introduction:
Dr. Halliday pointed out that the CQI report has three major
sections; 1) FY09 ODMH Community Plan, 2) Proposed FY09 General Budget, and 3)
Proposed value/priority for board consideration. The board position on values
is what drives the detailed decisions being recommended. We are able to do
these things because we have a means to devise and correct the quality
professional services within the two county areas, along with the hard-work, dedication
and collaboration of our agencies and staff.
I. FY09 ODMH Community Plan
II. Proposed FY09 General Budget
Recommendations (PPBE)
Overview of the FY09 Program/Funding recommendations (see hand-out provided in packet) consisted of: a) considerations and
framework, b) values/ENDS decision requiring Board action, c) general
recommendations, including programming/service framework underlying the
proposed budget – Crosswalk to Board values/ENDS, ODMH and ODADAS priorities
and community plans, and d) approved recommendation summaries of FY08 first and
second six month contracts. It was noted that the hand-outs represent the
planning framework. It is an outline of the activities and tasks proposed to
gather information and feedback, it is a guide for us to use in our future
strategic planning system.
Proposed FY09 Additional Allocations of $560,000 include:
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Restore
Youth/Family Funds 60,249
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Early
Childhood Mental Health Expansion 50,000
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Stages
of Change Agency Training 10,000
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Housing
Initiatives 150,000
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Prevention
Expansion 35,000
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Recovery
Oriented System of Care 75,000
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Reserve
for Unanticipated States Cuts 40,000
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Unbudgeted
Program Reserve 139,751
This is merely a representation of programming as the
framework for the recommended general budget as it relates to Local, State and
Federal Priorities.
We had a request from Big Brothers/Big Sisters to consider
funding their school-based mentoring program. Ultimately, they first must
become certified by ODMH or ODADAS for us to allocate any dollars. The Board
needs to discuss on how they want to continue to handle future requests for
funding.
Agency presentations:
Bruce Kijowski; Firelands Counseling & Recovery
Services, Marty Williams; The Giving Tree, Henrietta Whelan; Bayshore Counseling
Services, and Mariann Davids; The Giving Tree, gave presentations to the Board
on their respected agencies which included: specialized programs, prevention
programs, programs running in the schools, MH/AOD (dual) treatment, stages of
change, vocational services, MST, FFT, educating the public, community
collaboration, unified approach, family engagement, maintaining programs,
vocational services & employment, SEPALS, excellent staff members, and an
over all picture of the present services being offered.
A round-robin discussion was implemented by the board on item
#1 - FY09 ODMH Community Plan and item #2 - Proposed FY09 General Budget.
Comments made:
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Housing
Committee #1 priority is to have a house in Ottawa County as a group home while
still keeping the long range plan of have a facility to accommodate at least 15
people in future plans
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Having
a process and being able to recognize highlights and board priorities is a real
advantage.
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Community
plan put together well.
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Good
to see support given to NAMI.
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Pleased
with progress being made.
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Overwhelmed
as a board member as what responsibilities are put upon us, very grateful for
the expertise in the staff to understand the intricate workings of budgeting
and financing.
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Sound
decisions being made.
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Pleased
with reports from our providers. Employment very important to clients. Realize
the reality of “less dollars” is a trend of things to come.
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This
board today is different, the providers are different from years past for
better. A lot of thought has gone into this budget. We’re looking at the big
picture and its working.
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There
is no “I” in team, and I think we are seeing a real team effort between the
board, the staff, and the providers. If any board member has the chance to go
visit the agencies you should do so.
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A motion was made by Barbe Limpert
to approve the FY2009 Community Plan and Authorization to Submit the Community
Plan to the State, seconded by Pam McGlothlin, no further discussion, motion
carried unanimously.
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A motion was made by Robert Warner
to accept the Proposed FY2009 General Budget Recommendations, seconded by Toni
DeLuca, no further discussion, motion carried unanimously.
III. Proposed value/priority for Board
consideration (see
hand-out provided in packet)
Presented by Dr. Halliday, The Conestoga Program is a
collaborative among the Mental Health and Recovery Board (MHRB) and other governmental
agencies engaged in Community and Economic Development. The MHRB would target
some of its behavioral healthcare funds to geographic areas which have been
selected for traditional community development activities. The local courts
will refer clients from the selected area to our contracted treatment
providers, who will enroll those referred into appropriate programs.
It was asked of this Board to support the provision of
targeted mental health and alcohol and drug treatment and supports services in
conjunction with the Conestoga Program Community Development Collaboration.
Our function within this collaboration is to add the MH and
It was requested that the MHRB adopt the Conestoga Project
as a specific value and direct staff to include it the CQI plan, weighting its
level of support within the context of all the other values and legal mandates
of the Board, to obtain a proper overall balance among all programmatic and
funding implementations.
The two big benefits to the program are being able to keep
people in treatment more often and the recovery concept is strengthened by
having an entire community be brought into the picture of what can happen as a
positive for a community on the rebound.
Indigent driver’s funds are broader than the neighborhoods
and there are far more indigent driver funds than there are people in the
target areas. The MOU’s that are set up are not specific to the neighborhoods.
However, at the same time it does give the judge the ability to target those
from the neighborhood who are seeking alcohol and drug services, and who are
indigent. It’s not a matter that you would have to come from that neighborhood
to get those funds released into the system.
After Board discussion and clarification, Dr. Halliday
recommended that the Board support the provision of targeted mental health and
alcohol and drug treatment and support services in conjunction with the
Conestoga Program Community Development Collaboration.
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A motion was made by Steve Lippert
to accept the proposed value/priority for inclusion in ENDS Policy IV-A:
Principles, Values, and Organizational Purpose (as an amendment), and that the
Board supports the provision of targeted mental health and alcohol and drug
treatment and support services in conjunction with the Conestoga Program
Community Development Collaboration. Seconded by Robert Warner.
Additional Board Discussion/Comments:
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Collaboration
can solve many issues – a step worth taking
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Increase
in clients getting into programs a plus for everyone involved
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Time
to move our idea forward
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Believe
in targeted MH services, based on targeted populations in need and not based
geographically, agree that collaboration is critical
v
The Chair called for a vote, 13
board members voted yea, 2 board members voted nay, previous motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Beth Williams presented a brief summary on the consent agenda items.
Remarks:
It was asked to receive some data on how many clients Linda Van Tine is
serving.
Resolution
No. 03-2008-01: Whereas
the attached Consent Agenda has been reviewed for appropriateness and
compliance with Board Policies; therefore Marlene resolved the Mental Health
and Recovery Board of Erie and
The ad
shown at break from the Lucas County Mental Health Board was quite impressive,
but was also noted to be very expensive. The MHRB is planning to implement a
multi-faceted anti-stigma awareness campaign in fiscal year 2009.
The
v
A motion was made by Steve Lippert
to instruct the Executive Director to adopt a letter from the Board concerning
the closing of the job stores in
Old
Business:
The chair noted that she had
attended a suicide coalition program at Firelands, and noted that is was
extremely informative and worthwhile attending.
New
Business:
NAMI has provided training to
police officers and probation officers,
The board public forums are going
to be in May (
May is children’s Mental Health
Awareness Month.
Commentary:
Review
Decisions Made and Action
— Kenny reviewed the actions of the Board.
Adjournment — Bob moved the meeting adjourn.
Respectfully
submitted,