MINUTES

MH&R BOARD of ERIE & OTTAWA COUNTIES

— August 18, 2009 —

 

 

Present:

 

Kenny Baughman

 

Eric Zgodzinski

 

Jude Hammond

 

Steve Lippert

Pamela McGlothlin

Leroy Sizemore

 

Sue Kane

Kent Coleman

Pete Schade

 

Robert Warner

 

 

 

 

 

 

MHRB Staff:

 

 

Excused:

Kirk Halliday

Debbie Kelley

 

Ann Duez

Beth Williams

 

 

Bill Kimberlin

Patty Notestine

 

 

Margy VanLerberghe

 

The MHRB Meeting of August 18th, 2009, was called to order at 7:02 p.m. and the Chairman noted the presence of a quorum, Kenneth M. Baughman, Chairman, presiding.

 

Peter T. Schade read the Oath of Office and was appointed by the Board of Erie County Commissioners as a member of the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Erie & Ottawa Counties, filling a vacant, unexpired four-year term ending June 30, 2010. Welcome Pete.

 

Agenda and Secretary’s Report was approved as written without objection.

 

Executive Director’s Report:

a)    Dr. Halliday reviewed monitoring reports and levy material.

b)    Research and Feedback:

1)    Ms. Kelley presented a brief overview of the completed “Focus Group Summaries”. A plan of action is needed for people willing to help volunteer.

2)    Dr. Halliday reviewed grant applications being pursued by our agencies (hand-out provided).

c)    Program Division Report

1)    Dr. Halliday and Ms. Kelley reviewed the FY09 and FY10 Program/Budget overview and framework for proposed system allocations (included in packet). The system program/budget recommendations were mailed under separate cover.

 

In summary, some funding streams were virtually eliminated, some revenues sources were reduced to levels far below what is currently purchased in the system, others are necessary for mandated services or carry specific eligibility requirements and the overall budget is lower meaning we will have a smaller and more targeted or streamlined community behavioral health system.

 

Consent Agenda: Ms. Williams presented an overview of the consent agenda items.

 

Commentary: None

 

Board Concerns:

1)    Board member attendance is vital and must be a board member priority.

2)    Filling the open board member slots as soon as possible. It was noted that the board staff has done their part to insure a full board and are at the discretion of the appointing authorities. It was agreed not to ask to vacate the seat, only to follow requested protocol.

 

CQI – Continuous Quality Improvement Planning:

1)    Proposed FY10 General System Budget/Programming reviewed by Dr. Halliday (see attachment for full detail). Robert Warner moved to adopt the proposed plan set by the MHRB staff and move forward with the FY10 budget recommendations. Seconded by Pete Shade, motion carried unanimously.

 

2)    Agency Progress Reports (included in packet). No questions asked.

 

Old Business: None

 

Resolution No. 08-2010-01:  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 Consent Agenda. Leroy Sizemore seconded.  Roll call vote as follows: Kent, yes; Jude, yes; Sue, yes; Steve, yes; Pam, abstain; Pete, yes; Leroy, yes; Robert, yes; Eric, yes; and Kenny, yes. Resolution carried.

 

Resolution No. 08-2010-02:  Resolution declaring the necessity for a replacement of a tax levy in excess of the ten mill limitations for the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Erie and Ottawa Joint Counties Service District, and providing for the submission of such replacement tax levy to the Electors of said Joint Service District at the General Election to be held on November 3, 2009 (see attachments) introduced by Eric Zgodzinski, seconded by Robert Warner. Ballot vote taken, 100% of all board members (10) concurred, Resolution adopted unanimously.

 

New Business:

Communications from the Board Chair: Board members are encouraged to ask questions and participate more. Let the record show that the Chairman stated; “It is absolutely the duty of every board member to question any information presented to them which does not meet their comfort level for making decisions” and “while we may have full confidence in the Executive Director and his staff, there is no room for blind faith when it comes to making decisions which effect the lives of the people we represent.”

 

            The City of Vermilion passed a resolution supporting our upcoming levy. Anyone interested in receiving a similar resolution for approval can contact the Board Secretary.

 

            The Annual Awards Banquet has been set for Tuesday, October 27th with the October board meeting scheduled as normal on Tuesday, October 20th, more information upcoming.

 

Record of Motions/Resolutions:

  1. Resolution 08-2010-01 (consent agenda), roll call vote – approved.
  2. Resolution 08-2010-02 (replacement levy corrected) ballot vote – approved unanimously

 

Record of Action Request:

  1. Draft letter to appointing authorities requesting they fill vacant board positions as soon as possible.
  2. Send Levy Support Resolution to Eric Zgodzinski to take to the Port Clinton City Council.
  3. Send Levy Support Resolution to Robert Warner to take to the Sandusky City Council.
  4. Add to January’s agenda discussion on planning for September Recovery Month 2010. 

 

List of Attachments:

  1. Notice of Attendance Issue
  2. Resignation e-mail from Stephen Prentice
  3. Resignation e-mail from Marlene Boas

 

The MHRB Meeting of August 18th, 2009, was adjourned at 8:36 p.m. without objection by Kenneth M. Baughman, Chairman.

           

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

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