MINUTES

MH&R BOARD of ERIE & OTTAWA COUNTIES

— September 15, 2009 —

 

 

 

Present:

 

Kenny Baughman

 

Ann Duez

 

Margy VanLerberghe

 

Eric Zgodzinski

Bill Kimberlin

Leroy Sizemore

 

Robert Warner

Steve Lippert

Sue Kane

 

Pam McGlothlin

Pete Schade

Kent Coleman

 

 

 

 

Office Staff:

 

Excused:

 

Absent:

Kirk Halliday

 

 

 

Jude Hammond

Patty Notestine

 

 

 

 

Beth Williams

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The MHRB Meeting of September 15st, 2009, was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Chairman noted the presence of a quorum, Kenneth M. Baughman, Chairman, presiding.

 

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

 

Executive Director’s Report:

a)    Monitoring Reports – no questions.

b)    Monthly Update:

1)    Erie County Development Disabilities (formerly MRDD) will replace our current cleaning contract at a cost savings. Maintenance work at the Sundown property will also be contracted by ECDD.

2)    The Board has reserved a table for the “Fifties Fest” Business-After-Hours 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29th. Levy material will be available for disbursement at that time. Kenny Baughman volunteered to help out.

3)    Levy Update: Sheriff Bob Bratton (Ottawa County) and Sheriff Terry Lyons (Erie County) have agreed to represent the Board as co-chairs for our upcoming levy. Issue numbers have been assigned; Issue 4 in Erie County, and Issue 5 in Ottawa County.

4)    Annual Awards Update: Director Sandra Stevenson (ODMH) has agreed to be our featured speaker for the evening. Erie County Commissioner Tom Ferrell, and Ottawa County Commissioner Jim Sass will deliver addresses, and Chris Galvin will serve as Master of Ceremonies. A sign-up sheet was passed around for board members and guests.

5)    State budget corrections/additions have been delayed until after the upcoming election.

6)    Posters, public service brochures, consumer feedback, etc., and agency participation has been implemented for September Recovery Month. It was asked to share awareness campaign information with the Erie County Health Department.

7)    FY2009 and FY2010 Administrative Cost Reductions sheet was handed out – no questions.

 

Consent Agenda revised:

Ms. Williams presented an overview of the consent agenda items.

 

Commentary:

Bayshore Counseling Services will be hosting parenting classes at Sandusky Artisans at no cost. Incredible Years is planning 3 cycles, 2 in Erie County and 1 in Ottawa County.

 

Center for Cultural Awareness has received the “Weed & Seed” grant for $800,000 for a period of five years. Congratulations!

 

October 4-12 is Mental Health Awareness week. The Port Clinton library is dedicated to mental health awareness, and will have information available. A recovery table will be available at the Oak House to promote recovery month. The Oak House is pursuing a proclamation from Port Clinton Mayor Debbie Hymore-Tester to further mental health awareness. The yearly craft show at the Oak House will be held in November - more information to follow. The 2nd Annual Bowl-A-Thon is in the works, and sponsorships are always welcome.

 

Board Concerns: 1) Board Calendar additions discussed under CQI. 2) Board appointments have been put on hold due to pending litigation at the state level.

 

CQI – Continuous Quality Improvement – ANNUAL BOARD PLANNING CYCLE (CALENDAR) – included in packet.

The proposed annual board planning calendar was reviewed. The calendar was approved by consent with stated additions; a) add May mental health month on board calendar in March, b) add mental health awareness month (October 2010) and recovery month (September 2010) on the planning calendar in July, c) review another governance policy in December other than II-H: Board member orientation process. This was reviewed the previous year.

 

Old Business: None

 

Resolution No. 09-2010-01:  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.  Steve Lippert seconded.  Roll call vote as follows:  Kent, yes; Ann, yes; Sue, yes; Bill, yes; Steve, yes; Pam, abstain; Pete, yes; Leroy, yes; Robert, yes; Margy, yes; Eric, yes; and Kenny, Chair, yes. Resolution carried.

 

New Business: Pete Schade noted the Health Department Board meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Erie County Health Department. Dr. Halliday will be attending September’s meeting.

Communications from Board Chair:

1)    Reviewed levy information to date.

2)    Noted that he will be paying for his own banquet ticket, but is not mandatory for board members to do so.

3)    Banquet Award Presenters will be; Kenny Baughman, Sue Kane, Bill Kimberlin, Ann Duez and Eric Zgodzinski.

 

Record of Motions/Resolutions:

·         Resolution 09-2010-01 (consent agenda), roll call vote – approved.

 

Record of Action Request:

  • See above listed additions to board planning calendar under CQI.

 

List of Attachments:

  • FY2009 and FY2010 Administrative Cost Reductions

 

The MHRB Meeting of September 15st, 2009, was adjourned at 7:51 p.m. without objection by Kenneth M. Baughman, Chairman.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

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