MH&R
BOARD of
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December 8,
2009 —
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Present: |
Kenny
Baughman |
Eric Zgodzinski |
Margy
VanLerberghe |
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Steve
Lippert |
Kent
Coleman |
Pete
Schade |
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Leroy
Sizemore |
Jude
Hammond |
Bill
Kimberlin |
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Office Staff: |
Kirk
Halliday |
Patty
Notestine |
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Excused: |
Ann Duez |
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Pam
McGlothlin |
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Absent: |
Robert
Warner |
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The MHRB Meeting of December 8th, 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(s) were approved as written without
objection.
Executive Director’s Report:
a)
Monitoring Reports; Policy I-H: Communication & Counsel to the Board – unchanged from last year, Policy I-C:
Budgeting, no questions asked. b) Director
Sandra Stephenson, ODMH, has allocated 505 funds for the Erie/Ottawa Board
in the amount of $133,830 on a one-time basis only. It was agreed upon to send
a letter a thanks from the Board Chair for these additional dollars. Recommendations
will be brought back to the Board in January on the best way to expend these
funds. c) Research and Feedback: 1) volunteerism is a big part of the Citizen Circle program as well as at the
Oak House and Sandusky Artisans. 2) the Public Education Committee is still in
the process of gathering information and feedback on our present website. The Board
will be kept updated on any new developments.3) the sliding payment schedule is
based on federal Title 20 guidelines which do take into account poverty/income.
Fortunately, we are still able to provide subsidies to youth and adults; many
boards cannot. d) Other: A brief overview was presented on this year’s fair
survey results (hand-out provided).
Consent Agenda:
Dr. Halliday presented an overview of the consent
agenda items.
Commentary (Guests):
v The
Buderer Drug “drug repository program” has been an invaluable service, a really
wonderful great program.
v The
Sandusky Artisans will be open Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New
Year’s Day.
CQI –
Continuous Quality Improvement Planning:
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At
7:34 p.m. Eric Zgodzinski moved to exit the regular board meeting and enter
into AOD Committee, seconded by Bill Kimberlin, motion carried.
Alcohol/Drug Treatment Continuum of Care (handout provided):
Bayshore Counseling
Service, Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services and The Giving Tree
provided the board with an overview of their treatment programs.
Areas of review briefly touched on included: Bayshore Counseling Services
–all programming based on the “Stages of Change” model as the basis for
evaluation and treatment. Firelands Counseling and Recovery Services –“Seven
Challenges” evidence-based treatment program for adolescents with substance
abuse/dependency disorders. The Giving Tree –Student Achievement Program (SAP);
individual and AOD intervention services, Keep It Direct and Simple (KIDS); a
program based on the Stages of Change mode. The Board was able at this time to
ask questions of providers.
Board Member Orientation/Reference Manuals: (handout provided)
Reviewed by Board
Secretary, sections 1-5 have been updated and sections 6-10 are being
addressed. The contact and scope of the information in the manuals is designed
to provide education for Board members and to serve as a resource.
ü At 8:00 p.m. Bill Kimberlin moved to recess the AOD committee and return
to the regular board meeting, seconded by Eric Zgodzinski, motion carried.
Resolution No. 12-2010-01: 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 taken: Kent, yes; Jude, yes; Bill, yes; Steve, yes;
Pete, yes; Leroy, yes; Margy, yes; Eric, yes; and Kenny, yes; vote carried
unanimously, resolution stands as presented.
Board
Concerns:
The Sandusky Artisans is in desperate need of donations, toys, games, gift
certificates, etc. for this holiday season.
Old Business: None
New Business: The Board Chair wished everyone a happy and
safe holiday season.
Motions Requiring Action:
Record of Motions/Resolutions:
1.
Resolution 12-2010-01 (consent agenda), roll
call vote – unanimously approved.
2.
A motion was made to exit the regular board
meeting and enter into AOD committee.
3.
A motion was made to recess the AOD committee
and return to the regular board meeting.
Record of Follow-Up Action Request:
List of Attachments:
The MHRB Meeting of December 8th, 2009,
was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. without objection by Kenneth M. Baughman, Chairman.
Minutes
taken and typed by the Mental Health and Recovery Board
Respectfully
submitted,
Respectfully submitted,
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