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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 04-22 HHSCMINUTES OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING Chamber of Commerce Conference Room April 22, 1993 6:30 p.m. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: ED BARKER, VICE CHAIRMAN CARMEN HUERTA JOY MC NULTY COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: VIRGINIA SEEMAN STAFF PRESENT: KATHLEEN CONNELLY, CITY CLERK The following is a summary of the recent Health and Human Services Commission meeting held April 22, 1993, 6:30 p.m. A quorum was present.The meeting was called to order at 6:43 p.m. by Vice Chairman Ed Barker. DISCUSSION ON ELECTION OF OFFICERS Discussion of election of officers was delayed until Virginia Seeman is present.However, methods of selection were discussed. STATUS REPORT ON COMMISSION MINUTES AND MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION AND REPORTS City Clerk Kathleen Connelly said that Sharon Holton had been working on the minutes last year, and has since left.Some of them had been put in draft minute form,some were on tape,some on diskette.She said she will probably use a combination of these to put together the minutes, and play the tape back to make sure that it all fits. Commissioner Joy Mc Nulty noted that they also didn't have the minutes for the meeting of the 14th.City Clerk Kathleen Connelly said that Sharon had left two or three sets of minutes,at different stages, so, hopefully, they can be put together. MINUTES OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION April 22,1993 Page 1 of 5 Current Board and Commission List was distributed and under Health and Human Services, Virginia's term expires the end of June, 1993 as does Angie Shoemaker, who has moved to Prescott.City Clerk Kathleen Connelly will be sending an announcement to the newspapers recruiting for new members and if anyone present knows of someone interested, she suggested that they come in and fill out a Talent Bank Application.Council can make the appointments June 1, 1993, for the three years after that date.City Clerk Kathleen Connelly will contact Virginia Seeman and ask whether she plans to stay on. It is assumed that the others will stay to the end of their terms, leaving one position to fill. Vice Chairman Ed Barker asked if the seven board members have been voted down to five.City Clerk Kathleen Connelly said that it is now five, and the code has been changed.It could be increased again if needed, but it is harder to get a quorum, and residence requirements could be a problem. DISCUSSION ON HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 Commissioner Joy Mc Nulty asked if two meetings were sufficient for the work ahead.She feels that they aren't following the ordinances.Definition of objectives of the commission were discussed. Vice Chairman Ed Barker said that the primary function of this commission is to make recommendations to the City Council on how much funding is to go where. Commissioner Joy Mc Nulty suggested that someone from PGBHA would come and say what they are and what they are doing.This would help her to be able to contribute more to the two meetings, and to understand the problems involved.She would like to attend the inter -agency luncheons. Commissioner Carmen Huerta stated that anyone can come to the inter -agency luncheons.You don't have to have an invitation and that the one she goes to monthly is the Pinal County Network in Florence.She would also like to attend meetings on transportation, or have a periodic update available.She has the time and would go. She added that she has two contacts in Coolidge who were able to get transportation together in Coolidge through the taxis with a contract with the city and WIN and Central Arizona College whereby taxis provide transportation for the citizens with a contract, MINUTES OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION April 22,1993 Page 2 of 5 possibly like Mesa's Dial -a -Ride.We could contact them to find information on how they did it, instead of buying equipment. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly said that an effort several years ago to contract with the taxi cab companies showed that they could not provide the required insurance.We also need to see that they are equipped for services to the handicapped under the ADA. She added that at present, the public transportation issue meetings are held between some management and council people.She hasn't heard about it in some time. Vice Chairman Ed Barker recommended that funding not be extended to a couple of agencies because they are outside of the city limits. This narrows down the list of agencies requesting funds.He asked if the decision could be made regarding the rest of the agencies on the list at this meeting based on this agenda,or if another meeting was needed. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly responded that they could do that under the "Meeting Date and Procedures" agenda item. Vice Chairman Ed Barker asked for a motion to pare these down to those that have a possibility.Commissioner Jay Mc Nulty so moved.Commissioner Carmen Huerta seconded the motion.Motion carried unanimously. Abuse Prevention Council; CAHRA; Reach Out Food Bank; East Valley Catholic Social Service;Salvation Army;Superstition Mountain Mental Health and H & E Boxing were considered for interview for possible funding. Vice Chairman Ed Barker asked City Clerk Kathleen Connelly when their recommendations need to be turned in.She replied prior to the tentative budget adoption or early June.Discussion took place on H & E Boxing and their status for funding under the requirements of Ordinance No. 659.A suggestion was made that perhaps they can link up with the Abuse Prevention Council.Vice Chairman Ed Barker indicated he would contact the Abuse Prevention Council and discuss the possibility. Discussion took place on Superstition Mountain Mental Health Center,which received $18,000 from City Council to finish construction of their facility.They were told that Health & Human Services Commission might cut that amount from any funding they may get for FY93-94.City Clerk Kathleen Connelly said the funding was capital costs and not for operating expenses; which is why the Council granted the funds. MINUTES OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION April 22,1993 Page 3 of 5 There was a report and discussion on Volunteer Services of Pinal County and if they have an office here.City Clerk Kathleen Connelly said that their Board of Directors are out of Casa Grande and Coolidge.There is one, Lois Porter, who lives just over the line in Maricopa County.Vice Chairman Ed Barker asked if they are in this area.Commissioner Joy Mc Nulty read from their literature and discussion resulted in their not being considered. Vice Chairman Ed Barker concluded that they have eliminated two in Pinal County and the Family Emergency Service Center,in Mesa. They want to talk to the remaining agencies. H&E Boxing was further discussed as needing to meet the guidelines or come together with APC.Each would have to agree.If not, there would be no need to meet with them. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly suggested a meeting with H & E Boxing and ask if they are willing to work with APC and vice -versa.The insurance and other details would have to be worked out among themselves.If it didn't work out, H & E could not be funded. Vice Chairman Ed Barker suggested that someone need to talk to Tom Johnson of APC and also with H & E Boxing and see if there is interest.If no interest, it will be dropped.He said that he will contact them. Vice Chairman Ed Barker will call City Clerk Kathleen Connelly by next Wednesday with the results of his contacts. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly said that the letter that goes to H & E Boxing will be different from the one that goes to everyone else and will tell them that direct funding is not available but the Board would still like to meet with them and become familiar with their program. Applications will be taken home to be reviewed so that questions can be asked at the subsequent meeting with the representative from each agency. Another meeting will be scheduled next April 28, 1993 at 6:30 p.m. DISCUSSION ON COMMISSION VACANCIES Discussion took place regarding Virginia Seeman not appearing at this meeting,and two others,and not returning calls from commission members.Her term is up in June.Commissioner Carmen Huerta asked City Clerk Kathleen Connelly to call her and ask if MINUTES OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION April 22,1993 Page 4 of 5 she's interested in continuing.If she is, she is urged to come to next week's meeting. Chair and Vice Chair offices will be discussed at the next meeting. Talent Bank procedures were discussed by City Clerk Kathleen Connelly.City Manager meets with the individual and makes recommendation to City Council.This commission could recommend to Mike Lee that this person would be a good commission member, before he goes into the meeting with that in mind.Additional discussion on this item is postponed to the next meeting. Commissioner Joy Mc Nulty asked that information on the percentage of other human service funding provided by the City be put on the next agenda.City Clerk Kathleen Connelly indicated she would arrange for an update on the City's grant program. Vice Chairman Ed Barker asked for motion for adjournment.Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Approved this ;2(P day of Attest: Kathleen Connelly, Cit A: \ HHS42293 .MIN Ed Barker Vice Chairman Clerk MINUTES OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION April 22,1993 Page 5 of 5