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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-14 HHSCMINUTES OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION City Clerk Conference Room 300 E. Superstition Blvd., Apache Junction, AZ August 14, 2006, 9:00 a.m. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:STAFF PRESENT: JOYCE PAYNE, CHAIRPERSON KATHLEEN CONNELLY, CITY CLERK SUE CLABUESCH, VICE CHAIRPERSON JAN MASON, DEPUTY CITY CLERK KIMBERLY BROSSMAN ROB EVANS RUTHIE WEST 1.Call to Order/Roll Call. Chairperson Payne called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Jan Mason called the roll and advised there was a quorum present. 2.Status report on applications for city human services funding. None. 3.Consideration and action on recommendations for human services funding for FY 2006-07. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated she had given them a letter from Arizona Bridge to Independent Living.They had called while the commission was meeting last week, wanting to know if the commission could accommodate them.They thought last Monday's meeting was in the afternoon.She spoke with Mr. Pangrazio and advised him that the commission had had its two meetings and she would relay any messages to the commission on their behalf.It would be the commission's choice if they wanted to interview them.She felt he was a pushy individual and commented they were used to getting at least 2 weeks notice for interviews.He had been on vacation and did not see the letter until he came back.She apologized and advised him that 4 of the 6 agencies had been able to make it.At the same time someone else who worked for the organization, Dell Christianson, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 14, 2006 PAGE 1 OF 17 contacted Roger.He asked Roger to intervene on their behalf and all Roger did was transfer the call to her.He then pulled out of it.She called Dell Christianson and relayed the same information she had given to Mr. Pangrazio.He asked if he could send a letter; that is the letter the commission has before them at this time. Chairperson Payne stated she did not think they. should delay this any further for another interview.They need to get the recommendations in to the city council. Commissioner Evans stated it would be Unfair to others. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch stated there are a lot of questions and they should note in there that they had a lot of questions. There was not anyone here to answer them.They can make an application again for next year if they wish. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated it would be better if they made a motion as to what they want to do.That way she can include the motion in a letter to them explaining what happened. They also seemed to think that this was a Community Development Block Grant program.She explained to them that it is not. They did have an interest in improving rental property and she confirmed with the city attorney that the funds cannot be used for that. There was general discussion on what they wanted to put in the motion. Commissioner Evans MOVED THAT WE DENY PROVIDING FUNDING FOR ARIZONA BRIDGE TO INDEPENDENT LIVING, DO IT BY LETTER AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO APPLY FOR FUNDING IN THE FUTURE IF THEY SO CHOOSE. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Chairperson Payne asked if they should say in the letter that they would not make an exception. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 14, 2006 PAGE 2 OF 17 City Clerk Kathleen Connelly commented they also did not interview the food bank. Chairperson Payne commented they are not asking the commission to give them another time. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated it is up to them.They have already had a motion. Chairperson Payne stated they will let it go then.She commented they can now get on with their recommendations and asked if anyone would like to go first. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch asked if the Salvation Army said anything about where their offices are or if they will have one in the city. Chairperson Payne stated they do have an office in Apache Junction.They also have a person who monitors the grant money, which they did not have before.Their office is only open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and they have a person who comes in by appointment.It is on Broadway. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch asked if all the funds the senior center is requesting are for Apache Junction. Chairperson Payne stated they are. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch asked if they were pleased by the responses of the senior center and the Salvation Army. Chairperson Payne stated she was.She added the senior services changed their name because they do not just encompass Mesa alone.He explained the name change and why; because people thought they were only giving to Mesa and they are not.The name change was a good thing. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch asked what they changed their name to. Chairperson Payne stated it is now East Valley Senior Services. They also have satellites in Queen Creek and Chandler. Everything they are requesting for here stays here. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 14, 2006 PAGE 3 OF 17 Commissioner Evans commented he is still working with the 80% formula.The Apache Junction Reach Out Food Bank would be $16,000.The Boys and Girls Club would receive $16,000.He stayed with, the full funding for Community Action Human Resource Agency of $8,000 because it is only 80% of what they received last year.Mesa Senior Services would be $32,000.The Salvation Army would be 80% of this year's request, so that would be $8,000.The total is $80,000. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch stated her recommendation runs very close to his with a couple thousand in different areas being off.She agreed with the $8,000 for Community Action Human Resource Agency.She had $6,000 for the Salvation Army and put the other $2,000 somewhere else.But she is okay with his recommendation. Commissioner West stated she had $20,000 for the food bank, $20,000 for Boys and Girls Club,$30,000 for the senior center, Community Action Human Resource Agency $8,000 and the Salvation Army $2,000. There was general discussion on the -recommendations. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch asked the chairperson what her recommendation was. Chairperson Payne stated she had $8,000 for the Salvation Army. However, they are new and she wanted to know if they could put restrictions on it like they did with St. George. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated they were requesting the funds for certain services listed in their letter.She would limit it to those. Chairperson Payne stated she would do $6,000 for the Salvation Army because they are still new and they would want to see how they do.She would put $32,000 for senior services and $8,000 for Community Action Human Resource Agency.There would be $16,000 for the food bank and the remainder for the Boys and Girls Club.They are all pretty close.They have given the food bank $20,000 over the last couple years but last year we had the increase so they were able to do that.When looking at their application, she thinks the $16,000 would be okay because they appear to be getting other funds in now.Before they were HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 14, 2006 PAGE 4 OF 17 not getting that much in.It would still give them $15,000 for food and $1,000 for the electricity.The after school programs of the Boys and Girls Club are really great and she would like to see that encouraged, but we cannot give them what they entirely want. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch agreed.She added with the growth in the city at this point with the kids, it does a lot of good in the summer. Commissioner Brossman stated hers was the same as Chairperson Payne's except she took away $2,000 from senior center and gave it to the Salvation Army. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly commented the Salvation Army requested $10,000 and historically the commission has never fully funded any agency their first year.They are following that pattern with either the $6,000 or the $8,000. Chairperson Payne stated the reason why she increased the Boys and Girls Club is that she was told the American Legion was not going to give them some funds this year like they have in the past.They are looking at other nonprofits'to do fundraising for.That is why she kept the $18,000 for the Boys and Girls Club and the $32,000 for the senior center.She thinks it is important for the kids to have a place to go after school and not hang out on the street.She added they are not funding Arizona Bridge to Independent Living; she mentioned that Community Action Human Resource Agency does that part to a certain extent. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated they do.When she spoke with Mary Lou Rosales, their director, and told them that Arizona Bridge to Independent Living had requested funds to do the retrofitting, she was surprised as they provide that very service. Commissioner Evans commented he had thought about moving some additional money their way because of the services that Arizona Bridge to Independent Living would not be able to provide. However, they did not request more funds. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated she advised them last week that they did not have to limit it to $900.That was a ceiling HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 14, 2006 PAGE 5 OF 17 they had imposed upon themselves.It had created a bind now and then for some repairs that cost more than $900.They would scramble and try to find other sources.They will still be returning a little bit of money this year because they did not spend it all.It is not very much. There was general discussion on some state funding the Boys and Girls Clubs would be receiving this year. Commissioner Evans MOVED THAT WE ACCEPT JOYCE'S RECOMMENDATIONS. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated they have had problems in the past with some agencies.If there is an agency that is not able to submit the paperwork or follow the procedures to keep the money for city residents, she asked if they would like to take their money and move it elsewhere, and, if so, where would they like that money to go. There was general discussion on where the money should go.The general consensus was it should go to Community Action Human Resource Agency. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly asked where it should go if they say they have more than enough. The consensus was the food bank. Commissioner Evans MOVED THAT SHOULD FUNDS BECOME AVAILABLE BASED ON NONPERFORMANCE OF OTHER AGENCIES, THAT THE FUNDS SHOULD FIRST BE MOVED TO COMMUNITY ACTION HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY AND, IN THE EVENT THAT THEY ARE UNWILLING OR UNABLE TO USE THOSE FUNDS, THAT THEY BE MOVED TO THE FOOD BANK. Commissioner Brossman SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 14,. 2006 PAGE 6 OF 17 4.Discussion on schedule for presenting recommendations to the city council. Chairperson Payne asked if this would go into the September meetings. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated it would.They usually talk about it at a work session, the council gives direction the following night and two weeks later the contracts are done.She is looking at the September 5 regular meeting agenda for discussion and direction to staff since there is no work session that week.The contracts will'be brought back two weeks later on the consent agenda.She does not think they will mind skipping the work session part as they are very appreciative of what the commission does and it will speed up the process. Chairperson Payne stated she had been therein the past when they have done this and no one has ever asked any questions except the time when they wanted to increase the funds.They really did not ask any questions then; they just increased the funds.She does not think they will miss the work session. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch asked who presents it to the council. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated she usually presents it and then the members are welcome to be there in case they have any questions. Chairperson Payne commented she was always there in case they had any questions.It would be nice if one of board members were there, even as many as possible.They like that.They like to see them there and know that they care. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch asked if they would have to come both nights. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated they would only have to be there on September 5.Two weeks later the contracts are on the consent agenda and they approve everything with one motion. Chairperson Payne commented if someone could go on September 5 it would be great. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 14, 2006 PAGE 7 OF 17 5.Discussion with Roger Hacker, Grants Specialist and Melinda Larson, CDBG Administrative Assistant, on city grants, grant opportunities and community assistance programs. Chairperson Payne asked if Roger was here. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated he is not.She asked if she wanted to move on the next item. Chairperson Payne stated they would do so. 6.Election of chairperson and vice chairperson. Chairperson Payne asked for any nominations for the chairperson. Commissioner Brossman asked what that involved. Chairperson Payne stated the chairperson calls the meetings tO order and goes by the agenda. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch stated she wanted to thank her and staff for all of their work.She has been a good chairperson and they will miss her.She is very informative and well- spoken. Chairperson Payne NOMINATED VICE CHAIRPERSON CLABUESCH FOR CHAIRPERSON. Commissioner Evans SECONDED THE NOMINATION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Chairperson Payne asked for nominations for vice chairperson. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch NOMINATED COMMISSIONER EVANS FOR VICE CHAIRPERSON. Commissioner Brossman SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 14, 2006 PAGE 8 OF 17 Commissioner Evans stated if they ended up getting some state money, he would have to abstain. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated he would have to abstain for that particular item. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch asked if they would have to call a special meeting to review that. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated that is correct.She will also start finding a replacement for Joyce. 5.Discussion with Roger Hacker, Grants Specialist and Melinda Larson, CDBG Administrative Assistant, on city grants, grant opportunities and community assistance program. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated he was there to talk about the community health assessment, the community wellness assessment, the neighborhood assistance program and the transportation program.The community health assessment will occur on September 27, 2006. 'Fifteen months ago a couple of local nonprofit agencies approached him and advised him there would be some money from the St. Luke's Health Foundation to fund health and wellness things in the community, and a grant needed to be submitted.City staff and local nonprofit staff got together and suggested funding for drug abuse, medical assistance for senior citizens, general fitness and wellness, and domestic violence.No one was on the same page.He suggested they step back and do an assessment of the community to see what the leaders and residents are saying.It evolved into the event on September 27, 2006.Religious community, business community and nonprofits, general citizens and government officials and educators will come in and identify the need of the community.They will be working with Links from Scottsdale, who has helped the City of Scottsdale with their assessment in the past.They want to assess what is right with the community and what resources they have that contribute to the health and wellness of the community.They then want to determine where they want to be and the steps and resources needed to get there and pick one project.He showed them a sheet they have been using at presentations with community groups to ask people to attend.They are in the process of the invitation letters.All board and commission members are on the invitation list.If there is someone they would like to see HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 14, 2006 PAGE 9 OF 17 added to the list, call him and they will check the list to make sure they are on it.If not, they will add the name.They will have child care and transportation set up. Commissioner Evans commented there will be some kind of needs assessment that will be describing the needs. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated he is not aware of any specific document that has been done in this community on this issue, only others.People feel that they have been studied to death. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch stated there has been a lot of talking and nothing gets done or followed through.Needs have been identified and that is where it stops. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker gave them his phone number in case they needed to contact him. There was general discussion on the wellness assessment. Commissioner Evans commented census data is pretty good at certain levels for information.They recently completed a stated epidemiology profile on substance abuse and he will send Roger a copy.It also looks at risks and protective factors through the Arizona Use Survey.Apache Junction participates in the survey.Apache Junction is fairly normal without extreme substance abuse issues.He will send Roger that, also.It is fairly reliable, but it has some limitations on it resulting in some gaps. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated they have made presentations to the Chamber board, the Community Development Corporation, and the Safe Home Network.If they are on another board such as a church board or neighborhood board and they would like someone to come out and talk to them, call him and let him know. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch stated they may be able to give them some statistics as they deal with volunteers, seniors and young people. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 14, 2006 PAGE 10 OF 17 Grants Specialist Roger Hacker commented they should bring them to the meeting as they would be bringing a perspective that other people may not have. Commissioner West asked what the venue was for Scottsdale and what they were helping. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated their initial issue was alcohol use in high school students.He does not recall other issues they may have dealt with since then.They have evolved into a nonprofit that is funded and housed in the medical center.They have done a nice job of bringing faith -based, business, community groups and government all together to deal with issues.He then gave them an update on the transportation program.About three years ago a group of nonprofit organizations approached the city and advised the clients they have do not have access to a transportation system here.It presented a big problem,The organizations involved at that time were Superstition Mountain Mental Health Center, Community Alliance Against Family Abuse, Bravo Young Marines, the Salvation Army, the regional district on developmental disabilities and the victims' services program through the police department.They needed transportation and asked the city what could be done.Staff brought in the transportation planner from Central Arizona Association of Governments and he walked them through some grant programs that they were eligible to apply for, staff started giving them grant writing information and did a class to help them get to the point where they could write their own grants.The timing was perfect as the city was soliciting ideas to present to the city council on submitting a grant proposal to the Department of Housing for a competitive grant through the Community Development Block Grant program.All the needs were put together at the council's direction on a State Special Projects Grant and they got $300,000 to purchase 9 vehicles.He added the Department of Housing staff are great to work with.Some of the vans purchased have handicap accessibility.As part of the application, they had to quantify some unit of service that the city would get.They asked the organizations the things they normally provide transportation for and came up with major categories such as non -emergency medical, removal from dangerous situations, agency programs, community social service, appointments, community events and daily living.They asked the agencies to guess on the units of transportation that they would HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 14, 2006 PAGE 11 OF 17 provide.He gave them a packet of the information that was put into the grant application, the type of vehicle each agency got, and on the last page are the statistics they got after one year of service under the grant.All of the agencies did a good job in meeting the grant requirement..They -must maintain their records for 5 years into the grant.Melinda Larson works with the agencies if they have any questions.The only agency they had to spend a lot of time with was the Salvation Army.That was based on the corps being administered out of Mesa and then they got some local staff.That corps had some financial problems related to the thrift store in our community.Melinda has worked.with the social service director Jolene and their driver.They are doing a lot of medical runs to the Veterans' Hospital in Phoenix.It is a great success story.City Clerk Kathy Connelly hit the nail on the head when she came up with the phrase "niche transportation".The city does not have the funds to do a bus system, so the city and the council are doing it a niche at a time, the first being senior citizens and people with disabilities. Commissioner West suggested utilizing the school buses during the summer and having the patrons pay a token. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated he did not know if they can. Commissioner West commented she sees those buses sitting there in the summer. Chairperson Payne commented a group she was in contacted the school district about renting one of the buses for an outing, but because of the liability they also have to pay for a bus driver as they have to have certain certifications.They would also have to pay for the insurance.They would not rent the bus for them to use; there are probably a lot of limitations. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch stated they would also have to be handicapped -accessible for the senior citizens, which a lot of the buses are not.It is a very good thought for use in the summer.She told Roger Hacker that when they start working with the program, get a school bus and try it and possibly they may be able to get a grant to purchase a bus or van. Commissioner Evans asked where the funds came from originally. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 14, 2006 PAGE 12 OF 17 Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated they are from a Community Development Block Grant for the S€ate Special Projects grant. It is a competitive grant. Commissioner Evans asked how long they had been operating the vehicles. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated it has been 2 years now. Each agency that got a vehicle had to commit to matching funds. They are doing ONM and staff. Commissioner Evans asked if the agency is providing the operating costs. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated they are.It is totally their responsibility as the vehicles are in their names.The city monitors the application and the grant.They report to staff and then staff reports to the Department of Housing. Commissioner Evans asked how they meet the need. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated they have had no problems with any other than the Salvation Army, which he mentioned earlier had to do with staff and financial situations.It showed that they were not really using the vehicle the way they said it would be used so staff sat down with them to change that. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch asked if Community Alliance Against Family Abuse has any transportation in their program that takes mothers that are losing their children for drug tests or trips to their counselors or psychiatric evaluations.She has been told there is a great need for that here. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated that is on Page 37 under category 4, transportation to community -based social services. Community Alliance Against Family Abuse told them that for the year prior to getting this vehicle they did none of that.After getting the vehicle, they said they were going to provide 5 of those situations during a calendar year. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch stated she is sure that needs to be increased. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 14, 2006 PAGE 13 OF 17 Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated he is not on their staff so he does not know where that is at. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch stated she heard at a foster care hearing and review board that the defendant was having difficulty getting to places that she was willing to go to in order to get her children back.She had talked to Christy once or twice.She thinks it.is such a demand because they have to go to Florence for some of these appointments. Commissioner Brossman commented she believes they have two buses as of last year.The fire district has two buses that they hardly ever use that are for use on fires.When there are people out there in the heat with no other place to go they transport them to wherever they have to go.They are air conditioned with bathrooms and medical supplies.She wondered if they could get them to donate them for use on certain days of the week to take people to and from.In her experience with the fire district, if they can do it and have the time to do it, they will do it. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker has been told that in this community everybody plays well together in the sandbox.The city works well with the school district and they work well with the fire district.It could be an option for with those connections. Commissioner West asked where the bus system ends. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated it ends at Power Road.It goes as far as the mall. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated the neighborhood assistance program was created because 14 to 15 months ago the city got a lot of rain and when it turned warm they got a lot of weeds which, after drying out, became potential fire hazards. The community and the council were getting many examples of seniors and disabled people who could not clean their properties to make them safe.The council created a program where neighbors help neighbors to address the need.This was happening at the same time the council was holding hearings on the property maintenance standards.For some people that was a threatening issue, thinking they would be cited for noncompliance or they would be told they could not keep their HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 14, 2006 PAGE 14 OF 17 possessions.The council did not want to institute a program where people with disabilities, age or frailty cannot comply. He and Melinda researched some other programs and they did a lot of work with the volunteer center.Ultimately they could not work with the volunteer center, but they have included it as part of the TRIAD program with East Valley Senior Services.The TRIAD program is an outreach program to seniors in our community for well-being and safety.They check to make sure they have fire alarms and ready alerts in their homes.If they do not respond, they go check with them.The neighborhood assistance program basically helps senior citizens and the disabled; there are some income guidelines.They will get assistance doing yard work that they or someone in their family are unable to do themselves and some minor home repair that fall through the cracks of the city's housing program and the Community Action Human Resource Agency rehab program..They elected to fund this for $20,000, taking it from the $100,000 earmarked for social service programs, therefore leaving this commission's funding at $80,000.This is a test year for •this program.Melinda is working with the multi-gen center staff to get volunteers; they have had the honor society, Salt River Project and church groups volunteer thus far.They are also getting volunteers for the upcoming paint-a-thonsand Habitat for Humanity will start building in September and will need additional volunteers.The assistance program started July 1.If they would like a presentation for a group, call him and he will set something up. If they are aware of anyone who needs assistance, call him also. They are trying to show the council and the community that the program is worth the investment. Commissioner Evans stated it is a good project. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch agreed.A lot of work has been put into it. Chairperson Payne commented it is good that they do some of the interior repair as well.She asked if the volunteers go alone or go in twos for liability purposes. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated they go in twos.It was one of the concerns.They also were concerned that a frail lady would not be comfortable with a single guy or two guys coming up so they addressed that issue. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 14, 2006 PAGE 15 OF 17 City Clerk Kathleen Connelly asked if they would have to provide identification. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated they will. Chairperson Payne commented that is great because there are a lot of people who cannot do those kinds of things. Commissioner Evans asked if he should contact him if he comes across some grants that the city may be eligible for. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker stated he could.He would then either get back to the appropriate department and check with the department head to see if it was something they could use or bring it back to this commission and say it might allow the community to do something and see what they think. Commissioner Evans commented he has been told that the drug commission does not feel Arizona has asked for enough drug free communities money.It is still early, but he believes those are multi -year $100,000 grants. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker commented he hopes he will be attending on September 27 as those are the kinds of things that need to be brought up. Commissioner Evans stated he would be there. Grants Specialist Roger Hacker added if he comes up with any requests for proposals he should send them his way.He explained that in his position he writes grants and helps departments write grants.He reviews grants that departments have written and helps administer them.He is fortunate in that upper management has allowed him to go out into the community and he has put on educational workshops for community organizations on grant writing, revenue development and sponsorship.He cannot write a grant for the nonprofits, but he can review a grant for them if they write it.He is allowed to do technical assistance in the community, if they know of any struggling nonprofits that can use technical assistance. 7.Discussion on future meetings. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 14, 2006 PAGE 16 OF 17 City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated at this point in time there are none scheduled. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch asked if they are going to ask for more funds from the city or if they are going to leave the funding as is. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated she made a pitch to the council during the budget process and there was no change.The budget has been adopted for this fiscal year.It is still at $100,000, but it is channeled in two directions. Vice Chairperson Clabuesch asked,when they would'have to have that request ready for the next budget year. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated they start working on the budget in January and February. Chairperson Payne asked if a commissioner could call and request a meeting. City Clerk Kathleen Connelly stated they can. 8,Adjournment. Chairperson Payne adjourned the meeting at 10:30 a.m. Joyce Payne Chairperson Kathleen Connelly City Clerk HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 14, 2006 PAGE 17 OF.17