HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.03.26 HHSC Minutes City of Apache Junction, Arizona Meeting location
City Council Chambers
Meeting Minutes 300 E Superstition Blvd
s Apache Junction,AZ
Health and Human Services 85119
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Thursday,March 26,2020 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
1. CalI to Order
Chair Erickson called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Erickson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
Present 4- Commissioner Borey
Chairperson Erickson
Commissioner Gerstner
Vice Chair Daniels
Staff present:
Heather Patel, Program and Resource Manager
Barbara Kelly, Senior Administrative Assistant
4. Approval of Agenda
20-170 Consideration of approval of agenda.
Commissioner Gerstner moved that the Health and Human Services Commission accept the
agenda as presented.Commissioner Borey seconded the motion.
Yes: 4- Commissioner Borey, Chairperson Erickson, Commissioner Gerstner and Vice
Chair Daniels
No: 0
5. Approval of Minutes
20-171 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of February 24, 2020,
Vice Chair Daniels moved that the Health and Human Services Commission approve the regular
meeting minutes of February 24,2020 with corrections notated by Chair Erickson.Commissioner
Borey seconded the motion.
Yes: 4- Commissioner Borey, Chairperson Erickson. Commissioner Gerstner and Vice
Chair Daniels
No: 0
6. Public Hearings
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7. Old Business
20-152 Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health
and Human Services Commission funding from Empowerment Systems
representatives Deke Beveridge and Braden Biggs.
Braden Biggs, representing Empowerment Systems, gave a presentation on their Fiscal Year
2020-2021 application.
The commission and applicant discussed the scope of the application.
20-157 Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health
and Human Services Commission funding from Horizon Health and Wellness
representative Cheri Degree.
Cheri DeBree, representing Horizon Health and Wellness, gave a presentation on their Fiscal
Year 2020-2021 application.
The commission and applicant discussed the scope of their application.
20-159 Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health
and Human Services Commission funding from Community Alliance Against
Family Abuse representative Ray Villa.
Ray Villa, representing the Community Alliance Against Family Abuse, gave a presentation on
their Fiscal year 2020-2021 application.
20-160 Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health
and Human Services Commission funding from Boys and Girls Clubs of
Metro Phoenix representatives Russell St. John and John Patris-Browne.
Russell St. John, representing the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Phoenix, gave a presentation on
their Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application.
The commission and applicant discussed services provided and the scope of the application.
20-161 Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health
and Human Services Commission funding from Apache Junction Community
Development Corporation representatives Dave Waldron and Jim Duncan.
Jim Duncan and Dave Waldron, representing the Apache Junction Community Development
Corporation, gave a presentation on their Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application.
20-162 Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health
and Human Services Commission funding from Superstition Food Bank
representatives Myra Garcia and Phil Tremonti.
Phil Tremonti, representing the Superstition Food Bank, gave a presentation on their Fiscal Year
2020-2021 application.
The commission and applicant discussed the scope of the application.
20-163 Presentation and discussion on Fiscal Year 2020-2021 application for Health
and Human Services Commission funding from Genesis Project
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representative Trinity Cole.
Trinity Cole, representing the Genesis Project, gave a presentation on their Fiscal Year
2020-2021 application.
The commission and applicant discussed the scope of the application.
B. New Business
20-166 Acknowledgement of Jennifer Miernicki's resignation from the commission.
The commission acknowledged the resignation of Commissioner Jennifer Miernicki and thanked
her for her service on the commission.
20-174 Presentation and discussion on hosting a panel discussion on health in
Apache Junction specifically for those experiencing homelessness, those who
are very low income, and those with mental health and addiction issues; and
creating a list of questions to ask the panel during the May 13, 2020 Mayor's
Breakfast.
The commission and staff discussed hosting a panel discussion at the mayor's breakfast on
May 13, 2020. The commission and staff discussed possible questions that can be posed to
the agencies selected for the panel.
9. Information and Reports
10. Staff Report
11. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose
20-173 Hold a regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Thursday. April 23, 2020 in the city
council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard.
12. Adjournment
Chair Erickson adjourned the meeting at 7:25 pm.
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