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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026.01.26 HHSC Minutes City of Apache Junction, Arizona Meeting location: City Council Chambers 300 E Superstition Blvd. Special Meeting Minutes Apache Junction,Az 85119 Health and Human Services apachejunctionaz.gov Commission P:(480)982-8002 Doors are open to the public at least 15 minutes prior to the posted meeting start time. Monday,January 26, 2026 5:00 PM City Council Chambers A. Call to Order Chair Brennan called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. B. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Brennan led the Pledge of Allegiance. C. Roll Call Present 7- Commissioner Brennan Commissioner Smithson Commissioner Wood Commissioner Mykland Commiss oner Montgomery Commiss.oner Krcilek Commiss,oner Danford Staff in Attendance: City Clerk/Board Liaison, Evie McKinney Deputy City Clerk, Amy Greening Administrative Assistant, Naomi Funk D. Consent Agenda Commissioner Danford moved,seconded by Commissioner Mykland to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Yes: 7- Commissioner Brennan, Commissioner Smithson, Commissioner Wood, Commissioner Mykland, Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Krcilek and Commissioner Danford No: 0 Board Liaison Evie McKinney explained the process of approving the consent agenda and minutes to the new commissioners. Chair Brennan expressed concerns that new members are voting on items that they have never had the opportunity to review. Ms. McKinney explained the agenda for this meeting was sent out to the Commission the week prior and this allowed them to review it and the previous meeting minutes. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Health and Human Services Special Meeting Minutes January 26, 2026 Commission 1. 26-4 Consideration of approval of agenda. 2. 26-5 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of March 31, 2025. E. Old Business F. New Business 3. 26-6 Introduction of new commission members and city staff. Chair Brennan welcomed and introduced new Commission members Dwan Montgomery and Elisa Krciliek. Board Liaison Evie McKinney introduced herself, Deputy City Clerk Amy Greening and Administrative Assistant Naomi Funk to the Commission. 4. 26-7 Nominations and election of chair and vice chair. Board Liaison Evie McKinney explained the process of nominating and selecting the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Commissioner Brennan asked for a motion to open nominations for the Chairperson. Commissioner Danford moved, seconded by Commissioner Mykland that the nominations for Chairperson be opened. Motion passed 7-0 Commissioner Mykland and Commissioner Krcilek nominated Commissioner Danford as Chairperson. Commissioner Smithson and Commissioner Montgomery nominated Commissioner Brennan as Chairperson. Commissioner Brennan asked if there are any other nominations three times. Commissioner Brennan explained that at this time the nominations for Chair person are closed. Ms. Mckinney explained the nominations results are tied, and nominations for Chairperson will need to be opened again. The Commission had concerns about the voting process not being completed yet. Ms. McKinney understood and asked the Commission to proceed with the roll call vote for each nomination. Commission voted to appoint Commissioner Danford as Chairperson. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 2 Health and Human Services Special Meeting Minutes ,January 26, 2026 Commission Commissioner Smithson - No Commissioner Danford -Yes Commissioner Montgomery - No Commissioner Brennan-Abstain Commissioner Krcilek-Yes Commissioner Mykland -Yes Commissioner Wood - No Motion Failed 3-4 Commission voted to appoint Commissioner Brennan as Chairperson. Commissioner Danford - No Commissioner Montgomery-Yes Commissioner Brennan- Yes Commissioner Krcilek- No Commissioner Mykland - No Commissioner Wood - Yes Motion passed 4- 3 Commissioner Brennan moved, seconded by Commissioner Smithson to select Commissioner Brennan as Chairperson. Board Liaison Evie Mckinney explained that the motion was not necessary, as it had been determined Commissioner Brennan would be the Chairperson. Commissioner Brennan asked for a motion to open nominations for the Vice Chairperson Commissioner Smithson moved, seconded by Commissioner Danford that nominations for the Vice Chairperson be opened. Motion passed 7-0 Commissioner Brennan asked for nominations for the Vice Chairperson. Commissioner Krcilek and Commissioner Brennan nominated Commissioner Danford for the Vice Chairperson. Commissioner Brennan asked if there are any other nominations three times. Commissioner Smithson moved, seconded by Commissioner Danford to close nominations for the Vice Chairperson, CityofApache Junction,Arizona Page 3 Health and Human Services Special Meeting Minutes January 26, 2026 Commission Motion passed 7-0 Commission voted to appoint Commissioner Danford as Vice Chairperson. Motion Passed 7-0 Commissioner Brennan moved, seconded by Commissioner Smithson to select Commissioner Danford as Vice Chairperson. 5. 26-8 Discussion on Fiscal Year 26/27 Health and Human Services Application Process and Funding timeline. Board Liaison Evie McKinney explained the funding amount for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 will be $100,000.00. She explained the application process including the timeline, when the meetings will occur and what agenda items will take place at each one. She also informed the Commission that Begin Again Homes asked to forfeit their funding for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. Commissioner Danford asked who the current applicants are and Ms. McKinney explained we cannot disclose that until after application deadline on January 31, 2026. But she did share at this time that two applications have been submitted. Commissioners had concerns regarding the criteria to apply for the funding and the amount of submitted applicants at this point. Ms. McKinney responded to all concerns. 6. 26-9 Discussion of Commission duties. Board Liaison Evie McKinney read the section of the City Code that explained the duties of the Commission. The Commission discussed updating their duties, new ideas and how they determine which applicants to award funding. They also spoke about bringing more publicity and awareness of the funding opportunity to the non profits serving the community. Ms. McKinney explained the upcoming meetings and how the funding recommendations are presented to the City Council. G. Information and Reports City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 4 Health and Human Services Special Meeting Minutes January 26, 2026 Commission H. Staff Liaison's Report 7. 26-28 Update on Previously Funded Nonprofits Board Liaison Evie McKinney explained the quarterly reports from Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 and opened the floor for questions. Commissioner Mykland was concerned about the Food Bank's Back Pack program and their hope to add additional schools. She stated she will inquire on this with them at their presentation. I. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose 8. 26-10 Tentative Meeting of the Health and Human Services Commission to be held at 5:00 p,m. on February 23, 2026, March 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., and March 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Commissioner Krcilek moved, seconded by Commissioner Mykland that the next Health and Human Services Commission meeting be held as follows: Monday, February 23, 2026,at 5:00 p.m. in the Executive Session Room located at 300 E.Superstition Boulevard, Apache Junction,AZ, Monday,March 9, 2026,at 3:00 p.m., and Monday,March 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.in the city council chambers located at 300 E.Superstition Boulevard,Apache Junction,A.Z. Yes: 7- Commissioner Brennan, Commissioner Smithson, Commissioner Wood, Commiss oner Mykland Commissioner Montgomery, Commissioner Krcilek and Commiss oner Danford No: 0 Board Liaison Evie McKinney informed the Commission that the February 23, 2026, meeting will be held in the Executive Session room at City Hall due to updates being completed in the City Council Chambers during that week. She stated the Commissioners will report to the City Clerk's office and they will be directed to the room. J. Adjournment Chairperson Breryrran adjourned the meeting at 6:07 p.m. is rennan C i City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 5