|
6:00 PM
502 Old Lynchburg Rd
Charlottesville, VA
Members Present
Mike Kelley, Chair
Joe Szakos, Vice-Chair
Barbara Barrett, Past Chair
Steve Welsh
Myra Anderson
Kathy Tolton
William Hale
Angela Hammond
Neal Walters
Steven Stern
Roxanne White
Wendi Willis El-Amin, M.D.
Members Absent
Carol Johnson, Secretary
Others Present
Caruso Brown, Interim Executive Director
Marcia Becker, Director of Access and Quality Assurance
Martha Maltais, Director of Mental Retardation
Neta Davis, Director of Outpatient and Substance Abuse
Ken Moore, Consumer Advocate
Dr. David Moody, Medical Director
Jessica Spears, Administrative Assistant
Anna Szakos
Debra Knighton
Jane McGeorge
I. Call to Order
Mr. Kelley called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM.
II. Welcome
Mr. Kelley welcomed everyone to the meeting.
III. Comments from Public
There were no comments at this time.
IV. Specification of Other Items to be added to the Agenda
Discussion of the Daily Progress Article.
V. Approval of January 8, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes
Mr. Kelley asked if there were any corrections to the January 8, 2007 Board Minutes. On page 3 under VACSB Update, Ms. Hammond’s update is from the Public Education and Development Committee.
On a motion made by Mr. Walters and seconded by Mr. Welsh, the January 8, 2007 minutes were approved as corrected.
VI. Executive Director’s Report
Mr. Brown indicated that CARF had completed their site visit with Region Ten. He stated that we are awaiting their final report regarding our accreditation. Mr. Brown mentioned Mr. Hale’s participation on the final day of the CARF visit, to which Mr. Hale stated he heard good things from the reviewers about Region Ten and noted that Dr. Moody was specifically commended.
Mr. Brown stated that during their exit conference CARF provided a list of 23 specific strengths that Region Ten had. He also commended Dr. Moody for medical leadership toward recovery.
Ms. Barrett made a motion that the Board sends a letter to staff to thank them for their hard work and commend them on a job well done. Ms. Hammond seconded the motion with full board approval.
Mr. Brown stated we now had a representative from Greene County. Ms. Pat Morris volunteered herself to be on the Region Ten Board of Directors after hearing we did not currently have a representative.
Mr. Brown went on to review the Annual Plan Report, noting the following changes to the report format: a column to note priority and the designation of a management team member as the “lead” person for each task. Each month the board will receive a plan update for all task that had activity that month as well as any task that slated for the given month whether there was activity or not.
Ms. Maltais was invited to speak to the Executive Committee at their next meeting on February 28, 2007 at 5:00 PM. Ms. Maltais indicated M.R. Awareness month starting March 2. She invited everyone to attend the day’s events starting at 1:00 PM. She stated that events would include a proclamation from the Mayor, Meadowcreek’s yearbook, a plant and craft sale, and other tables and booths to explore. She also received notice that the Governor may be attending that day as well.
VII. Executive Committee
Mr. Kelley indicated that due to the Executive Director Interviews, the committee did not meet. The committee had just gone through the first set of interviews with seven candidates. The candidates have been narrowed down to three. The next set of interviews would begin February 14, 2007.
VIII. Public Policy & Legislative Affairs Committee
Mr. Szakos invited Mr. Banks to attend the next meeting, to be held on March 12, 2007 at 4:30 PM. He indicated that the committee is presently working on having the legislators get together for discussions. They hope to be able to do this in April 2007.
IX. Public Education and Development
Ms. Hammond indicated that the Foundation received two donations in December totaling $600.00, and that Ms. Johnston provided thank you letters to the donors from December.
Mr. Brown stated that he had received an email regarding the donation of a house to be used for consumers with mental illnesses. He indicated that discussions were in process with Mr. Banks’ and Mrs. Maltais’ help. The house is in Ivy.
X. Finance Committee
Ms. White indicated that the committee met shortly before the board meeting this evening. She stated the committee had new members and that the next few meetings would be used for an orientation period and for everyone to understand the budget and other financial areas. It was also the committee’s hope to develop better reporting for Board Members so that they might be able to better understand the budget as well.
XI. VACSB Update
Ms. Barrett stated that the Public Policy Committee for VACSB is meeting weekly to discuss legislation and the general assembly. She indicated the latest update on the different bills that have been before the committee, some that have already ended and that the general assembly was ending on the 24th. She stated that if anyone was interested, she had information to provide. Ms. Barrett also stated that information could be found on the VACSB website.
XII. Other Business
An article was in the Daily Progress stating that Region Ten CSB lost the case regarding the Executive Session held during the February 2006 Board Meeting. In the article it was stated that “never seen an organization break the law in so many ways”. Mr. Walters asked if we could be provided with what exactly was broken so that it can be avoided in the future. Mr. Brown answered by stating he had spoken to one of our attorneys and requested a time to be scheduled so that we could clarify and provide us with the information needed so that we can avoid doing this again. Mr. Brown went on to state that at the end of the court hearing there was an understanding that there was a violation, even though unintended, and that there would be a potential to pay court costs. He indicated that though the judge was sympathetic, since there was a violation he had to rule it as such.
Mr. Walters indicated that the board should be notified of articles and outcomes so that they are able to respond appropriately when need arises.
Mr. Szakos indicated that the minutes regarding the Executive Session in question were corrected, and it was the poor way in which the minutes reflected the going in and coming out of close session that brought about the court proceedings.
XIII. Adjournment
On a Motion made by Mr. Stern and seconded by Mr. Welsh at 7:21 PM the February 12, 2007 Region Ten Board Meeting was adjourned and the Board entered into the Region Ten Community Services Board, Inc. Meeting.
REGION TEN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD, Inc.
Meeting Minutes
February 12, 2007
7:21 PM
502 Old Lynchburg Rd
Charlottesville, VA
Members Present
Mike Kelley, Chair
William Hale
Myra Anderson
Angela Hammond
Steve Welsh
Kathy Tolton
Roxanne White
Barbara Barrett
Neal Walters
Joe Szakos, Vice Chair
Steven Stern
Wendi Willis El-Amin, M.D.
Members Absent
Carol Johnston, Secretary
Others Present
Caruso Brown, Interim Executive Director
Marcia Becker, Director of Access and Quality Assurance
David Moody, Medical Director
Reed Banks, Director of Mental Health Services
Martha Maltais, Director of Mental Retardation
Ken Moore, Consumer Advocate
Jessica Spears, Administrative Assistant
Jane McGeorge
Anna Szakos
Debra Knighton
I. Call to Order
Mr. Kelley called the meeting to order at 6:54 PM.
II. Approval of January 8, 2007 Region Ten, Inc. Minutes
Mr. Kelley asked for approval of the January 8, 2007 Meeting minutes.
On a motion made by Mr. Szakos and seconded by Mr. Walters, the January 8, 2007 minutes were unanimously approved.
III. Other topics
Mr. Brown stated that Region Ten might still be eligible for the $50,000 grant For Nelson even though we received the remainder of the money needed during the refinancing.
IV. Adjournment
On a Motion made by Ms. White and seconded by Mr. Stern the February 12, 2007 Region Ten Community Services Board, Inc Meeting was adjourned at 7:23 PM.
|
