Members Present

Susan Garrett, Chairman
Michael Murphy, Vice Chair
Barbara Barrett
Bondy Shay Gibson
Carol Johnston
Peter L. Sheras, Ph.D.
Steven Stern
Rev. David Cameron
Paul Belair
Michael W. Kelley

Members Absent

Rodney D. Kibler, Ph.D.
Roxanne White
Angela Hammond

Others Present

Philip Campbell, Executive Director
Marcia Becker, Ph.D., Director, Access and Quality Assurance
Martha Maltais, Director, Mental Retardation Services
Caruso Brown, Director, Administrative Services
Neta Davis, Director, Substance Use Disorders
Ronelia Smith, Administrative Assistant
Reed Banks, Director of Rehabilitation Services

I. Call to Order
Ms. Garrett called the meeting to order at 2:20pm.

II. Welcome
Ms. Garrett welcomed everyone to the meeting

III. Comments from the public
There were none.

IV. Specifications of Other Items to be Added to the Agenda
There were none.

V. Chairman’s Remarks
Ms. Garrett stated that the retreat went well and thanked Ms. Dorman for facilitating the retreat.

VI. Approval of the April 11th Board Meeting Minutes
The following adjustments were made:
Page 2: Mr. Murphy stated that the board would need to go into closed session.
Page 3: Ms. Barrett stated that additional information regarding the Virginia Planning Task Force for Olmstead has made numerous recommendations….
Page 4: …four Crisis Stabilization programs…with an additional three being funded.
Page 4: …improvements in filling staff vacancies.
Page 5: …the making of recommendations…prioritized budget request to increase….
Page 6: On a motion made by Ms. Barrett and seconded by Mr. Sheras….

ON A MOTION MADE BY MR. STERN AND SECONDED BY MS. BARRETT, THE MINUTES OF THE April 11, 2005 BOARD MEETING WERE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

VII. Executive Director’s Report
Mr. Campbell summarized his written report, as well as the reports of the division director’s, which each board member received.

VIII. Executive Committee Report
Ms. Garrett stated that the committee met in reference to the retreat and that they briefly discussed the committees’ structure and the reviewing of the comprehensive state plan.

IX. Nominating Committee Report
Mr. Belair stated that the committee has nominated the following names for next year’s offices’:
Ms. Barbara Barrett – Chair
Mr. Michael Kelley – Vice Chair
Mr. Paul Belair – Secretary
Ms. Carol Johnston – Member-at-Large
Mr. Belair Stated that elections will be held during the next board meeting, where members may elect to add additional names for nomination.

X. VACSB Update
Ms. Barrett reminded everyone of the upcoming VACSB conference May 11th-13th. Ms. Barrett stated that DMHMRSAS was working on a Strategic Plan. The plan is still in draft form but can be located on the VACSB website. The Public Policy Committee has started working on the legislative issues for next year. There is a new associate director with the VACSB named Karen Feagin.

XI. Personnel Committee Report
Mr. Kelley stated that Mr. Campbell would be presenting the committee with a self-evaluation report. Ms. Gibson stated that the committee reviewed the Classification and Compensation study and the committee agreed with stage one of the MGT’s recommendations. The committee would look at stage two and give Dr. Lewis some direction in terms of developing policies and procedures based on recommendations from MGT.

Mr. Kelley stated that the next Personnel Committee meeting will be on Monday May 16, 2005.

XII. Finance Committee Report
Ms. Barrett asked what a cost-pool was. Mr. Brown stated that it is a collection of related cost to be distributed at a later time. Ms. Garrett stated that Mr. Brown and Ms. Lam did a wonderful job on the FY 06 report budget. Ms. Barrett stated that there would be no increase in state funds; please see report for details.

ON A MOTION BY MS BARRETT, ON BEHALF OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FY 06 BUDGET WAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED BY THE BOARD MEMBERS.

XIII. COMPREHENSIVE STATE PLAN 2006-2012
REGION TEN INPUT
Mr. Campbell stated that the board members needed to “review and endorse” the plan and return forms to him. CSP provides general statistics on individuals on the CSB waiting list and how long people actually wait for services. Mr. Campbell stated that he would attempt to get other CSB information for comparison purposes.

XIV. OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Campbell stated that a new Consumer Advocate had been hired and that he would invite him to a future board meeting for introductions.

XV. Adjournment

ON A MOTION MADE BY MR. SHERAS AND SECONDED BY MS. BARRETT TO SUSPEND THE REGION TEN BOARD MEETING AND ENTER INTO THE REGION TEN INC. BOARD MEETING.

REGION TEN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD, INC.

BOARD MEETING MINUTES
May 7, 2005
Boar’s Head Inn
200 Ednam Drive
Charlottesville, Virginia

Members Present

Susan Garrett, Chairman
Michael Murphy, Vice Chair
Barbara Barrett
Bondy Shay Gibson
Carol Johnston
Peter L. Sheras, Ph.D.
Steven Stern
Rev. David Cameron
Paul Belair
Michael W. Kelley

Members Absent

Rodney D. Kibler, Ph.D.
Roxanne White
Angela Hammond

Others Present

Philip Campbell, Executive Director
Marcia Becker, Ph.D., Director, Access and Quality Assurance
Martha Maltais, Director, Mental Retardation Services
Caruso Brown, Director, Administrative Services
Neta Davis, Director, Substance Use Disorders
Ronelia Smith, Administrative Assistant
Reed Banks, Director of Rehabilitation Services

XII. Region Ten, Inc.
A. Approval of the April 11th Board Meeting minutes
The following adjustment was:
Page 8: On a motion made by Ms. Barrett and seconded by Mr. Sheras….

ON A MOTION MADE BY MS. BARRETT AND SECONDED BY MS. GIBSON THE MINUTES OF THE April 11, 2005 BOARD MEETING WERE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

B. Update of Mountainwood Property
Mr. Campbell stated that the purchase and sales agreement was signed following the board’s decision in April. They have a task analysis of all the activities that need to be performed, ranging from acquiring cost of leases to other documents of the property. There are estimates from two architectural firms with the global cost of renovations and a time line; a survey has been ordered and negotiations with two banks (Virginia National and Wachovia) are underway for financing the purchase and renovation of the property. One of the banks has ordered an appraisal of the property do to the purchasing agreement.

Mr. Stern asked where Region Ten stood on the 4th Street property. Mr. Campbell stated that he sent the co-owners a letter of termination of lease at the advice of Atty. Jim Cox, of McGuire and Woods. There had been no response to the letter before the board meeting.

Ms. Barrett stated that the VACSB has relocated to Broad Street in Richmond, VA.

Ms. Garrett stated that it had been suggested that not enough had been done for John Pezzoli, in recognition of his 30 years of service with Region Ten. It was further suggested that Region Ten plant a Dove tree in front of the Blue Ridge clubhouse in honor of Mr. Pezzoli. The consensus of the board members was yes a tree should be planted in Mr. Pezzoli’s honor.

ON A MOTION MADE BY MS. JOHNSTON AND SECONDED BY MS. GIBSON THE MAY 7TH, 2005 BOARD MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 3:26 PM.