REGION TEN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD

May 14, 2007
5:58 PM
502 Old Lynchburg Rd
Charlottesville, VA

Members Present

Mike Kelley, Chair
Joe Szakos, Vice-Chair
Barbara Barrett, Past Chair
Steve Welsh
William Hale
Myra Anderson
Neal Walters
Steven Stern
Roxanne White
Kathy Tolton
Angela Hammond

Members Absent

Carol Johnston, Secretary
Wendi Willis El-Amin
Pat Morris

Others Present

Robert Johnson, Executive Director
Caruso Brown, Administrative 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
Jane Lewis, Human Resources and Training Director
Jessica Spears, Administrative Assistant
Anna Szakos
Paul Patrick
Linda Carver, Reimbursement Manager
Brian Elliott, Assistant County Executive, Albemarle County

I. Call to Order
Mr. Kelley called the meeting to order at 5:58 PM.

II. Welcome
Mr. Kelley welcomed everyone to the meeting.

III. Comments from Public
Paul Patrick indicated that May was Mental Health Month. The Blue Ridge Clubhouse will be hosting events throughout the month, and Mr. Patrick invited everyone present to stop in and participate. He stated that the Wellness Recovery Center held an Open House. The community was able to tour the facility along with hearing about the program.

Ms. Barrett stated that she’d visited the Wellness Recovery Center during the Open House and that it was very nicely done. She feels we did a good job. During her visit she spoke to several employees who stated that clients seem to really like the program.

IV. Specification of Other Items to be added to the Agenda
Mr. Stern stated he would like to discuss the Community Initiative for Mental Health Services.

V. Approval of April 9, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes
Mr. Kelley asked for approval of the April 9, 2007 Board Meeting Minutes. There is a correction on page 3 under item XI fourth paragraph, “ and on abstention” should read “and one abstention”.

On a motion made by Mr. Szakos and seconded by Ms. Hammond, the April 9, 2007 minutes were unanimously approved as corrected.

VI. Executive Director’s Report
Mr. Johnson asked that the Board Members introduce themselves and which locality they served for. He went on to discuss the VACSB Conference that was just held at the beginning of May.

Mr. Johnson stated that he had visited Meadowcreek recently and that he feels lots of good work is being done with the program. He believes we need to approach everyone with the idea that we “don’t give up on anyone”.

He indicated that due to the VA Tech shootings, the Imminent Danger: VA Code was being reviewed by the assembly and possibly updated. If any changes take place to this code, it could mean the possible loss of Human Rights for our clients.

Mr. Johnson also stated several possible items that may be initiated such as creating a continuum of care for each division, as well as reviews, real-time assessments, and automated systems. He went on to say that Division Plans for next year would be created, HIPPA Security would be reviewed, and Workforce Development would also be reviewed so that we can fill vacancies.

VII. Executive Committee
Mrs. Lewis and Mr. Brown presented to the Board a Benefit Plan Proposal. Mrs. Lewis explained parts of the plan, indicating that with this plan there was a 7% increase compared to the 14% we originally were looking at by adjusted the employee premiums on middle to high plans (low plans would not receive a rate increase). The request was made to have an analysis done on out of pocket employee expenses for health care.

The Motion was made to approve the Benefit Plan Proposal. The plan was unanimously approved.

Ms. Hammond asked that the Executive Committee Minutes be edited to reflect the committee’s request that Ms. Hammond head the Community Introduction of Mr. Johnson. She was also asked to hire Mary Miller to help prepare and plan the parties to welcome Mr. Johnson into the numerous communities we serve, which is also absent from the minutes.

Mr. Johnson indicated that he would like to remove the monthly reports from the Board Packets and instead provide a quarterly report so that the Division Leaders might focus more on the Workplan.

VIII. Public Policy & Legislative Affairs Committee
Mr. Szakos indicated that the Legislative Forum on April 26th was a success. There were about 175 in attendance with 55 speakers present. He stated that the committee was trying to decide on a way to move on some of the items they had, but decided to invite Division Directors to come speak at Legislative Committee Meetings on the items they feel Region Ten should move on. He stated that in the fall the committee will begin inviting outside groups to come speak with the committee as well, providing their input on items to advocate during Legislative Forums, while also supporting some of the initiatives from the VACSB.

The committee will draft a letter for Mr. Kelley to sign and send to the Congressional Delegation regarding Community Based Housing (Section 811) that they are trying to cut back on, as well as the second proposal would boost funding for homeless programs.

The Motion was made by Ms. Hammond and seconded by Ms. Barrett to have a letter prepared and sent to the Congressional Delegation with Michael Kelley’s signature regarding Section 811 Community Based Housing and the Proposal to boost funding for homeless programs. The Motion was unanimously approved.

The committee hopes that over the next year they are able to set up appointments with individual legislators from our service areas.

IX. Public Education and Development
Ms. Hammond indicated that Ms. Johnston and she met with Mary Miller to begin planning the parties to introduce Mr. Johnson to the community. Ms. Hammond invited the Board to attend the party held in Louisa for Robert Johnson on June 26 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and indicated there will be a party held at Peter Sheras’ house on June 28th in the evening.

X. Finance Committee
Ms. White introduced Brian Elliot to the Board. Mr. Elliott will be the new Assistant County Executive for Albemarle County.

She indicated that the Public Hearing was held at 5:30 PM, and that information would be provided, but that the budget was not ready for approval at this time. She provided handouts of the final budget that will be presented for approval. This budget includes the changes from the requests made to the localities for funding. She stated that the committee would bring the budget forward at the next Board Meeting for approval. The budget holds a 13% increase over last years budget, which allowed us to fund some issues such as Health Care and Salary.

The committee will also be working on ways to get the counties to provide more funding towards Region Ten’s budget, while they consider the different view points, such as County Administrators, county employees, and the communities.

XI. Nominating Committee
The Nomination Committee is currently looking at Michael Kelley for Board Chair, Joe Szakos for Board Vice-Chair, and Katherine Tolton for Secretary for upcoming terms. All other nominations should be provided to Ms. Hammond by the next meeting to be voted upon.

XII. VACSB Update
Ms. Barrett stated that the VACSB held workshops on Wednesday and Thursday. On Thursday afternoon they reconvened and developed ideas from the workshops to share with the VACSB for possible legislative action by the DMHMRSAS. She indicated that there needs to be a strong emphasis on training, shared ownership of mission, consumer inclusion, and corporate involvement to make important changes at the grass roots level. She stated that it is one of the VACSB’s key strategies is to accomplish greater advocacy work. Ms. Barrett suggested that the May Conference held by the VACSB is good to attend because of the excellent training provided. She also indicated that the October Conference to be held at Wintergreen would be another good one to attend since this one will focus on legislative matters.

XIII. Other Business
Mr. Stern provided information regarding Community Initiative with respect to Mental Health, Children and family services. He indicated that the group is discussing where money is being spent and how much, and priorities. He stated that the advisory board was gathering information and doing cost analyses. Mr. Stern provided handouts with information. Region Ten currently has a gap in short-term Mental Health outpatient services due to lack of funding and consumer insurance coverage.

XIV. Adjournment

On a Motion made by Mr. Walters and seconded by Ms. Barrett at 7:47 PM the May 14, 2007 Region Ten Board Meeting was adjourned.

REGION TEN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD, Inc.

May 14, 2007
7:47 PM
502 Old Lynchburg Rd
Charlottesville, VA

Members Present

Mike Kelley, Chair
William Hale
Neal Walters
Steve Welsh
Myra Anderson
Roxanne White
Barbara Barrett
Steven Stern
Angela Hammond
Kathy Tolton

Members Absent

Carol Johnston, Secretary
Wendi Willis El-Amin
Pat Morris
Joe Szakos, Vice Chair

Others Present

Robert Johnson, Executive Director
Caruso Brown, Administrative Director
Marcia Becker, Director of Access and Quality Assurance
Martha Maltais, Director of Mental Retardation
Neta Davis, Outpatient and Substance Abuse Director
Jessica Spears, Administrative Assistant
Jane Lewis, Human Resources and Training Director
Paul Patrick
Linda Carver, Reimbursement Manager
Brian Elliott, Assistant County Executive, Albemarle County

I. Call to Order

Mr. Kelley called the meeting to order at 7:47 PM.

II. Approval of April 9, 2007 Region Ten, Inc. Minutes

Mr. Kelley asked for approval of the April 9, 2007 Meeting minutes.

On a motion made by Mr. Walters and seconded by Ms. White, the April 9, 2007 minutes were unanimously approved.

III. Other topics

Mr. Brown indicated that there would be an upcoming Nelson Meeting with the Nelson County group.

IV. Adjournment

On a Motion made by Mr. Stern and seconded by Ms. Hammond the May 14, 2007 Region Ten Community Services Board, Inc Meeting was adjourned at 7:49 PM, and the board moved back into the Region Ten Community Services Board Meeting.