Carbondale Reporter

Jackson County Mental Health (708) Board met Monday, Nov. 21.

Here are the minutes as provided by Jackson County:

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708 BOARD

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2016 5:30 PM

JACKSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Call to Order (5:33 PM)

Members Present: Flowers, Hunter and Williamson

Members Absent: Clark, Scales, Thomas and Willis

Also Present: Betti Mucha, Kathryn Sime

Approval of Minutes

I. 16-1918 August 15, 2016 Budget Meeting Minutes

August 15, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes

Suggested Actions: Other

A motion was made by Treasurer Flowers, seconded by Board Liaison Hunter, to approve the August 15, 2016 Budget minutes as presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

A motion was made by Board Liaison Hunter, seconded by Thomas, to approve the August 15, 2016 minutes as presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

Agency Reports

II. 16-1925 Review of 3rd Quarter Reports

Suggested Actions: Other

The Board reviewed the 3rd quarter agency reports. Ms. Mucha with the Perry-Jackson Child Advocacy Center reported that the Murphysboro office is up and running. They are averaging about five interviews a month at the new office and they use the facility is also used for team building, board and advocate meetings. Their Harvest Moon Ball fundraiser was a success. Also, they had a nice fall display outside their office that they do not know who put up but they appreciated. Ms. Sime with Centerstone spoke to the Board about the expanded psychological service hours which has helped to decrease client wait times and the family engagement program is well received.

III. 16-1919 Reminder of 4th quarter report due date

Suggested Actions: Other

The administrative assistant reminded the agencies in attendance that their fourth quarter reports are due. The Board gave permission for 4th quarter checks to be released as soon as the reports are received, allowing the agencies to submit their reports early.

Old Business

IV. 16-1920 Centerstone Reallocation of 2016 Funds

Suggested Actions: Other

Ms. Sime with Centerstone spoke to the Board about allowing a reallocation of 2016 funds from the CCBYS program to family services. Due to the State of Illinois budget issue Centerstone was not getting paid for the CCBYS program and decided not to renew the program because they could not offer it with out assurances that they would be able to get paid. The funds help with the family services program which allows them to do a school based program that is having success. Ms. Sime provided the Board with a map of the areas that currently have services in schools.

A motion was made by Thomas, seconded by Treasurer Flowers, to authorize Centerstone to reallocate 2016 funds from CCBYS services to family services. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

V. 16-1921 Notification of FY17 Budget Approval

Suggested Actions: Other

The Board was informed that their budget request has been approved by the county board. Since the 708 Board accounted for the PTELL short fall they were able to receive the amount they requested. This will allow them to fund agencies at the amount they decided on at their August budget meeting.

VI. 16-1922 Approval of FY17 Service Contracts

Suggested Actions: Other

A motion was made by Treasurer Flowers, seconded by Thomas, to approve the execution of FY2017 agency contracts. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

New Business

Chair Williamson discussed whether the Board required agencies to attend each meeting and/or whether they have to stay for the entire meeting. It was determined that it is not a requirement but that the Board would like to hear from each agency at least quarterly. The Board decided to have this on the January agenda for further discussion.

VII. 16-1923 Election of Chair

Suggested Actions: Other

The Board discussed the resignation of Mr. Scales and the need for a new chair. Ms. Flowers nominated Brandi Williamson to be chair of the 708 Mental Health Board, the Board agreed and Ms. Williamson accepted.

VIII. 16-1924 Schedule of FY17 meeting dates

Suggested Actions: Other

The Board discussed the FY2017 meeting dates. They discussed whether to have quarterly or bimonthly meetings.

A motion was made by Thomas, seconded by Treasurer Flowers, to approve the FY2017 bimonthly meeting schedule as presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote.

Adjourn (6:18 PM)

Thomas moved and Hunter seconded to adjourn, motion carried.