Jackson County Mental Health 708 Board met Nov. 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Call to Order (5:30 PM)
Members Present: Flowers, Hunter, Thomas and Williamson
Members Absent: Clark, St. Julian and Willis
Also Present: Fleda McCoy, Kathryn Sime, Kathy Baumann, Ginny Donney
Approval of Minutes
I. 17-2952 September 18, 2017 Minutes
A motion was made by Thomas, seconded by Treasurer Flowers, to approve the September 18, 2017 minutes as presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Agency Reports
Sime reported for Centerstone: They submitted their year end stats with their third quarter report. They have seen an increase in the number of clients they are serving and this is partially due to their school based counseling. They are working on a systems of care grant that would be for seven years and they believe they have a good chance of receiving the grant. They will keep the board posted as to the progress.
McCoy with GROW informed the committee about the program and how it helps people in the community. Jackson County has not had a chapter for about seven years and there is a small group working to reinstate the program.
Donney reported for Shawnee Health; They recently completed their federal audit, their funding has been extended through March of 2018 and there is a bill in Congress that would give them funding for two years. They are currently looking for funding to expand their Healthy Families program.
Vaughn reported for START: They received an on-site review and received 99% and 100% on the review, 2018 marks their 50 year anniversary and they have community events planned through out the year.
Old Business
II. 17-2953 1 and 3 year plans
The board moved this item to their January 2018 meeting so all of the board members can provide input.
New Business
III. 17-2954 Approval of FY18 Funding Contracts
The board reviewed the contracts and budgeted amounts for each agency.
A motion was made by Treasurer Flowers, seconded by Board Liaison Hunter, to approve the FY18 funding contracts pending the approval of the FY18 County Board budget. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
IV. 17-2955 FY18 Meeting Dates/Times
A motion was made by Thomas, seconded by Treasurer Flowers, to approve the FY18 bi -monthly meeting dates with the January 2018 meeting being moved to January 22nd. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Adjourn
Thomas moved and Hunter seconded to adjourn, motion carried.
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