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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBlock Grant Meeting Minutes 11_25_2024 Franklin County Human Services Block Grant Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, November 25th, 2024 9:30 am - 11:00 am Virtual Meeting Voting Members Virtual: Sherri Sullivan, Lorna Blanchard, Zachary McCauley, Brenda Lamar, Mike Straley, Bruce Levy, Scott Graham Absent: Kim Crider, Kim Wertz, Gayle Brown, Greg Colbert Staff Members Virtual: Stacie Horvath, Hali Finniff, Ashley McCartney, Catya Bookhamer, Cori Seilhamer, Erin Nye, Jane Cline, John Gerak, John Thierwechter, Leslie Bowers, Matthew Foschia, Melodie Hoff, Minnie Goshorn, Nancy Strueber, Nicole Smith, Rebecca Weaver, Stacy Rowe, Tobin Kercheval, Zachary Gantz Guests Virtual: None Acronyms: C&Y = Children & Youth HSDF = Human Services Development Fund D&A = Drug and Alcohol HUD = Housing and Urban Development DHS = Department of Human Services I&R = Information & Referral EI = Early Intervention MH/IDD/EI = Mental Health/ Intellectual & ESG = Emergency Solutions Grant Developmental Disabilities/Early Intervention FY = Fiscal Year SCCAP = South Central Community Action Program HCP = Healthy Communities Partnership TMCA = Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance HSBG = Human Services Block Grant HS = Human Services Meeting Documents Sent Out: ● Agenda BG 11-25-2024 ● Block Grant Meeting Minutes 7-24-2024 ● 8.15.24 HSBG Email Vote I. Welcome and Introductions: The meeting was called to order by the chair, Stacie Horvath at 9:30 AM. ● Stacie Horvath introduced all to the meeting for roll call. ● Voting Members, Kim Crider, Kim Wertz, Gayle Brown, and Greg Colbert were unable to attend this meeting. ● Kim Crider asked Stacie Horvath to proxy her vote. ● Kim Wertz asked for a voting member to proxy on her behalf, Mike Straley stepped up as proxy. ● Stacie Horvath stated that there is one open seat on the Block Grant Committee for the Criminal Justice Representative. II. Review of Meeting Minutes and approval: Upon a motion by voting member Zachary McCauley, and a second by voting member Lorna Blanchard. All in favor. 9 Yes (in support), 0 No, and 0 Abstain. The minutes of the July 24, 2024 meeting were approved. Addendum to meeting minutes that happened on August 15, 2024. An email vote that took place which was in support of transferring $75,000.00 in funds from Drug & Alcohol to Mental health for Crisis Intervention Services. The email vote count includes 11 Yes (in support); 0 No; 1 abstention. III. FY 2023-2024 Human Services Block Grant Plan Retained Earnings / PowerPoint Presentation and Projects / Planning Discussion: Stacy Rowe: Assistant Fiscal Director for Human Services Stacy Rowe presented to the committee, the Human Services Block Grant Fiscal Report, from November 25, 2024. FY 23-24 allocation remained flat. Total allocation for FY 23-24, including fiscal year 22-23 retained revenue of $151,562.00, was $6,019,296. Total expenditure through June 30, 2024 was $5,825,404, which gave us eligible retained earnings to carry over into FY 24-25 of $193,892. The County is required to contribute 2.7% on all State Funded expenditures. County Match for FY 23-24 is $150,021. The proposed retained revenue plan included $193,892.00, estimated to serve 2,846 individuals. The programs within the retained revenue program are as follows: 1. Housing Assistance Program - Rental Assistance ($95,000) 2. Housing Assistance Program - Program Monitoring ($4,500) 3. Human Services Development Fund - Information and Referral ($15,000) 4. Human Services Development Fund - Aging Services - Personal Care ($37,392) 5. Human Services Development Fund - Military Share Program ($22,000) 6. Human Services Development Fund - Veterans Transportation Program ($20,000) Voting: 1. Upon a motion by Mike Straley, to approve the reallocation of funding to Rental Assistance in the amount of $95,000.. Mike Straley to move and a second by Scott Graham. All in favor. 9 Yes (in support), 0 No, and 0 Abstain. 2. Upon a motion by Scott Graham, to approve the reallocation of funding to Program Monitoring in the amount of $4,500.. Scott Graham to move and a second by Sherri Sullivan. All in favor. 9 Yes (in support), 0 No, and 0 Abstain. 3. Upon a motion by Zachary McCauley, to approve the reallocation of funding to Information and Referral in the amount of $15,000.. Zachary McCauley to move and a second by Bruce Levy. All in favor. 9 Yes (in support), 0 No, and 0 Abstain. 4. Upon a motion by Lorna Blanchard, to approve the reallocation of funding to Aging Services in the amount of $37,392.. Lorna Blanchard to move and a second by Scott Graham. All in favor. 9 Yes (in support), 0 No, and 0 Abstain. 5. Upon a motion by Mike Straley, to approve the reallocation of funding to the Military Share Program in the amount of $22,000.. Mike Straley to move and a second by Lorna Blanchard. All in favor. 9 Yes (in support), 0 No, and 0 Abstain. 6. Upon a motion by Lorna Blanchard, to approve the reallocation of funding to the Veterans Transportation Program in the amount of $20,000.. Lorna Blanchard to move and a second by Zachary McCauley. All in favor. 9 Yes (in support), 0 No, and 0 Abstain. IV. Fiscal Review Update (2024-2025 FY): Ms. Stacy Rowe reported to the committee the 24/25 Fiscal update as follows: 1. Mental Health received additional Federal Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CMHSBG) funding totaling $84,475. 2. Mental Health received additional State Non-Human Services Block Grant funding totaling $397,000. 3. Homeless Assistance Program received a State Human Services Block Grant increase of $30,725 4. The Fiscal Year 24/25 is projected to exceed allowable carry-over. Maximum allowable carry-over is 5% of State Funding, projected to be $283,868. Stacie Horvath asked for a vote to move allocations of $29,750 of FY 24/25 funding to the Criminal Justice Advisory Board (CJAB) required SAMHSA’s Sequential Intercept Model (SIM). The Gains quote of $29,750 is good through December 31, 2025. The training will be expected to take place in 2025. The company does require a 25% non refundable deposit. Upon a motion by Lorna Blanchard, to approve the reallocation of funding to the CJAB in the amount of $29,750.. Lorna Blanchard to move and a second by Mike Straley. All in favor. 9 Yes (in support), 0 No, and 0 Abstain. V. Human Services Program Department Review: Stacie Horvath informed the departments will be speaking about any updates and crucial information going on. This is to keep the public and the Block Grant Members informed. Mental Health, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, and Early Intervention with Mental Health Housing (MH/IDD/EI): Stacey Brookens Erin Nye spoke on behalf of the MH/IDD/EI department along with Jane Cline and Cori Seilhamer. Erin Nye: Deputy Administrator spoke on the Mental Health Programs - Franklin/Fulton Mental Health contracted with a consultant, Recovery Innovations (RI) who took a look at the crisis systems for both Franklin and Fulton counties. That project is now complete. They were provided with the recommendations and are looking at the recommendations internally to move forward. Forensic Long Term Structured Residence (LTSR) - contract was signed by New Visions and property has been purchased. Cori Seilhamer: Mental Health Program Specialist - Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) has filmed an 8 minute video that will hopefully be released soon. This video will be geared towards training and promoting the CIT program. Jane Cline: Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Program Specialist - IDD was able to bring in another provider to support case management, Expert Community Care Management (ECCM). They were able to send out letters to all of the individuals and families receiving IDD case management to see if they wanted to stay or switch to the new supports coordination organization (SCO). ODP was able to provide one consolidated waiver and six (6) new community living waivers. Jessica and Friends is opening a day program. They had their open house in September, but do not have an official opening date yet. They have the building and referrals but do not have the staff to open the day program. Franklin/Fulton SCA Drug & Alcohol: Administrator James Eagler Tobin Kercheval spoke on behalf of the D&A department. DDAP Secretary meeting went very well. Mike Straley with Leah’s Legacy who was in attendance to this meeting was also present that day. Case Management data from October 2024. They are funding about 100 individuals for treatment services. They are servicing about 151 individuals for case management. They are in the process of hiring a Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS) who will work with clients at the Franklin County Jail. Children and Youth Services (C&Y): Minnie Goshorn They have seen a 29% increase in referrals since school started in August. The placement numbers have increased due to mental health and needs not being met. Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance (TMCA): Missy Wileman Catya Bookhamer spoke on behalf of TMCA. Reinvestment programs - Current submission they have received feedback for the mobile crisis unit. This is in the final stages of approval. The housing reinvestment program has been resubmitted with edits. They have received approval for a joint effort with Fulton County to match the Arc Inspire grant that will provide recovery services and employment connections. These are just three plans they have submitted in addition to the five they already have in process. Human Services Resources and LINK Access: Nicole Smith Letterkenny Army Depot hosted Nicole to do a presentation for National Employee Disability Awareness Month. This event was widely attended. Letterkenny Army Depot has requested more information on all of the Human Services departments and would like to learn more about what Human Services does. Where to Turn Guides are in the process of being updated. Grants / CJAB Review: Melodie Hoff CJAB brought in a facilitator in October to help them write the new strategic plan for PCCD that will be in effect 2025-2028. They are currently working on a Military Share Veterans trust fund grant. They will also be requesting funds for Military Share and Save a Vet, Save a Pet. *Stacie Horvath asked the Block Grant Voting members for any updates. Sherri Sullivan with Chambersburg Area School District - Sherri Sullican stated they are starting a bocce team after the holidays. This will be a cross between special education and regular education students. They will be having matches with other local school districts. VI. Community Comments or Discussion N/A VII. Next Scheduled Meeting: To be Determined