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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-10 Meeting - Block GrantJune 10, 2014 Page 1 Block Grant Planning Committee Meeting June 10th 2014 Human Services Building Attendance: Voting Committee Staff Public Not Present Manny Diaz Rick Wynn Shalom Black Christy Unger Amy Hicks Ann Spottswood Carrie Gray Elizabeth Grant Sheri Morgan Lori Young Karen Johnston Christy Briggs Cori Seilhamer Charlie Morgan Jeff Hoose Kim Wertz Jennifer Lipko Doug Amsley Anne Larew Sheldon Schwartz Jennifer Johnson Stacy Rowe Jean Snyder Traci Kline Amanda Black Megan Shreve Steve Nevada Do not know why there were CYS regulations changes. We did not have to add extraneous information. What guidance was given to the individuals writing this plan? The guidance was the same as the year before; we start with allocation (same as the first two years). CYS did not use their money so that became available. In MH and ID were projecting a small amount over budget so in the plan they asked to move funds between MH and ID (which is included in the plan); these are the only dollar changes. We took out the needs assessment in the plan. General narrative states that outcomes are tracked as part of the program highlights; it is important part to track those outcomes. The state is not requiring a needs assessment, nor did they have a specific session in the plan on this. Shalom stated that does not mean the block grant committee cannot do a needs assessment. Moving forward, the flexibility of the funding is when the state will have a real need for a needs assessment; how and why we are spending in each category. Discussions have been had about coordinating efforts with Summit Health for a community needs assessment and the prosperity group because it seems the priorities from each of the schools’ readiness, nutrition, mental health and access of care is of high priority. We need to be aware of the desire to make sure we look at unique factors of the county as a whole. We want to make sure everything we add to the plan is meaningful and holds it longevity. After this meeting, there will be another public meeting with the commissioners on June 24 for approval of the plan then it can be sent off to the state by June 27. The draft will be placed on the county website for the public to view and receive comments. The committee also discussed having an evening meeting for the 14/15 block grant plan. Kim Wartz made the motion to try one or two evening block grant meeting(s), all were in favor. The next (unofficial) scheduled meeting is September 10 at 2 PM. The committee strongly suggested that the information for the block grant meetings, etc. need to be available to the committee members and the public ten days before the meeting. Karen Johnston made the motion to make sure information is available, published and the opportunity for comments can be made, Manny Diaz seconded it, all were in favor. The acceptance of the current 14/15 draft plan motion was made by Sheldon Schwartz, Megan Shreve seconded the motion, and all were in favor. The mission statement for the block grant, the submitted draft version of this was, “Franklin County Human Services Block Grant Planning Committee will help to maximize the benefits of public funds in an efficient and coordinated manner by reviewing and recommending the funding of quality services that are responsible to local needs of Franklin County” to the committee’s changed version that was, “Franklin County Humans Services Block Grant Planning Committee shall assist in identifying needs-based priorities for promoting the health, June 10, 2014 Page 2 well-being and self-sufficiency for all people in Franklin County by and through maximizing resources”. Megan Shreve made a motion to accept the revised version of the mission statement, Sheldon Schwartz seconded, and all were in favor. The committee also stated to move to work on guiding principles. Discussion of projections on the roll over amount from 13/14; if we have deficits in any areas of the block grant, Rick has asked the committee to approve that the categoricals use unspent funds to pay for any final bills for services that are submitted by providers. Second recommendation, sit on any available balance we currently have, which is $41,308 to roll over into 14/15. Ann Spottswood made a recommendation to use for educational services for direct client/patient services. Megan Shreve made a motion that the committee will support funds to be flexible for clients, Ann Spottswood seconded the motion, and all were in favor. Rick met with Karen to discuss her block grant letter that was submitted. Rick suggested to Karen that we (block grant) do not fund anything further until we know what the budget is. Rick strongly urged for committee members and public to attend the commissioners meeting that will discuss the draft block grant plan. Again, this Commissioners meeting is on June 24 at 9:30 AM. Kim suggested that Commissioner Keller be invited to our block grant planning committee meeting to see how the meeting is operating and make any suggestions. Rick stated that Carrie Gray and he share details to John Hart, County Administrator on how things are going with the meetings and the block grant plan. Public comment.