Highland County Board of Dd

HIGHLAND COUNTY BOARD OF DD AUGUST 16, 2016 6:00 PM REGULAR BOARD MEETING LOCATION: Highland County Board of DD

The Highland County Board of Developmental Disabilities met in a regular session at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at the Highland County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Board Members present: Sam Snyder, Karen Adams, Cheryl Lyle, Deborah Tissot, Linda Allen and Elizabeth Fryman. Absent: Lynne Patton,

Others present were Sherry Burns, Executive Administrative Assistant, Becky Pollard, Nurse, Lori Moore, Business Director, Larry Gray, Operations Director, Kraig Walker, Community Service Director, Kelli Williamson, SSA Director and Elizabeth Brennfleck, Human Resources Director.

ROLL CALL: Sam Snyder, present; Deborah Tissot, present; Cheryl Lyle, present; Karen Adams, present; Linda Allen, present; Elizabeth Fryman, present

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: None

Reports:

The minutes of the June 14, 2016 Regular Board Meeting were reviewed and approved in a motion by Karen Adams, seconded by Linda Allen. Roll Call. All yea, motion carried

Roll Call: Deborah Tissot, yea; Karen Adams, yea; Cheryl Lyle, yea; Linda Allen, yea; Sam Snyder, yea; Elizabeth Fryman, yea.

The minutes of the June 27, 2016 Special Board Meeting were reviewed and approved in a motion by Karen Adams, seconded by Elizabeth Fryman. Roll Call. All yea, motion carried

New Vendors: Loving Guidance Inc., Ohio Emergency Professionals, Beyond Play, Mandryk and Associates

A motion was made by Linda Allen, seconded by Deborah Tissot to approve the vendors as presented. Roll call. All yea. Motion carried

Transfers: Help Me Grow Fund to DD - $105,486.85

Monthly expenditures for July were reviewed and approved in a motion by Linda Allen, seconded by Deborah Tissot Roll Call. All yea, motion carried.

Roll Call: Deborah Tissot, yea; Karen Adams, yea; Cheryl Lyle, yea; Linda Allen, yea; Sam Snyder, yea; Elizabeth Fryman, yea. Monthly expenditures for August were reviewed and approved in a motion by Karen Adams, seconded by Elizabeth Fryman. Roll Call. All yea, motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS:

Larry Gray, Operations Director informed the HCBDD of the project updates. 1. Roof completion within the next two week, weather permitting 2. New classroom has been painted and set up, hallways have been painted and kitchen remodeled. 3. Plug Smart energy audit and where we compare to the rest of the county. They would like to present to the board next month. 4. Highland Housing, purchase of new homes and county board involvement. Highland Housing Board asking to meet with member of county board in October to discuss new housing needs. 5. Maintenance contract was mentioned for Highland Housing to maintain and help with development and training offered by DODD.

Larry Gray, Operations Director gave an update on Highco Separation  New CEO has been hired, Keith Alcorn

 Assumed all transportation as of July 1, 2016.

 Working on separation of the IT issues

 Still projecting “official” separation by December 31, 2016

Kelli Williamson, SSA Director gave update on Disability Rights Ohio.  Have met with the guardian of the plaintiff on multiple occasions to discuss housing, provider options, service needs and to assist with housing search.  Reviewed Resident lists for all 3 ICF’s in Hillsboro. 17/36 have APSI as guardian  Met with APSI representative Sarah Redman to determine how may individuals she would like to move as a result of the Exit Waiver eligibility. Identified 8 definite, 4 maybe and 5 no (medical conditions)  We have had another guardian voice dissatisfaction with the ICF and we have met with her. We now have 10 individuals needing exit waiver and housing.  Larry and I have been working with Highland Housing on housing options. Offer has been accepted on housing for the plaintiff and another individual that was currently living by herself and was interested in roommate to share housing expenses.  The guardian of the plaintiff has chosen a provider that is new to the county.  Applied for 4 vouchers through Metropolitan Housing to assist with rental payments.

Larry Gray, Operations Director gave an update on OPERS Post-Pre Tax We have been working with Bill Fawley to set up pre-tax deduction for OPERS. Mr. Fawley will need a signed copy of the minutes from the June 14 meeting showing the board’s permission before he can finalize. NEW BUSINESS:

Elizabeth Brennfleck, Human Resource Director gave an Employee Update Personnel Updates  We have hired Jason McGowan as Facility Maintenance Technician.  We have hired Jessica Stanfield and Natasha Alexander as Preschool Teachers/ Intervention Specialists.  Bob Manor, Lead Support Specialist is retiring effective December 1, 2016  Tina Penn, Educational Aide is retiring effective August 31, 2016  Jackie Wolgamott has resigned her position as Educational Aide effective August 7, 2016.  We have hired Leah Ater, Tammy Manor and Peggy Logan as full time Educational Aides.  We have hired Charlie Miller as full time Substitute Staff Member.  We are currently recruiting for a Community Transition Coordinator.

Larry Gray, Operations Director informed the board of the Mandatory Board Training. Webinar Board Training (Field notes: Key initiatives of the Department from the perspective of individuals, families and other key stakeholders) must be completed.

Lori Moore, Business Director updated HCBDD on Help Me Grow New Fund Resolution  Appropriation of $97,372.48 for the grant period of 2017  Appropriate $8,114.37 for bridge dollars from the Ohio Department of DD for a total of $105,486.85

Linda Allen moved to adjourn the HCBDD at 6:38 pm, seconded by Elizabeth Fryman..

Prepared by: Sherry Burns, Executive Administrative Assistant

______Sam Snyder, Board President

______Deborah Tissot, Recording Secretary