County Case Management Services Board of Directors Meeting - Minutes for March 14, 2013 Des Moines Marriott Downtown-Windows on 7th 700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309

Present: Harlan Hansen, Jack Willey, Paul Merten, Elaine Armstrong, Ellen Gaffney, Larry Vest, Terrance Neuzil, Jill Davisson, Chuck Rieken, Tim Schumacher, Carl Mattes

Staff: Deb Eckerman Slack, Jackie Olson Leech, Cindy Chappelle, Linda Kemp, Brad Holtan, Robin Harlow

Call to Order: Paul Merten called the meeting to order at 7:05 AM. Minutes from previous meeting: Motion to approve minutes from previous meeting made by Ellen Gaffney, seconded by Jack Willey. Motion carried unanimously.

Financial: Brad Holtan presented the Balance Sheet ending 2/28/13 and the Income Statement. Motion made by Harlan Hansen to accept the financial report, seconded by Larry Vest. Motion carried unanimously.

Brad also presented the FY14 proposed budget which included an additional staff to be hired to facilitate transition in preparation for the September retirement of Linda Kemp. Regarding income there were two options presented. One involved no change in member per client cost, the other with a decrease in member per client cost. Discussion ensued. Decision to not lower member cost until at least a full year of the TCM module is implemented. Motion to accept the FY14 CCMS budget with no change in member per client cost made by Jill Davisson, seconded by Jack Willey. Motion carried unanimously.

Staff Report: Deb Eckerman Slack provided a review of the Strategic Plan progress. Upcoming training opportunities for members were highlighted. The annual conference will be held again at the Embassy Suites in Des Moines, July 31 – August 2.

Robin Harlow announced that the TCM module of the CSN system was fully implemented January 1, 2013. 44 agencies are accessing it, 30 agencies have begun billing IME through the system. Ticket support has been shifted to Cindy Chappelle and Deb Eckerman Slack for initial response. Johnson County case management has decided to begin using it. CCMS did not get the RFP for the trial in County Social Services area. The contract to DHS case management for use of the system has been sent however not yet signed. Commission Report: Jack Willey and Jill Davisson reported that the commission has been focused on the MH/DD Redesign and approval of regional plans for services. There will be new members in May. Next Meeting: June 13, 2013, at the ISAC office convening at 10:00 AM.

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Larry Vest, seconded by Ellen Gaffney. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 AM.