B060110
New Hanover County
Board of Social Services
Meeting Minutes
Multi Purpose Room A
9:00a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
The New Hanover County Board of Social Services met in open session on Tuesday.
June 1. 2010 at 9:00 in Multi Purpose Room A of the New Ilanover County Department
of Social Services.
ATTENDING: John Craig, Chairman:. Minerva Glidden, Vice-Chairman: Evelyn Bryant
ALSO ATTENDING: LaVaughn Nesmith. Secretary to the Board: Stephanie Monteath.
Administrative Support Specialist
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Ms. Glidden moved for approval
of the agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Bryant and passed by a unanimously.
Ms. Bryant led the invocation. Ms. Bryant led the pledge of allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ms. Glidden moved for approval of the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by
Ms. Bryant and passed unanimously.
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INFORMATION AGENDA
Personnel
Stephanie Monteath recommended postponing the recognition of new employees as they
are attending the County orientation session and unavailable.
Promotions
Emily Brown was promoted to Social Worker trainee. Wendy Davis was promoted to
Family and Children's Medicaid Caseworker.
Service Awards
Amanda Lamkin and Tangy Pearce celebrated 10 years of service with New Hanover
County.
SSDI
Mr. Nesmith noted programs continue to grow and will continue to do so due to the new
State policy impacting eligibility requirements in the Food and Nutrition program.
County Budget Expenditures
Ms. McNamee noted DSS is on track with end of year spending and revenues.
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Director's Executive Report
Mr. Craig made note the Director was appointed to the State Employee's Credit Union
Board.
STRATEGIC ACTION AGENDA
Board PoNver Point Presentation Update
John Ranalli reviewed the changes suggested at the May meeting to the presentation that
will be given to the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners on ,tune 215`.
Emergency Action Planning
Ms. Angelina Bernard reviewed the agency's safety plan which begins at orientation and
includes random fire and tornado drills, building orientation for new staff (emergency
exits, fire extinguishers etc.), security badge identification. security gates. on-site
deputies. metal detector in the lobby and surveillance cameras in and out of the building.
The building itself has a quarterly inspection and is equipped with fire extinguishers, a
defibrillator and exit signs throughout.
Mr. Ranalli discussed disaster planning (hurricanes, floods etc.). Annually, training is
provided and staff is required to attend at a minimum every three years. DSS staff are
responsible for staffing Community shelters, the IC3 (Inter-agency Care Coordination
Center) and the EOC (Emergency Operations Center). All areas are equipped with ham
radios and knowledgeable operators. The county conducts drills annually and revie%s
possible flaws and loop holes afterward. All staff is trained in FEMA courses to be
eligible for Federal pay when responding to a storm. Mr. Nesmith wrapped up to say
Johnston County would be the evacuation destination if a Class 4 or 5 hurricane ~Ncre to
occur.
Elder Abuse Proclamation
Ms. Glidden read the proclamation. Ms. Bryant moved to support the proclamation. Ms.
Glidden seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously
Additional Items
A plaque in recognition for three years of service by Ms. Glidden was presented to her as
she will no longer be serving on the Board after June. Ms. Glidden said farewell.
Next Meeting Objectives
DSS Board Election of Officers
Adopted Budget Update
Lobby Renovation Update
• Board Self Evaluation
The Board completed self evaluations.
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As there were no further items to discuss as provided in G.S. 154A-98 to consider
information that is confidential pursuant to G.S. 108A-80 and or G.S. 154A-98, the board
by consensus adjourned at 9:29 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
LaVaughn Nesmith.
Secretary to the Board
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John E. Craig,
Chairman
Date approved:
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