B091107
® New Hanover County
Board of Social Services
Minutes
September 11, 2007
The New Hanover County Board of Social Services met in open session on Tuesday,
September 11, 2007 at 9:00 in Multipurpose Room A of the New Hanover County
Department of Social Services.
ATTENDING: Ann Pitts, Chairman; Bill Caster, Vice-Chairman; John Craig; Minerva
Glidden
ALSO ATTENDING: LaVaughn Nesmith, Secretary to the Board; Stephanie Monteath,
Assistant to the Director
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Mr. Craig moved for approval of
the agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Caster and passed unanimously.
Mrs. Pitts led the invocation. Mrs. Glidden led the pledge of allegiance.
CONSENT AGENDA
i Mr. Caster moved for approval of the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Craig and passed unanimously.
INFORMATION AGENDA
New Hires
Dayle Haselden and Roynetta Capers were introduced as new Economic Services
Caseworker Temporary/Trainees. Dinora Threewitts was introduced as a new Family and
Children's Medicaid Caseworker. Willa Davis and Jacqueline Glaspie were introduced as
new Food Stamp Caseworkers. Rhonda Lloyd was introduced as the new Adult Home
Specialist Social worker.
Service Awards
Laura Steuer and Marie Walker were recognized for 5 years of service to New Hanover
County.
SSDI
Mr. Caster asked for clarification on several categories of SSDI. Mr. Nesmith noted that
our Medicaid Application number has increased as the hospital has begun referring all
uninsured applicants for charity care to DSS first. Many of these applicants will be
denied for Medicaid as they are undocumented citizens. This creates extra work for DSS
staff and the time it takes for folks to receive care. As well, the hospital has closed all of
their clinics to new patients which has put a strain on community resources.
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County Budget Expenditures
Carol Thiel reviewed the budget expenditures for July 2007. Ms. Thiel explained DSS
has not yet received all its funding authorizations for the new fiscal year. Mr. Lane
discussed Child Care Subsidy on-going issues. The Smart Start allocation was less than
originally projected. Mr. Nesmith shared that Medicaid relief for the County will be
available October 1, 2007. Ms. Thiel passed out a summary of spending from FY6-07.
STRATEGIC ACTION AGENDA
LBR Overview and Recommendations
Chris McNamee reviewed Leading by Results and explained why DSS chose to use the
LBR process to measure the agency's progress and validate our use of resources.
Successes and Challenges were reviewed. Ms. McNamee discussed the recommended
changes to LBR Results and Indicators. Mr. Craig moved to amend the LBR Results and
Indicators as recommended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Caster and passed
unanimously.
Next Meeting Objectives
Next month's Board agenda will include presentations on PACE (Program for the All-
inclusive Care for the Elderly) and an Adult Services Update.
Board Self Evaluation
The Board completed self evaluations.
Additional Items
As there were no additional 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 10:14 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
LaVaughn Nesmith
Secretary to the Board
Ann Pitts
Board Chairman
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