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HomeMy WebLinkAboutB042705 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MINUTES APRIL 27, 2005 The New Hanover County Board of Social Services met in open session on Wednesday, April 27, 2005, 9:00 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the New Hanover County Department of Social Services. ATTENDING: Dallas Brown, Chairman; Bill Caster; Ann Pitts; Frankie Roberts ALSO ATTENDING: LaVaughn Nesmith, Secretary to the Board; Anne Marie White, Assistant to the Director The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. Mrs. Pitts moved to approve the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Caster and passed unanimously. Mr. Roberts delivered the invocation. Mrs. Pitts led the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Roberts moved to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Caster and passed unanimously. Approved were the minutes of March 30, 2005, the proclamation declaring May as Foster Care month and revised day care policy. INFORMATION AGENDA Personnel Change Report The Director introduced new employees, Rebecca Hewitt and Esther Watson-Hall. Monica Frink and Patricia Reynard were recognized for their recent promotions. Barbara Allen and Rebecca Spaven were recognized for their transfers. Service Awards he following employees were recognized for their years of service to New Hanover County. 5 ears Marla Hubbard Phyllis Reynolds • Donna Willetts Minutes April 27, 2005 Page 2 of 4 ® Significant Service Delivery Indicators for March 2005 and County Budget Expenditures Report for March 2005 Day Care is currently spending at 102% and there is no waiting list. Staff anticipates additional funding from the New Hanover County Partnership for Children. The Board discussed Work First Family Assistance, Adoption Assistance and medical transportation. Budget Update James Oxendine, Business Officer, stated that the three additional requested positions have been reinserted in the budget which is the same budget approved by the Board on March 3, 2005. Foster & Adoptive Parent Appreciation Event The Board was reminded of the event planned for Tuesday, May 10, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Winter Park Baptist Church. Wanda Neidig, Assistant Director for Social Work read the proclamation declaring May as Foster Care Month. Recognition • The Director recognized Child Welfare staff for their hard work in meeting criteria to be removed from the program improvement plan that resulted from the Child and Family Services Review conducted in January 2004. Board Appointment Mr. Brown will complete the form regarding his reappointment to the Board for a second term. Mr. Brown's appointment is made by the Social Services Commission. STRATEGIC/ACTION AGENDA Revise Indicators and Approve Targets Staff continues to work Result #4, Indicator 4h, which establishes the annual percentage of children in custody for whom paternity has been established. The target date should be established by the next meeting. After discussion regarding Result #5, Indicator 5e, which establishes the annual percentage of affordable housing units in the county, Mr. Brown stated that he may have some information that would be helpful. Establishing a target for this indicator will be • postponed for a couple of months. Item 2 Page 2 Minutes April 27, 2005 Page 3 of 4 Develop Agenda for Leading by Results Community Forum The forum and the June Board meeting is scheduled for June 14, 2005. The forum will be held at the County Commissioner's Assembly Room in the Old Courthouse instead of the Department due to the availability of the video equipment. The agenda will include presentation of gathered data and a highlight of developed results and indicators and the effort to move towards achieving them. First Baptist Church Request After discussion, the Board requested that a letter be drafted to the First Baptist Church expressing appreciation for the invitation to establish satellite offices in the old law enforcement facility, but noting that we would have to conduct more research before making a commitment. Supplanting Child Support After discussion, the Board by consensus, decided not to convene the child support committee to determine how to supplant approximately $8,000. The Director is authorized to work with the Chairman on the response that is due by May 14, 2005. The Director will request an extension, so the decision can go before the County Commissioner's on May 16, 2005. NEXT MEETING OBJECTIVES • Client Transportation Policy and Procedure • Revise Indicators and Approve Targets • Finalize Agenda for Leading by Results Forum BOARD SELF-EVALUATION The Board completed the self evaluation. Future Agendas The Chairman will forward the draft agenda for scheduled meetings to the Board. The agenda will also be posted on the agency website. Fifth Board Member Appointment After discussion, Mr. Caster nominated John Craig to fill the vacancy on the Board due to the resignation of Phyllis Gorham. Ms. Gorham's term will expire June 30, 2006. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brown and passed unanimously. The Chairman requested • that a letter be drafted to Mr. Craig and the other applicant. Item 2 Page 3 Minutes April 27, 2005 Page 4 of 4 The Board by consensus, entered closed session as provided in G.S. 143-318.11, to consider information that is confidential pursuant to G.S. 108A-80 and/or G.S. 154A-98. The Board entered closed session 10:16 a.m. The Board returned to open session at 10:43 a.m. There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 10:44 a.m. Respectfully submitted V V LaVaughn Nesmith Secretary to the Board alias ro J Chairm , Date approved: LN:amw B042705 Item 2 Page 4