B061405
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
MINUTES
JUNE 14, 2005
The New Hanover County Board of Social Services met in open session on Tuesday,
June 14, 2005, 4:30 p.m. in the Board of Commissioner's Assembly Room, Old
Courthouse.
ATTENDING: Dallas Brown, Chairman; Frankie Roberts, Vice Chairman;
Bill Caster; John Craig; Ann Pitts
ALSO ATTENDING: LaVaughn Nesmith, Secretary to the Board; Anne Marie
White, Assistant to the Director
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. The Board presented flowers to
Anne Marie White, Assistant to the Director, in recognition of her birthday and in
• appreciation for her assistance to the Board and the good job that she does. Mrs. Pitts
moved to approve the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Caster and
passed unanimously. Mrs. Pitts delivered the invocation. Mr. Craig 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
May 25, 2005, and the proposal to increase Foster Home Board Rates.
INFORMATION AGENDA
Significant Service Delivery Indicators for May 2005
After minor discussion, the Significant Service Delivery Indicators for May 2005 were
accepted as information.
County Budget Expenditures Report for May 2005
Figures for the County Budget expenditures Report for May 2005 are unavailable until
June 15, 2005.
Minutes
June 14, 2005
Page 2 of 3
The Director stated that even after including additional funding received from
the
Partnership for Children, there remains a $130,000 deficit in child day care. Staff is
waiting to hear about additional reallocations from the State.
Medical Transportation Appeal Process
The Director noted the Medical Transportation Appeal Process included in the Board
packet. The Board will serve as the appeal board for medical transportation. The
Director stated that there should be few appeals.
Special Children Adoption Fund
The Director noted correspondence included in the Board packet regarding the receipt of
$27,000 from the Special Children Adoption Fund to enhance the adoption services
program.
STRATEGIC/ACTION AGENDA
Revise Indicators and Approve Targets
The Chairman stated that he had information regarding the indicator concerning
affordable housing. There are changes at this time regarding the other indicators.
Appoint Board Representative to Community Child Protection Team (COPT)
Mr. Craig volunteered to serve as the Board representative on the CCPT. A meeting is
scheduled for August 19, 2005, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Board Appointments
Mrs. Pitts' and Mr. Brown's appointments to the Board expires June 30, 2005. To date
there has been no written communication regarding reappointments.
NEXT MEETING OBJECTIVES
• Administer Oath of Office
• FY 2005-2006 Budget
• Develop Work Plan for the Board's Role in Leading by Results Targets
BOARD SELF-EVALUATION
Each member of the Board completed the self-evaluation.
Minutes
June 14, 2005
Page 3 of 3
There being no need for closed session and no further business, Mr. Roberts moved to
adjourn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Caster and passed unanimously. The Board
adjourned at 5:06 p.m.
Respectfu y submitted,
LaVaughn Nesmith
` Secretary to the Board
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Chairm
Date approved:
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