Human Services Committee

April 6, 2006  - 8:30 am

DRAFT MINUTES

 

Members:                   Carol Tytler, Vice-Chairperson; Merwin Armstrong, Kay Breed, Mike McKee, Don Spaulding, John Troy

 

Others Present:         Marilyn Brown, Chairman of the Legislature; Scott Schrader, County Administrator; Richard Van Donsel, County Attorney; Katrina Spicer, Secretary to County Administration; Carol Deloff, Director of Area Agency on Aging; Kristen Monroe, Department of Social Services; Jeremy Boylan, Cortland Standard; Eric Mulvihill, WXHC

 

Absent:                       Sandy Price

 

Ms. Tytler called the meeting to order at 8:39 a.m.

 

Mr. Troy made the motion to adoption of the minutes of the March 9, 2006 meeting; seconded by Mr. Spaulding.  All members voting in favor, minutes approved as printed.

 

RESOLUTIONS:

 

Area Agency on Aging

1.                  Amend Budget Area Agency on Aging/RSVP – Mr. Armstrong moved adoption; seconded by Mr. McKee.  Ms. Deloff explained that this additional funding is COLA amounting $667.00.  All members voting in favor; none opposed; resolution approved.

 

2.                  Authorize Agreement Area Agency on Aging (Cortland County Office of Employment and Training) – Mr. Troy moved adoption; seconded by Mr. Armstrong.  Ms. Deloff explained that this is for a Senior Employment Program, which runs from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2006.  She further discussed that due to the change in minimum wage there has been a decrease in the number of slots.  She also explained to the committee that to be eligibility requirements.  Ms. Deloff explained that this is all Federal money and no County funds.  All members voting in favor; none opposed; resolution approved.

 

3.                  Authorize Agreement Area Agency on Aging (Title IIIE – Family Caregivers Program)- Mr. Spaulding moved adoption; seconded by Mr. Troy.  Ms. Deloff explained that this is subcontracted out and it is all federal money.  She further explained that this is a monthly support group for caregivers.  Mr. McKee inquired further about the group.  Ms. Deloff explained what the support group does and what it can offer.  She further explained that the facilitator does a wonderful job and provides a written report of what the group.  All members voting in favor; none opposed; resolution adopted.

 

Item number 4 on the agenda was a duplicate of a resolution from last month and was pulled.

DISCUSSIONS/PRESENTATIONS:

 

Area Agency on Aging

 

1.         Older Americans’ Month – Ms. Deloff explained that RSVP Dinner will be coming up in May.  She further explained that May is Older Americans’ Month and this year the theme will be Healthy Aging.  Ms. Deloff explained a that there will be an essay contest held for 4th, 5th and 6th Graders in Cortland County School.  The essay will be about “My special day with …” She additionally explained that Senior Center throughout the County will be holding their Senior Dinners. 

 

2.         Staffing – Ms. Deloff explained that the kitchen area is down three staff members.  She further explained that the department has a position open for a Nutrition Program Director, which opened on March 22, 2006.  She explained that currently they have enough menus for the immediate future.  Mr. Armstrong recommended looking into TC3 Food Service Program for a possible intern to assist with the absence of the Nutrition Program Director.   

 

Ms. Deloff explained that Friday, April 28th will TGIF, a fundraiser, in which the kitchen will be open to the entire County staff and will be serving sausage and hot dogs.  

 

Ms. Deloff explained that the department is still collecting donations for the March for Meals.  She briefly explained that the ride along for the Mayor for Meals was a success.  Ms. Tytler explained that it was a great experience and she was very impressed with the efficiency in the packing if individualized meals.  Ms. Tytler further discussed the enthusiasm of the recipients when the meals arrived. 

 

Social Services

 

3.                  Medicaid Managed Care – Ms. Monroe explained that an additional managed care plan would like to come into Cortland County.  She further explained that there is one plan here already and this will provide another option for recipients.  Ms. Monroe briefly explained the Medicaid Managed Care Program to the committee.  She further explained that currently the program is voluntary but it will becoming mandatory.  She stated that her department is encouraging people to enroll.  Ms. Monroe discussed that she is not certain of the impact this will have on the department at this time. 

 

4.                  Proclamation: Foster Parent Month – Ms. Monroe explained that May id Foster Parent Month and there will be a Proclamation at this months Legislative Meeting for that.  She further discussed that on May 5 her department will be holding a dinner to recognize Foster Care Parents.  She further explained that the dinner is budgeted for.

 

Mr. Troy reminded committee members of the April 20, 2006 Youth Bureau Board meeting.

Mr. Spaulding made a motion to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Mr. Troy.  The meeting adjourned at 8:03 a.m.

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