DRAFT MINUTES
Committee Present: Sandy Price, Vice Chairperson; Larry Cornell, Mike McKee, Carol Tytler, Tom Williams – Absent: Ron VanDee & Sean Clark
Others Present: Scott Schrader, County Administrator; Marilyn Brown, Legislative Chairman; Angie Wyatt, Secretary to County Administrator; Ric VanDonsel, County Attorney; Mike Kilmer, Mental Health Administrator; Jackie Gailor, Public Health Director; Evan Geibel, Cortland Standard Reporter
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson, Ms. Price at 7:30a.m.
MOTION BY MR. CORNELL – 2ND BY MS. PRICE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 10, 2007 MINUTES WITH A CORRECTION BY MR. MCKEE AS FOLLOWS: PAGE 2-NUMBER 16 SHOULD READ “MR. MCKEE ADDRESSED CONCERNS HE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE CONTACT BEING EXCLUSIVE” – ALL VOTING IN FAVOR WITH CORRECTION – MINUTES APPROVED
Discussion: Ms. Gailor explained that this money is for a new vaccine and that it is not cover by any insurance.
2.
Authorize Agreement/Accept Funds Health Administration Traffic
Safety and Injury Prevention Program – MOTION BY MR. MCKEE – 2ND
BY MS. TYTLER – ALL PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR – MOTION PASSES
Discussion: This grant is to purchase Child Safety Seats.
Discussion:
Ms. Tytler asked if the funds trickle into salaries.
Ms. Gailor indicated that it could trickle into salaries but does not
raise any salaries. Ms. Gailor
further indicated that the funds may be used for anything.
Discussion:
Ms. Gailor indicated that this is an annual grant and is starting to go
down.
Discussion: Ms.
Gailor indicated that these a regular yearly contracts
Discussion:
Mr. Kilmer explained that this is additional state aid.
It is usually offered quarterly but the state has been offering it more
frequently.
Discussion:
NONE
8. Authorize Agreements Mental Health Department (Mental Health Services) – MOTION BY MS. PRICE – 2ND BY MS. TYTLER – MS. PRICE, MR. CORNELL, MR. MCKEE & MS. TYTLER VOTING YES – MR. WILLIAMS VOTING NO – MOTION PASSES
Discussion: Ms. Tytler asked why there were no account numbers.
Mr. Kilmer indicated that this is just approving the agreements and
that account numbers are not needed yet.
9.
Authorize Agreement Mental Health Department (Intensive
Case Management) – MOTION BY MR. MCKEE – 2ND BY MS. TYTLER –
ALL PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR – MOTION PASSES
Discussion: Mr. Kilmer commented that this is an annual contract.
DISCUSSION/COMMITTEE
ACTION
Health Department – Ms. Gailor advised the Committee that Chairman Brown will be appointing Dr. Rochr to the Board of Health.
Mental Health – Mr. Kilmer advised the Committee that Dr. Howard Kelly will be serving on the Community Services Board. Members of the Committee were pleased that a Medical Doctor will be serving and praised Mr. Kilmer. Mr. Kilmer attended a Seminar in Syracuse that educates doctors in prescribing drugs to children with mental health problems. It was a positive turn out. They are planning a family night for adults with children with emotional problems. The adults will be able to ask anything they want. Mr. Kilmer indicated that they have a waiting list and this program is being funded by Upstate Medical Center. Ms. Tytler asked Mr. Kilmer that with all the professionals that he has been around, is it possible that he may be able to get a Psychiatrist. Mr. Kilmer indicated that it is very possible. Mr. Schrader advised the Committee that a Nurse Practitioner has resigned from the Mental Health Department but they have a replacement.
Horizon House – Mr. Kilmer indicated that they are making head way with the Horizon House. He is working with Mr. Schrader on this issue.
Personnel Committee – Mr. Cornell announced that the Personnel meeting will be held tomorrow at 7:30a.m. instead of 9:30a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45a.m.
Minutes taken and prepared by Angie Wyatt, Secretary to the County Administrator