Health Committee
November 29, 2005 - 7:30 am
DRAFT MINUTES
Members: Dr. Paul DiGiovanni, Chairman; Michael McKee, Vice Chairman; Larry Cornell, Carol Tytler, Ron VanDee, Tom Williams
Others Present: Scott Steve, Chairman of the Legislature; Scott Schrader, County Administrator, Katrina Spicer, Linda Medeiros, Jackie Gailor
Absent: Newel Willcox
Dr. DiGiovanni called the meeting to order at 7:31 a.m.
Mr. Williams moved adoption of the minutes of the November 8, 2005 meeting; seconded by Mr. Cornell.
All members voting in favor, minutes approved as printed.
The committee discussed briefly issues surrounding contracts ending before the end of the year and the fact that the sitting County Attorney will not approve those contracts.
RESOLUTIONS:
Mental Health
6. Authorize Agreements – Mental Health Department, (Several Agencies, Departments Etc.) – Ms. Tytler moved adoption; second by Mr. Cornell. The resolution was briefly discussed.
All members voting in favor; none opposed; resolution adopted.
7. Authorize Agreements – Mental
Health Department, (Mental Health Services) – Mr. McKee moved adoption;
second by Mr. Cornell. Ms. Medeiros
informed the committee that individuals are current providers.
The first two are receiving a 2% increase for next year.
Ms. Tytler questioned if the individuals have insurance coverage in 2006
and if Cortland County is listed on the insurance.
Ms. Medeiros stated that the insurance is in place and the county is
listed. All
members voting in favor; none opposed; resolution adopted.
8. Authorize Agreements – Mental Health
Department, (Intensive Case Management) –Mr. Cornell moved adoption;
second by Mr. McKee. Ms. Medeiros
discussed that the agreement is in standard format and that it provides 24-hour
services. Insurance coverage was
also discussed. All
members voting in favor; none opposed; resolution adopted.
Health Department
1. Amend Resolution 252-05, Authorize Agreement – Health Department/Jacobus Center (ZAP Program) – Ms. Tytler moved adoption; second by Mr. VanDee. The committee briefly discussed the funding involved and the dates being changes. All members voting in favor; none opposed; resolution adopted.
2. Authorize Agreement/Accept Funds – Health Department/Jacobous Center (State Grant) – Mr. Cornell moved adoption; second by Mr. McKee. Ms. Gailor explained that these funds were anticipated and were already in the budget. She added that this is to accept the funds. The committee briefly discussed the how the money is spent. All members voting in favor; none opposed; resolution adopted.
3. Extend Agreements - Health Department/Nursing Division (Contract Services) – Mr. Cornell moved adoption; second by Ms. Tytler. The issue was raised and discussed regarding contracts and not approving new contracts for 2006. Ms. Gailor explained that this problem has been around for years. She further added that most of the contracts for her department have a clause written into them regarding a 90 day automatic extension. Ms. Gailor stated that this contract did not have that clause written into it. The committee discussed the idea of all departments adding this language to their contracts. Mr. Williams suggested that a resolution be drafted regarding a blanket policy extending contracts a minimum of 30 days. All members voting in favor; none opposed; resolution adopted.
4. Amend Resolution 272-05, Authorize Agreement – Health Department/Nursing Division (Beacon Resource Group) – Mr. McKee moved adoption; second by Mr. Cornell. Ms. Gailor briefly explained the agreement to the committee. All members voting in favor; none opposed; resolution adopted.
DISCUSSIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
1. Justification for Speech Language
Pathologist Position, Children with Special Needs Division, Health Department
– Ms. Gailor provided the
committee with information relating to the justification of a Speech Pathologist
Position. She discussed comparable
cost of having an internal employee verses a contracted employee.
The committee further discussed the financial aspects and the servicing
of those outside the City of Cortland.
Mr. Williams moved to move the committee into Executive Session to discuss agenda item #5, second by Mr. Cornell. All members voting in favor; none opposed; motion carried. The committee went into Executive Session at 7:55 a.m.
5.
Authorize Re-appointment Public Health
Director, Health Department
Mr. Cornell made a motion to come out of Executive Session; second by Mr. Williams. All members voting in favor; none opposed; motion carried. The committee came out of Executive Session at 8:35 a.m. Agenda item #5 was discussed. Mr. Williams made the motion to table agenda item #5 to day certain, December 8, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.; second by Mr. Cornell. All members voting in favor; none opposed; motion carried. Special Committee Meeting will be set for December 8, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 8:37 a.m.