Health Committee

August 9, 2006 - 7:30 am

DRAFT MINUTES

 

Members:                   Sean Clark, Chairman; Sandy Price, Vice Chairman; Larry Cornell, Mike McKee, Carol Tytler and Tom Williams

Others Present:         Marilyn Brown, Chairman of the Legislature; Scott Schrader, County Administrator; Katrina Spicer, Secretary to County Administration; Michael Kilmer, Director of Administrative Services, Mental Health Department; Corey Preston, Cortland Standard

Absent:                       Ron VanDee

 

Mr. Clark called the meeting to order at 7:31 a.m.

Ms. Tytler made the motion to adopt the minutes of the July 12, 2006 meeting; seconded by Mr. Cornell.  All members present voting in favor, minutes approved as printed. 

 

RESOLUTONS:

 

Health Department

 

1.                  Appoint Member-Cortland County Board of Health – Mr. Cornell moved adoption; seconded by Ms. Tytler.  Ms. Tytler asked if Dr. Argentine is a Dentist.  Mr. Clark stated that yes Dr. Argentine is a Dentist.  Ms. Tytler inquired as to how long the term is for.  Mr. Schrader explained that he believes the term is for six years and Dr. Argentine will be finishing Dr. Eberly’s term.  Ms. Tytler inquired about if it is all right to have a Dentist on the Board of Health.  Mr. Clark explained that Dr. Argentine is taking the place of Dr. Eberly, not the place of Dr. Gilliam.  He added that the Board of Health actually solicited a Dentist to fill this vacancy.  All members present voting in favor; none opposed; resolution approved.

 

Mental Health Department

 

2.                  Appoint Member-Community Services Board – Mr. Cornell moved adoption; seconded by Ms. Tytler.  Ms. Price expressed that she is sad to see Mr. Ochs leave but Ms. Munson is also good.  Ms. Tytler explained that Mr. Ochs is leaving because he is on the Homer School Board and has a conflict because they meet the same nights as the Community Services Board.  Committee members briefly discussed the Community Services Board.  All members present voting in favor; none opposed; resolution approved.

 

3.                  Authorize Amendment MVP Health Plan, Inc. – Ms. Tytler moved adoption; seconded by Mr. McKee.  Ms. Tytler discussed there being no actual change to the agreement.  Committee members briefly discussed the credential of providers under this merger.  Mr. Kilmer explained that this is a merger by MVP Health Plan with Preferred Care.  All members present voting in favor; none opposed; resolution approved.

DISCUSSIONS/PRESENTATIONS:

 

Mental Health Revenue and Expense Report & Mental Health Monthly Report – Mr. Kilmer distributed Cortland County Mental Health Department Quarterly Revenue Report dated August 1, 2006.  Committee members reviewed and discussed the report that was distributed.  Mr. Kilmer discussed the COPS Revenue and the PSY Revenue.  The committee discussed a floating position.  Mr. Schrader explained that he has had preliminary discussions with Mr. Kilmer regarding this and how it involves the upcoming development of the 2007 Budget, but at this time it is too early to decide anything.  Mr. Clark discussed the paying back of funding and if there is a better way to provide services without having to send back money.  Mr. Kilmer explained that he has had discussions regarding this with Bill Baird from OMH and has requested that Mr. Schrader be involved in future discussions with Mr. Baird regarding this.  He added that also at times we work on the premise that we “use it or lose it.”  Ms. Tytler inquired about other costs that can be shipped out into this.  Mr. Schrader explained that Mr. Baird believes that there are some and that will be addressed when he and Mr. Kilmer have the meeting. 

Mr. McKee asked Mr. Kilmer if there was anything currently or in the future that the committee should be aware of so that the committee can be proactive.  Mr. Kilmer explained that he is not aware of any cuts, he added that the word from OMH is that this is a “token year” and that there is funding available.  He discussed funding.  Mr. Kilmer added that there are no cuts that he is aware of.  Ms. Tytler explained that additional funding has been provided for screening and she added that the Mental Health Clinic is being cautious about this funding. 

Horizon House – Ms. Tytler addressed concerns that she had regarding Horizon House and the relocation of it.  She added that the Mental Health Sub-Committee of the Community Services Board has been directed to look into it.  Ms. Tytler addressed her concerns with the location and not meeting the needs of the public.  Mr. Kilmer explained that he has already looked into it.   Mr. Clark also addressed the possibility of the Mental Health Clinic moving.  Ms. Price requested copies of the Community Services Board minutes be provided to herself and other members of the Health Committee to be sure they are kept up-to-date on this.

Mr. Cornell made a motion to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Mr. Williams.  Mr. Clark adjourned the meeting at 7:46 am.