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HomeMy WebLinkAbout201001_SAAB_Min_JanApproved February 9, 2010 JEFFERSON COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY BOARD Tuesday January 12, 2010 3:30 – 5:00 PM Mt. View Facility Room 6 Meeting Minutes: Board Members Present: Laura Blake, Betty Harmon, Fran Joswick, Catharine Robinson, Ray Hunter, Conner Daily Board Members Absent: Tony Hernandez, Mike Blair, John Austin, Anne Dean, Staff Present: Ford Kessler, Teresa Wirth, Staff Absent: Kelly Matlock, Julia Danskin Guests: Bobby Dubois and Eric Nelson I. Approval of Agenda M/S/A Conner Daily/Catharine Robinson/All II. Bobby Dubois and Eric Nelson were introduced to board members and provided some information to the board about their interests in the SAAB board. Members of the board and staff members were then introduced to the guests. III. Approval of the December, 2009 SAAB meeting minutes—Approval of the December, 2009 minutes will be held over to the February 9, 2010 meeting. IV. Public Comments/From the Floor/Announcements None V. Old Business Status report on Jail Relapse Prevention Program: Fran Joswick reported that 4 males and 4 females participated in the Relapse Prevention Program in December. Fran then provided a brief description of the program to the guests. . BOH approval of mission statement The Board of Health has approved the mission statement developed by the SAAB Board. Copies of the approved mission statement were provided to all members. Update on collateral cost project – Anne/Fran: Fran provided information on the collateral cost project to the guests. Fran continues to try to obtain figures for Jefferson County so the information can be provided to Jefferson County residents. Update on RX disposal Conner Daily is still gathering information for comparisons to present options. Christmas slowed up response to his inquiries. Conner is looking into collaborating with Clallam and Kitsap counties on this project. Approved February 9, 2010 VI. Provider Reports – Prevention – Kelly No Report Public Health – Julia No Report. County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Ford Coordinator’s Report – Ford reported there have not been any meetings with the state since the beginning of December and therefore, nothing new to report other than the fact that funding is still in question. Ford will be attending a Criminal Justice Treatment Act (CJTA) meeting on Friday, January 15th. VII. New Business Future funding opportunities and challenges Fran requested a degree of support in the form of data collection for funding options. Fran stated she, ―has the toolbox but needs some help gathering the tools.‖ Fran reports difficulties establishing a meeting with Jean Baldwin and Siri Kushner to explore options for gathering information. Fran has asked members for their support as well as their knowledge. Catharine offered assistance through City grant writers. Fran expressed frustration around being unable to obtain crucial data needed for pursuing funding options and is formally requesting input from the board. Conner Daily verbalized his desire to support this vigorously. Betty Harmon recommended pursuing networking. It was agreed that board members would attend the Board of Health meeting with Fran on January 21, 2010 at 2:00 pm. Election of 2010 officers Fran Joswick – Chair. M/S/A Catharine Robinson/ Betty Harmon/All Conner Daily – Vice Chair M/S/A Betty Harmon/Ray Hunter/All Anne Dean – Secretary M/S/A Conner Daily/Betty Harmon/All Adjourn—M/S/A Betty Harmon/Ray Hunter/All Meeting adjourned at 4:35 pm. Next Meeting: February 9, 2010