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DATE: May 20, 2008
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Jefferson Mental Health
Meeting Minutes
Board Members Present: John Barth, Bob Archibald, John Austin, Nichole Black,
Conner Daily, Betty Harmon, Fran Joswick, Catharine Robinson
Board Members Absent: Anne Winegar
Staff Present: Ford Kessler, Julia Danskin, Kelly Matlock, Stacey Souza
Staff Absent:
Guests: Janet Polley
I. CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The May 20, 2008 Substance Abuse Advisory Board meeting was called to
order at 3:36 pm. John Barth motioned to amend the Agenda for the May
20, 2008 SAAB meeting to reflect that Old Business, Provider Reports and
New Business be removed so that the SAAB By Laws review could be
continued and completed. Motion to approve the amended Agenda for the
May 20, 2008 SAAB meeting M-S-A Fran Joswick and Betty Harmon.
II. INTRODUCTIONS
Bob Archibald introduced himself to the SAAB and in turn the SAAB
members introduced themselves.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE LAST MEETING
An objection to the approval of the April 8, 2008 SAAB minutes was made
by Catharine Robinson. Catharine Robinson noted that the April 8, 2008
SAAB meeting minutes were written with her last name misspelled.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS/FROM THE FLOOR/ANNOUNCEMENTS
John Barth passed an email from Kimber Rotchford announcing that
Turning Point Recovery is under new ownership. Turning Point Recovery
will provide chemical dependency outpatient services.
John Austin asked about the outcome of the meeting that was scheduled
with the Jefferson County Jail authorities, Fran Joswick, and Ford Kessler.
Fran Joswick explained that the meeting had to be postponed and that a
new meeting date has not been set. Fran Joswick further explained that
the meeting will be rescheduled to discuss a pretreatment program
appropriate for all individuals housed at the Jefferson County Jail. The
program will be beneficial for individuals who have not previously led
healthy lifestyles. Fran mentioned that the Washington Health Foundation
may be a good source of funding for the program.
Fran Joswick asked that a review of the Six-year strategic plan be put on
the Agenda, as “New Business”, for the June 10, 2008 SAAB meeting.
Kelly Matlock distributed the Prevention Report and “Our kids: Our
business” campaign documentation to the SAAB members for their
review. John Barth thanked Kelly for the Prevention Report. Betty
Harmon asked how the “Our kids: Our business” events were attended.
Kelly provided a verbal account of the “Our kids: Our business” events
attendance.
John Barth asked that the SAAB members be prepared to elect a new
Chair as he has moved out of Jefferson County and will not be able to
continue as Chair.
The election of a new SAAB Chair will be added to the Agenda for the next
SAAB meeting. M-S-A Fran Joswick and Catharine Robinson.
V. OLD BUSINESS
SAAB Bylaw Updates
The SAAB reviewed, revised and or approved Article VI through IX of the
Jefferson County Substance Abuse Programs Advisory Board Bylaws.
John Barth informed the SAAB members that the Jefferson County
Attorney, David Alvarez, was able to review the Bylaw changes that were
submitted to him. John explained that the suggestions from the Jefferson
County Attorney were primarily grammatical changes.
Nichole Black asked if the County Attorney commented about ARTICLE
VI: Staff Roles. John Barth stated that there were only grammatical
changes to ARTICLE VI from the Jefferson County Attorney. Nichole Black
asked if the documentation supporting the appointment of the position of
Jefferson County Drug & Alcohol Coordinator has been made available as a
matter of record. John Barth replied that documentation is being
generated by DASA.
Betty Harmon asked that the SAAB members be provided a copy of the
Jefferson County Substance Abuse Programs Advisory Board Bylaws, with
the Jefferson County Attorney’s changes as well as the changes made at
the last two SAAB meetings.
John Barth stated that the SAAB Chair and Secretary are responsible for
notifying the public of SAAB meetings on an ongoing basis. (Note: The
Secretary position on the SAAB is currently not filled.) Catharine
Robinson suggested that the SAAB Chair or Secretary check with the
County Clerk to be sure of the legal requirements for notifying the public
of the SAAB meetings.
John Austin acknowledged the Chairs efforts to see that the SAAB Bylaws
were updated.
ARTICLE VII: VACANCIES Edited M-S-A John Austin and Fran Joswick
ARTICLE VIII: MEETINGS Edited M-S-A John Austin and Fran Joswick
ARTICLE IX: AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS Edited M-S-A Fran Joswick and
Betty Harmon
VI. PROVIDER REPORTS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURN –
M-S-A John Austin and Connor Daily. The meeting was adjourned at 4:45
pm.
NEXT MEETING:
June 10 , 2008
Respectfully submitted by: Stacey Souza