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HomeMy WebLinkAbout200702_SSAB_Min_FebJefferson County Substance Abuse Advisory Board DATE February 13, 2007 3:30-5:00 pm. Jefferson Mental Health Meeting Minutes Board Members Present: John Barth, Connor Daily, Laurie Strong, Betty Harmon, John Austin, Dean Robertson, Anne Winegar, John Chiles and Kimber Rotchford. Board Members Absent: Catharine Robinson, Caroleena Einarson and Sherry Kimbrough Staff Present: Ford Kessler and Kelly Matlock Staff Absent: Teresa Wirth and Julia Danskin Guests: Rose Clemens I. CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA The meeting was called to order at 3:40 pm. There were no additions to the agenda. A motion was made to accept the agenda, the motion was seconded and the agenda was approved. II. INTRODUCTIONS Anne Winegar has received her letter from the Jefferson County Board Of Health confirming her appointment on the board. A motion was made to approve her appointment, the motion was seconded and the appointment was approved. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY MEETING No corrections were noted for the January minutes. A motion was made to accept the minutes. The motion was seconded and the minutes were approved. IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS/FROM THE FLOOR/ANNOUCEMENTS Betty Harmon announced she will be walking for Crop Walk on March 3rd and would appreciate donations or sponsorship. 25% of the money raised stays in Jefferson County. Betty reminded members that she will be giving a HIV/AIDS Seminar this Tuesday at 3:30 pm at the Community United Methodist Church in Hadlock. Betty provided information on a free online meeting February 23, 2007 held by Lee County, Florida’s Southwest Coalition for Drug Free Communities. Grant money of $500,000 a year is available to be used for addiction specialists and chemical dependency representatives. V. OLD BUSINESS LAW AND JUSTICE – Connor Daily gave a report on the anticipated budget and expenditures. Oversight committee members are Cheryl Bozarth, Commissioner David Sullivan and John Fischbach. Ford stated that only 52% of the costs of treatment services are currently being reimbursed. Connor also stated that Ruth Gordon E911 funds report stated that the Governor wants to use some of the money for smaller counties to maintain the upgrades for the State of Washington program in preparation for the Olympics. Sheriff Brassfield’s alcohol and substance abuse presentation has been moved to March. Connor stated the Law and Justice will meet every other month (6 times a year) in order for committees to meet and make progress. POWERPOINT SUBCOMITTEE - Kelly Matlock stated is currently in a holding pattern waiting for the 6 year plan team to streamline. Betty Harmon stated a report is due to the state April 15th. DATA QUESTIONNAIRE SUBCOMMITTEE – Laurie Strong gave a handout stating this questionnaire started out with 8 questions and has been narrowed down to 2. The data would be collected from Law Enforcement and Healthcare settings with minimal data collected being the date of event, type of event, gender, age, and the zip code of target individual. A discussion regarding how this information will be utilized was to determine how the impact of drugs and/or alcohol has affected the local and county law enforcement levels and how the number of responses equals one event. Connor Daily stated he liked the 2 question form and gave examples of times when involvement of drugs and/or alcohol is an underlying factor but there is no actual presence of substance. Questions were posed regarding the period of time this form will be used and how important the distinction is of the word evidence vs. presence would be on the form. Dean Robertson recommended a monthly review could be considered for feedback from those who use it. A motion was made for permission to go forward with SAAB QUICK 2 QUESTIONNAIRE as is with the distribution going to law enforcement at the local and county level, Emergency Room (E/R), mental health, Child Protective Services (CPS), and Domestic Violence (D/V) and to review it in 3 months. The motion was seconded and questionnaire, distribution and review time frame was approved. SIX YEAR PLAN – The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 pm. tomorrow with the board being invited to participate. The survey has been put out into the community and 92 responses were returned. VI. PROVIDER REPORTS PREVENTION –Kelly Matlock indicated that Project Alert is in the schools with presentations at the 6th grade level. With booster at Blue Heron’s 7th grade level and in Chimacum. She feels that all the teachers are committed to the program. Protecting You/Protecting Me-training is going to start with Troy, Pam, Kelly Regan, Anthony Hernandez and Kelly Matlock. SAFE HARBOR RECOVERY/CJTA GRANT/COUNTY COORDINATOR’S REPORT – Ford Kessler stated that Safe Harbor now has a counselor in the 5 schools half day a week per school. State enhancement for referrals grant given to help and already referrals are up. Screening only is done at the school with a referral for treatment when needed. The State came to visit now and will return at the end of the year and will be looking to focus money for a full time counselor in the school. Ford’s report as County Coordinator stated he met with Representative Lynn Kessler and Kevin Van De Wege with both being very supportive of the request for reimbursement rate for treatment across the board. Packets of information regarding the Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse (DASA’s) 17 bills and WIN 99 bills with detailed descriptions were handed out. Laurie Strong indicated that Co-Occurring Disorder Integrated Treatment (CODIT) program currently has 21 enrolled. It has a diverse population with all ages, incomes and problems being represented. She stated that there is a great improvement in the first step and accomplishments are evident. The program bills itself as a place to come and to return to. Ford indicated that Senator James Hargrove likes what he sees. Kimber Rotchford indicated that he had heard that counties that applied for funding could be eligible for $100,000 for 3 years for a meth action team. VII. NEW BUSINESS The subject of the board retreat was raised. A motion was made to continue to work on last year’s goals. The motion was seconded and approved. John Barth mentioned he felt that a Substance Abuse Advisory Board (SAAB) representative is needed on the Public Health Board. He indicated there should be a representative in attendance at each meeting. This month’s meeting is scheduled for this Thursday and John will be attending it. A motion was made that someone from the (SAAB) show up consistently and eventually requests a seat on the board. The motion was seconded and approved. John Barth asked Laurie Strong to define what an executive session of the board was and reasons to call one. She stated it was open to board members only, with no notes, with no discussion outside of the room and not for public knowledge. John Chiles added this is because it is non- discoverable. The purpose is to discuss personnel issues or money. At 4:45 pm. John Barth then called an executive session to discuss fiduciary issues. All attendees who were not board members were dismissed. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 4:52 pm. The next meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2007. Respectfully submitted by Sherry Kimbrough