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Behavioral Health Advisory Committee
(Mental Health-Substance Use Disorders)
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
3:00-5:00 PM
draft
I. Call to Order/ Introductions: Called to Order by Greg Brotherton
Board Members: X Greg Brotherton-Chair
X Ariel Speser-Vice Chair
X Chris Ashcraft
X Patricia Beathard
X Jill Buhler-Rienstra
X Anne Dean
X David Fortino
X Patrick Johnson
ABSENT Sheila Westerman
Staff: Anna Mc Enery
Guests: Liz Coker, Frank Hoffman, Ian Hanna, Leah Russel, Barb Carr, Gabbie Caudill, Jud Haynes, Julie
Canterbury, Brian Gleason, Brian Richardson, Natalie Gray, Jim Novelli, Whitney Friddle, Talle Selhorst,
Suzanne Duscha and Amanda Tjemsland
II. Approval of the draft agenda of March 3, 2020: Anne (M)/ Jill (S)/ Approved with the following change
under Discussion Items: There will be no update on the status of the Committee workshop because Vicki
Kirkpatrick will not be attending the meeting today.
III. Review and adoption of the draft minutes of January 7, 2020: Anne (M)/ Jill (S)/ Approved with the
following changes: Staff Mc Enery said she updated the following sentence: on page 5, section b, to read: A
discussion ensued about the workshop being scheduled at the same time as the downtown Kiddie Parade.
She also updated the sentence on page 5, section c, to read: Staff Mc Enery gave an update about the
One-Tenth Online (OTO) Data Platform in-service that occurred for Vendors.
Ariel Speser abstained from voting because she did not attend the January 7th meeting.
Public Comments: Barb Carr thanked the Committee for their service and the sales tax funding her
program has received. Barb shared her concerns about the process that the Committee uses to review and
fund unsolicited requests, (she was referring to the recent request from MCS Counseling for additional
funding for School-based MH Services that is on today’s agenda). Barb said Juvenile Services expended all
of their 1/10th of 1% funding by July of 2019. So, if there are additional sales tax funds available, an official
notification of an RFP should be posted so all eligible vendors can apply. Staff Mc Enery clarified that the
most recent funding request from MCS Counseling was not solicitated by this Committee.
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Barb Carr went on to say that she would like all of the Vendors who serve youth and obtain these funds to
meet on a regular basis. We could communicate about program needs, collaborate and share resources in
order to avoid duplication of efforts, while enhancing shared priorities and goals. Staff Mc Enery has set up
a 1/10th of 1% Youth Vendor meeting for March 26th.
Julie Canterbury from MCS Counseling decided to remove her request for additional funding from today’s
agenda.
Member Johnson requested a copy of Barb Carr’s comments. They will be emailed out to the Committee as
soon as they are received.
2019/2020 Budget Tracking Spreadsheet: Staff Mc Enery shared the budget tracking spreadsheet for
2019. Public Health budgeted $527,003, but we received an additional $79,453 in sales tax for 2019. The
Vendors were underspent by $90,781 in 2019, so we have a total of $170,234 in unencumbered revenue.
Staff McEnery requested that the Committee keep this number in mind when discussing the Supplemental
RFP.
Staff Mc Enery shared the budget tracking spreadsheet for 2020. Since the sales tax revenue is showing an
additional amount of $3,223, we might need to do a higher revenue projection of the sales tax so we don’t
end up with so much additional funding. Commissioner Brotherton said sales tax has been going up
consistently.
IV. Reports: Homeless & Affordable Housing Task Force Report:
Lizanne Coker-Task Force Facilitator walked us though the Powerpoint called the Homeless Crisis
Response and Housing 5 Year Plan for Jefferson County, WA.
• Last year, the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County entered into a new Interlocal Agreement (ILA) to
address homelessness and the allocation/utilization of the recording fees dedicated to ending homelessness
and affordable housing.
• Pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) a large Task Force (TF) was created representing many sectors
that intersect with housing and homelessness as well as homeless representatives, advocates and citizens.
• The Task Force makes recommendations to a Joint Oversight Board made up of one member from the City
of Port Townsend Council, one member from Jefferson County Board of Commissioners and 3 other TF
members.
• The first order of business for the TF and the Joint Oversight Board (JOB) was the creation of a 42-page
Five-Year Homeless Housing Plan to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) for
adoption and conveyance to Department of Commerce December 1, 2019, which was achieved.
• The TF and Joint Oversight Board met over several months, considered Jefferson County data, identified
goals, objectives and actions consistent with the Guidelines published by the Department of Commerce.
• The Task Force and Joint Oversight Board have completed their task to create a 5-Year Plan and has
moved on to developing a competitive allocation of funds process.
• To serve as part of a long-term, systematic effort to address the homeless and affordable housing
crisis in Jefferson County.
• To facilitate alignment of efforts within Jefferson County towards reducing homelessness and
increasing affordable housing.
• To fulfill the Legislative mandate (RCW 43.185C.050, 2018).
• The 5-Year Plan identifies three main purposes:
• Blueprint for Implementation: A clear and concise agreement about the community’s plan to
reduce homelessness through the implementation of the Plan objectives.
• Tool for Advocacy: An information focal point to inspire local advocacy and leadership to
embrace homelessness as a priority for action.
• Reference for Funders: An articulation of the community’s priorities for funding and ensuring that
these priorities meet the Federal, State and Local requirements.
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• The ability to increase the number of affordable housing units faces the following obstacles:
• Rural counties like ours are seen by developers as risky investments as they tend to result in
smaller returns.
• Zoning favors single family development over multi-family units.
• Infrastructure in rural areas of the County, like the lack of sewage treatment, is a financial burden.
• The Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program is the primary source of financing for
affordable housing; however, it tends to favor significantly more dense housing options than are
permitted in Jefferson County at this time, (due to lack of wastewater treatment facilities needed to
support higher density development).
• Homelessness is expected to increase over the next several years along with a continued lack of
affordable housing due to several factors, including in-migration and related income inequality.
• Rents will continue to rise; household incomes will not keep up and the proportion of older people
experiencing homelessness will continue to climb.
• The US has a shortage of more than 7 million rental homes that are available and affordable for
low income renter households.
• So, What Do We Do?
➢ Objective #1: Quickly identify and engage people experiencing homelessness.
➢ Objective #2: Prioritization of homeless housing for people with the highest need.
➢ Objective #3: Operate an effective and efficient homeless crisis response system that swiftly
moves people into stable and permanent housing while providing services.
➢ Objective #4: Create a projection of the number of households & individuals left unsheltered,
assuming existing resources and stated policies.
➢ Objective #5: Address racial, ethnic and gender disparities among people experiencing
homelessness.
➢ Objective 6: Address supportive efforts aimed at ending homelessness.
• Housing Goals for 2024 for Jefferson County:
• If fully implemented, by 2024 our county could see an increase of:
62 apartments (including low income to market rate)
30 new Habitat for Humanity homes
28 safe beds (16 hostel & 12 respite)
40 safe placements for Seniors in 20 Senior RV units
20 tiny homes, serving at least 20 individuals
20 safe beds in 2 youth host homes & multiple host family homes
300 Additional Safe Housing Units by Dec 31, 2024
Lizanne closed her presentation by saying that it takes a village. She also shared a quote by Commissioner
David Sullivan, “The creation of the Affordable Housing and Homeless Housing Task Force has provided a
forum not just for developing this 5-year plan, but also a space for harnessing the caring and creativity of our
community which will be needed to tackle the problems before us.”
Please see the attachment called The Jefferson County Homeless Crisis Response and Housing 5 Year
Plan for additional details.
V. Discussion Items:
Update BH Advisory Committee By-Laws & BH Advisory Committee Handout:
Staff Mc Enery shared the following updates:
➢ On page 2, Salish Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization (SBH-
ASO)-Advisory Board.
➢ On page 2, Preference will be given to a representative of the behavioral health
recovery community.
➢ The BHAC Priority Funding Areas are now outcome based and requests they be
added to the by-laws.
Member Buhler-Reinstra asked to put the BHAC Priority Funding Areas under the Purpose of the
Committee in the updated by-laws. Staff Mc Enery will make the changes and bring the updated by-laws
back to the Committee for a vote.
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Discussion about a 1/10th of 1% Supplemental-Targeted RFP:
After a discussion the Committee decided to put out a Supplemental RFP with the additional 1/0th of 1/0th
funding. Staff Mc Enery said besides the additional revenue of $170,234, we have 30,000 in funding for
CODIT services that is not accessed. She also said the Supplemental RFP is ready to go and a Legal
Notice could go in the Leader next week.
Member Dean made a motion to put out a Supplemental RFP for $200,000 with a contractual end date of
December 31, 2020. Member Speser seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
VI. Presentations:
MCS Counseling-Additional Funding Request-School-based MH Services:
Member Buhler-Reinstra thanked Julie Canterbury for being so gracious by removing her request for
additional funding from today’s agenda.
Jefferson County Restorative Justice Program Presentation: Suzanne Duscha shared about the
Restorative Justice Program. Please see the attachment called Jefferson County Restorative Justice
Program for details.
VII. Staff Updates:
• 1/10th of 1% Vendor Youth Network MTG is scheduled-Thursday, March 26th from 11:30 to
12:30pm @ Public Health-Pacific Room
• Mental Health Field Response Team MTG is scheduled-Thursday, March 26th from 1:30 to 3:30pm
@ Public Health-Pacific Room
• Continuing Individual MTGs w/each Vendor, County & the new Kitsap County Epidemiologist-
Amanda Tjemsland/Transition to the One-Tenth Online (OTO) Data Platform in 2020
• Save the Date/Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Program (LEAD) Workshop scheduled for
Friday, May 15, 2020 from 1pm to 3pm @ The USO Building-Note New Time and Place
VIII. Vendor Reports: None
IX. Public Comments:
Ian Hanna shared that Foster Supports of Jefferson County is sponsoring a workshop about responding to
severe childhood trauma. It’s scheduled for May 2, 2020, venue to be determined and it is by invitation only.
Brian Richardson from Dove House said that Recovery Café is having a grand opening on Saturday, May 2,
so please come. Brian thanked the Committee for their support and the 1/10th funding.
Brian Gleason from District Court said there is a lack of medical and therapeutic supports for people with
traumatic brain injuries in Jefferson County. Brian wanted to share that there is a significant need.
Future Agenda Items:
➢ DBH Presentation about their Day Program
➢ Island County Behavioral Health Outreach Program Presentation
➢ Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion Program (LEAD) Update/Ariel Speser
➢ Presentation from Olympic Angels- Morgan & Ian Hanna
➢ Update on Supplemental RFP Status
➢ Update on Quarterly 1/10th of 1% Vendor Network MTGs in 2020/Adult & Youth
➢ Salish Administrative Services Organization-(ASO) Update-Jolene Krone- Deputy Administrator
➢ Update on Workshop for Behavioral Health Advisory Committee-Vicki Kirkpatrick
Next BH Advisory Committee MTG-May 5-2020