DeKalb Times

DeKalb County Mental Health Board met May 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Board Members Present: Jane Smith, Perry Maier, Robert Cook, Meghan Cook, Sue Plote, Laurie Emmer, Jennie Geltz, Marilyn Stromborg

Board Members - Absent: Kristen Quinn

Other Persons Present:

Office Staff Present: Deanna Cada, Heaven Allen

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by the President, Jane Smith, at 6:00 pm.

Ms. Cada took attendance. Present were Jane Smith, Sue Plote, Jennie Geltz, Laurie Emmer, Robert Cook, Meghan Cook, Perry Maier, Marilyn Stromborg. There is quorum for the meeting.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

President Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Agenda

Ms. Cook moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Ms. Plote. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote; Ms. Cook – Yes, Mr. Cook-Yes, Ms. Smith-Yes, Dr. Stromborg- Yes, Ms. Geltz- Yes, Ms. Plote- Yes, Ms. Emmer -Yes, Mr. Maier-Yes.

4. Minutes

Mr. Maier moved to approve the minutes of the 04/12/2022 Special Meeting & 04/18/2022 Board meeting; seconded by Ms. Cook. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote; Ms. Cook – Yes, Mr. Cook-Yes, Ms. Smith-Yes, Dr. Strombrog- Yes, Ms. Geltz- Yes, Ms. Plote- Yes, Ms. Emmer -Yes, Mr. Maier-Yes.

5. Announcements

Ms. Cada announced graduations weekend this past weekend

6. Director’s Report

Ms. Cada discussed that the Hiring Event on retention was well received amongst attendees Ms. Cada announced that This is My Brave completed auditions, currently there are 6 participants, looking for 4-6 more; there will be video audition available in order to garner more participants Ms. Cada informed that board that Ms. Ostdick is starting her position as community outreach coordinator and is happy to be back.

Ms Cada informed the board also that the County is looking to purchase a new financial management software, it should be implemented in the next year or two

7. Community Input

8. Finance Reports

A. Monthly budget report: April 2022

Dr. Stromborg reviewed the monthly budget reports for April 2022.

B. Claims

May 2022 Claims were discussed.

Dr. Stromborg moved to approve the May 2022 agency claims in the amount of $223,705.85; seconded by Ms. Cook. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. Ms. Cook – Yes, Mr. Cook-Yes, Ms. Smith-Yes, Dr. Stromborg- Yes, Ms. Geltz- Yes, Ms. Plote- Yes, Ms. Emmer -Yes, Mr. Maier-Yes.

Mr. Cook moved to approve the May 2022 office claims in the amount of $7,773.09; seconded by Ms. Cook. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. Ms. Cook – Yes, Mr. Cook-Yes, Ms. Smith Yes, Dr. Stromborg- Yes, Ms. Geltz- Yes, Ms. Plote- Yes, Ms. Emmer -Yes, Mr. Maier-Yes.

9. Executive Committee

A. 2022-2023 Slate of Officers – Ms. Cada presented the slate of officers -Jane Smith (President), Meghan Cook (Vice President), Marilyn Stromborg (Secretary), If anyone is interested in running for a position, please let Ms. Cada know by May 31st

10. Finance Committee

A. Grant Year 2023 Decision

a. The Board discussed changes to the recommendation for Grant Year 2023

Ms. Plote moved to accept Grant Year 2023 Recommendations in the amount of $2,719,440; seconded by Ms. Cook. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. Ms. Cook – Yes, Mr. Cook-Yes, Ms. Smith-Yes, Dr. Stromborg- Yes, Ms. Geltz- Yes, Ms. Plote- Yes, Ms. Emmer -Yes, Mr. Maier-Yes.

B. DCHD Reallocation Request – The Health Department is requesting funds to support their employee as they revive their Trauma Informed efforts. The Board discussed funding the Health Department.

Mr. Cook moved to approve DCHD Reallocation Request in the amount of $3,895; seconded by Ms. Plote. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. Ms. Cook – Yes, Mr. Cook-Yes, Ms. Smith Yes, Dr. Stromborg- Yes, Ms. Geltz- Yes, Ms. Plote- Yes, Ms. Emmer -Yes, Mr. Maier-Yes.

11. Impact Committee -

A. June meeting date – Ms. Cada will be send out a Doodle to set a date for the June meeting, would like to have a meeting before the Board Retreat

12. CEBIB Committee

Mr. Cook gave an update – thankful for everyone that participated in construction of the survey. The survey will be soft released on Wednesday May 18th. Ms Cada and Ms. Allen will be distrubting the survey at the local showcase on Friday May 20th.

13. Old Business

No Report

14. New Business

No Report

15. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 PM.

Dr. Stromborg moved to adjourn; seconded by Ms. Cook. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. Ms. Cook – Yes, Mr. Cook-Yes, Ms. Smith-Yes, Dr. Stromborg- Yes, Ms. Geltz- Yes, Ms. Plote- Yes, Ms. Emmer -Yes, Mr. Maier-Yes

Next meeting is June 27, 2022 starting at 6:30 pm.

https://dekalbcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/minutes-mh-05162022.pdf