DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board Executive Committee met July 12.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Committee Members Present: Jane Smith, Marilyn Stromborg, Meghan Cook
Committee Members Not Present:
Staff Present: Deanna Cada, Heaven Allen
Other Persons Present:
1. Call to Order
Ms. Cook called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Agenda
Dr. Stromborg moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Ms. Cook. The motion passed unanimously.
3. Approval of Minutes
Dr. Stromborg moved to approve the minutes of the 06/07/22 meeting, seconded by Ms. Cook. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Office Report
Ms. Cada reported that the in-person agency directors meeting, it went well. There was a good turn out of agencies and it was very responsive.
Ms. Cada shared that her and Ms. Allen will be meeting with the YSB staff tomorrow. There has been discount from the Board and the Staff.
Ms. Cada informed the committee that the CACDC at this point is ok. At this time, they will complete their check writing in the Mental Health Board Office and brought on Kim Aponte from AID to their board.
Ms. Cada announced that she participated in a podcast – The A.L.I.C.E Podcast with Gretchen Sprinkles – It will be released on Friday
5. Public Comment
There was no public comment.
6. Old Business
A. Dr. Stromborg reported on the Grant that would allow the Mental Health Board to have a point person in the court to provide resource service for those in need.
7. New Business
A. Executive Director – Conflict of Interest – Ms. Cada shared that her daughter, applied and accepted a position with Youth Outlook. Ms. Cada provided that committee with a conflict-of-interest statement and letter.
B. Strategic Planning Discussion – Ms. Cada shared that with the board being in a good place, a strategic plan to see if we are reaching the community and achieving the goals that were set. There will be further discussion at the board retreat.
C. GY2023 Application + Process Discussion – Ms. Cada shared that another board member had a few suggestions for GY2024. This discussion is to be continued at the board retreat.
8. One Year/Three Year Plan update –
One Year plan – Ms. Cada reported that the suicide prevention committee will meet to discuss strategies. Three Year plan -No new Updates
9. Date of Next Executive Committee Meeting: 08/02/22 starting at 6:00 pm
10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
https://dekalbcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/minutes-mhexe-07122022.pdf
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