DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board Finance Committee met July 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Committee Members Present: Jane Smith, Perry Maier, Marilyn Stromborg
Committee Member Not Present:
Office staff: Deanna Cada, Heaven Allen
Other Persons Present:
1. Call to Order
Dr. Stromborg called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Ms. Smith moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Mr. Maier. The motion passed unanimously.
3. Approval of Minutes
Mr. Maier moved to approve the minutes of the 6/6/2023 meeting, seconded by Ms. Smith. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Office Report
∙ Ms. Cada announced that she met with Becky Springer, the Treasurer for Dekalb County, and discussed moving funds to a higher interest rate. Ms. Springer will determine the best accounting to maximize interest rates.
∙ Ms. Cada shared that when she returned from vacation, she had a meeting with Northwestern Medicine. Ms. Cada shared that Karyn Erkfritz-Gay is leaving her position in Dekalb at the end of July, and Sabrina Nicholson will become the Director.
∙ Ms. Cada shared an email from the Police Department thanking them and the Mental Health Board for their services.
∙ Ms. Cada discussed the passed legislation ACMHAI assisted in developing. These changes will go into effect in January 2024.
5. Public Comment
No Comment
6. Approval of July 2023 Claims Approval
a. Ms. Smith moved to approve the July 2023 agency claims for $256,376.39, seconded by Mr. Maier. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. Ms. Smith-Yes, Mr. Maier- Yes, Dr. Stromborg – Yes
b. Ms. Smith moved to approve the July 2023 Office claims in the amount of $19,024.95, seconded by Mr. Maier. The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote. Ms. Smith-Yes, Mr. Maier - Yes, Dr. Stromborg – Yes
7. Old Business
A. Financial Consultant Workplan – Ms. Cada announced that on July 13, 2023, The board is hosting the financial literacy workshop. Betsy Hull will present, train and discuss finances and budgets with the funded agencies.
B. CACDC Agency Updates- Ms. Cada discussed that the CACDC is currently working on grant fund reallocation.
C. Community Investment Funds & Special Capital Grant Funds Update – Ms. Cada discussed the current state of funds from the Community Investment and Special Capital Grant funds.
8. New Business
A. DeKalb County History Museum – Community Investment Funds Extension
Dr. Stromborg moved to extend the DeKalb County History Museum Community Investment Fund, seconded by Mr. Maier. The motion passed unanimously on an all-in-favor vote.
B. Penguin Players – Contract Adjustments Discussion – Ms. Cada discussed that with NIU taking over Penguin Players, their Grant would look slightly different regarding contract language.
9. One-Year and Three-Year Plan Goals
a. Ms. Cada announced that she had released the RFP for the Young Child Consultant 10. Date of next meeting: 8/8/2023 at 6:30 p.m.
11. Adjournment
Ms. Smith moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Maier. The motion passed unanimously.
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