Helen Farabee Centers Board of Trustees Minutes - 03/02/2006 HELEN FARABEE REGIONAL MHMR CENTERS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
March 02,2006
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Montague County Mental Health Center
605 East Decatur Street
Bowie,Texas
Via Televideo
Sue Nunn Conference Room
1000 Brook Avenue
Wichita Falls,Texas
Board of Trustee Ken Andrews, Chair; Robert Clement (via televideo); Bill Coombs, Vice-Chair;
Members Present: Sue Nunn, Secretary/Treasurer; Shelley Owen; Bobby Smith
Board of Trustee Michael Ezell; Jo Ann Marquart; Bobby McGough
Members Absent:
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j Senior Roddy Atkins, Executive Director; Rod Brennan,Chief Financial Officer;Jeff
Management Staff Dresbach, Human Resources and Risk Management Director; Gianna Harris,
Present: Essential Services and Clinical Accountability Director; Lynn Hartje, Mental
Health Services Director; Connie Johnston, Community and Consumer Support
Director
Other Staff and Sherrye Nail, Southern Area Residential Director; Denise Truax, Center
Guests Present: Manager, Montague County Mental Health Center; Jan West, Administrative
Assistant/Board Liaison, Recorder
AGENDA TOPICS
030206-1 CALL TO ORDER
Ken Andrews, Chair called the meeting to order in open session at 12:45 PM. A quorum of Board of
Trustee members was present.
A)Introduction of Guests
There were no guests present.
030206-2 PRESENTATIONS
A) Open Citizen Comment to the Board
No citizen comment was offered.
B)Mental Health Services
Denise Truax, Center Manager, Montague County Mental Health Center, distributed a list of Montague
County Mental Health Center Staff(on file) and stated we have 276 active clients with 20 to 30 pending.
We want to Thank You for coming today. We are very grateful for our new facility and are happier to
come to work. Staff absences have decreased since we have moved to our new facility. We are now
handicap accessible. We have had ten clients who were home bound because they were in a wheelchair
and we had to go to their homes to serve them. They had to go to their Primary Care Physician for their
medications. These clients are now able to come to us.
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C)HCS Foster Care
Sherrye Nail, Southern Area Residential Director, reported we have had good results with our HCS
(Home and Community Services) Foster Care. Almost all our consumers have blossomed in Foster Care.
There is more stability due to the turn over of staff in our group homes. We have one consumer who was
constantly in trouble at school, after three years in Foster Care he has not been in trouble at school this
year. We have a young man who is both blind and deaf who has become more independent in Foster
Care. We have a young man who has moved in with his mom as his Foster Care provider. He started
crying at home and at Day Hab, and they discovered he was crying because he thought he was being
moved again because his mother had purchased him a new bed and was moving his furniture. The most
difficult part of the job is matching the provider with the consumer,but it is a rewarding job when you see
the successes of our clients.
12:55 PM Robert Clement arrived at the meeting
030206-3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES J
The Board of Trustees approves the minutes of the February 02, 2006 Board of Trustees meeting.
Motion: Ms. Nunn Affirmative: 5
Second: Mr. Coombs Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
030206-4 TRAINING
A)Human Resources Management
Jeff Dresbach, Human Resources and Risk Management Director presented the Human Resources
Management Training(on file).
030206-5 RECOMMENDATIONS
A. BOARD OF TRUSTEES
1)Member Center Notification of Action Inconsistent with the Texas Council's Legislative Agenda
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the Board of Trustees adopt the Policy titled: "Member Center
Notification of Action Inconsistent with the Texas Council's Legislative Agenda".
Roddy Atkins, Executive Director, recommended the formal adoption of the Policy"Member Center
Notification of Action Inconsistent with the Texas Council's Legislative Agenda".
"Resolved that the Board of Trustees of Helen Farabee Regional MHMR Centers endorses the adoption of
the proposed Board Policy of the Texas Council of Community MHMR Centers concerning Member Center
Notification of Action Inconsistent with the Texas Council Legislative Agenda and agrees to notify the Texas
Council's Chief Executive Officer in the event Helen Farabee Regional MHMR Centers does not support all
or part of the Texas Council Legislative Agenda, and in the event that Helen Farabee Regional MHMR
Centers intends to advocate or support a position inconsistent with such Legislative Agenda,to notify the
Texas Council's Chief Executive Officer prior to taking such action."
The Board of Trustees adopted the Policy titled: "Member Center Notification of Action Inconsistent with
the Texas Council's Legislative Agenda".
Motion: Mr. Coombs Affirmative: 5
Second: Ms. Owen Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
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B. BUDGET AND FINANCE
1)Financial Statements
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the Board of Trustees approve the financial statements for January,
2006.
Rod Brennan, Chief Financial Officer presented the financial statements for January 2006 (on file).
Renee' Beasley, was introduced and thanked for her success with the PAP (Pharmacy Assistance
Program).
The Board of Trustees approves the financial statements for January 2006.
Motion: Ms. Nunn Affirmative: 5
Second: Ms. Owen Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
2) Fiscal Year 2005 Audit
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information item only.
Rod Brennan, Chief Financial Officer presented brief explanation of the Fiscal Year 2005 Audit(on
file).
No action required, for information only.
1:30 PM Sue Nunn left the meeting
C. CONTRACTS AND PLANS
1) Contract Amendments with the Wood Group
RECOMMENDED ACTION:That the Board of Trustees ratify contract amendments with The Wood
Group to provide assisted living services in Quanah at a cost of$3,584 per month through the remainder of
Fiscal Year 2006 and to provide transportation services in Wichita Falls at a cost of$175 per month.
Rod Brennan, Chief Financial Officer presented the contract amendments with The Wood Group(on file).
The Board of Trustees ratifies the contract amendments with The Wood Group to provide assisted living
services in Quanah at a cost of$3,584 per month through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2006 and to provide
transportation services in Wichita Falls at a cost of$175 per month.
Motion: Mr. Smith Affirmative: 4
Second: Mr. Coombs Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
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D. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
1)Denver Avenue Parking Lot
RECOMMENDED ACTION:That the Board of Trustees ratify an increase to the Denver Avenue Parking
Lot contract in the amount of$2,600;the total not to exceed cost is now$51,950.00.
Rod Brennan, Chief Financial Officer presented the increase to the Denver Avenue Parking Lot contract
(on file).
The Board of Trustees ratifies the increase to the Denver Avenue Parking Lot contract in the amount of
$2,600;the total not to exceed cost is now$51,950.00.
Motion: Ms. Owen Affirmative: 4
Second: Mr. Smith Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
2)Additional Cost for Denver Avenue Phone System
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the Board of Trustees ratify the payment of an additional $494 for the
phone system at the Denver Avenue facility.
Rod Brennan, Chief Financial Officer presented the information on the additional $494 for the phone
system at the Denver Avenue facility (on file).
The Board of Trustees ratifies the payment of an additional $494 for the phone system at the Denver Avenue
facility.
Motion: Mr. Coombs Affirmative: 4
Second: Ms. Owen Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
E. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
No Agenda Items
1:35 PM Sue Nunn returned to the meeting
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F. PROGRAM AND PERSONNEL
1 I) National Council of Community Behavioral Health
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the Board of Trustees approve a contract amendment with David Lloyd
of M.T.M. Services through the National Council of Community Behavioral Health for additional consulting
services at a cost not to exceed $10,000;the total contract cost will now be$50,000.
Rod Brennan, Chief Financial Officer presented the information on the contract amendment with David
Lloyd of M.T.M. Services through the National Council of Community Behavioral Health for additional
consulting services(on file).
The Board of Trustees approved the contract amendment with David Lloyd of M.T.M. Services through the
National Council of Community Behavioral Health for additional consulting services at a cost not to exceed
$10,000: the total contract cost will now be$50,000.
Motion: Mr. Coombs Affirmative: 5
Second: Ms. Owen Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
2) Willa Presmanes Consulting Contract
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the Board of Trustees approve a contract with Willa Presmanes
through M.T.M. Services to provide consulting services at a cost not to exceed$6,000.
Rod Brennan, Chief Financial Officer presented the information on the contract with Willa Presmanes(on
file).
The Board of Trustees approved the contract with Willa Presmanes through M.T.M. Services to provide
consulting services at a cost not to exceed$6,000.
Motion: Mr. Coombs Affirmative: 5
Second: Ms. Nunn Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
1:45 PM Shelley Owen left the meeting
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3)Insurance Benefit
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the Board of Trustees approve an increase in center employee
insurance benefit stipend from the current rate of$200.00 per month to a new rate of$300.00 per month,per
eligible employee effective March 1,2006.
Jeff Dresbach, Human Resources and Risk Management Director presented the information on the
requested insurance benefit stipend increase (on file).
The Board of Trustees approved the increase in center employee insurance benefit stipend from the current
rate of$200.00 per month to a new rate of$300.00 per month,per eligible employee effective March 1,
2006.
Motion: Mr. Clement Affirmative: 4
Second: Mr. Coombs _ Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
4) Community and Consumer Support Department
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information item only.
Connie Johnston, Community and Consumer Support Director presented the inforamtion on the
Community and Consumer Support Department (on file).
No action required, for information only.
Citizen Comment: None
030206-6 QUARTERLY REPORTS
A. PLANNING AND NETWORK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1) Second Quarter Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Information item only.
Connie Johnson, Community and Consumer Support Director presented information on the second
quarter activities of the Planning and Network Advisory Committee (on file).
No action required, for information only.
Citizen Comment: None
B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS
1)Essential Services and Clinical Accountability
Gianna Harris, Essential Services and Clinical Accountability Director went over the Essential Services
and Clinical Accountability Report (on file).
No action required, for information only.
U Citizen Comment: None
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030206-7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Physicians
We still have a shortage of physicians. We are dealing with several different local tenans with some
looking for permanent placement. Our only permanent contract is with J. C. Nationwide. We have three
decent looking candidates for June.
Crisis Hearings
The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is looking at how Crisis Services are being delivered.
We have a plan we are going to present to the Jail Diversion Task Force. The model will change Crisis
Services to a single drop off for the region for medical and psychiatric screenings. This lines up with the
way the state is going. We currently have nine people on call throughout the evening. We are looking at
ways to collaborate. The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) appropriations bill will be
requesting funding.
030206-8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Facility Tour Following Meeting
Members toured the new Montague County Mental Health Center in conjunction with their Open House
prior to the meeting.
B. Next Meeting
Ken Andrews announced the next meeting will be at 11 A.M., Thursday, April 06, 2006, at the Wise
County Mental Health Center, Decatur.
C. TEXAS COUNCIL ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Ken Andrews announced the 20th Annual Community MHMR Centers Staff and Trustee Training will be
June 28 —30th, Westin Park Central Hotel, Dallas
030206-9 OTHER BUSINESS
A. Executive Director's Evaluation Tool
Bill Coombs requested an agenda item for the next meeting to discuss the Evaluation Tool for the
Executive Director's Evaluation so members could review the evaluation tool.
030206-10 ADJOURN
The Board of Trustees' meeting adjourned at 2:00 PM.
Approved as presented: Approved as corrected:
April 06, 2006
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P.O.Box 8266 1000 Brook Street Wichita Falls,Texas 76307-8266
Phone (940) 397-3100 Fax (940) 397-3150
April 10, 2006
Darron Leiker
City Manager
City of Wichita Falls
P.O. Box 1431
Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-1431
Dear Mr. Leiker:
In accordance with the provisions of Senate Bill 112, a copy of the minutes of the Board of
Trustees of Helen Farabee Regional MHMR Centers is enclosed for the regularly scheduled
meeting held on March 02, 2006. These minutes were approved by the Board at its meeting held
on April 06, 2006.0S'
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