ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD

MINUTES

July 15, 2009

Alleghany Highlands Community Services Board met in the second floor conference room at ARH, July 15, 2009.
Those present were:

James Ballou – Chairman Anne Dean Bob McCallister Eleanor Payne Sally Putnam

Also present: Ingrid Barber, Executive Director; Pat Bradley, Director, Outpatient and Supports; Jo Beth Rhodes, Supervisor of Infant Program and Anita Eggleston, Infant Program Resource Coordinator.

Vice Chairman Sally Putnam called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

Minutes of the May meeting were approved on a motion by Anne, seconded by Bob, unanimously approved.

Ingrid read a note from the Wilhelm family expressing gratitude for the floral arrangement sent in regard to the passing of Mr. Sam Wilhelm, a Board member. Ingrid presented the family with a resolution honoring Mr. Wilhelm’s service on the Board. She also read a letter of appreciation that appeared in the local newspaper regarding the Hazel Lawler Children’s Center written by parents of a child receiving services.

At this time, Jo Beth and Anita explained their and the center’s role in providing services to children with various health and physical limitations.

Pat briefly reported on her program’s activities.

Betty reported on the MR program.

Patty Flanagan reported on the agency’s financial status.

Ingrid presented her report to the board.

Under old business, Ingrid asked for feedback on Mission Statement.

Under new business, the board scheduled the open house for the Clubhouse program August 19, 2009 from 4:30 – 6:00. Light refreshments will be served; masonry work at Life Skills will be re-advertised; Fy’10 performance contract and budget request.

Ingrid announced the appointment of Nolan Nicely, local attorney, to finish out Mr. Wilhelm’s term of office (July ’09 to December 2012. Ingrid presented Pat Bradley with a resolution honoring her 11 yrs. service to the agency. Pat is retiring July 31, 2009.
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At this time, the Board went into closed session to discuss Personnel.

Next meeting will be Sept. 17, 2009 in the B&C conference rooms at Alleghany Regional Hospital.

Meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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Penny Haynes
Page 2 Minutes July 15, 2009

Motions approved:

1. Approved minutes of May meeting.
2. The fy’10 Performance Contract and Budget was approved via proxy vote by the following board members:
by phone 1:57 p.m. 7/16/09 Bob McCallister – yes
by phone 2:56 p.m. 7/16/09 Eleanor Payne – yes
by phone 2:56 P.M. 7/16/09 Anne Dean – yes
by phone 4:26 p.m. 7/16/09 Sally Putnam – yes
by e-mail 9:52 a.m. 7/21/09 James Ballou – yes
by phone 2:26 p.m. 7/16/09 Karen Burns, - yes
no response from Erica Hunter and Kyle Bennett