ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD

MINUTES

Nov. 19, 2009

Alleghany Highlands Community Services Board met in the B & C Conference Room at ARH, Nov. 19, 2009. Those present were:

James Ballou – Chairman Anne Dean
Bob McCallister Eleanor Payne
Sally Putnam Kyle Bennett
Erica Hunter

Also present: Ingrid Barber, Executive Director; Betty Crance, Director of Intellectual Disabilities;
QuoVadis Washington-Brown, Director of Outpatient and Support Services; Lisa Armentrout, CPA; Joyce Persinger, Medial Coordinator and her spouse Berkley and Tommy Haynes, spouse of Penny Haynes’ Lori Hill, new HR Supv.

Chairman Jim called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.

Lisa Armentrout briefly reviewed her audit report for FY’09 and answered questions asked by the members.

Minutes of the Sept. meeting were approved on a motion by Anne, seconded by Kyle, unanimously approved.

Quo-Vadis and Betty reported on their programs. A written report was also distributed.

Patty Flanagan reported on the agency’s financial status.

Ingrid presented her report to the board.

Under Old Business, Betty announced that the Adult Care Program was awarded by the Alleghany Foundation, $47,877 to be used to purchase a mini-bus, hospital bed, wheelchair and 6 arm chairs; she announced that the masonry work at the Moody building has been completed and she is pleased with the results; Ingrid reported that she is working with VACO to insure coverage of all water damage.

Under new business, Ingrid introduced Lori Hill, new Human Resource Supv./Benefits Adm. She is replacing Penny Haynes who is retiring Dec. 31, 2009. As a result of the audit report, Ingrid informed the board that a new financial software system needs to be purchased. She is researching and will keep the board informed on her findings. On a motion by Kyle, seconded by Anne, the audit report was approved unanimously. On a motion by Jim, seconded by Bob, Sally Putnam was approved to serve another 3-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2010 ending Dec. 31, 2012(this is Sally’s final 3-year term) and Karen Burns was approved to serve her first 3-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2010 and ending Dec. 31, 2012.

Anne, chairman of the nominating committee announced recommendations for officers for 2010. They are: Jim Ballou, Chairman; Sally Putnam, V-Chairman and Erica Hunter, Secretary. On a motion by Anne, seconded by Kyle, vote was unanimous.

Ingrid presented Jim with a gift certificate to the Alleghany Highlands Art Center for his service as chairman this past year.

At this time, Ingrid recognized Penny and Joyce for their years of service, Penny, 26 yrs. and Joyce, 20 years. They were both presented a plaque.








At this time, the Board went into closed session to discuss Personnel.

Next meeting will be Jan. 21, 2010 in the B&C conference rooms at Alleghany Regional Hospital.

Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

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Penny Haynes


SUMMARY OF MOTIONS PASSED:

1. Approved minutes of Sept. meeting.
2. Approved FY’09 audit as presented.
3. Approved reappointment of Sally Putnam and Karen Burns.
4. Approved recommendation of the nominating committee for FY’10 officers.