03-18-1987 Minutes.rte
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MINUTES
March 18, 1987
Supervisors in Attendance:
Mr. Harry G. Daniel, Chairman
Mr. Jesse J. Mayes, Vice Chairman
Mr. G. H. Applegate
Mr. R. Garland Dodd
Mrs. Joan Girone
Mr. Richard L. Hedrick
County Administrator
1. & 2. INVOCATION AND DINNER
Staff in Attendance:
Ms. Joan Dolezal, Clerk
to the Board
Mr. Robert Masden,
Asst. Co. Admin. for
Human Services
Mr. Lane Ramsey, Asst.
Co. Admin. for Budget
and Staffing
Dr. Burt Lowe, Exec.
Dir., Mental Health &
Mental Retardation
Mrs. Pauline Mitchell,
Dir. of News/Infor.
Services
Mr. Daniel called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. (EST). He
introduced Reverend Malcolm Hutton, who gave the invocation.
Introductions were made of the members of the Community Services
Board who were present and dinner followed.
3. BUDGET REQUESTS FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
Ms. Mary Jo Lux, Chairman of
expressed appreciation for the
Board. She stated the Community
its responsibility to inform the
the Community Services Board,
opportunity to meet with the
Services Board feels that it is
Board of its accomplishments ani
share with them its long range plans and budget implications.
Dr. Lowe presented an overview of the Mental Health/Mental
Retardation and Substance Abuse Department, identified the
various programs, explained the extensive changes that have
occurred in recent years in those various programs, the
increases in service demands that have transpired, staffing
weaknesses, the effect of State mandated programs upon the
Department, funding resources, etc.
Mr. Peter Ward, Vice Chairman of the Community Services Board,
explained the Board's policy and identified the five (5)
purposes to be accomplished through the development of the long
range budget plan. He presented a brief overview of the long
range plan for development and explained the needs assessment.
Mr. Steve Martin, Secretary of the Community Services Board,
presented a brief synopsis of the most significant issues
derived from the Mental Health/Mental Retardation public hearing
which need to be addressed if the Department is to provide the
services required. He stated these issues were intolerable
waiting lists; existing levels of service; provisions for long
range planning; laws, regulations and State mandates; population
growth; increased service requests; staffing resources;
transportation services for clients/residents; additional County
funding; non-traditional funding; insufficient State funding;
etc. He explained the criteria established for long range plan
priorities and information relative to the percentages of
current services versus the current demands and projections for
service demands in 1991.
Dr. Clinton Pettus, a member of the Executive Board, presented
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the FY 1987-88 budget implications, which addressed the
financial needs the Community Services Board requires to meet
service demands; budget target issues; funding sources (County
General Fund, State funding, fees/sales); local funding
percentages of the total budget; critical additional funding
requests and their priorities; identified space, equipment and
staff requirements; etc. He voiced concerns relative to several
items that, although requested, were not addressed in the
proposed FY 1987-88 budget. He presented a brief explanation of
the status of the Woodfield Group Home and explained the factors
which resulted in the Board having to request $150,000 funding
to open the facility.
Mr. Daniel expressed appreciation for the opportunity to meet
with the Community Services Board and staff to discuss proposed
budget requirements. He thanked those present for the
dedicated, diligent efforts of all those involved in providing
these services to the citizens of the County. He stated the
Board has never conscientiously cast negative votes on issues of
public health, safety, welfare, and education and they will give
every consideration possible to each request for funding to meet
service needs.
Mr. Dodd stated he was very concerned with the opening of the
new group home and he felt it important not to lose the beds in
Chester. He stated he felt strongly, and is sure the entire
Board feels strongly, that the Board should come up with
additional funds to prevent that from happening; however, this
year's budget will be one of the tightest ever. He expressed
appreciation for the efforts of all those involved in providing
these services.
Mr. Mayes expressed concern relative to the preparation of two
sets of records being maintained in the Information Systems
Program - that in the County's format and that in the State
MH/MR's format.
Mr. Applegate expressed concerns relative to the original target
budget for MH/MR; needs in excess of the target budget; funding
to continue the current levels of service; staffing for the new
Stella Court group home; furnishings, beds and a $15,000 annual
maintenance fee for the group home; the 10% requested salary
increase for MH/MR staff; and consolidation of efforts and a
pooling of resources with respect to the Substance Abuse Program
which would be more beneficial and economical to the County.
Mrs. Girone reiterated Mr. Dodd's concerns relative to the
Stella Court group home, the Chester group home and stated she
hoped the Board could find the money to refurbish the home while
the clients remained there. She stated she hoped that Stella
Court would open this year, as the Board made a commitment to
Stella Court when that site was identified. She stated she
would like to see the Board find the $103,000 to open the home,
apply for another home next year, and get on with the schedule
for opening more homes, until a positive impact on the needs is
made. She stated she felt the meeting was very productive and
she was very impressed with the Community Services Board as they
presented a comprehensive view of the needs in the County. She
stated the Board is very grateful for each citizen who
participates and gives their time in this endeavor.
Ms. Lux expressed appreciation for the Board's efforts to
provide the funding which provides the services needed to the
citizens of the County.
Mr. Daniel reiterated his appreciation
meet with the Community Services Board
present for the dedicated, diligent
involved in providing these services
County.
for the opportunity to
and again thanked those
efforts of all those
to the citizens of the
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
On motion of Mr. Daniel, seconded by Mr. Dodd, the Board went
into Executive Session to discuss the use of real property for
public purposes, pursuant to Section 2.1-344(a)(2) of the Code
of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
Vote: Unanimous
4. ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Mr. Dodd, seconded by Mr. Mayes, the Board
adjourned at 8:00 p.m (EST) until 9:00 a.m. on March 25, 1987.
Vote: Unanimous
Richa . Hedrick
County Administrator
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Harry G.1 Daniel
Chairman