HUMAN SERVICES

April 22, 2009

** NOT APPROVED **

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Committee Members Present

R. Truax, B. Reynolds, D. Burdick

Others Present

C. Crandall, J. Margeson, T. Hull, L. Ballengee, P. Schmelzer, K. Toot, M. Damiano, Mason Mondo

Minutes

The minutes of March 18, 2009 were approved with motions from Legislators Reynolds and Burdick. Motions carried.

Community Services

Mr. Damiano requested a resolution approving the downsizing of the Community Services Board from fifteen (15) to nine(9) members. They have received a one year waiver from the State, as they have encouraged the agency to continue to try to recruit additional members. Member resignations were presented as well as applications for eight (8) members to serve on the Community Services Board. A resolution is also requested to appoint those who have applied with two exofficios. Legislator Reynolds moved to prepared two resolutions as requested, (1 for downsizing; 1 to appoint members who have applied). Legislator Burdick second and the motions carried.

Office for the Aging

Ms. Toot requested a resolution for a transfer of $5000.00 from A6772.474 to A6772.201 to purchase electric meal carriers to safely transport home delivered meals. Legislator Reynolds and Burdick made the appropriate motions. Motions carried. Resolution

The Office for the Aging’s monthly report was also presented.

Social Services

Ms. Schmelzer presented the department’s monthly report.

A request to fill a Senior Social Welfare Examiner position due to a retirement and any vacancies that may occur by filling the position was made. The position is budgeted and paid under the Medicaid cap. Legislator Reynolds moved to fill the positions and Legislator Burdick second. Motions carried. Ways and Means

Health Department

Ms. Ballengee requested permission to fill a Licensed Practical Nurse position. This position would replace a Public Health Nurse position and save approximately $27,000/year. It should be noted that the nurses union will grieve this action. There will only be one Public Health Nurse position available in the department’s LHCSA program. The department currently employs two PHNs. Legislators Reynolds and Burdick moved to fill the LPN position and refer the request to Ways and Means.

It was reported that the transition of home care patients to Willcare is going very well with no problems.

McBee an organization who reviews Medicare billings found only approximately 1% that could have been billed. It should be noted that this is excellent.

The Health Department requests permission to accept funding in the amount of $2535 from NYS Department of Health for the Tobacco Enforcement Program. Legislator Burdick moved to accept this money, with Legislator Reynolds seconding. Motions carried. Ways and Means

Numerous COLA (Cost of Living Adjustments) monies have been received for the Department totaling $47,349 from the NYS Department of Health. It is requested to increase expenditure and revenue accounts in Immunization, Family Planning, Children w/Special Needs, Rabies, WIC, and Lead Programs as written on the MOE. Legislator Reynolds moved to accept these monies and Legislator Burdick seconded. Motions carried with referral to Ways and Means.

The Health Department also requested a resolution for a $600 transfer within the Cancer Services Program to cover the cost of a new computer. Legislator Reynolds and Burdick moved on the request. Motions carried.

The Health Department requested permission to transfer $6000 within its Bioterrorism cost center. These transfers are necessary to cover the cost of equipment approved as part of Allegany County’s deliverables. Legislator Reynolds moved on the request with Legislator Burdick seconding. Motions carried. RESOLUTION

The Department requests permission to enter into a contract with Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES to provide special education services to preschoolers with disabilities. This is an annual renewal. Legislator Reynolds moved on the request, with Legislator Burdick seconding. Motions carried. Ways and Means

Other Business

A resolution is requested to accept $17,000 in unanticipated State aid for the Office of Mental Health. These funds are designated for the replacement of a vehicle in the Youth ICM program. Legislator Reynolds and Burdick moved on the request. Motions carried. Ways and Means has already approved the acceptance of money.

Adjournment

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Claypool