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MINUTES
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
FEBRUARY 27, 2008
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session as the Board of
Social Services in full conformity with the laws of the State of Colorado at the regular place of meeting in
the Weld County Centennial Center, Greeley, Colorado, February 27, 2008, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chair and on roll call the following members were
present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof:
Commissioner William H. Jerke, Chair
Commissioner Robert D. Masden, Pro-Tem
Commissioner William F. Garcia
Commissioner David E. Long - EXCUSED
Commissioner Douglas Rademacher
Also present:
Assistant County Attorney, Cyndy Giauque
Acting Clerk to the Board, Elizabeth Strong
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Social Services
meeting of February 25, 2008, as printed. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
WARRANTS: Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the warrants for approval
by the Board in the amount of $33,483.01. Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as
presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER REVISIONS TO OPERATIONS MANUAL, SECTION 6.000, COLORADO WORKS AND
CHILD CARE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Judy Griego, Director, Department of Social Services,
stated the proposed revisions were previously reviewed at a work session. Ms. Griego stated the revisions
are regarding funding summer activities for children, from infancy through seventeen years of age, who
are in families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, and Food Stamps,
and have an income level below 185 percent of poverty. She stated children who are placed in County
Certified Foster Care Homes and Group homes are also eligible for the summer activities. She further
stated the total cost will be $160,000.00, and it will be paid from the Colorado Works Program funds.
Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said revisions. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the
motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - CATHOLIC CHARITIES: Ms. Griego stated the Memorandum of Understanding was previously
reviewed at a work session, and the term will be January 1, 2008, through July 31, 2008. She stated
Catholic Charities will provide case management, referrals, and support group services to 30 clients who
will be reunified with their families; and case management and referral services for 15 parents with
substance abuse issues. In response to Chair Jerke, Ms. Griego clarified it is the parents, not the children,
who have substance abuse issues. Further responding to Chair Jerke, Ms. Griego stated the children
remain placed with the parents if it has been determined they are not a risk to their children.
Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-IT'S MY VERY
OWN, INC.: Ms. Griego stated the Memorandum of Understanding was previously reviewed at a work
session, and will provide age appropriate toys, personal care items, and handmade blankets for children
who have been removed from their homes and placed in the Department's custody. She stated the term
of the agreement is December 1, 2007, through January 1, 2009, and it will be automatically extended,
unless it is terminated by either party. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said Memorandum of
Understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER COLORADO WORKS PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SERVING GREELEY AND WELD COUNTY: Ms. Griego
stated this is an ongoing agreement to provide clothing from Leanne's Closet to eligible Colorado Works
participants for job interviews and employment. She stated the term of the agreement is Calendar Year
2008. In response to Commissioner Garcia, Ms. Griego stated the Department reimburses The
Community Foundation Serving Greeley and Weld County $5.00, per outfit, to help offset costs for
mending and cleaning the clothing. Further responding to Commissioner Garcia, Ms. Greigo explained
the negotiated amount that the Department provides is to help the organization provide it's community
outreach efforts, not to completely fund the project. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried
unanimously.
Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted
by the Acting Clerk to the Board.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:16 a.m.
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