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BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
FEBRUARY 5, 2007
TAPE #2007-03
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 5, 2007, 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 David E. Long, Chair
Commissioner William H. Jerke, Pro-Tem
Commissioner William F. Garcia
Commissioner Robert D. Masden
Commissioner Douglas Rademacher
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Elizabeth Strong
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Social Services meeting
of January 31,2007,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 $222,144.58. Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as
presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion,which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-
LARRY MATTHEWS: Judy Griego, Director of Social Services, stated the agreement is for calendar year
2007, and the source of funding is Child Weld Block Grant funds. She stated Dr. Matthews will attend a
maximum of two Child Protection meetings per month, providing medical consultation on three to four
cases per meeting. She further stated Dr. Matthews will provide consultation for crisis situations. She
stated the Department will reimburse Dr. Matthews a maximum of$5,300.00, at an hourly rate of$75.00,
plus mileage reimbursement. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreement. Seconded by
Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-
THERON SILLS: Ms. Griego stated the agreement is for calendar year 2007, and the source of funding
is Child Weld Block Grant funds. Dr. Sills will attend a maximum of two Child protection meetings per
month, providing psychological consultation on three to four cases per meeting. She further stated he will
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also provide consultations for crisis situations. She stated the Department will reimburse Dr. Sills a
maximum of $3,600.00, at an hourly rate of $75.00. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said
agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE CHILD PLACEMENT AGENCY SERVICES
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - SPECIAL KIDS SPECIAL FAMILIES: Ms. Griego stated the
agreement is for the State fiscal year, which ends June 30, 2007. She stated the reimbursement rate will
be based on the Needs Based Care Assessment rate. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said
addendum to agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE FACILITY
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - LILAC GARDEN RCCS, LLC: Ms. Griego stated the
agreement is for the State fiscal year, which ends June 30, 2007. She stated the Department will
reimburse the provider for base care and services at the rates set by the Colorado Department of Human
Services. She further stated if the child is eligible for the Child Residential Habituation Program, the
Department will reimburse the provider at the SSI rate. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve
said addendum. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REVISIONS TO OPERATIONS MANUAL, SECTION 2.000, SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Ms. Griego stated the revisions will provide County Certified Foster Care
Providers the same cost of living rate increase County employees received, for maintenance costs only,
with no increase in retirement,which is a three percent increase. She stated the rate increase will cost the
Department $55,500.00 over a one year period, and the source of funding is Child Welfare Block funds.
Commissioner Masden moved to approve said revisions. 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.
There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:11 a.m.
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