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MINUTES
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
AUGUST 29, 2007
TAPE #2007-25
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, August 29, 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- EXCUSED
Commissioner William H. Jerke, Pro-Tem
Commissioner William F. Garcia
Commissioner Robert D. Masden - EXCUSED
Commissioner Douglas Rademacher
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Elizabeth Strong
Controller, Barb Connolly
MINUTES: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Social Services
meeting of August 27, 2007, as printed. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
WARRANTS: Barb Connolly, Controller, presented the warrants for approval by the Board in the amount
of $22,663.90. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the warrants as presented by Ms. Connolly.
Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER REVISIONS TO OPERATIONS MANUAL,SECTION 2.000, SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Judy Griego, Director of Social Services, stated these revisions were
reviewed at previous work sessions,and the purpose of the revisions is to convert all of the County Certified
Foster Care/Kinship Homes to a standard rate structure, which is currently applied to child placement
agencies. Ms. Griego explained the rates will be based on the Needs Based Care Assessment tool,and
any cost of living increases will be provided at the beginning of the State fiscal year. She further stated the
County Certified Foster Care/Kinship Homes will be required to enter into agreements which outline their
responsibilities and the new rate methodology. Ms Griego stated the major revisions will be effective
January 1, 2008, and the minor revisions will be effective August, 2007. In response to Chair Pro-Tem
Jerke, Ms. Griego stated the revisions will remove the sections of the manual which will no longer be
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relevant. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said revisions. Seconded by Commissioner
Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REVISION TO OPERATIONS MANUAL,SECTION 8.000,BUSINESS OFFICE POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES: Ms. Griego stated there is a revision to the mileage section to provide clarity regarding
mileage standards for routine business,and the section has been revised to establish a petty cash fund of
$25.00 and a change fund of$100.00 for the Fort Lupton office. In response to Chair Pro-Tem Jerke,Ms.
Griego stated in the past, the number of miles staff traveled has been recorded; however, recently the
process has been standardized by utilizing Mapquest,the amount of distance traveled has become more
accurately measured. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said revisions. Seconded by
Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER COLORADO WORKS PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN-ISLAND GROVE REGIONAL TREATMENT CENTER, INC.: Ms.Griego stated the agreement
is for the State fiscal year,for a term of July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, and the source of funding is
Colorado Works/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Ms. Griego stated Island Grove
Regional Treatment Center will screen and assess TANF applicants for substance abuse, provide
treatment options,and provide classes regarding alcohol and drug awareness. She stated the Department
will provide a maximum reimbursement amount of$23,100.00,which includes$18,000 for screening and
assessment services and$5,100.00 for alcohol and drug education classes. In response to Chair Pro-Tem
Jerke, Ms. Griego stated it is part of the Department's responsibility to provide drug and alcohol
assessments, and it was determined in conjunction with the County Attorney's Office, that the services
must be provided to all applicants. Chair Pro-Tem Jerke stated it is difficult for him to understand why
people who require temporary aid for their families do not recognize they need to quit using drugs and
alcohol. In response to Chair Pro-Tem Jerke, Ms.Griego stated the assessment is provided to determine
if the applicant has a problem,and if is determined the applicant does have a problem,the Department must
provide treatment options.Commissioner Garcia 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 me-tin. was adjourned at 9:11 a.m.
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William F. Garcia
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Robert D. Masden
Douglas Rademacher
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