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Home My WebLink About20063373.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES WELD COUNTY, COLORADO DECEMBER 11, 2006 TAPE #2006-42 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, December 11, 2006, 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 M. J. Geile, Chair Commissioner David E. Long, Pro-Tem Commissioner William H. Jerke Commissioner Robert D. Masden Commissioner Glenn Vaad - EXCUSED Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Jenny Luna Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden MINUTES: Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Social Services meeting of December 6, 2006, as printed. Commissioner Long 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 $27,277.67. Commissioner Long moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER COLORADOWORKS AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN- TRANSITIONS PSYCHOLOGY GROUP, LLC:Judy Griego, Director of Social Services,stated Transitions Psychology Group, LLC,will provide vocational assessment and support through individual, family, and group counseling, life skills coaching, and consultation for TANF clients. She stated the source of funding is Colorado Works, and the Department will provide reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreement and authorize Chair to sign. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDERCHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICESAND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN- TURNING POINT: Ms. Griego stated the term of the agreement is November 1, 2006, through May 31, 2007, and the source of funding is Core Services. She stated Turning Point will provide consultation to group homes and foster parents,in order to enhance retention of children in foster placement, and assisting 2006-3373 BC0016 -D3 D O foster parents with the transition of children back to their biological parents. She further stated Turning Point will be reimbursed at a rate of $35.00 per hour, not to exceed a total of $5,000.00. In response to Commissioner Long, Ms.Griego stated Turning Point will have adequate staff to fulfill the contract,and the company is shifting away from residential placement,which is a new venture. In response to Chair Geile, Ms. Griego stated many residential facilities are looking for new ways to provide services within the community. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT FOR JUVENILE INFORMATION EXCHANGE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego stated the agreement is between Weld County School District RE-1, Police Departments from the Towns of LaSalle,Gilcrest,and Platteville,Sheriffs Office,Weld County Probation, District Attorney's Off ce, and the Department of Social Services. She stated the agencies will promote a coordinated effort to achieve public safety and reduce juvenile crime. She stated the agreement will be renewed automatically, unless otherwise notified. Commissioner Jerke stated the Juvenile Information Exchange seems to be promising, and an intent exists to create a county-wide program at a later date. He stated the agencies will be able to intervene with kids that create problems, and he requested that Ms. Griego create a way to track the progress of the program through statistics. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long,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 9:15 a.m. BOARD OF OUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD CO TY, COLORADO ATTEST: atet /tell ✓ Elsa . eilJ Chair ::d : : t ty k to he Board 1861 kr ,,� r , -i vid E. Long, Pro-Tem - S ch77 Deputy'lerk to the Board d William ti. Jerke '=en� Rob rt D. Mas EXCUSED Glenn Vaad Social Services Minutes, December 11, 2006 2006-3373 Page 2 BC0016 Hello