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MINUTES
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
OCTOBER 25, 2006
TAPE #2006-38
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, October 25, 2006, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Acting Chair Pro-Tem and on roll call the following
members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof:
Commissioner M. J. Geile, Chair- EXCUSED
Commissioner David E. Long, Pro-Tem - EXCUSED
Commissioner William H. Jerke, Acting Chair Pro-Tem
Commissioner Robert D. Masden
Commissioner Glenn Vaad
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Jenny Luna
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
ELECTION OF ACTING CHAIR PRO-TEM FOR OCTOBER 25, 2006: Commissioner Vaad nominated
William H. Jerke as the Acting Chair Pro-Tem for the meeting of October 25, 2006. The nomination was
seconded by Commissioner Masden. Commissioner Jerke was unanimously elected as Acting Chair
Pro-Tem, and began Chairing the meeting.
MINUTES: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Social Services meeting
of October23,2006,as printed. Commissioner Vaad 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 $30,961.25. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the warrants as
presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR COLORADO WORKS PROGRAM(TANF)AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Judy Griego, Director of Social Services, stated the memorandum fulfills
the requirement of an annual performance contract identifying the County's duties and responsibilities in
implementing the Colorado Works Program and the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program. She stated
the term of the memorandum is October 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, and new language within the
memorandum further limits liability for errors caused by the Colorado Benefit Management System(CBMS).
She further stated Bruce Barker, County Attorney, has reviewed the memorandum, and concurs with the
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language. In response to Acting Chair Pro-Tern Jerke, Ms. Griego stated a group of attorneys have
reviewed the memorandum, and are of the opinion that the new language will provide further liability
coverage for the operation of the CBMS. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said memorandum and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR CORESERVICESANDAUTHORIZECHAIR TO
SIGN-SOUTHERN CORRECTIONS SYSTEMS, INC.: Ms.Griego stated Southern Corrections Systems,
Inc., could not locate the signed agreement; however, the agreement was finally located at one of the
facilities. She stated the source of funding for the agreement is Child Welfare Administration,and the total
level of reimbursement will not exceed$52,398.00. She further stated Southern Corrections Systems, Inc.,
will provide monitored sobriety services for families and adolescents involved in the child welfare system.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-
TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AT COLORADO CHRISTIAN HOME: Ms.Griego
stated the term of the agreement is September 6, 2006,through May 31, 2007, and the source of funding
is Child Welfare Block funding. She stated the Tennyson Center will provide day treatment services for a
child-specific case in the City of Denver. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENTFORSERVICESANDAUTHORIZECHAIRTO SIGN-
MY COUNSELING SERVICES: Ms.Griego stated the term of the agreement is October 23,2006,through
May 31, 2007, and the source of funding is Child Welfare Block funding. She stated My Counseling will
provide alcohol and drug abuse services, including assessments, outpatient,transitional residential, day
treatment, and residential care for primarily the adolescent population. Commissioner Vaad moved to
approve said agreement and authorize the Chairto sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden,the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PURCHASEOF SERVICES AGREEMENTANDAUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-MARILYN
NEIHART: Ms.Griego stated the term of the agreement is August 25,2006,through December 31,2006.
She stated Ms. Neihart will assist the Department in its review and evaluation of the Department's
Placement Review Team process and policies for children and youth placed in,and continuing to be placed
in, residential care. She further stated Ms. Neihartwill assist the Department in the development of written
protocols that will meet the guidelines set by the Colorado Department of Human Services. Ms. Griego
stated the Department will reimburse Ms. Neihart at a rate of$40.00 per hour. In response to Acting Chair
Pro-Tem Jerke, Ms. Griego stated a maximum reimbursement level does not exist; however, the overall
reimbursement will be approximately$2,000.00. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden,the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ADDENDUM TO TWO AGREEMENTSTO PURCHASE GROUP HOME/GROUP CENTER
CARE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego stated the term of the addendums is
July 1, 2006, through June 20, 2007, and the reimbursement rates are determined by the Colorado
Department of Human Services. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said addendums and authorize
the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER ADDENDUM TO FIVE AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE CHILD PLACEMENT AGENCY
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego stated the term of the addendums is July 1,
2006, through June 30, 2007, and the reimbursement rates are based on the Needs Based Care
Assessment. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said addendums and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ADDENDUM TO FIVE AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE FACILITY
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego stated the term of the addendums is July 1,
2006, through June 30, 2007, and the reimbursement rates are based on care and services set by the
Colorado Department of Human Services. She stated if a child is eligible for the Child Residential Habitation
Program, the Department agrees to pay the federal SSI rate. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Ms.
Griego stated the reimbursement rates for Mountain States Children's Home were modified by the State
as of August 1,2006,therefore,two agreements were drafted. Responding to Acting Chair Pro-Tem Jerke,
Ms.Griego stated the reimbursement rate is now at market level; however,it is still significantly lower than
the other providers. In response to Commissioner Masden, Ms. Griego stated the variance in
reimbursement rates are determined by the services provided at the facility, and the State calculation of
cost analysis. She further stated the rates are also based upon the quality of credentials of the staff
members of the facility. Further responding to Commissioner Masden, Ms.Griego stated the Department
is studying whether the County would benefit from joining a state-wide bid for the provided services. She
stated the Division of Youth Corrections is able to negotiate significantly lower reimbursement rates.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said addendums and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ADDENDUM TO TWENTY-ONE AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE THERAPEUTIC
RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE FACILITY SERVICES AND RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE FACILITY SERVICES
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms.Griego stated the term of the addendums is July 1,2006,through
June 30, 2007, and the reimbursement rates are based on the State vendor rates for child maintenance,
administrative maintenance,and services. She stated Medicaid provides therapeutic services on a fee for
services basis. In response to Commissioner Masden,Ms.Griego stated another factor of reimbursement
rates is the age of the facility, and more established facilities tend to have a smaller reimbursement rate.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said addendums and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Masden, 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 9:20 a.m.
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