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MINUTES
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOVEMBER 15, 2006
TAPE #2006-40
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, November 15, 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 - EXCUSED
Commissioner William H. Jerke
Commissioner Robert D. Masden
Commissioner Glenn Vaad
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Elizabeth Strong
Controller, Barb Connolly
MINUTES: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Social Services meeting
of November 13, 2006, as printed. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
WARRANTS: Barb Connolly, Controller, presented the warrants for approval by the Board in the amount
of $41,641.51. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the warrants as presented by Ms. Connolly.
Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER COLORADO WORKS AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-
ISLAND GROVE REGIONAL TREATMENT CENTER: Judy Griego, Director of Social Services, stated
the term of the agreement is July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007. She stated this is an ongoing
agreement with Island Grove Regional Treatment Center to provide screening and assessment of each
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) applicant for substance abuse, provide treatment
options, and provide classes regarding drug and alcohol awareness. The Department agrees to provide
a maximum reimbursement of$22,000.00, including$18,000.00 for screening and assessment services
and$5,200.00 for alcohol and drug awareness classes. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Ms. Griego
stated the main measurements of success in the contract are maintaining the size of the caseload and
providing the services directly to the clients. In further response to Commissioner Vaad, Ms.Griego stated
the applicants are tested immediately and non-compliance renders them ineligible to receive assistance.
She stated detoxification services are the main area which may be delayed due to Larimer County referring
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clients to the Island Grove Treatment Center; however, they have provided timely service to the County
regarding these programs. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN - UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY, INC.: Ms. Griego stated the Department has been
awarded Child Care Development funds through the State Department of Human Services which will pass
through to United Way and their subcontractor, Aims Community College. She stated the term of the
agreement is July 1,2006, through June 30,2007. She stated the Department will reimburse United Way
and Aims Community College a total of $22,273.00 for an in-kind match. Ms. Griego stated the
memorandum outlines the program requirements and fiscal goals for the program, including on-going
in-depth training for child care professionals in an effort to improve child care quality in Weld County and
provide improved access for prospective child care professionals,to services through the program to assist
them in obtaining a license. In response to Chair Geile, Ms. Griego stated she has received assurance
from United Way that there will be performance indicators to ensure Aims Community College fulfills its
obligations. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement 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.
There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:10 a.m.
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