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MINUTES
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
OCTOBER 11, 2004
TAPE #2004-46
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 11, 2004, 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 Robert D. Masden, Chair
Commissioner William H. Jerke, Pro-Tem
Commissioner M. J. Geile
Commissioner David E. Long - EXCUSED
Commissioner Glenn Vaad - EXCUSED
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Debra S. Miller
Director of Finance and Administration, Don Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Geile moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Social Services meeting
of October 6, 2004, as printed. Commissioner Jerke 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 $96,909.90. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the warrants as
presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER NOTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD FOR THE TEAMWORK,INNOVATION,
GROWTH, HOPE AND TRAINING PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - YOUTH
EMANCIPATION AND SERVICES, INC.: Judy Griego, Department of Social Services, stated the term
for the contract award is October 1, 2004 through May 31, 2005. Ms. Griego stated Youth Emancipation
and Services, Inc.will provide evidenced-based family therapy in conjunction with a Youth Conservation
Corps at an hourly rate of$40 per hour. She explained services include assessment, case management,
in-home family therapy, and communication services. Commissioner Geile moved to approve the
notification. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
CONSIDER COMMUNITY FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAM CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN: Ms. Griego stated the Colorado Department of Local Affairs will provide $4,154.84 to enable the
Department of Social Services to provide food baskets to eligible clients of approximately 325 seniors and
disabled citizens,through its contractor,the Weld Food Bank. CommissionerJerke moved to approve the
contract. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-ARAPAHOE HOUSE: Ms.Griego stated the term of the agreement is from
July 1,2004 through June 30,2005. Ms.Griego stated the reimbursement rate of$31.29 per day,includes
room and board costs and exludes Medicaid treatment costs. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Ms.
Griego explained the target group is primarily adolescents with alcohol and drug abuse problems.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve the agreement. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Jerke, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE FACILITIES SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ARAPAHOE HOUSE: Ms. Griego stated the Department agrees to
reimburse Arapahoe House at a rate of$90 per day,which includes room,board and treatment. She stated
the term of the agreement is from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. Commissioner Jerke moved to
approve the agreement. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Geile,carried unanimously.
CONSIDER THREE AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE CHILD PLACEMENT AGENCY SERVICES WITH
VARIOUS VENDORS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego listed the providers as Bethany
Christian Services, Kids Crossing and Alpine Children's Environmental Services, Inc. She explained the
Department agrees to reimburse the vendors at a rate based on the Needs Based Care Assessment levels
that include room, board and treatment services. She explained all agreements will end June 30, 2005.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve the agreements. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Jerke, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REVISION TO OPERATIONS MANUAL, SECTION 6.000, COLORADO WORKS IN WELD
COUNTYAND CHILD CARE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Ms.Griego stated the revision adds Section
6.014.9, "Background Checks of Legally Exempt Child Care Providers and Negative Fiscal Agreement
Actions for Legally Exempt and Licensed Child Care Providers". She stated the addition will include policies
and procedures regarding background checks of Legally exempt child care providers;and the cost of such
background checks will be borne by the legally exempt child care provider. Ms.Griege stated that additional
policies and procedures regarding negative fiscal agreement actions for both legally exempt and licensed
child care providers will be added to the Section. Responding to CommissionerJerke,Ms.Griego explained
"legally exempt providers" refer to non-licensed child care providers. Commissioner Geile moved to
approve the revision to the operations manual. The motion,which was seconded by CommissionerJerke,
carried unanimously.
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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 9:20 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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David E. Long
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