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Home My WebLink About20031803.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JULY 14, 2003 TAPE #2003-27 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,July 14,2003,at the hour of 9:00 a.m.;however, due to lack of a quorum, Chair Long recessed the meeting until 9:45 a.m. At that time the following occurred. 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 Commissioner Robert D. Masden, Pro-Tem Commissioner M. J. Geile - EXCUSED Commissioner William H. Jerke - EXCUSED Commissioner Glenn Vaad Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol A. Harding Controller/Treasurer, Claud Hanes MINUTES: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Social Services meeting of July 9, 2003, as printed. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. WARRANTS:Claud Hanes,Controller/Treasurer,presented the warrants for approval by the Board in the amount of$67,228.62. Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Hanes. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER 2 AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE FOSTER FAMILY HOME SERVICES WITH VARIOUS VENDORS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:Judy Griego,Director of Social Services,stated the term of the agreements is July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004. For each agreement, reimbursement will be made to the foster family home vendor at a rate of$552 per month,including room and board,and excluding the Children's Habilitation Residential Program (CHRP) rate, unless the cap on CHRP resources is exceeded statewide. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously. 2003-1803 BC0016 CONSIDER AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE FACILITIES SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRTO SIGN-SMITH AGENCY(SERENITY CHILDREN'S HOME):Ms.Griego stated the term of this agreement is July 1,2003,through June 30,2004,and reimbursement will be at the rate of$552 per month including room and board,and excluding the Children's Habilitation Residential Program(CHRP) rate,unless the cap on CHRP resources is exceeded statewide. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER 7 AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE CHILD PLACEMENTAGENCY SERVICES WITH VARIOUS PROVIDERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego stated the term of these agreements is July 1,2003,to June 30,2004,and reimbursement will be made at a rate based on the Needs Based Care Assessment levels that include room, board, and treatment services. Responding to Chair Long, Ms. Griego stated progress reports are outlined in the rate structure. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden,the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE GROUP CARE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -RITE OF PASSAGE, INC.: Ms.Griego stated the term for this agreement is July 1,2003,through June 30, 2004, and reimbursement will be at a rate of $132 per day including room, board and treatment. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER TEN AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE FACILITIES SERVICES WITH VARIOUS PROVIDERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego stated the term for these agreements if July 1, 2003,through June 30,2004,and reimbursement will be made at rates that include room, board and treatment, as outlined in her memorandum dated July 7, 2003. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER 17 AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER SERVICES WITH VARIOUS PROVIDERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego stated the term of these agreements is July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, and reimbursement will be made at rates including room and board, and excluding Medicaid treatment costs, as outlined in her memorandum dated July 7, 2003. Responding to Commissioner Vaad regarding certification of costs, Ms. Griego stated those are given to the Colorado Department of Human Services by April of each year. We then get it indirectly from the State. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously CONSIDER 2003 APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:Ms.Griego stated this application is on behalf of the Weld Food Bank,and the term, if awarded, will be July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, at which time an agreement will be required. Responding to Commissioner Masden, Ms. Griego stated we have historically received approximately $4,000 per year, which has been used to fund emergency food baskets. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. Social Services Minutes, July 14, 2003 2003-1803 Page 2 BC0016 CONSIDER CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN- AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Ms. Griego stated the term for this agreement is July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004, and the source of funding is Child Welfare Regular Administration Funds. She stated reimbursement will be up to a maximum of$12,000 for tuition and fees and $2,000 for books, for which Aims will provide classes to 50 foster parents. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Ms. Griego stated tuition is$39.50 per quarter,per student. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER INTRA-GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES: Ms. Griego stated the term of this agreement is July 1, 2003, through June 30,2006,subject to the availability of funding and annual review. She stated reimbursement will be a maximum of $80,000 of 100 percent funding and $20,000 which is matching funds. The Department of Human Services will assist food stamp recipients by locating employment options and providing access to services such as food stamp workfare,vocational training, etcetera. 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 9:55 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS //�� W OUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: miwa l D id . o , Ch ' Weld County Clerk to t - Board Robert D. Masden, Pro-Tem • ISfiI I'�r '•e � a Board EXCUSED M. J. Geile EXCUSED William� H. Jerke � Glenn Vaad c Social Services Minutes, July 14, 2003 2003-1803 Page 3 BC0016 Hello