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MINUTES
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MARCH 19, 2001
TAPE #2001-13
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, March 19, 2001, 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 Glenn Vaad, Pro-Tem
Commissioner William H. Jerke - EXCUSED
Commissioner David E. Long
Commissioner Robert D. Masden
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther E. Gesick
Comptroller, Claud Hanes
MINUTES: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Social Services meeting
of March 14, 2001, as printed. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
WARRANTS: Claud Hanes, Comptroller, presented the warrants for approval by the Board in the amount
of $46,565.84. Commissioner Long moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Hanes.
Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR WELD COUNTY COLORADO WORKS
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Judy Griego, Director of Social Services, stated this
Memorandum of Understanding is for the term beginning January 1, 2001, through December 31, 2001.
She stated it is similar to last year's Memorandum of Understanding with exception to Weld County
agreeing to achieve Federal Work Participation rates minus the appropriate caseload reduction factor for
all families and two-parent families. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Barker stated he recommends
approval with the proposed change. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Memorandum of
Understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried
unanimously.
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CONSIDER COLORADO WORKS PROGRAM PLAN 2001: Ms. Griego stated this is part of the MOU for
2001, and she recommends approval. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said plan. Commissioner
Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - ISLAND GROVE REGIONAL TREATMENT CENTER, INC.: Ms. Griego stated under
the amendment the funding will be increased from $52,398.00 to $127,398.00 for an overall increase of
$75,000.00. She explained the funding will be provided by the Family Issues Cash Fund,which also funds
the Core Services Programs. Ms. Griego stated the amendment will provide for increased activities at the
Island Grove Regional Treatment Center. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Ms. Griego stated the
Treatment Center was paying for the services with funds earmarked for child welfare services from the
State; however, the State has reduced funding. She stated the primary funding for the Island Grove
Treatment Center has been reduced so the Department of Social Services is trying to compensate and
cover the loss in funds. Responding further to Commissioner Vaad, Ms. Griego explained the State's
decision was based on a shift in new legislature which anticipates the costs will be covered by Medicaid.
Commissioner Vaad suggested the Department of Social Services keep track of the case load for future
reference when these types of cases are covered by Medicaid. In response to Chair Geile, Ms. Griego
stated most of the clients are treated for drug and alcohol abuse, which is currently not eligible for
Medicaid. Commissioner Long moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. The
motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN-NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC.: Ms. Griego stated this amendment will
increase funding to North Range Behavioral Health, Inc., to $115,544.00. In response to Commissioner
Vaad, Ms. Griego stated this is for a limited part of the mental health services and covers psychological
services only. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign.
The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Long, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER COORDINATION AGREEMENT FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego stated under this nonfinancial agreement, the Weld County
Food Bank will provide a support work site and supervisor for TANF clients. The Department of Human
Services will coordinate the work activities with the supervisor and provide support for the clients, and the
Department of Social Services will provide the computer and work site equipment for up to two clients. For
these services, the Weld Food Bank will be allowed limited access to Weld County's computer network.
Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Ms. Griego stated they have ensured that there are fire walls and that
the Weld Food Bank will be following the policies for access to the network. Commissioner Long 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
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