GULF COAST CENTER
BOARD OF TRUSTEES’S MEETING
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Mainland Community Service Center
7510 FM 1765, Texas City, Texas
MINUTES
- CALL TO ORDER – Gerald Mitchell, Board Chair of the Board of Trustees, convened the regular meeting on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 6:27 p.m. at the Mainland Community Service Center located at 7510 FM 1765, Texas City, Texas.
The following Board Members were present: Gerald Mitchell – Chair, Trey Picard, Jamie Travis, James Floyd, Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart and Karen DeJean.
Board Member(s) absent: David Walker (Excused), Caroline Rickaway (Excused), and Bob Flick (Excused).
Also present were: G. Michael Winburn, Executive Director – Gulf Coast Center, Chris Cahill, Board Attorney – Mills Shirley, Barry Goodman, The Goodman Corporation;Jeanette Taylor – NAMI Gulf Coast and other Center staff.
- CITIZENS’ COMMENTS: Jeanette Taylor – NAMI Gulf Coast presented information handouts regarding the 2012 NAMI Gulf Coast Walk scheduled for Saturday, April 14th, 2012; 9:00 a.m. at the Alvin Community College.
- BOARD MEMBERS’ REPORTS: There were no Board Members’ Reports.
- PROGRAM PRESENTATION: Barry Goodman - The Goodman Corporation, presented the board with an update regarding Connect Transit: Congressional activity impacting Connect and Support for substitute taxi voucher program in the League City, Pearland and Friendswood area.
- ACTION ITEMS:
- Consider the approval of previous meeting minutes. January 22, 2012.
On motion by Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart, seconded by Karen DeJean, the board voted to approve the meeting minutes. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
- Consider the approval of the January 2012 check register.
On motion by Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart, seconded by Karen DeJean, the board voted to approve the January 2012 check register. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
- Consider the approval of the Center’s FY2012 Operational Budget Amendments.
On motion by Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart, seconded by Trey Picard, the board voted to approve the Center’s FY2012 Operational Budget Amendments. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
- Consider acceptance of the Interlocal Agreement by and between the Gulf Coast Center and the County of Galveston for the Transportation of Galveston County Citizens During a Mandatory Evacuation Period.
On motion by Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart, seconded by Trey Picard, the board voted to approve the acceptance of the Interlocal Agreement by and between the Gulf Coast center and the County of Galveston for the Transportation of Galveston County Citizens during a Mandatory Evacuation Period. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
- Consider the approval of DSHS MH Performance Contract Amendment #001A & #001B.
On motion by Trey Picard, seconded by Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart, the board voted to approve Amendments #001A & #001B of the DSHS MH Performance Contract. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
- Consider approval of the following Center policies:
- REVISION to 13.55 Gifts from Consumers/Vendors policy was revised to reflect that Center employees shall not accept a gift if the fair market value of the gift exceeds $50.00. The policy currently in effect has a limit of $15.00 and the Center wishes to align with the States token gift amount which is $50.00.
- NEW 13.76 Video Surveillance Policy was developed due to security and safety issues at the Center’s MIS building. To protect the assets and equipment at the Alvin location security cameras have been installed in view of the parking lot.
- NEW 13.77 Telecommuting Policy provides guidelines for staff who work from home for a part or all of the work week.
- NEW Social Media Policy was developed to make employees aware that they shall not visit social media-related sites during work hours unless they are an administrator of one of the Center’s facebook pages. The p/p also provides guidelines for off duty use of social media.
- REVISION to Connect Employee Handbook section Connect Issued Mobile Device Operations and Restrictions and Center procedure 13.75. The handbook and procedure are revised so the Center and Connect transit are in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations which state that no driver may use a hand held mobile telephone or text while driving a commercial motor vehicle.
On motion by Jamie Travis, seconded by Karen DeJean, the board voted to approve the Center policies referenced above. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
IDD ADULT SERVICES ACTION ITEMS:
- Consider the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Kathey Kelly for the provision of respite and/or community support services.
On motion by Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart, seconded by Trey Picard, the board voted to approve the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Kathey Kelly. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
Term: February 2, 2012 – August 31, 2013
Service Area: IDD Adult ServicesCounty of Service: Harris County
Reimbursement Rate: Standard base level = $10/hr.; Medical/Behavioral need = $15/hr.
Description: The Non-Traditional Providers (NTP) are part of the Open Enrollment Network for IDD Services. NTP is made up of individual family members, friends, neighbors and others who provide respite and/or community support services (this is new to the agreement) for families and consumers.
- Consider the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Wilma Garraway for the provision of respite and/or community support services.
On motion by Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart, seconded by Trey Picard, the board voted to approve the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Wilma Garraway. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
Term: February 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013
Service Area: IDD Adult ServicesCounty of Service: Fort Bend County
Reimbursement Rate: Standard base level = $10/hr.; Medical/Behavioral need = $15/hr.
Description: The Non-Traditional Providers (NTP) are part of the Open Enrollment Network for IDD Services. NTP is made up of individual family members, friends, neighbors and others who provide respite and/or community support services (this is new to the agreement) for families and consumers.
- Consider the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Amanda Warren for the provision of respite and/or community support services.
On motion by Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart, seconded by Trey Picard, the board voted to approve the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Amanda Warren. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
Term: January 31, 2012 – August 31, 2013
Service Area: IDD Adult ServicesCounty of Service: Galveston County
Reimbursement Rate: Standard base level = $10/hr.; Medical/Behavioral need = $15/hr.
Description: The Non-Traditional Providers (NTP) are part of the Open Enrollment Network for IDD Services. NTP is made up of individual family members, friends, neighbors and others who provide respite and/or community support services (this is new to the agreement) for families and consumers.
- Consider the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Margaret Bjerke for the provision of respite and/or community support services.
On motion by Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart, seconded by Trey Picard, the board voted to approve the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Margaret Bjerke. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
Term: February 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013
Service Area: IDD Adult ServicesCounty of Service: Galveston County
Reimbursement Rate: Standard base level = $10/hr.; Medical/Behavioral need = $15/hr.
Description: The Non-Traditional Providers (NTP) are part of the Open Enrollment Network for IDD Services. NTP is made up of individual family members, friends, neighbors and others who provide respite and/or community support services (this is new to the agreement) for families and consumers.
- Consider the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Marie Jimenez for the provision of respite and/or community support services.
On motion by Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart, seconded by Trey Picard, the board voted to approve the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Marie Jimenez. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
Term: January 25, 2012 – August 31, 2013
Service Area: IDD Adult ServicesCounty of Service: Brazoria County
Reimbursement Rate: Standard base level = $10/hr.; Medical/Behavioral need = $15/hr.
Description: The Non-Traditional Providers (NTP) are part of the Open Enrollment Network for IDD Services. NTP is made up of individual family members, friends, neighbors and others who provide respite and/or community support services (this is new to the agreement) for families and consumers.
- Consider the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Dominique Simmons for the provision of respite and/or community support services.
On motion by Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart, seconded by Trey Picard, the board voted to approve the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Dominique Simmons. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
Term: January 23, 2012 – August 31, 2013
Service Area: IDD Adult ServicesCounty of Service: Brazoria County
Reimbursement Rate: Standard base level = $10/hr.; Medical/Behavioral need = $15/hr.
Description: The Non-Traditional Providers (NTP) are part of the Open Enrollment Network for IDD Services. NTP is made up of individual family members, friends, neighbors and others who provide respite and/or community support services (this is new to the agreement) for families and consumers.
- Consider the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Lisa Petrosky for the provision of respite and/or community support services.
On motion by Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart, seconded by Trey Picard, the board voted to approve the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Lisa Petrosky. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
Term: January 15, 2012 – August 31, 2013
Service Area: IDD Adult ServicesCounty of Service: Brazoria County
Reimbursement Rate: Standard base level = $10/hr.; Medical/Behavioral need = $15/hr.
Description: The Non-Traditional Providers (NTP) are part of the Open Enrollment Network for IDD Services. NTP is made up of individual family members, friends, neighbors and others who provide respite and/or community support services (this is new to the agreement) for families and consumers.
- Consider the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Cherelle Jobe for the provision of respite and/or community support services.
On motion by Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart, seconded by Trey Picard, the board voted to approve the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Cherelle Jobe. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
Term: February 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013
Service Area: IDD Adult ServicesCounty of Service: Galveston County
Reimbursement Rate: Standard base level = $10/hr.; Medical/Behavioral need = $15/hr.
Description: The Non-Traditional Providers (NTP) are part of the Open Enrollment Network for IDD Services. NTP is made up of individual family members, friends, neighbors and others who provide respite and/or community support services (this is new to the agreement) for families and consumers.
- Consider the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Adell Daniels for the provision of respite and/or community support services.
On motion by Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart, seconded by Trey Picard, the board voted to approve the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Adell Daniels. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
Term: January 15, 2012 – August 31, 2013
Service Area: IDD Adult ServicesCounty of Service: Galveston County
Reimbursement Rate: Standard base level = $10/hr.; Medical/Behavioral need = $15/hr.
Description: The Non-Traditional Providers (NTP) are part of the Open Enrollment Network for IDD Services. NTP is made up of individual family members, friends, neighbors and others who provide respite and/or community support services (this is new to the agreement) for families and consumers.
- Consider the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Tamika Janice for the provision of respite and/or community support services.
On motion by Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart, seconded by Trey Picard, the board voted to approve the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Tamika Janice. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
Term: February 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013
Service Area: IDD Adult ServicesCounty of Service: Galveston County
Reimbursement Rate: Standard base level = $10/hr.; Medical/Behavioral need = $15/hr.
Description: The Non-Traditional Providers (NTP) are part of the Open Enrollment Network for IDD Services. NTP is made up of individual family members, friends, neighbors and others who provide respite and/or community support services (this is new to the agreement) for families and consumers.
- Consider the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Quintina Block for the provision of respite and/or community support services.
On motion by Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart, seconded by Trey Picard, the board voted to approve the ratification of the new non-traditional provider agreement with Quintina Block. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
Term: January 15, 2012 – August 31, 2013
Service Area: IDD Adult ServicesCounty of Service: Galveston County
Reimbursement Rate: Standard base level = $10/hr.; Medical/Behavioral need = $15/hr.
Description: The Non-Traditional Providers (NTP) are part of the Open Enrollment Network for IDD Services. NTP is made up of individual family members, friends, neighbors and others who provide respite and/or community support services (this is new to the agreement) for families and consumers.
CONNECT TRANSIT SERVICE ACTION ITEMS:
- Consider approval of the 2nd Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the Gulf Coast Center and University of Texas Medical Branch for the UTMB (Victory Lakes) Park and Ride project.
On motion by Jamie Travis, seconded by Trey Picard, the board voted to approve the 2nd Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the Gulf Coast Center and University of Texas Medical Branch for the UTMB (Victory Lakes) Park and Ride project. The motion carried with all members voting in favor. Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart abstained.
Service Area: Connect TransitCounty of Service: Galveston
Amount to be reimbursed: $435,750 (via escrow account)
Description: This 2nd Amendment secures approximately $435,750 of UTMB reimbursement for “betterments” associated with the “duct bank” and “storm trooper” utilities installed as part of the park and ride facility development project. This reimbursement would be deposited into an escrow account to the benefit of the UTMB Park and Ride service, and other transit connectivity within Galveston County.
- Consider approval of the Interlocal Agreement with The City of Alvin for the development and implementation of new express and local transit services and the creation of a strategic Pedestrian-Transit Access Master Plan.
On motion by Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart, seconded by Karen DeJean, the board voted to approve the Interlocal Agreement with The City of Alvin. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
Service Area: Connect TransitCounty of Service: Brazoria
City Financial Support: 20% of cost of completing plan up to $10,000.
Description: The City of Alvin wishes to enhance transit access to employment, retail centers, medical facilities, and other activity centers, and to stimulate economic development through the utilization of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Livable Community Initiatives (LCI) Program.
MH ADULT SERVICE ACTION ITEMS:
- Consider approval of the new Agreement with ConMed, Inc. for mental health and psychiatric services in the Galveston County Jail.
On motion by Trey Picard, seconded by Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart, the board voted to approve the new Agreement with ConMed. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
Term: February 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013
Service Area: Mental HealthCounty of Service: Galveston
Amount not to exceed: $283,333.40 ($14,166.67 monthly)
Description: ConMed is the successful bidder on the inmate health services RFP completed by Galveston County. As the winning bidder the Center is required to contract with them for the mental health and psychiatric services portion which include eight hours of psychiatric services coverage (M.D. only) and sixty hours or 1.5 FTE for licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Professional staff person (employee) for Contractor.
- PENDING ACTION ITEMS:
Pending action items are those items which were on a prior board agenda but not completely resolved. The items may be listed for update or final action by the Board.
- Consider the approval of the Center’s updated Center Plan.
On motion by Mary Lou Flynn-Dupart, seconded by Trey Picard, the board voted to approve the Center’s update Center Plan. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
- Consider the appointment of an Audit Selection Committee.
On motion by Trey Picard, seconded by Karen DeJean, the board voted to appoint Gerald Mitchell and Karen DeJean to the Audit Selection Committee. The motion carried with all members voting in favor.
- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S CALENDAR: G. Michael Winburn
- Review of the financial report.
G. Michael Winburn, Executive Director – Gulf Coast Center, reported that for the month of January 2012 the Center recognized operating expenses of $2,034,700and operating revenues of $2,088,380 for a variance (revenues less expenses) of $53,679. Year to date, the variance position for both operational and non-operational expenses and revenues is (revenues less expenses) $88,450.34. No action required.