JEFFERSON PARISH HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY
CONFERENCE ROOM
3300 W. ESPLANADE AVE., SUITE 213
METAIRIE, LOUISIANA 70002
MINUTES
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2011
Authority Board Members in Attendance:
Olga BogranTerry HardouinNancy Pearson
Kevin CentanniLouise LandrySal Scalia
Authority Board Members Absent:
Phil Cerminaro Gale Naquin Al Majeau John Neal LaCresiea Olivier
Staff in Attendance:
Mike Teague, Executive Director
Tammy Valenti, Chief of Staff
Marena Michel, Administrative Director
Lisa English Rhoden, Director of Management Services
Gay LeBlanc, Director of Community Support
Stephanie Campo, Director of CSPDD
Guest in Attendance:
Sylvia Pearson, Executive Director, The Extra Mile Southeast Louisiana
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Pearsonat 6:01p.m.
1.Order, Attendance, Introduction of Visitors, Adoption of Agenda.
Ms. Bogran made a motion to accept the agenda as presented. Ms. Landry seconded the motion. Passed unanimously.
2.Approval of Minutes.
Mr. Centanni stated he did not report on Community involvement at the February meeting. He will be reporting at the March 14, 2011 meeting. Mr. Centanni made a motion to accept the minutes as amended. Seconded byMr. Hardouin. Passed unanimously.
3.Board Generated Agenda.
A)Executive Director/Staff Update –Mr. Teague stated the consolidation of East Bank facilities is moving forward. He handed out a building proposal and reviewed for the Board. A discussion followed.A motion was made by Mr. Scalia to authorize Mike Teague, Executive Director, to move forward with all necessary steps to secure the consolidation of services on the East bank of Jefferson Parish until such time as a proposal is brought to the Board to purchase said building at 3616 S I-10 Services Road, Metairie, LA. Seconded by Mr. Hardouin. A discussion followed. Passed unanimously.
Mr. Teague also attended meetings and events as follows:
Millage renewal on April 30, 2011 – continue to meet with Kriss Fairbairn – Tammy has handouts;
Attended the Extra Mile Community Partner Celebration Dinner honoring Senator John Alario, Jr., and Representative Patrick Connick;
Requested a proposal from Ann Dinehart, Consultant regarding Strategic Planning for JPHSA;
Attended the CSoC Town Hall Meeting in Orleans Parish;
Continued to meet with Judge Konrad, et al regarding CSoC. It is anticipated that Jefferson Parish will apply to be an Implementation Region. JPHSA will be part of the collaboration;
Attended the Mental Health Planning Council Meeting regarding the MH Block Grant;
Initiated transfer of two (2) ACT Contracts to the LINC Program – services to continue – utilized contract costs to reduce budget reductions;
Met with Heather Hilliard, Parish CAO for Public Safety regarding Hurricane Preparedness;
Continue to meet regarding GNOCHC 1115 Waiver Program for transition from PCASG;
Attended the Mental Health Task Force Meeting;
Attended Child and Youth Planning Board Meeting;
Attended the Coordinated System of Care (CSoC) Leadership Meeting;
Attended monthly HSIC Meeting – met with Secretary Greenstein on March 10th; and,
Continue preparation work on COA Accreditation (Lisa will discuss).
At this time Mr. Teague asked Ms. Rhoden to give an update on the Council of Accreditation process. She stated the first narrative was submitted to Council on Accreditation with only one change with regards to the distinction between JPHSA Board policies and JPHSA agency policies. Ms. Rhoden stated she is now working on the second narrative encompassing human resources. A discussion followed.
Mr. Centannireviewed Board’s policy on the Board Job Description and led a discussion regarding community collaboration and outreach. He stated the Board needed to be pro-active in collecting and disseminating information regarding JPHSA. A discussion followed. Ms. Rhoden was asked to show examples of how the Board does satisfy COA standards on topics of Board Governance. Ms. Pearson thanked Ms. Rhoden and Mr. Centannifor their report.
B)Policy Review – IAAllocation of Resources–After review, Ms. Pearson suggested revisions to this policy by changing Substance Abuse in the policy to Addictive Disorders. A motion was made by Ms. Bogranto adopt the revision of the Allocation of ResourcesPolicy as stated. Seconded byMr. Centanni. Passed unanimously.
Mr. Scalia made a motion to defer IVG, IVH, IV I, IVJ, to the next meeting. Seconded by Mr. Hardouin. Passed unanimously.
C)CSPDD Nomination for JPHSA Regional Advisory Council for Persons with Developmental Disabilities – A motion to defer this item by Ms. Pearson. Seconded by Mr. Scalia. Passed unanimously. Dr. Campo will have documentation at the next meeting that gives the JPHSA Board authority to nominate to the Advisory Council.
Dr. Campo invited Board members to participate in the 20thAnnual Family Empowerment Forum entitled Wisdom: Voice, Vision, Value, on Saturday, March 26, 2011, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Metairie. She also stated there would be a Community event sponsored by Families Helping Families held on Friday, March 18, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at Audubon Zoo, Shelter #10. The event is entitled, Community Action First.
D)Board Linkage Update – Ms. Pearson state she attended the JPHSA Public Form. A discussion followed.
4.Announcements.
A)Board Generated Items – Mr. Centanni opened discussion regarding the need for financial assistance for individuals JPHSA serves. He stated American Financial Institute and /or other agencies may be willing to be a referral source for JPHSA to utilize. A discussion followed.
B) Next Board meeting –The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 4, 2011, at the JPHSA Office at 3300 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, LA 70002, 6:00 p.m.
5.Adjournment.
The Board meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. by a motion made by Mr.Scalia. Seconded byMr. Hardouin. Passed unanimously.
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NANCY L. PEARSON
JPHSA Chairperson