Minutes of the Macon County Mental Health Board
March 14, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
132 S. Water St., Suite 604
Board Members Present:Mr. Rathnow, Ms. Hawkins,Mr. McRae,Mr. Johnston,
Ms. Seidman
Board Members Absent:Mr. Smith, Ms. Little, Mr. Alpi, Ms. Walker
Staff Members Present:Ms. Shoemaker, Ms. Tangney
Guests Present:Mr. Ray Batman
Call to Order
Mr. McRaecalled the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.and Ms. Tangney recorded the minutes. A quorum was present.
Public Comment(s)
1.0PastorEmbra Patterson III, House of Faith Church of God In Christ, expressed his gratitude to the Board for the funding support of their program titled Faith Foundation. The program is an after-school program offered to children of low income families. They currently serve approximately 30 children. Pastor Patterson welcomed Board members to visit the program.
Board Action: n/a
Approval of Minutes
2.0Mr. McRae presented the minutes of the February6, 2017Board meeting. Asking the Board for any changes or comments.
Board Action: (Ms. Hawkins/Mr. Rathnow) “To accept the minutes of the February 6, 2017 Board Meeting.” (Ayes=5, Nays=0) Motion carried.
Budget & Finance Committee – March 9, 2017
Finances
3.1-3.5Mr. Rathnow asked Ms. Shoemaker facilitate this discussion. Ms. Shoemaker discussed the financial statements and reports, the budget summary, and the investment report inviting questions and/or comments.
Board Action: n/a
Ms. Walker arrived at 7:28pm.
Proposed Revised FY17 Budget
3.6Ms. Shoemaker explained the revisions are due to the closing of My Health Care Coordination, the loss of Medicaid Revenue in the Local Funds Initiative, the resignation of the executive director and the subsequent appointment of an interim executive director and a Search Committee consultant. Ms. Shoemaker reviewed the changes and the projected end of year fiscals.
Board Action: (Mr. Johnston/Ms. Hawkins) “To approve the revised FY17 budget as presented.” (Ayes=6, Nays=0) Motion carried.
Search Committee – February 23, 2017
4.1-4.5Mr. Batman reviewed with the Board the initial Search Committee meeting and the appointment of Ms. Little as Chairperson. The committee updated the current executive direction job description to include the following requirements for education and experience.
Board Action: (Mr. Rathnow/Ms. Walker) “To define the education and job skills/experience requirements with amended wording -- Education: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in business administration, behavioral and human services, healthcare administration or public administration is required. Experience: Must have 10 years’ experience in a behavioral health and leadership settings; experience in supervision and management of employees is required. Knowledge of funding mechanisms, contract management and current knowledge about trends and changes occurring in the field is mandatory. Experience working with public boards is an added advantage.” (Ayes=6, Nays=0) Motion carried.
Executive Committee – March 9, 2017
5.1Mr. McRae discussed the Committee’s review of the requirements of the executive director position and the information provided by the Search Committee to determine a salary range.
Board Action: (Mr. Johnston/Mr. Rathnow) “To approve a total compensation package for the executive director position of $100,000-$150,000 including benefits.” (Ayes=6, Nays=0) Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.