Minutes for the HTMHB for April 11, 2007

 

Meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairperson, Rita Lopienski at 7:06 p.m.

 

1. Welcome/Roll Call

Attendance:  Board members: Rita Lopienski, Gabrielle Infusino, Katy Dolan-Baumer, Sandra Deenihan, Mary Alice Benoit, Director, Danise Habun; Guest: Dennis Hewitt of PADS of Elgin

 

2. Approval of Agenda

K. Dolan-Baumer moved that the agenda be amended to move the Presentation by PADS from Item 9(1) to item 4 on the Agenda. M.A. Benoit seconded the motion.  All voted aye.  The motion carried.

 

3a. Approval of Minutes from M arch 20, 2007

K. Dolan-Baumer moved to approve the minutes as submitted, G. Infusino seconded the motion. All voted aye. The motion carried.

 

3b. Approval of Minutes from March 20, 2007 Executive Session

K. Dolan-Baumer moved to amend the minutes to include the following addition to the end of the first paragraph: “K. Dolan-Baumer requested that she be sent a copy of the review before it was given to the executive director.”  M.A. Benoit requested on behalf of R. Beckner that the amendment also include the following to be inserted after the phrase “final evaluation” in the first sentence of the first paragraph “as compiled by the secretary from the various board member evaluations.” S. Deenihan seconded the motion to amend.  All voted aye. The motion carried.

 

4. PADS Presentation

Dennis Hewitt presented a report on the activities of the new PADS center that is opening soon in Elgin.  They will have better shower and laundry facilities and will be better able to bring in mental health professionals and other experts ready to try and get services for the shelter’s guests.   They work with Ecker, Community Crisis Center and Renz.  They serve about 50 residents of Hanover Township each year.  So far they have had 360 overnight guests for this fiscal year.  Processing time is down to 5 minutes, it used to take up to 30 minutes to get someone processed. 

 

4a. Review of Financials from Mar. 2007

K. Dolan-Baumer moved to accept the financials as submitted. M.A. Benoit seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken.  G. Infusino, aye, K. Dolan-Baumer, aye, R. Lopienski, aye, S. Deenihan, aye, M.A. Benoit, aye. The motion carried.

 

5. Directors Report- submitted

D. Habun presented her report to the board. The report was submitted.

 

6.  Community Resource Center

D. Habun reported that according to James Barr, the Hanover Township maintenance staff is not able to take on extra duties at the Community Resource Center and advised Danise to check back on the status in about three months.  D. Habun is looking into pricing for the parking lot repairs and for security system updates. 

 

7.  On Going Business

            a. Tide Project:  D. Habun reported that the ridership of the TIDE program has been stable with no new changes in the number of people using the system.

 

            b. DVD Project:  M.A. Benoit reported that she is currently trying to review the tape to get it down from 8 minutes to a more viewable 5 minute presentation.  The DVD cannot be made shorter than 5 minutes without cutting desirable material.

 

            c. Web Database Project:  D. Habun reported that the grant database system is up and running and users are reporting it to be an improvement over the old system.  Additional training may take place later in the month.

 

            d. Strategic Planning

                        1. SNAP Consulting-new contract

                        M.A. Benoit moved to approve a new contract with SNAP Consulting to finish up the strategic planning in an amount not to exceed $3000.  R. Lopienski seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken:  K. Dolan-Baumer, nay; G. Infusino, aye, R. Lopienskie, aye, S. Deenihan, nay; M. A. Benoit, aye; the motion carries. 

                       2. Community Stakeholders Meeting- April 30th.

                       D. Habun reported that over 80 invitations were sent to community stakeholders and that the session would be held on April 30th in the Senior Center.

                       3. Set Date for final planning session- May- No further session dates were set at this time.  

             e. 30th Anniversary Celebration-  S. Deenihan reported that the celebration would take place at Chandlers and that they would be doing a blue and white theme with favors, table decorations and a fondue fountain.  The event has been set for August 30. 2007 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. 

              f. FY 08 Budget

D. Habun reported that one last amendment to the budget has been requested by the Township Finance Committee.  It is suggested that $1,000 be added to line item 4001 for Hanover Township Services. K. Dolan-Baumer moved that the budget be amended as suggested.  R. Lopienskie seconded the motion.  A roll call vote was taken:  S. Deenihan, aye, G. Infusino, aye, R. Beckner, aye, M.A. Benoit, aye, R. Lopienski, aye, K. Dolan-Baumer, aye. The motion carried.

            g. House Bill 909/Senate Bill 1253 updates

D. Habun reported that the bill passed in the Senate and is expected to pass in the House as well.

            h. FY07 Agency Audits

D. Habun asked if there were any questions concerning the audit reports given to the members at last month’s meeting.  There were no further questions.

8.  New Business

            1. Nominations for MHB positions- Election in May

            The following slate was nominated for the MHB positions coming up in May.  M.A. Benoit Chairperson, K. Dolan-Baumer, Vice Chairperson, B. Gorcowski, Secretary.  S. Deenihan stated that she would be willing to accept the nomination to Secretary in the event B. Gorcowski was unable to accept the nomination.  Positions will be voted on at the May meeting.

.           2. Community Resource Specialist Position

            D. Habun stated that she has posted ads for the new position and that resumes are due to her by mid May.

            3. FY08 Agency Contract Signing

            R. Lopienski and M.A. Benoit signed the FY08 contracts on behalf of the Hanover             Township Mental Health Board.

 

9. Upcoming Events

D. Habun presented a list of upcoming events and asked board members to notify her as soon as possible as to what events they were able to attend.         

 

10. Executive Session

K. Dolan-Baumer moved to adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to 2(c)1 of the Open Meetings Act for discussion concerning matters of personnel. M.A. Benoit seconded the motion. All voted aye.  The motion carried.  The board adjourned into executive session at 8:31 p.m.

 

The board came out of Executive Session at 8:55 p.m.

K. Dolan Baumer made a motion to approve a 4% raise for the Executive Director for FY 2008.  A roll call vote was taken S. Deenihan, aye; G. Infusino, aye; R. Lopienski, aye; K. Dolan-Baumer, aye; M.A. Benoit, aye.  The motion carried.

 

Open Comment- none

Adjournment

M.A. Benoit moved to adjourn the meeting, G. Infusino seconded the motion. All voted aye.  The motion carried.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

 

Electronically submitted,

 

Mary Alice Benoit

Secretary Hanover Township Mental Health Board

5/8/2007