Board of Commissioners Meeting February 22, 2006
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda Mattson, Gwen Harris, Dot Dobbins, Glenn Carter, Leonard Bradley, Jose Gonzalez and Barbara Toms
Minutes
Chair Lady Mattson called the meeting to order at 3:05.
Motion:
Approval of January 2006 meeting minutes
Made by: Commissioner Gwen Harris
Seconded: Commissioner Dot Dobbins
Passed unanimously
Executive Director’s Report: Gerri Robinson
- Ms. Robinson congratulated Commissioner Harris for her appointment to the CWLA Board of Directors.
- Ms. Robinson presented new staff to the Board of Directors
Finance Report – Pam McEwen
- At the half of FY06, all programs are well under budget. The Department
will finish the fiscal year well under budget.
- 4 % Reserve Funds balance of $170,076.86
- Special Donations Fund balance of $28,583.75
- Commissioner Dobbins suggested a plan be put in place to use the Special Donations fund.
Research – Edwina Chappell
Edwina provided information on the upcoming Round Table on Social Work Legislation Title Protection to be held at Tennessee State University on Tuesday, February 28th.
New Business – Chair Lady Linda Mattson
Amendment to the Social Work Title Protection Legislation grandfathering in and continuing to use the Social Worker title.
Motion:
Cut off questions to amend the Social Work Title Protection Legislation
Made by: Commissioner Bradley
Seconded: Commissioner Gonzalez
5 - Yes, 2 - No
Motion:
Amend the Social Work Title Protection Legislation
6 - Yes, 1 – No
10% Budget Reduction
Motion:
Accept Option 1 for the 10% Budget Reduction
Made by: Commissioner Bradley
Seconded: Commissioner Toms
6 - Yes, 1 – No
Commissioner Bradley wants the following noted in the minutes: When he moved to approve Option 1, it included the additional changes noted at the bottom of the last page. (The Explanation of Proposed Additions on Page 2 of the Budget 2007 pages.)
Recommendation from Homelessness Commission concerning the Pilot Project
Motion:
Accept recommendation presented from Homelessness Commission concerning
Pilot Project on Homelessness
Made by: Commissioner Bradley
Seconded: Commissioner Toms
Passed unanimously
Continuation of Nutrition and Homemaker Pilot Project
Motion:
To extend the nutrition and homemaker projects into next fiscal
year through June 30, 2007
Made by: Commissioner Harris
Seconded: Commissioner Dobbins
Passed unanimously
Commissioner
Harris led a discussion on Cultural and Diversity Training. Her
idea was to involve all staff, as well as all Commissioners. Due
to considerable conversation around content and location, Chair
Lady Mattson asked Commissioners Harris and Dobbins to plan the
training and then bring their results back to the Board."
A conference call with all board members will be scheduled for
Monday, February 27th at 3:00 p.m. Dial in number will be announced
prior to meeting.
Note:
This conference call did not happen due to a violation of the open
meetings act for local government boards and commissions to hold
public meetings via telephone conference.
Chair Lady Mattson adjourned the meeting.