Social Services

Board of Commissioners Meeting
 February 22, 2006


Archived Minutes

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:    

Linda Mattson, Gwen Harris, Dot Dobbins, Glenn Carter, Leonard Bradley, Jose Gonzalez and Barbara Toms

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

    • 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.
    o 4 % Reserve Funds balance of $170,076.86
    o 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.