DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board
245 West Exchange Street, Sycamore, Illinois 60178

June 15, 2009

                                Approved

Board Members Present:  Charles G. Rose, Eileen Dubin, Bob Krogman,
                                          Donna Schoenfeld, Doug Fraley                        
Board Members -Excused Absence: Cynthia Luxton, Dr. Kirts, John Rogalin
Board Members - Absent:  None
Other Persons Present:  Dave Baker
Office Staff Present:  Kathy Ostdick                                                                          

     The meeting was called to order by the President, Mr. Rose, at 7:05 p.m. at Open Door in Sandwich, IL.

     Mr. Krogman moved to approve the agenda; seconded by Ms. Schoenfeld.  The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

3.  INTRODUCTIONS

     There were no introductions at this time.

4.  MINUTES 

     Mr. Fraley moved to approve the amended minutes of the May 2009 Board meeting; seconded by Mr. Krogman. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

     Dave Baker of Open Door gave the Board a tour of his office facility and of the day program facility next door.  The tour was very impressive and gave the Board a good insight into the level of care at Open Door.  Mr. Baker then gave the Board a short power point presentation of the residential facilities.  Mr. Baker also discussed the proposed state budget cuts and how they would affect Open Door.  He had just received notification from the state that morning.  Open Door’s Board of Directors is meeting to discuss the situation but Mr. Baker stated that they would not be able to sustain the current level of care for very long without having to cut staff and programs.

6.  CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

     Ms. Ostdick pointed out a letter from Jason Nicol of the Youth Service Bureau, thanking the Board and Ms. Ostdick for support.

7.  FINANCE REPORTS
     Mr. Fraley moved to approve the June 2009 agency claims in the amount of $170,566.93; seconded by Ms. Dubin.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

     Mr. Fraley moved to approve the June 2009 office claims in the amount of $18,845.10; seconded by Ms. Dubin.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

8.  BOARD MEMBER ISSUES
     There were no board member issues at this time.

9.  OFFICE REPORT

     Ms. Ostdick requested that Board members sign the letter that will be sent to the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board.

     Ms. Ostdick also reported on the state budget situation that occurred this morning.  The agencies received letters this morning informing them of a 50% budget cut.  Ms. Ostdick contacted all agencies for an update on their individual situation.  It was decided that Ms. Ostdick would monitor the situation and report back to the board.

     Executive Committee: 
          The committee did not meet in June.

     Finance Committee: 
          The committee did not meet in June.

     A.  Hospital Issue: 
          As stated in the Office report, Ms. Ostdick requested that Board members sign the letter to the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board.

     B.  Taskforce report:
          Mr. Rose gave a brief report on the taskforce.  The group has only met twice and Mr. Rose will report back to this Board as things progress.  The taskforce is using a three prong approach; prong one is how to help consumers if the unit is closed, prong two is what needs to happen if the Planning Board votes to keep the unit open, and prong three is how to proceed if the Planning Board delays the decision for six months.  The group has agreed to focus on how to help that population with continuity of care if the unit closes.

12.  NEW BUSINESS
     Slate of Officers:  The slate of officers was discussed.

     Ms. Schoenfeld moved to approve the Grant Year 2010 slate of officers as Chuck Rose, President, Cynthia Luxton, Vice President, Doug Fraley, Secretary; seconded by Ms. Dubin.  The motion passed on a voice vote.

13.  NEXT BOARD MEETING:  7/20/09

14.  CLOSED SESSION

     There was no need for a closed session.

15.  ADJOURNMENT

     Ms. Schoenfeld moved to adjourn at 8:06 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

_____________________________________                  _________________________________
Charles G. Rose, President                                                       Kathy Ostdick, Recording Secretary

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