Board Members Present:  Doug Fraley, Janice Abizaid, Andrea Gargani, Eileen Dubin, Robert Krogman, 

                                             Cynthia Luxton                           

Board Members -Excused Absence:  Charles Rose, Jeannette Vaupel

Board Members - Absent:  None

Other Persons Present: Office staff:  Elizabeth Carney, Kathy Ostdick.

I.  CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by the President, Mr. Fraley at 6:32 p.m. 

II.  AGENDA

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

III.  INTRODUCTIONS

There were no introductions.

IV.  MINUTES 

Ms. Gargani moved to approve the minutes of the February 2007 Board meeting as amended; seconded by Ms. Dubin.  The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

V.  COMMUNITY INPUT

There was no community input.

Ms. Luxton arrived at 6:47 p.m.

VI.  CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Ms. Carney passed around the Governor’s recent Budget Address and the proposed FY08 budget, and a brochure from Safe Passage about a presentation at NIU on preventing violence in sexual relationships.

VII.  FINANCE REPORTS

Ms. Carney presented the February 2007 revenue and expense reports.  Both revenue and expenses are within the expected ranges. 

Ms. Abizaid moved to approve the February 2007 agency claims in the amount of $124,717.00; seconded by Mr. Krogman.  The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

Ms. Abizaid moved to approve the February 2007 office claims in the amount of $17,433.88; seconded by Ms. Dubin.   The motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

VIII.  DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Ms. Carney presented the following:

      ·    The Suicide Prevention workshop was a success with 48 attendees.   A second workshop

for school personnel has been scheduled in May.

• The Continuum of Care for Mental Health for the Over 60 Population committee should be concluded with the next meeting on March 13.  Significant progress has been made in

assisting Elder Care Services to meet the needs of persons who exhibit signs of self-neglect. 

IX.  COMMITTEE REPORTS

Executive Committee:  Mr. Fraley reported that the Committee discussed having the outgoing President serve on the Executive Committee as a way to help ensure continuity. 

Gordon Center Lease Committee:  The Lease is now completed.  The lease will be in effect until March,

2017. 

X.  OLD BUSINESS

Gordon Center Re-roofing Project:  It is completed.  The final bill is being paid this month. 

Board Member Recruitment:  Mr. Fraley, Mr. Krogman and Ms. Dubin interviewed Ms. Karen Wilkerson.  Mr. Fraley reported that the committee is recommending her for appointment to the Board.

Ms. Dubin made a motion to request that the County Board Chairman appoint Ms. Karen Wilkerson to the Community Mental Health Board to fill Ms. Parker’s term until it expires December 31, 2007; seconded by Mr. Krogman.  The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Meeting Attendance by Electronic Means:  Tabled.  

Annual Plan:  Tabled. 

XI.  NEW BUSINESS

There was no new business.

XII.  ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

_____________________________________          ___________________________________

Janice Abizaid, Board Secretary                                     Kathy Ostdick, Recording Secretary

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