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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PROVIDENCE KODIAK ISLAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER ADVISORY
BOARD
August 2, 1999
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:40 PM by Vice Chairperson, Jody
Burcham in the Providence Hospital Board Room.
II. ROLL CALL
Members Present
Tuck Bonney
Lt. Tish Palmer (ex-officio)
Cecil Ranney
Thia Falcone
Dave Davis
Jody Burcham
Guests Present
Don Roberts
Members Absent
Roger Nagarkar
Steve Honnold
Karen Perkins (ex-officio)
Staff Present
Dr. Welby Jensen
Robin Gardner
Karen Bennett
III. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA
MOTION: Thia Falcone moved to accept the July agenda as amended. Cecil
Ranney seconded. By voice vote the motion passed unopposed. Added
items to the agenda under New Business included:
B. Acceptance of Two (2) Resignations
C. KATS Support Request
D. QA Site Review
E. Susan Humphrey-Barnett's Memo
IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
MOTION: Cecil Ranney moved to accept the minutes of July 26, 1999. Tuck
Bonney Seconded. By voice vote the motion passed unopposed.
V. STAFF/OTHER PRESENTATIONS:
None
VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Dr. Welby Jensen reviewed the Directors Report for June and July. A copy is
attached and made part of these minutes. Items of interest in addition to the
written report included: 1. We have recently hired Shannon Brunson as a
Clinician I. She will work primarily in the schools. 2. We have not received any
interested applicants to fill Dr. Howes position, we will continue to recruit for the
position. 3. In addition to Dr. Howes position, we are advertising for a half time
behavioral specialist.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. MOTION: Thia Falcone motioned to elect Roger Nagarkar as Chairperson.
Jody Burcham seconded. By voice vote the motion passed unopposed.
B. MOTION: Thia Falcone motioned to accept Cindy Thomas' and Barbara
Lynn Furin's resignation. Tuck Bonney seconded. By voice vote the motion
passed unopposed.
C. MOTION: A Motion was put on the floor for the Advisory Board's unanimous
support for 144TS. After general discussion the motion failed by roll call vote
three (3) opposed; Tuck Bonney, Dave Davis and Cecil Ranney and two (2)
in favor of; Jody Burcham and Thia Falcone.
D. MOTION: Thia Falcone made a motion for the Advisory Board to review the
Integrated Quality Assurance Review Official Report that was distributed and
to review the Mental Health Centers response to that review next. The
motion was seconded by Cecil Ranney. By voice vote the motion passed
unopposed. A copy of that report is attached and made a part of these
minutes.
E. Susan Humphrey-Barnett's memo was distributed to the Advisory Board
members. A copy of that memo is attached and make a part of these
minutes.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Policy & Procedure Review.
After a general discussion of how the Advisory Board was going to complete
the review, the general consensus was to assign each member with a
section that was their responsibility to review. Each member would also
receive a copy of the complete packet. Robin noted that Policies &
Procedures must be a priority as we are required to have these approved
and in effect to be compliant with our grants.
B. MH Center Beautification.
A committee will be formed at the September meeting for a fall work party.
C. Role and Responsibilities of an Advisory Board.
Robin prepared and distributed a manual for each Advisory Board member
that included a section on Advisory Board Regulations.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
X. Don Roberts commented that while he did not agree with everything
presented, he was pleased in general with the Advisory Board and Mental
Health Centers direction.
Don had concerns that the public was unable to provide comments and/or
concerns during the policy and procedure review. The Advisory Board felt
that the public's avenue to respond was under this section of the agenda.
XI. BOARD COMMENTS
Member Dave Davis asked why the term expiration dates varied among
board members. Members explained that it varied depending on whether or
not a new member filled an expired position or a vacated position.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Jody Burcham made a motion to adjourn at 7:00 PM. The next
schedule~C regular meeting is August 23~d at 5:30 PM.
~tfully Su fitted by:'~f~
ren Bennett, Secretary
1MHC
Jod rcham, Vice Chairperson ~~,C.C~
PKIMHC Advisory Board