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1999-06-14 Regular Meeting :s a Providence Kodiak Island Mental H Center 717 E. Rezanof Drive Tel 907.481.2400 Kodiak, Alaska Fax 907.481.2419 99615 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PROVIDENCE KODIAK ISLAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER ADVISORY BOARD June 14, 1999 I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:36 PM by Chairperson, Cindy Thomas in the Providence Hospital Board Room. II. ROLL CALL Members Present Members Absent Roger Nagarkar Tuck Bonney Cindy Thomas Lt. Tish Palmer (ex- officio) Cecil Ranney Steve Honnold Thia Falcone Dave Davis Barbara Lynn Furin Karen Perkins (ex- officio) Jody Burcham Guests Present Staff Present Don Roberts Phil Cline Dr. Welby Jensen Robin Gardner Karen Bennett Susan Humphrey- Barnett III. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA MOTION: Barbara Lynn Furin moved to accept the June agenda. Roger Nagarkar seconded. By voice vote the motion passed unopposed. IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES MOTION: Cecil Ranney moved* to accept the minutes of April 26, 1999. Barbara Lynn Furin Seconded. By voice vote the motion passed unopposed. V. STAFF /OTHER PRESENTATIONS: Susan Humphrey- Barnett was welcomed and introduced to the Advisory Board. Susan offered to be available for the Advisory Board Meetings whenever the Board had special questions or concerns. f DIRECTOR'S REPORT Dr. Welby Jensen reviewed the Directors Report for March, April and May. A copy is attached and made part of these minutes. VII. NEW BUSINESS VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. Policy Procedure Review. Tabled B. MH Center Beautification Cecil Ranney, Chairperson reported that Dottie Holmes of the garden club said that the club would be willing o bring plants g gp and plant them but they would not prepare the grounds for planting. The grounds were surveyed. The suggestions included a box planter around the a sign area and tiered planting for in front of the building with deciduous plants, driftwood rocks. Another suggestion was a row of trees or shrubs against the hillside along the walkway. The hillside would be a good place to plant an assortment of wildflowers. Barbara Burch has a boom truck that is available for use to move rocks and driftwood. Mike Anderson has three (3) large rocks to donate. Cecil suggested a work party accomplish the task in the fall for the following season. This would enable the purchase of materials at year end prices. C. Role and Responsibilities of an Advisory Board. Tabled. A general discussion of the Advisory Board becoming more active included: The chairperson meeting with Robin Gardner, Manager on a regular schedule to discuss issues and concerns, meeting attendance, participating in center activities and the development of Policy and Procedure. t Mr. Cline welcomed the Advisory Board's commitment to the Mental Health Center and felt that they should be empowered with the necessary I information to be a liaison to the community. However, he was adverse to E the Advisory Board becoming involved with the development of policy and procedure. Robin suggested that a manual be prepared for the members. G PUBLIC COMMENTS E Don Roberts expressed his gratitude for Susan's concerns about the p g f Advisory Boards role and responsibility. He felt that there was minimal connection between the Advisory Board and policy development and was concerned that the members were unable to provide an informed voice to the r community as a liaison. He indicated that there were many in public sector that were not aware that the mental health center existed. E P I X. BOARD COMMENTS MOTION: A motion was made b Thia Falcone to provide Advisor Board Members with information re the Borou contract. A summar that hi the increased services provided would be helpful so when the are approached the are able to answer q uestions. Seconded b Ro Na The motion passed unopposed. Robin said that she would put to information that would include `talking points.' A special meetin will be held to review the information. MOTION: After a g eneral discussion about the recent audit a motion was made b Thia Falcone to provide the Advisor Board Members with a cop of the Audit Report. Seconded b Barbara L Furin. The motion passed unopposed. MOTION: A Motion was made b Thia Falcone to add Chair Election on to new business for the Jul 26th meetin Ro Na Seconded. The motion passed unopposed. Jod Burcham was appointed actin chairperson in the interim. MOTION: A motion was made b Thia Falcone to table the Polic and Procedure Review to the next meetin Motion was seconded b Ro Na The motion passed unopposed. Chairperson, Cind Thomas reported that 6-10 people attended the open forum held durin the audit. Cind and Thia Falcone commented that a staff member attended the presentation and activel responded to concerns and q uestions brou forth b the communit She felt that it was inappropriate for a staff member to respond at the forum. Cecil Ranne reported that he would not be in town a until the Au meetin X1. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Cecil Ranne made a motion to adjourn at 6:35 PM. The next scheduled re meetin is Jul 26, 1999 at 5:30 PM. Respectfull Submitted b Karen Bennett, Secretar G' omas, Chairperson PKIMHC IMHC Advisor Board