Human Services Committee

Laura Stanek           

David Howelman, Chairman

Joseph Allen

Minutes

April 29, 2003

Members present:

Dave Howelman, Laura Stanek and Joe Allen

Members absent:

None

Others present:

Pete Garwood and Jack White

1.        Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.

2.        Meadowview Apartments Update

George Perkins, Meadowview Apartments Manager presented his report for the apartments.

Through April the apartments had two vacancies, both of which appear to be rented for May.

Mr. Perkins informed the Committee how the new emergency pull cord system works.  Additionally, the system has been modified to add the ability to broadcast throughout the building (hallways only).

Mr. Perkins presented a proposal to hire housekeepers and maintenance workers direct as opposed to through the agreement between Meadow Brook and Meadowview.  The Committee indicated the proposal would not be approved this year and instructed Mr. Perkins to document the need for the purchase of these services outside the agreement.

3.        Meadowview Apartments Payback to the General Fund

Mr. Perkins and the Committee discussed the proposed payback from the Meadowview fund balance for past debts.  The Committee agreed the issue should be revisited at budget time.

4.        Probate and Family Court Update

Judge Norman Hayes and Mr. Bill Hefferan, Court Administrator presented the financial report for the Probate and Family Court including the Child Care Fund.

The Committee reviewed proposed language that would privatize foster care if the case worker to client ratio exceeds 20:1.

5.        Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility

Blair Coutant, Financial Director and Cheryl Patton, Director of Nursing gave the first quarter report for the Medical Care Facility.

Meeting adjourned at 11:07 a.m.