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The Peoria County Board for the Care and Treatment of Persons with a Developmental Disability met Sept. 1 to approve the fiscal report.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:

Peoria County Board for the Care and Treatment

of Persons with a Developmental Disability

Minutes of

September 1, 2016

Members Present: Greg Chance

Todd Baker

Alyssa Herman

Joyce Harant

Shannon Moberg

Members Absent: Bob Baietto

Others Present: Kristin Grubb, Peoria City/County Health Department

Brian Gulley, Peoria City/County Health Department

Patti Gratton, Community Workshop & Training Center

Jim Runyon, Easter Seals

Kim Cornwell, EP!C

Brad Guidi, Camp Big Sky

Steve Th0mpson, Easter Seals

Meeting was called to order at 11:32 am by Mr. Chance.

A motion was made by Ms. Harant to approve the meeting minutes of July 13, 2016.

Motion was seconded by Mr. Baker. Motion carried (5, 0).

Introductions were done for new member, Ms. Moberg.

In the next item of business, a motion was made by Mr. Baker to approve the fiscal

report. Motion was seconded by Ms. Harant. Mr. Gulley summarized the report, stating

that there was increase of $10 per month to the rent for the building on Knoxville. In

response to a question from Ms. Harant regarding the utility bills, Mr. Chance asked

that Ms. Huber/Mr. Gulley check into this. Motion carried (5, 0).

In the next item of business, Mr. Chance advised the Board members that he and Ms.

Huber attended a meeting with the County Administrator and Financial Officer

regarding the proposed budget for the Care & Treatment Board prior to the County

Board’s action regarding the advisory referendum. The proposed FY17 budget was

approved by the Care & Treatment Board and the Board of Health took action regarding

delaying repayment of funds; therefore, Mr. Chance did not feel it was appropriate to

alter the budget as adopted by the Care & Treatment Board. If the Board decides to pay

back some of the money to the Board of Health in 2017, there is a line item in the budget

to do so. Mr. Chance stated that this helps to ensure transparency.

In the next item of business, a motion was made by Ms. Herman to adjust the grant time

frame of the Care & Treatment Board from past practice to July 1, 2017 to June 30,

2018. Motion was seconded by Ms. Harant. Mr. Baker stated that he supports the

motion; however, he is concerned regarding supporting the funded agencies. Ms. Harant

stated that the Board previously discussed extending the current grants. Mr. Chance

stated that a decision regarding extending the current grants would be deferred until the

Board has more information regarding its cash flow situation later this year. He added

that there was a strong sentiment expressed at the last meeting that the current grants

be extended. Motion carried (5, 0). There was discussion regarding cash flow and when

funds are available to the Board. Mr. Chance stated that it appears there is a

commitment from the Board to provide at least the first quarterly payment to the grant

funded agencies; a second payment may be able to be provided possibly later than

normal.

In the next item of business, a motion was made by Mr. Baker to approve the Health

Department’s use of the building on Knoxville. Motion was seconded by Ms. Harant. Mr.

Chance stated that due to concerns regarding the public’s access to the Health

Department during Sheridan Road construction, the Health Department has requested

to use the building on Knoxville if needed and in the best interest of clients. Mr. Chance

stated that legal counsel did not see anything prohibiting this. Ms. Harant stated that

the Health Department would pay the utilities; she also mentioned the possibility of

PCCHD paying rent to the Board. Mr. Baker asked that there be an intergovernmental

agreement. The motion was amended to include that the Health Department would

address additional expenses and arrangements would be outlined in a Memorandum of

Understanding. Motion carried (5, 0).

In the next item of business, Mr. Chance stated that, as a follow up to the Board’s

previous meeting, the Board wanted assurance that it has fulfilled its responsibility

regarding not renewing the lease for the building on Knoxville. Mr. Chance will ask the

State’s Attorney’s Office to formally notify Maloof of the Board’s intention to not renew.

In the next item of business, there was discussion regarding the advisory referendum for

the Veterans Assistance Commission and the Care & Treatment Board that will be on the

ballot in November. Mr. Chance asked if there is interest from the grant funded agencies

to collaborate to educate voters about the issue. Mr. Baker stated that it may be

beneficial for voters to see a direct link between the tax and services provided. There was

discussion regarding other referendums that will be on the same ballot, including a sales

tax increase for roads and a sales increase for District 150. Mr. Chance stated that if the

advisory referendum is adopted, for a $100,000.00 home, the tax rate would go from

$4.22 to $6.33. The current rate for the Veterans Assistance Commission is.677;

proposed is 1.17. The current rate for the Care & Treatment Board is.997; proposed is

1.99. It was suggested that education efforts be coordinated with the Veterans

Assistance Commission and that a presentation be given to the Chamber of Commerce

and City Council. Mr. Chance stated that advice from legal counsel is needed regarding

boundaries of the Care & Treatment Board members for advocacy activities.

There were no comments from the public.

Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:32 pm.