HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
JANUARY 4,  5:15 P.M.
SCOTT HEYMAN CONFERENCE ROOM


Present:  N. Schuler, Vice Chair; M. Koplinka-Loehr; T. Todd; B. Blanchard; M. Robertson (arrived at
               5:19 p.m.)

Staff:      N. Zahler, Youth Services Director; C. Covert, Clerk of the Legislature

Called to Order

 The meeting was called to order at 5:18 p.m. by Vice Chair Schuler.

Youth Services

 Resolution
 It was MOVED by Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, seconded by Ms. Blanchard, and unanimously adopted by voice vote by members present, to approve and submit the following resolution to the full Legislature for approval:

RESOLUTION NO.  - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT – YOUTH SERVICES

 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Health and Human Services, That the Director of Finance be directed to make the following budget adjustment on his books:

Youth Services
Revenue Acct           Title            Amt  Approp Acct  Title(s) __________________
7026.42797 Other Local Govt.    $  7,610 7026.51000655       Program Management Specialist
    Contributions
7026.42797 Other Local Govt.    $  2,968 7026.58800             Fringes
    Contributions
7020.42797 Other Local Govt.    $  7,807 7020.54442             Professional Service Fees
    Contributions

Explanation:  The County Youth Services has been awarded a Workforce Development grant for a total of $20,007 to provide support to a collaborative of youth agencies offering career awareness, academic support, and work readiness services to low-income youth for a period of October 2004 - June 2005.  The amount of $1,622 was brought into the 2004 budget.  This amount, $18,385, represents the balance of the grant to be used in the 2005 budget.  $7,610 maintains the Program Specialist at 35.0 hours/week.  Fringes related to above salary increase due to grant related duties.  Consultant and services expenses needed while carrying out department services.

Revenue Acct           Title            Amt  Approp Acct  Title(s) __________________
7020.44820 Programs for Youth $33,715 7020.51000634       Planner
7020.44820 Programs for Youth $13,149 7020.58800       Fringes
7020.44820 Programs for Youth $  1,675 7020.54303       Supplies
7020.44820 Programs for Youth $  1,300 7020.54330       Printing
7020.44820 Programs for Youth $  1,850 7020.54412       Travel
7020.44820 Programs for Youth $39,158 7020.54442       Professional Service Fees
7020.44820 Programs for Youth $     555 7020.54452       Postage

Explanation:  The County Youth Services Department has been awarded a Federal Drug Free Communities Support grant for a total of $100,000 to provide the planning and coordination of substance abuse prevention efforts of the Community Alcohol and Drug Coalition for the period October 2004 - September 2005.  The amount $8,598 was brought into the 2004 budget.  This amount, $91,401, represents the balance of the grant to be used in the 2005 budget.  Fringes related to above salary increase due to grant related duties.  Supplies related to the Drug Free Communities Support grant.  Printing expenses relating to the Drug Free Communities Support grant activities.  Travel and conference expenses for mandatory new grantee training as part of the Drug Free Communities Support grant.  Consultant and data analysis expenses relating to the Drug Free Communities Support grant.  Postage expenses relating to the Drug Free Communities Support grant.
SEQR ACTION: TYPE II-20

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 Ms. Robertson arrived at this time.

Filling Vacant Positions

 It was MOVED by Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, seconded by Ms. Blanchard, and unanimously adopted by voice vote, to approve filling the following positions as requested:

 Account Clerk Typist - Health Department
 Senior Typist - Health Department
 Community Health Nurse - Health Department

Appointments

 It was MOVED by Mr. Koplinka-Loehr, seconded by Ms. Blanchard, and unanimously adopted by voice vote, to submit the following appointments to the full Legislature for approval:

Mental health Substance Abuse Subcommittee
Barbara Murapa - Community Member representative; term expires December 31, 2005

Mental Health Subcommittee
Lizabeth A. Norton - Community Member representative; term expires December 31, 2008
Leslie Anne Connors - Consumer representative - term expires December 31, 2008

Youth Services Board
Patty VandeBogart - At-large representative; term expires December 31, 2006

Office for the Aging Advisory Committee
John w. Lloyd - term expires December 31, 2007

Adjournment

 The meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m.
 


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