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VUV MINUTES
WASHINGTON November 27, 2017
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Human Services Committee meeting was called to order by Chair Jason Berry at 4:08 pm on
Monday, November 27, 2017 at 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA
Committee Members present: Barbara Derda, Dana Riel,Jason Berry,JoAnne Walters, Lela Brugger,
Maryelyn Scholz
Absent: Leticia Figueroa
Staff present: Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Human Services Manager Joy
Scott, Human Services Program Coordinator Emily Pearson
Guest: Skyler Nichols
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• Member Barbara Derda moved to accept the October 23, 2017 meeting minutes; Member
JoAnne Walters seconded the motion. All committee members were in favor of adopting the
minutes as submitted.
The October 23, 2017 meeting minutes were approved.
III. AGENDA -
• Quorum expansion next steps
Dana Hinman checked with the City Attorney regarding quorum expansion. A resolution
needs to be brought forward to City Council for their approval. The group discussed the
history of the quorum number; in the past there had been as many as 11. Barbara Derda
suggested that the number not be raised too aggressively. Maryelyn Scholz asked what the
advantage would be to having more members; Jason Berry said that the benefit is to be
more representative of the community. Emily Pearson explained the process that is used for
recruiting for all City boards and commissions; the final step being appointment by the Mayor
and approval by City Council. Jason Berry said that this city-wide process is the most
transparent and thorough way to recruit new members. JoAnne Walters stated that she was
curious how many members were on other neighboring cities' committees. Emily Pearson
will check on those numbers and report back to the group at the retreat in January.
• Shelter visitation
The group would like to tour both the Ray of Hope Resource Center and the newly-opened
overnight shelter at Valley Cities. Member Dana Riel is touring Ray of Hope on Monday,
December 4 and will check to see if other committee members can join the-tour. JoAnne
Walters noted that she'd still like to schedule a formal tour of both facilities with the entire
committee. Ray of Hope is currently open Monday-Friday from 10:30- 4:30; they are hoping
to have staffing available until 8:00 p.m. soon. The overnight shelter opens nightly at 8:30.
Catholic Community Services is handling client intake. Emily Pearson will send a reminder
email to the group regarding Monday's tour.
• Retreat goals &topics
The committee's upcoming retreat is scheduled for January 22, 2018. Jason Berry asked the
group for their input on agenda topics. Ideas include an annual schedule, 2019-2020
application cycle discussion, council education and communication, human services
philosophies, and funding priorities. Joanne Walters asked about reporting and
accountability of agencies; Emily Pearson will bring a 4th quarter report from one of each of
the four priorities/categories so the committee can view a full year's worth of information.
Dana Hinman shared a draft list of priority ideas from a recent discussion with Deputy Mayor
Largo Wales and Councilmember Yolanda Trout-Manuel. The list includes: diversion funds
for housing assistance, food, health care, and special reserve funds set aside for emergency
usage.
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS
• The next regular Human Services Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December
26, 2017.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:58 p.m.
APPROVED THE '- day of T".ebllbt j , 2017
Jason erry, Human S s Committee Chair Dana Hinman, Director of Administration