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WASHWGTON HUMAN S
MINUTES
February 17, 2009
1. CALL TO ORDER
The February 17, 2009 meeting was called to order at 4:09 p.m. in the Councii Conference
Room located at Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA.
Committee Members present: Chair Suzanne Limric, Barbara Derda, Virginia Lloyd, Gary
Masterjohn, Michael Harbin, Tony Ladner and JoAnne Walters
Not in attendance: Marian Thomas
Staff present: Human Services Principal Planner Michael Hursh and
Community Services Project Assistant
Guests present were: Lois Maier, Executive Director of Dynamic Family Services
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Discussion/corrections: Gary Masterjohn was not present at the January 13th meeting as
documented in the minutes; his name will be removed.
Committee Member Walters moved to accept the January 13, 2009 minutes with above
correction; Member Derda seconded.
The January 13, 2009 minutes were approved.
III AGENDA
A. Announcements -
1) Howard Hanson Dam - not functioning correctly. Locally and regionally issues are
being addressed. It affects Auburn, Kent, Rent and Tukwila. Auburn is taking the
community outreach very seriously and has actively been getting info. Out to the
community. Michael Hursh is involved in recovery in conjunction with planning. Human
Services is involved in a big way.
2) Planning for CDBG is currently underway for next year's funding; there have been
creative uses explored this year. Block Grant money is meant to be used for economic
development. King County takes 15% of State funds; Auburn, Bellevue and Seattle
were able to be removed from King County's list so they have their own direct
entitlement to funds from the State which allows these municipalities to do more in their
communities. These monies are used for worthwhile uses.
3) Reappointments: congratulations to Tony Ladner and Mike Harbon, they are confirmed
for another three year term. Congratulations to Barbra Derda and Susan Limric who
were reappointed as of 2008 for an additional three-year term.
4) Further clarification about Mayor's comments losing funds. The State funds that trickle
down to the County that are being cut put extra responsibilities on the Municipalities.
B. Neighborhood Stabilization Funds -
Auburn was #17 on the list to receive Neighborhood Stabilization Funds; only the top 16
municipalities were given direct monies. City of Auburn wrote a letter asking to be included
as a part of King County's funding; it was agreed, but, in the end there will only be a slight
impact for Auburn residents. It is possible only a couple families will receive help with their
homes and they may or may not be located inside the city limits.
C. Dynamic Family Services -
Lois Maier, Executive Director of Dynamic Family Services presented a film to the Human
Services Committee and answered questions. It was clarified that Children's Therapy is a
program under Dynamic Family Services umbrella. The Center is located on Kent East
Hill. Children are referred by a Doctor or a Public Health Nurse to participate in the
program.
Dynamic Family Services contracts with the Auburn School District. They have 75 staff
members on staff and have served over 1,700 children last year. They recreantly opened
a satellite office in the Tacoma area. The agency explained with the local State budget
cuts the agency will be loosing between $300,0004500,000. They are hoping to be
creative in generating more funds to replace the loss. Currently clients pay for services
through insurance companies, Medicare and DSHS; no clients are denied services, the
agency will work with the families to ensure the children receive services.
The different programs Dynamic Family Services offered are:
- Children's Therapy Center (CTC)
- Dynamic Orthotic Systems (DOS)
- SPIO (Stabilizing Pressure Input Orthosis)
- South King Early Intervention Program (SKIP)
D. South End Area Regional Coalition for Housing (SEARCH) -
Human Services Manager Michael Hursh and ACAP Board Member Greg Wood have
been making presentations to surrounding Cities to promote SEARCH and get their buy in.
The City Council of Algona has already passed to join the coalition. City of Pacific was set
to vote the week they got flooded, the vote has been postponed. Cities of Enumclaw and
Federal Way are on the list to have presentations in the near future. If all the Cities agree
to be a part of SEARCH there would be five Cities joined as a coalition asking the State for
funding to provide emergency housing.
E. CDBG -
Michael Hursh explained because Auburn has a direct entitlement to funds they are
allowed to have a seat at the funding decision table. CDBG funds are directly tied to
Housing, Downtown redevelopment and long-range development.
IV. ADDITIONAL TOPICS
• Items to cover at the next Human Services Committee meeting on March 10th include:
o The Human Services Packet
o Application process for Committee Membership
o Sarah Miller will talk about Citizen Corp, flooding and COAD
V. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled on March 10, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 3.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
APPROVED THE 10 day of March, 2009.
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Suzan Limri, C air Kirsr# n Reyn ds, C munity Services Project Assistant