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HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
MINUTES
April 25, 2016
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Human Services Committee Meeting was called to order at 3:25 pm on Monday,
April 25, 2016 at 1 East Main Street, Auburn, WA
Committee Members present: Barbara Derda, Jason Berry, JoAnne Walters, Maryelyn Scholz
Committee Members absent: Lela Brugger
Staff present: Director of Administration Dana Hinman, Community Services Assistant
Emily Pearson and Human Services Manager Erica Azcueta
Public guests: Carrol Stripling
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Barbara Derda moved to accept the March 28, 2016
minutes; Member JoAnne Walters seconded the motion after noting
there was a small error in the minutes. Emily Pearson noted that
she’d correct the number of occupants housed at Rita’s House from 3
to 4 to reflect the true count of residents. With that change, all
committee members were in favor of adopting the minutes as
submitted.
The March 25, 2016 minutes were approved.
III. AGENDA
Miscellaneous
Barbara Derda asked if there was a definitive answer regarding conflicts of
interest and roles of members. Chair Jason Berry stated that there were
no clear rules but he felt there should be balance. The group came to the
conclusion that a member must disclose their affiliation with any agency
they have ties to; for example, being an employee, a board member or
serving a role in any capacity. A conflict of interest form must be signed by
the member(s) and they must recuse themselves from voting on any
issues regarding that agency. Erica Azcueta will draft a form and/or policy
to be presented at a meeting in the near future.
JoAnne Walters said she’d like to revisit the idea of enlarging the
committee quorum after the two currently-vacant spots are filled. In
addition to those that expressed interest, there have been more
community members who’d like to apply in the future. Emily Pearson said
she is keeping their contact information and will add them to the email
blast the next time there is an opening. Due to the 2-year application
funding cycle the committee will revisit the quorum number later this year.
Agency visit reports:
JoAnne Walters and Maryelyn Scholz visited Pediatric Interim Care Center
(PICC) on March 29. They were able to see the inner workings of the clinic
and meet with staff. JoAnne told the Committee that mothers and fathers
are permitted to come back to visit and bond with their babies if they are
clean and sober.
Barbara Derda attempted to view the Jubilee Center’s Wednesday
evening cultural dance class but no one was in attendance. Emily Pearson
will get in touch with St. Matthew’s Church to find another time for the visit.
Overview of 2017-2018 Funding Cycle
Committee members were given an overview of the Share1app website.
Each member has access to all submitted applications via the online
account. Members can view, download, print and rate each application
that was submitted for a request for City of Auburn funding.
Applications will be discussed at the May meeting. The Committee will
choose agencies to present at an upcoming meeting during the summer
months.
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next Human Services Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday,
May 23, 2016.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:04 p.m.
APPROVED THE _____ day of ________________, 2016
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Jason Berry, Human Services Committee Chair Dana Hinman, Director of Administration