Meetings and Minutes

Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council
Executive Committee Minutes
July 22, 2009

Location:
Hilton Garden Inn
Fredericksburg, Virginia

Members Present:
Marcia DuBois, Chair
Jack Brandt
Theresa Preda, Ex-Officio (Non-voting)
Jane Ward Solomon, Ex-Officio (Non-voting)

Others Present:
Mary Mathena
Susan Prokop
Carmela Greer
Eleanor Williams, DRS

Members Present via Teleconference:
Steve Johnson

Members Absent:
Ellen Shackelford
Terry LaBar

Staff:
Mary-Margaret Cash, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Rehabilitative Services
Eleanor Williams, Independent Living Specialist



Chair DuBois called the meeting to order at 5:41 p.m.

Committee did not have a quorum to vote on approval of the April 2009 Executive Committee minutes.


Budget Updates:
Eleanor Williams distributed copies of the quarterly financial report draft budget worksheet for the Executive Committee’s consideration.

There was discussion on both no funding recommendations were made at this time.

Staffing:
Mary-Margaret explained that interview for the SILC staff position would be held on July 29. The DSU will let the SILC know when a candidate has been selected and an offer taken.

Discussion of the microphone system tabled.

Mary- Margaret briefed the Council on State Senator Puller’s message to agencies regarding the Disability Commission.

Motion made to adjourn at 6:56 p.m.