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Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council
JANUARY 2010 Quarterly Business Meeting Minutes
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Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council
Quarterly Business Meeting Minutes
Date: January 21, 2010
Location: Resources for Independent Living
Richmond, Virginia
Members present:
Jack Brandt
Alexandra Dixon
David Barrett
Carmela Greer
Catherine Joseph
Karen Michalski-Karney (left at 12:30 PM – excused)
Raymond Kenney
Sarah Liddle
Mary Mathena
Ellen Shackelford
Whitney Stone
Shawn Utt
Eddie Wimbish
Theresa Preda, Ex-Officio (non-voting)
Jane Ward-Solomon, Ex-Officio (non-voting)
Members Present via Teleconference:
Steve Johnson
Members of the Public/Guests:
Mary-Margaret Cash, Department of Rehabilitative Services
Eleanor Williams, Department of Rehabilitative Services
Shelia Williams, Department of Rehabilitative Services
Jim Rothrock, Department of Rehabilitative Services
Donald Price, Access Independence, Inc.
Dr. Mary Lopez, Independence Empowerment Center
Betty Bevins, Clinch Independent Living Services
Members of the Public/Guests via Teleconference:
Felipe Lulli, RSA
Interpreters:
Nicole Thorn
Liz Leitch
Staff:
Rhonda Jeter, SILC Administrator
Call to Order:
Chair Brandt called the meeting to order at 11:40 AM.
Member roll-call and Introductions:
Members and guests introduced themselves.
Public Comment:
None.
For the benefit of our new members, Jane Ward-Solomon provided a presentation about DVBI and provided materials.
Conference Call with Felipe Lulli of the RSA:
Felipe Lulli provided an overview of the RSA Monitoring Visit from December 7 – 11, 2010: Mr. Lulli made the following observations from the December 2009 Monitoring and Review Visit
• The SILC is cohesive , effective and autonomous
• The DSU’s have not interfered with the autonomy of the SILC
• Recommended minor changes in the SILC Administrator’s job description
• Recommended developing SILC policies and procedures in order to ‘institutionalize” the SILC within the state, specifically the cooperative relationship between the SILC an DRS
• RSA acknowledged that IL services and out comes between 2006 – 2008 have increased
• Recommended having that the SILC Part C and non-Part C CIL 704 report information for planning purposes
• Recommended strengthening the collaboration between CIL, VR and DBVI
• Recommended that all CILs continue to use the same data management system and that ALL CILs use IIONLINE
• Recommended that the CILs investigate the possibility of SSA reimbursements for incorporating employment goals into IL services; this may be another source of income for the CILs
• Recommended a detailed needs assessment for planning purposes
DRS Update:
Jim Rothrock, Commissioner, gave an update:
Encouraged the SILC to be focused and goal-oriented, as there are limited funds and limits in what we can do, it is important that SILC finds a niche to fill;
State budget is facing a $2-4 billion dollar shortfall; Kaine’s tax revenue solution will be amended;
If the SILC wants to take on a new project, ask first for what is already being done by existing State agencies, organizations and/or groups; invite a representative to attend a SILC meeting and provide an update.
Committee Reports:
Operations Committee:
Dixon reported for the Operations Committee. Reporting of each committee’s outcomes and activities is needed for the annual 704 report. The SPIL Development Timeline is on track through the January 2010 meeting date with the first draft of the 2011-2013 SPIL approved by the SILC. The SPIL Implementation Timeline was reviewed specific to the required annual reports and the identified committee responsibilities for these reports.
Executive Committee:
Brandt reported that Terry Labar has stepped down from SILC due to an increased work schedule. Additionally, the Treasurer’s position is vacant. Brandt updated the Council on the financial report and explained that every thing was in order.
Goal I:
Shackelford reported. The Community Forums report will be distributed to the Stambaugh Foundation and VACIL, with an overview to be posted on the SILC website. There was a discussion within the Committee about how to best assist grassroots groups in CIL development, given the current tough economic climate. It was decided to use a parenting model with an existing CIL and letters will be going out to forum participants in the near future.
Goal II/Community Integration Committee:
Brandt reported. The housing training in Charlottesville was a success; CIL staff who participated would like a follow-up training, if possible. IL Day at the General Assembly was also successful with 170 participants. The status of the Olmstead Implementation Team is unknown at this time.
Goal III:
Barrett reported. The SILC will ask Scott Cooper for a written proposal if we are to continue about involvement with the “It’s Our Story” project. We continue to be in contact with DHCD and received an update from Alan McMahan. DHCD will continue to monitor for final rule-making by DOJ to incorporate ADA/ABA Guidelines into ADA regulations. DHCD is working on a review of the new ADA/ABA guidelines to determine if any requirements need to be implemented by other state agencies.
By-Laws Ad-Hoc Committee:
The meeting scheduled for January 20 has been postponed, as Shawn Utt, Chair, was not able to attend. The members who stepped forward to serve on the Committee are: Greer, Mathena, Barrett, Ward-Solomon and Preda.
New Business:
Nomination and Election of Treasurer:
Brandt called for nominations from the floor. Liddle nominated Karen Michalski-Karney but later withdrew, as by-laws state that members need to serve on the Council for one year before serving as an officer. Barrett nominated Kenney. MOTION: to accept the nomination (Utt/Mathena). Passed unanimously by voice vote.
Unfinished Business:
SPIL Development:
The 2011-2013 Draft needs to be filed with the RSA by July 1, 2010. Brandt suggested striking the word “development” from proposed objectives 2.2 and 2.3. MOTION: to authorize the SPIL Subcommittee to do the following: 1) to finalize the 2011-2013 SPIL draft as directed by the SILC at the January 2010 meeting, 2) to develop a resource allocation for each of the goals based on the last fiscal year funding; 3) to incorporate the logic model for each of the goals; and 4) to complete the public comment process of the draft SPIL by March, 2010 (Utt/Dixon). Passed unanimously by voice vote.
Preda informed the Council that the goals and objectives that were developed and drafted during the Committees are only a part of the overall SPIL that is sent to the RSA. MOTION: Theresa Preda, Rhonda Jeter and Jack Brandt to rough out the SPIL, pre-print information and have ready for the Council’s review at the April meeting (Preda/Greer). Passed unanimously by voice vote.
ARRA Funds Distributions to the CIL’s:
Preda reported that concurrent with the SPIL amendment Title VII, Part C ARRA funds have been awarded to Virginia’s six Federally funded CILs and that State Independent Living funds will be reallocated so that all sixteen Centers and four Satellite Centers will benefit from the temporary ARRA d
JANUARY 2010 Quarterly Business Meeting Minutes
Details:
Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council
Quarterly Business Meeting Minutes
Date: January 21, 2010
Location: Resources for Independent Living
Richmond, Virginia
Members present:
Jack Brandt
Alexandra Dixon
David Barrett
Carmela Greer
Catherine Joseph
Karen Michalski-Karney (left at 12:30 PM – excused)
Raymond Kenney
Sarah Liddle
Mary Mathena
Ellen Shackelford
Whitney Stone
Shawn Utt
Eddie Wimbish
Theresa Preda, Ex-Officio (non-voting)
Jane Ward-Solomon, Ex-Officio (non-voting)
Members Present via Teleconference:
Steve Johnson
Members of the Public/Guests:
Mary-Margaret Cash, Department of Rehabilitative Services
Eleanor Williams, Department of Rehabilitative Services
Shelia Williams, Department of Rehabilitative Services
Jim Rothrock, Department of Rehabilitative Services
Donald Price, Access Independence, Inc.
Dr. Mary Lopez, Independence Empowerment Center
Betty Bevins, Clinch Independent Living Services
Members of the Public/Guests via Teleconference:
Felipe Lulli, RSA
Interpreters:
Nicole Thorn
Liz Leitch
Staff:
Rhonda Jeter, SILC Administrator
Call to Order:
Chair Brandt called the meeting to order at 11:40 AM.
Member roll-call and Introductions:
Members and guests introduced themselves.
Public Comment:
None.
For the benefit of our new members, Jane Ward-Solomon provided a presentation about DVBI and provided materials.
Conference Call with Felipe Lulli of the RSA:
Felipe Lulli provided an overview of the RSA Monitoring Visit from December 7 – 11, 2010: Mr. Lulli made the following observations from the December 2009 Monitoring and Review Visit
• The SILC is cohesive , effective and autonomous
• The DSU’s have not interfered with the autonomy of the SILC
• Recommended minor changes in the SILC Administrator’s job description
• Recommended developing SILC policies and procedures in order to ‘institutionalize” the SILC within the state, specifically the cooperative relationship between the SILC an DRS
• RSA acknowledged that IL services and out comes between 2006 – 2008 have increased
• Recommended having that the SILC Part C and non-Part C CIL 704 report information for planning purposes
• Recommended strengthening the collaboration between CIL, VR and DBVI
• Recommended that all CILs continue to use the same data management system and that ALL CILs use IIONLINE
• Recommended that the CILs investigate the possibility of SSA reimbursements for incorporating employment goals into IL services; this may be another source of income for the CILs
• Recommended a detailed needs assessment for planning purposes
DRS Update:
Jim Rothrock, Commissioner, gave an update:
Encouraged the SILC to be focused and goal-oriented, as there are limited funds and limits in what we can do, it is important that SILC finds a niche to fill;
State budget is facing a $2-4 billion dollar shortfall; Kaine’s tax revenue solution will be amended;
If the SILC wants to take on a new project, ask first for what is already being done by existing State agencies, organizations and/or groups; invite a representative to attend a SILC meeting and provide an update.
Committee Reports:
Operations Committee:
Dixon reported for the Operations Committee. Reporting of each committee’s outcomes and activities is needed for the annual 704 report. The SPIL Development Timeline is on track through the January 2010 meeting date with the first draft of the 2011-2013 SPIL approved by the SILC. The SPIL Implementation Timeline was reviewed specific to the required annual reports and the identified committee responsibilities for these reports.
Executive Committee:
Brandt reported that Terry Labar has stepped down from SILC due to an increased work schedule. Additionally, the Treasurer’s position is vacant. Brandt updated the Council on the financial report and explained that every thing was in order.
Goal I:
Shackelford reported. The Community Forums report will be distributed to the Stambaugh Foundation and VACIL, with an overview to be posted on the SILC website. There was a discussion within the Committee about how to best assist grassroots groups in CIL development, given the current tough economic climate. It was decided to use a parenting model with an existing CIL and letters will be going out to forum participants in the near future.
Goal II/Community Integration Committee:
Brandt reported. The housing training in Charlottesville was a success; CIL staff who participated would like a follow-up training, if possible. IL Day at the General Assembly was also successful with 170 participants. The status of the Olmstead Implementation Team is unknown at this time.
Goal III:
Barrett reported. The SILC will ask Scott Cooper for a written proposal if we are to continue about involvement with the “It’s Our Story” project. We continue to be in contact with DHCD and received an update from Alan McMahan. DHCD will continue to monitor for final rule-making by DOJ to incorporate ADA/ABA Guidelines into ADA regulations. DHCD is working on a review of the new ADA/ABA guidelines to determine if any requirements need to be implemented by other state agencies.
By-Laws Ad-Hoc Committee:
The meeting scheduled for January 20 has been postponed, as Shawn Utt, Chair, was not able to attend. The members who stepped forward to serve on the Committee are: Greer, Mathena, Barrett, Ward-Solomon and Preda.
New Business:
Nomination and Election of Treasurer:
Brandt called for nominations from the floor. Liddle nominated Karen Michalski-Karney but later withdrew, as by-laws state that members need to serve on the Council for one year before serving as an officer. Barrett nominated Kenney. MOTION: to accept the nomination (Utt/Mathena). Passed unanimously by voice vote.
Unfinished Business:
SPIL Development:
The 2011-2013 Draft needs to be filed with the RSA by July 1, 2010. Brandt suggested striking the word “development” from proposed objectives 2.2 and 2.3. MOTION: to authorize the SPIL Subcommittee to do the following: 1) to finalize the 2011-2013 SPIL draft as directed by the SILC at the January 2010 meeting, 2) to develop a resource allocation for each of the goals based on the last fiscal year funding; 3) to incorporate the logic model for each of the goals; and 4) to complete the public comment process of the draft SPIL by March, 2010 (Utt/Dixon). Passed unanimously by voice vote.
Preda informed the Council that the goals and objectives that were developed and drafted during the Committees are only a part of the overall SPIL that is sent to the RSA. MOTION: Theresa Preda, Rhonda Jeter and Jack Brandt to rough out the SPIL, pre-print information and have ready for the Council’s review at the April meeting (Preda/Greer). Passed unanimously by voice vote.
ARRA Funds Distributions to the CIL’s:
Preda reported that concurrent with the SPIL amendment Title VII, Part C ARRA funds have been awarded to Virginia’s six Federally funded CILs and that State Independent Living funds will be reallocated so that all sixteen Centers and four Satellite Centers will benefit from the temporary ARRA d
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