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APRIL 2010 Quarterly Business Meeting Minutes
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Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council
Quarterly Business Meeting Minutes
Date: April 22, 2010
Location:
Appalachian Independence Center
230 Charwood Dr.
Abingdon, VA 24210
Members Present:
Jack Brandt-Chair
David Barrett-Vice Chair
Alexandra Dixon-Secretary
Carmela Greer
Catherine Joseph
Karen Michalski-Karney
Sarah Liddle
Mary Mathena
Shawn Utt
Eddie Wimbish
Theresa Preda, Ex-officio
Jane Ward-Solomon, Ex-officio
Members Present via Teleconference:
Steve Johnson
Others Present:
Mary-Margaret Cash, Assistant Commissioner, DRS
Eleanor Williams, CBS Unit, DRS
Greg Morrell, Executive Director of Appalachian Independence Center
Betty Bevins, Executive Director of Clinch Independent Living Services
Shelia Foglesong
Others Present via Teleconference:
Jim Rothrock, Commissioner, DRS
Interpreters:
Angela Devore
Marcia Poole
Staff:
Rhonda Jeter
Call to order and Introductions: Chair Brandt called the meeting to order at 11:30 AM.
Greg Morrell of AIC provided welcome remarks. AIC showed the Council a video that the Center made and sent to legislators about the potential cut-backs to personal assistant services and the impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities who use the supports to maintain independence.
Public comments: There were no public comments.
Approval of the Minutes: The January 2010 meeting minutes were sent to the Council beforehand for review.
MOTION: to approve the January 2010 minutes as written (Barrett/Mathena). Approved by voice vote. Motion passed.
DRS Update: Commissioner Rothrock joined us via teleconference and covered the following items:
- state budget
- potential cut-backs
- CILs are doing good work with the Part B funds and with local PHA’s
- SPIL development – he is aware of the SILC’s progress here
It was noted that there is a new procedure for gubernatorial appointments to boards and commissions. Applications are accepted electronically through the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website [http://www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/application/].
Committee Reports
Executive Report – Brandt reported.
No news on the speaker system.
Executive Committee reviewed standing committee assignments.
FOIA requirements were reviewed and discussed for clarification.
Jeter gave the administrator’s report.
No motions for the full Council.
Treasurer’s Report – Eleanor Williams reported due to Kenney’s absence and provided the financial statement.
Overall, budget is on target and doing well. We have a good operating base. There is cost savings in the SPIL development activities.
No motions which need action.
Operations Committee – Dixon reported.
SPIL activities and timeline are on target.
Reviewed/approved Goal IV and budget for the upcoming SPIL.
No action items.
Goal I – Brandt reported for Shackelford.
Committee reviewed/approved Goal I and budget for 2011-2013 SPIL.
Brochures on new CIL development were discussed.
Letters and reports went out to the Stambaugh Foundation, VACIL and community forum participants.
Goal II – Mathena reported.
Michalski-Karney gave out the Part B report for Maureen Hollowell.
Mathena and Joseph will work on 704 outcome reports.
Reviewed and approved the proposed SPIL Goal II, objectives, activities and budget.
Goal III – Barrett reported.
The Committee went over lack of progress from Scott Cooper and Its Our Story. We are officially abandoning it. The recommendation is to stop communications with the creator.
Emory Rodgers of DHCD called and left a message with Barrett. He is working on incorporating the latest ANSI Standards (American National Standards Institute) for persons with disabilities into the current State Building Code. The DOJ is requesting that all states that want to apply for certification of their building codes to wait until the new ADA guidelines are finalized in order that the States can apply using the newest ADA guidelines. (Note: The ANSI writes the technical standards for accessibility for persons with disabilities, which is very comprehensive. Fro example, they write standards for how much energy it should take to open the standard door or how a TTY works.)
Committee reviewed SPIL Goal III and budget.
By-laws Committee – Utt reported.
Discussion of the current by-laws and a lengthy discussion about what constitutes an excused versus unexcused absence.
Discussion about when and what offices people can serve on.
The by-laws need to be ready by January 2011.
Discussion about whether by-laws should be procedural or policy guidelines.
Nominations Committee – Michalski-Karney reported.
The Committee developed a slate of officers for the July meeting. Those nominated will be contacted and asked if they are willing to serve in the capacity. No action needed.
Committee Recommendations
Executive
July quarterly meeting and NCIL conference:
If the SILC has the quarterly meeting on Saturday, July 17, 2010, the additional cost to the SILC is approximately $3,000.
Motion: The SILC hold its July meeting either Saturday, July 17, or Sunday, July 18 (Preda/Mathena). Council decides that the meeting will be July 18. Approved by majority vote with one opposition. Motion passed..
Goal III
The recommended action from Goal III is to end the relationship, financial or otherwise, with Scott Cooper.
MOTION passes with one abstention (Brandt).
SPIL
As of April 21, 2010, we have received approximately 550 responses to public comment on the proposed SPIL. Preda reported that all the CILs participated in the endeavor.
We reviewed the budgeted amounts for SPIL implementation of each goal.
MOTION: To adopt the goals, objectives, activities and budget for the 2011-2013 Virginia State Plan for Independent Living. The Council gives the Chairperson and the SPIL Sub-committee Chair the authority to work with the DSU to complete the necessary parts of the SPIL, using RSA directives, in order to submit it to the United States Rehabilitation Services Administration by no later than July 1, 2010 (Dixon/Greer). Motion approved by voice vote. Motion passed.
Liaison Reports
SRC – Liddle reported. A written report was provided to the SILC in the meeting packet. It was noted that Liddle has been reappointed for a second term to the State Rehabilitation Council.
DBVI – Ward-Solomon reported. The next Advisory Council meeting will be in June due to a postponement.
Office of Community Integration – Preda gave the report. Office duties moved to DRS. The Executive Order has not been rescinded by Governor McDonnell, and the Office is awaiting further instructions from the Administration.
Transformation Leadership Team – Brandt reported. There is no update for the Money Follows the Person. Mary-Margaret Cash added that there has been an extension to the Year 2014. Virginia will receive an infusion of federal funds for three new Money Follows the Person positions.
Announcements and Rem
APRIL 2010 Quarterly Business Meeting Minutes
Details:
Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council
Quarterly Business Meeting Minutes
Date: April 22, 2010
Location:
Appalachian Independence Center
230 Charwood Dr.
Abingdon, VA 24210
Members Present:
Jack Brandt-Chair
David Barrett-Vice Chair
Alexandra Dixon-Secretary
Carmela Greer
Catherine Joseph
Karen Michalski-Karney
Sarah Liddle
Mary Mathena
Shawn Utt
Eddie Wimbish
Theresa Preda, Ex-officio
Jane Ward-Solomon, Ex-officio
Members Present via Teleconference:
Steve Johnson
Others Present:
Mary-Margaret Cash, Assistant Commissioner, DRS
Eleanor Williams, CBS Unit, DRS
Greg Morrell, Executive Director of Appalachian Independence Center
Betty Bevins, Executive Director of Clinch Independent Living Services
Shelia Foglesong
Others Present via Teleconference:
Jim Rothrock, Commissioner, DRS
Interpreters:
Angela Devore
Marcia Poole
Staff:
Rhonda Jeter
Call to order and Introductions: Chair Brandt called the meeting to order at 11:30 AM.
Greg Morrell of AIC provided welcome remarks. AIC showed the Council a video that the Center made and sent to legislators about the potential cut-backs to personal assistant services and the impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities who use the supports to maintain independence.
Public comments: There were no public comments.
Approval of the Minutes: The January 2010 meeting minutes were sent to the Council beforehand for review.
MOTION: to approve the January 2010 minutes as written (Barrett/Mathena). Approved by voice vote. Motion passed.
DRS Update: Commissioner Rothrock joined us via teleconference and covered the following items:
- state budget
- potential cut-backs
- CILs are doing good work with the Part B funds and with local PHA’s
- SPIL development – he is aware of the SILC’s progress here
It was noted that there is a new procedure for gubernatorial appointments to boards and commissions. Applications are accepted electronically through the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website [http://www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/application/].
Committee Reports
Executive Report – Brandt reported.
No news on the speaker system.
Executive Committee reviewed standing committee assignments.
FOIA requirements were reviewed and discussed for clarification.
Jeter gave the administrator’s report.
No motions for the full Council.
Treasurer’s Report – Eleanor Williams reported due to Kenney’s absence and provided the financial statement.
Overall, budget is on target and doing well. We have a good operating base. There is cost savings in the SPIL development activities.
No motions which need action.
Operations Committee – Dixon reported.
SPIL activities and timeline are on target.
Reviewed/approved Goal IV and budget for the upcoming SPIL.
No action items.
Goal I – Brandt reported for Shackelford.
Committee reviewed/approved Goal I and budget for 2011-2013 SPIL.
Brochures on new CIL development were discussed.
Letters and reports went out to the Stambaugh Foundation, VACIL and community forum participants.
Goal II – Mathena reported.
Michalski-Karney gave out the Part B report for Maureen Hollowell.
Mathena and Joseph will work on 704 outcome reports.
Reviewed and approved the proposed SPIL Goal II, objectives, activities and budget.
Goal III – Barrett reported.
The Committee went over lack of progress from Scott Cooper and Its Our Story. We are officially abandoning it. The recommendation is to stop communications with the creator.
Emory Rodgers of DHCD called and left a message with Barrett. He is working on incorporating the latest ANSI Standards (American National Standards Institute) for persons with disabilities into the current State Building Code. The DOJ is requesting that all states that want to apply for certification of their building codes to wait until the new ADA guidelines are finalized in order that the States can apply using the newest ADA guidelines. (Note: The ANSI writes the technical standards for accessibility for persons with disabilities, which is very comprehensive. Fro example, they write standards for how much energy it should take to open the standard door or how a TTY works.)
Committee reviewed SPIL Goal III and budget.
By-laws Committee – Utt reported.
Discussion of the current by-laws and a lengthy discussion about what constitutes an excused versus unexcused absence.
Discussion about when and what offices people can serve on.
The by-laws need to be ready by January 2011.
Discussion about whether by-laws should be procedural or policy guidelines.
Nominations Committee – Michalski-Karney reported.
The Committee developed a slate of officers for the July meeting. Those nominated will be contacted and asked if they are willing to serve in the capacity. No action needed.
Committee Recommendations
Executive
July quarterly meeting and NCIL conference:
If the SILC has the quarterly meeting on Saturday, July 17, 2010, the additional cost to the SILC is approximately $3,000.
Motion: The SILC hold its July meeting either Saturday, July 17, or Sunday, July 18 (Preda/Mathena). Council decides that the meeting will be July 18. Approved by majority vote with one opposition. Motion passed..
Goal III
The recommended action from Goal III is to end the relationship, financial or otherwise, with Scott Cooper.
MOTION passes with one abstention (Brandt).
SPIL
As of April 21, 2010, we have received approximately 550 responses to public comment on the proposed SPIL. Preda reported that all the CILs participated in the endeavor.
We reviewed the budgeted amounts for SPIL implementation of each goal.
MOTION: To adopt the goals, objectives, activities and budget for the 2011-2013 Virginia State Plan for Independent Living. The Council gives the Chairperson and the SPIL Sub-committee Chair the authority to work with the DSU to complete the necessary parts of the SPIL, using RSA directives, in order to submit it to the United States Rehabilitation Services Administration by no later than July 1, 2010 (Dixon/Greer). Motion approved by voice vote. Motion passed.
Liaison Reports
SRC – Liddle reported. A written report was provided to the SILC in the meeting packet. It was noted that Liddle has been reappointed for a second term to the State Rehabilitation Council.
DBVI – Ward-Solomon reported. The next Advisory Council meeting will be in June due to a postponement.
Office of Community Integration – Preda gave the report. Office duties moved to DRS. The Executive Order has not been rescinded by Governor McDonnell, and the Office is awaiting further instructions from the Administration.
Transformation Leadership Team – Brandt reported. There is no update for the Money Follows the Person. Mary-Margaret Cash added that there has been an extension to the Year 2014. Virginia will receive an infusion of federal funds for three new Money Follows the Person positions.
Announcements and Rem
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