EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

1380 Howard Street, Room 537

6:30 p.m.

 

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: James Shaye Keys, Secretary, Mary Ann Jones,

 

OTHERS PRESENT: Helynna Brooke, Executive Director

 

The Meeting was called to order at 6:55 PM by Mr. Keys.

 

1.0 REVIEW OF MHB/NAMI HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 25, 2010

 

Mr. Keys gave an overview of the schedule of speakers for the hearing. Dr. Jones suggested that board members have a few specific questions to ask. Examples: What happens to the client if Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) is on diversion? What is the Sheriff’s department doing about recidivism? What recommendations  would they have that are imperative to meet needs to accommodate the number of clients they have?

 

2.0 REVIEW OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES

For discussion and action

 

2.1  Public comment

No public comment

 

2.2  PROPOSED RESOLUTION: Be it resolved that the minutes of the Executive Committee meeting of  January 21, 2010 be approved as submitted.

Ms. Jones made the motion and Mr. Keys seconded the motion. Approved Unanimously.

 

3.0  NEXT MENTAL HEALTH BOARD MEETING AND ACTION ITEMS

For discussion and action

 

3.1  Issues regarding the content of the agenda: In addition to the presentation of the Mental Health Services Act Innovations Plan and the Annual Update, it would be good to review the Board priorities set at the Retreat to get board member input for going forward. Potential committees would also be discussed.

 

3.2  Board Planning for future MHB meetings. Suggestions for future meetings were:

No discussion.

 

3.3  Public comment

No public comment

 

3.4 PROPOSED RESOLUTION: That the Executive Committee adopt the agenda for the Mental Health Board meeting on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 as discussed. Ms. Jones made the motion and Mr. Keys seconded the motion. Approved unanimously.

 

4.0  BUSINESS

For discussion and possible action.

 

4.1    Chair's report

Mr. Keys stated that he would like each board member to have the opportunity to grow. The board needs to attract new members and increase the number of people on the Executive Committee. Mr. Keys will outreach to Board members and support them.

 

4.2 Committee Reports: No reports.

 

4.3 Additional business regarding the duties, mandates, and operations of the Board.

None discussed.

 

4.3. a  New business for future Executive Committee meetings

None discussed.

 

4.3. b  Discussion of developing issues for the MHB

No issues discussed.

 

4.3. c  Other MHB business:

The committee discussed the issue involving Douglas Yep and decided not to pursue it.

 

4.4. Public comment

No public comments.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.