Additions/Corrections to Agenda: 

There were no additions or corrections to the agenda.

A motion was made by Commissioner Burthwick, and seconded by Commissioner McLynn to approve the agenda as presented.  Ayes – Dist. #1, #2, #3, and #4.  Nays – None.  Absent – Dist. #5.  Motion carried.

ICHHS DIVISION UPDATES:

Eric Villeneuve, Business - Fiscal Division

Child Support Disbursement Update for 2008 & 1^st half for 2009

Eric reviewed  ICHHS Child Support Monthly Disbursements for 2008 and the first half of 2009.  In 2008, they collected and disbursed over $6.4 million (slightly more than 2008).  The first half of 2009, showed approximately $3.2 million collected and disbursed. 

Caseload sizes have maintained at an average of 316 cases/per Child Support Officer, since 2002.

Brett Skyles, CBP (IMCare) Division

External Posting for Medical Accounting Technician

Brett asked the board for approval of the posting and filling of an IMCare Medical Accounting Technician, on an Open Competitive Basis, as there were no internal applications received.

IMCare’s MAT’s are responsible for the correct claims payment of over 120,000 claims per year.  These claims need to be paid in a timely manner to avoid interest and penalty payments.  Workloads of MAT’s has increased over the past few years, with the addition of Medicare (over 6 million in revenue).  Brett added that all costs for this position, including benefits, will be borne by IMCare capitation revenues; no county levy dollars required.

A motion was made by Commissioner McLynn, and seconded by Commissioner Eichorn to authorize the external posting and filling of one Regular F/T Medical Accounting Technician in the ICHHS IMCare Unit, with costs for this position to be borne by IMCare capitation revenues..  Ayes – Dist. #1, #2, #3, and #4.  Nays – None.  Absent – Dist. #5.  Motion carried.

Sue Erzar, Public Health (PH) Division

Public Health Update

Sue reported that ICHHS Public Health has received a $500 Child Passenger Safety Grant thru AAA, which took affect July 1, 2009.  Sue added that ICHHS Public Health with be partnering with the Grand Rapids Police Dept, to provide child passenger safety education, and distribute car/booster seats to those families who qualify.

A good website for parents/families to visit regarding car seats/booster seats is: www.carseatsmadesimple.org .  They can obtain information on what the laws are now, etc.

Becky Lauer, F&CS Division

Children’s Mental Health RFP Update

Becky provided information on three (3) Children’s Mental Health RFPs received by ICHHS.  All three providers completed the applications and returned the necessary documents, which were outlined in the bid specifications.  Becky and Brett Skyles (IMCare Division Manager) are continuing to work on the bids received.  An RBA on the awarding of contracts will come forward to the August ICHHS Board Meeting, with said contracts to become effective September 1, 2009.  Discussion followed.

 

Adult Foster Care Contract Update

Becky updated the commissioners on the recent resignation of the Adult Foster Care Licensor.  ICHHS has had a contract for adult foster care licensing, and with this resignation,  Becky and Brett are exploring the possibility/option of bringing this position “in-house” and redesigning the duties (of position), while providing a savings to the county.  An RBA with be forthcoming at a later meeting.

Lester L. Kachinske:

IRC Survey

Lester discussed the recent IRC Survey results with the Board.  The survey, was a result of an initiative, through the Blandin Foundation, to study poverty in Itasca County.  Overall, the responses received from 131 participants, were positive.   The survey had been conducted between September 2008 and February 2009 at the IRC, and were all face-to-face. 

Lester will be meeting with Director of First Call for Help (Sheila Hart), and the Director of Kootasca (Barb Dorry to further discuss the IRC Survey results, and any action plans of/for the respective agencies.

Update on Redesign Legislation

Lester reported that Irene Koski, Coordinator, and he attend a redesign legislation session, which was sponsored by AMC, and held at Beltrami County  The presentation was a summary of what legislature passed, in terms of counties having the option of looking for sharing or joining services with other counties.  A subcommittee has been established to identify and develop performance standards.  Lester will continue to keep the county board informed of the direction of the subcommittee. 

Tribal Summit Meeting

Lester reported that Irene Koski, Commissioner Burthwick, and he attended the Tribal Summit Meeting Session, held in Walker on July 15, 2009.  Discussion took place regarding an invitation the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) received from the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council (MIAC) for a joint summit between counties and tribes, tentatively scheduled for October. The Tribal County Summit suggested that the invitation be accepted and AMC indicated that more information would be provided after further meetings between AMC and MIAC. It is expected that some type of planning committee for the summit will be created that will have county officials and tribal government officials working to create an agenda and to work out other meeting details. with counties and reservations. 

Commissioner Dowling has been appointed to serve on the Planning Committee for as a county representative.

Commissioners’ Concerns:

There were no commissioners’ concerns.

There being no further business to come before the ICHHS Board, Chairperson Eichorn adjourned the meeting at 1:55 pm.

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