MINUTES

Governing Board of Directors

Tuesday, January 25, 2005

Directors Present:         David Johnson                          Jean Milstead  

                                    Erv Hodges                              David Ambler                          

                                    Rick Spano                              Elizabeth Sheils

                                    Ed Brunt                                   Mike McGrew

                                    Judy Anderson             Marilyn Bittenbender

                                    Ken McRae

Directors Absent:          Jane Eldredge, notified  Judy Long O’Neal, notified

Staff Present:                Pat Roach Smith, Chief Operations Officer

                                    Steve Richards, Finance Director

                                    Marilyn Sell, Recording Secretary

I           Jean Milstead called the meeting to order at 7:35 a.m. with a quorum present.

II          Public Comment:  None

III        Consent Agenda:  December 7, 2004 Minutes and November and December 2004 Financials made up the Consent Agenda.

DAVID AMBLER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA; ERV HODGES SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

IV        Consider for Action:  Cenpatico – Governor’s Health Initiative

David talked about the Governor’s Health Care Initiative and the fact it does not address mental health. 

MIKE MCREW MOVED TO MONITOR THE GOVERNOR’S HEALTH INITIATIVE BUT NOT ENDORSE IT AT THIS TIME; DAVID AMBLER SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED. 

Discussion:  -The HealthWave XXI contract for kids has been awarded to Cenpatico and the impact that has on the community mental health centers.  -Perhaps we should initiate a letter-writing campaign applauding the Governor’s health initiative but asking that the mental health piece be added in order for us to support it 100%.

Good Friends:  Ted Owens, Stephens Real Estate, Intrust Bank, Emprise Bank, Crown Automotive, Capitol Federal Savings, and the Evening With . . . .  Committee.

KEN MCRAE MOVED TO APPROVE THE LIST OF GOOD FRIEND NOMINATIONS; MIKE MCGREW SECONDED THE MOTION.  MOTION CARRIED.

V         Review & Comment:  CRO Update.  Elizabeth announced the now official Consumer Run Organization named NAMI Recovery and Hope Network (RAHN) currently housed at Independence, Inc. Elizabeth is the president of NAMI RAHN and she thanked the Board and the Center for their assistance in seeing this dream to fruition.  Elizabeth agreed to keep the Board apprised of ongoing activity of NAMI RAHN.

Crisis Unit Follow Up:  Media coverage of a recent suicide has brought a great deal of attention to the community’s need for a crisis unit.  Discussion included:  on the agenda for the CHIP February 2, 2005 meeting is to assess the need for and to schedule a public forum; although asked for several months ago, Gene has not provided a cost report for funding a crisis unit; BNC should be prepared with an outline of a plan; David has meetings scheduled with three local psychiatrists; possible partnerships include KU School of Medicine and Stormont Vale in Topeka.

JEAN ASKED DAVID TO PREPARE A PREFERRED PLAN AS WELL AS AN ALTERNATE PLAN.  SHE ASKED THE DIRECTORS TO BE ATTENTIVE TO COMMUNITY COMMENTS.

Nancy’s House:  Mike reported currently the house is off the market.  Jean asked what it would take to update the house.  Mike said he would have listing agent Linda Swain contact Jean with specific needs.

Pioneer Award Nominations:  The form, criteria and past award winners were included in the board packets.  Nominations are due in Marilyn Sell’s office by February 28, 2005.

CEO Evaluation:  Marilyn asked David to provide a list of his 2004 goals.  Jean asked that the completed form be sent to her by February 10, 2005.  Marilyn Sell agreed to email the blank form to the Directors.

VI        CEO Report:  David added to his report 2003 Revenue by Unduplicated and admit data.

Other:  Pat Roach Smith drew attention to Summary of Complaints – 2003 & 2004 report in the board packet.  Pat advised BNC will address the wheel-chair accessibility complaint with the addition of an automatic door opening mechanism to BNC’s first floor door. 

VII       Adjourn

The meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.  The next meeting of the Governing Board will be on Tuesday, February 22, 2005, 7:30 a.m.

Approved:  ______________________________     Date:___________________