Health And Human Services Committee Meeting
Key discussions included the succession plan for the Veterans Services Officer, whose retirement is anticipated in June 2026, involving the potential utilization of an Extra Hire line for training, which was referred to the Personnel Committee. The committee also addressed recent state legislation regarding Real Property Tax exemptions for 100% disabled veterans, referring the matter to the Finance Committee to request a formal presentation for the Board of Supervisors on the specifics of local law enactment. Several personnel actions were discussed and referred to the Personnel Committee, including refilling positions for a Norwich Site Manager, a Senior Account Clerk, and an anticipated Administrative Assistant, with funding transfers proposed for training periods. The committee also handled several budgetary adjustments concerning contracted services, including renaming the Helio Contract to REACH Medical Contract, transferring funds to match State Aid and contract amounts, and appropriating funds for the Children's Home of Wyoming Conference to take over children care management services previously handled by Catholic Charities. The Social Services Commissioner provided updates on CPS caseloads and requested to refill four vacant positions (Fraud Investigator, Senior Clerk, Senior Caseworker, and Support Investigator). Furthermore, a proposal to eliminate two vacant positions to fund an agreement with 'The Place' for supervised visit services, pending an RFP, was tabled. Finally, significant transfers of funds were requested for 2025 year-end expenses related to homelessness placements and for the purchase of a tractor for Preston Manor, all referred to the Finance Committee.