Kathleen Otruba

The committee meeting addressed numerous department recommendations related to infrastructure and road projects, including cost participation agreements for traffic signal upgrades, pavement repairs, and bridge replacement contracts with the Michigan Department of Transportation and local municipalities. Furthermore, the meeting involved multiple budget reviews for the Public Works Department, Michigan Works, the Department of Human Services, and Community Mental Health. The committee also reviewed various correspondence, including project updates from the Macomb County Road Department and an application for an industrial facilities tax exemption.

The committee meeting addressed several administrative and financial items, including the approval of the updated Jackson & Coker Master Agreement and the IT Technology Plan for the 2017/2018 fiscal year. The committee received and filed reports from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services regarding state targeted response allocations, reviewed the Internal Services Fund and Financial Status Report for the 2016/2017 fiscal year, and discussed the operational status of the urgent behavioral health center. Additionally, the committee approved a budget revision for the 2018 fiscal year to incorporate specific funding allocations and passed a resolution regarding a staff retirement.

The board reviewed and approved several policies, including EPHI Security and FOCUS Access Management, as well as multiple lease agreements for residential facilities. A contract for SUD residential and sub-acute detoxification services was approved. Additionally, the board authorized an agreement for Medicaid managed specialty supports, services, and grant programs for the upcoming fiscal year. Membership dues for the Michigan Association of CMH Boards and voucher listings were approved. A resolution was adopted to commemorate an employee's retirement, and reports regarding state validation of performance measures and the strategic plan were received and filed.

The board approved several recommendations from standing committee meetings, including the Program and Budget meeting minutes, an updated master agreement, an IT technology plan, and a budget revision for specific fund allocations. The board also approved a contract for report writing services and voucher listings. Resolutions were passed regarding employee retirements. Furthermore, the board received informational reports on state department recovery allocations, internal financial status reports, the urgent behavioral health center operations, and a management report. Finally, the board approved attendance for an upcoming conference.

The board meeting involved several actions, including the approval of updated and new policies regarding EPHI security and access management for internal and contract network providers. The committee approved multiple lease agreements for residential facilities across various townships. Additionally, a contract was authorized with Personalized Nursing Lighthouse, Inc. for residential and detoxification services. The board also received and filed reports concerning the validation of performance measures for the fiscal year and the community mental health services program strategic plan.