Arkansas Department of Human Services State Institutional System Board
The meeting included reports from the Division of Behavioral Health Services (DBHS) and the Division of Youth Services (DYS). Key discussion points for DBHS included the repaving of the southeast parking lot, reroofing of Building 4, roof ice dam repairs, and the required construction of egress sidewalks. The Arkansas Health Center (AHC) report covered the City of Haskell fire station project, a freezer project, and the sale of property to UAMS. The DYS report included requests for funding to replace a damaged fence at the Arkansas Juvenile Treatment and Assessment Center (AJATC) and to replace three cottage roofs. Numerous emergency repairs and maintenance projects at various DYS facilities were also reviewed. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussion and approval of a 20-year lease agreement with Arkansas Community Corrections (ACC) for Rogers Hall.