DISTRICT II MCSSA MINUTES

April 26, 2007

Hosted by Oscoda County Department of Human Services Board

CALL TO ORDER

President Dan Smith called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m.

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

Members welcomed Terry Jans, new Board Member for Otsego County DHS.

PROGRAM

President Dan Smith is also Director of Camp Michi-Lu-Ca which is located in Fairview. He gave a presentation on the camp programs and costs. Camp Michi-Lu-Ca works with DHS offices to assist DHS-served children an opportunity to experience a week at summer camp.

DISPOSITION OF MINUTES

Margareta Hermanson made a motion to accept the January 25, 2007 meeting minutes as printed; seconded by Julian Stenson. Motion Carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Bruce Schroeder gave the Treasurer’s report; the checking account balance stands at $1,358.05 with $5,824.32 in additional funds invested in a Chemflex interest-bearing account. Julian Stenson made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented, subject to audit; Margareta Hermanson supported the motion. Motion Carried.

All counties have paid their District II dues.

Discussion was held on the purchase of supplies for District II business expenses—mainly envelopes and stamps. Doug McCombs made a motion to establish a petty cash fund of $50 for District II business expenses and purchase the Forever stamps for such, supported by Julian Stenson. Motion Carried.

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

None

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Jim Beach gave a report of committee meetings. He also spoke on the success of the Legislative Conference in March and plans for future conferences. Due to travel restraints, some meetings have been canceled while others are being held via telephone conference calls.

COUNTY CONCERNS

Members were concerned about the non-attendance of MCSSW members as only one member attended today’s meeting. Discussion centered on recruiting new MCSSW members and assisting with travel by car pooling with Board members, etc. It was suggested MCSSW members see how many others are attending before the day of the meeting.

Members will vote on the 2008 officers at the July, 2007, meeting so a nominating committee is needed. Ken DesArmo made a motion to approve the nominating committee consisting of himself, Barb Greene and Marie LaLonde, supported by Naomi Deo. Motion Carried.

MCSSW REPORT

None

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting is to be hosted by Otsego County DHS on Thursday, July 26, 2007, beginning at 9:30 AM.

ADJOURNMENT

Lynn Wallace made a motion for adjournment; supported by Walt Kaniszewski. Motion Carried.

Meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Doug McCombs

Secretary to the Board

cc: MCSSA County Directors (11)

Region 2 Manager-Tom Schwarz

Shelley Jipson-Lomax

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