Guests present:          None

1.       Introductions:

Introductions were made and the newest Board members, Sue Jones, Paul Phillips, and Mike Bennett were welcomed.

2.      Budget Presentation:

Jill gave an overview of the budget along with informational handouts outlining the steps involved in preparing the Strategic Plan.  FY2005 ending fund balance is $83,904 which is extremely low and showing a consistent downward trend.  FY2006 budget of $3,170,605 is on target, Jill explained, with 100% monthly spending of county dollars.  If we end FY06 with none, low or negative fund balance we carry that to the next year.  Jill further explained that FY2007 levy will be raised $282,000.  Fund balance could still be negative depending on how state dollars are funneled in FY07.  A chart depicting ending fund balances displayed a marked decrease from 1998 to the present creating a true awareness of the budget crisis

3.      Strategic Plan:

A draft of the Strategic Plan was reviewed before it is to be submitted to the Board of Supervisors.  No changes were made to the vision statement.  Changes recommended to the Service Matrix were to delete areas that are not needed and add areas that may be needed in the future.  The recommended changes did not affect reduction of current services.  The Provider List was updated with changes to add phone numbers, addresses and name corrections.  A motion was made by Michelle Allen and seconded by Anne Vance to approve the new Strategic Plan with noted changes.  The final step will be a public hearing on the plan March 22, 2006 at 9:15 a.m., 3^rd Floor of the courthouse with the Board of Supervisors and then submitted to the state prior to the April 1^st deadline.  Jill encouraged board members to attend.  At closing of the public hearing, Jill will give a presentation of the Community Services Department.  Vice Chair, Carol Fonua, thanked Jill and the sub-committee for their hard work in updating the plan.

4.      Agency Updates:

Laura Schinnow (CDC) - TAP program will no longer be in existence after June 30, 2006.  There are 86 participants at varying levels of services at the current time.

Michelle Allen (North Star Community Services) – Michelle reports dealing with rules and funding changes.  North Star has open positions.

Anne Vance (CIRSI) - Staff is growing out of their offices due to lack of space.  Currently investigating other sites and wish to combine new site with Special Focus.  There are sixty-five participants in this year’s Special Olympics, many involving track and field.  CIRSI has one consumer on the Iowa team that will participate in the National Special Olympics to be held this summer in Ames.  There has been some staff turnover as well as consumers.  Iowa Falls has openings at their 24 hr. site for both male and female.

Carol Fonua (DHS Case Management) - Caseloads are low at this time.  No new staff to report.

Rich Byer (MIW) - Rich is busy trying to locate new jobs.  MIW has begun sub-contracting with a private business in Montezuma.  At the present time, MIW employs approximately 100 employees.

Al Fagerlund (ARC) - Al reported being busy planning summer programs.  After Skatetown closed the ARC has partnered with Salvation Army to use their facilities.    

Future Meeting Dates:

Future meeting dates are listed below and locations will be announced on the agendas when mailed.

Meeting adjourned at 1:45 P.M.  After adjournment, Rich gave a tour of the MIW facility.

Future Meeting Dates:

June 6, 2006

November 7, 2006