Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Board Meeting
Date: May 20, 2019
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Leonard Kirtz School
Call to order
Vice-President
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
- Mr. Gary G. O’Nesti: Absent
- Mrs. Marilee Meloy: Present
- Mrs. Jodi Kale: Present
- Mr. Peter Noll: Present
- Mrs. Andrea Patton: Absent
- Mr. Joseph Pecchia: Absent
- Mr. Charles Holden: Present
Adopt a motion to excuse absent Board members.
Motion: Mrs. Meloy
Second: Mrs. Kale
Discussion:
None
Roll Call:
- Mrs. Meloy: Aye
- Mrs. Kale: Aye
- Mr. Noll: Aye
- Mrs. Patton:
- Mr. Pecchia:
- Mr. Holden: Aye
- Mr. O’Nesti:
The President declares the motion: Approved
Approval of Minutes
Adopt a motion to approve the minutes of the April 15, 2019 Board Meeting with any additions or deletions.
Motion:
Mr. Holden
Second:
Mrs. Meloy
Discussion:
None
Roll Call:
- Mrs. Kale: Aye
- Mr. Noll: Aye
- Mrs. Patton:
- Mr. Pecchia:
- Mr. Holden: Aye
- Mr. O’Nesti:
- Mrs. Meloy: Aye
The President declares the motion:
Approved
Approval of Agenda
Adopt a motion to approve the agenda with any additions or deletions.
Motion:
Mrs. Kale
Second:
Mr. Holden
Discussion:
Mr. Noll stated that there are additions to the New Business of the Board, please note item # 9 will be for the approval of a contract with The Nutrition Group and item #10 will be for the approval of an amendment to the contract with Nutrition Group.
Roll Call:
- Mr. Noll: Aye
- Mrs. Patton:
- Mr. Pecchia:
- Mr. Holden: Aye
- Mr. O’Nesti:
- Mrs. Meloy: Aye
- Mrs. Kale: Aye
The President declares the motion:
Approved
Financial Business Before the Board
Adopt a motion to acknowledge the payment of bills for the month of April 2019.
Motion:
Mr. Holden
Second:
Mrs. Kale
Discussion:
None
Roll Call:
- Mrs. Patton:
- Mr. Pecchia:
- Mr. Holden: Aye
- Mr. O’Nesti:
- Mrs. Meloy: Aye
- Mrs. Kale: Aye
- Mr. Noll: Aye
The President declares the motion:
Approved
Monthly Reconciliation:
Sean Kern, Business Manager, stated that the reconciliation of the activity accounts was performed and sent to the County Auditor’s office for review.
Ethics Committee Report
Adopt a motion to approve the Ethics Committee Report as presented by committee member, Mr. Noll.
Motion:
Mrs. Kale
Second:
Mrs. Meloy
Discussion:
Mr. Noll reported that the committee met on May 13 and reviewed the three LKS summer enrichment program contracts that are on the Board agenda this evening and are recommending full support of the Board.
Roll Call:
- Mr. Pecchia:
- Mr. Holden: Aye
- Mr. O’Nesti:
- Mrs. Meloy: Aye
- Mrs. Kale: Aye
- Mr. Noll: Aye
- Mrs. Patton:
The President declares the motion:
Approved
Routine Business Before the Board
Adopt a motion to acknowledge the April 2019 Personnel Report of Superintendent Whitacre.
Motion:
Mrs. Meloy
Second:
Mr. Holden
Discussion:
None
Roll Call:
- Mr. Pecchia:
- Mr. Holden: Aye
- Mr. O’Nesti:
- Mrs. Meloy: Aye
- Mrs. Kale: Aye
- Mr. Noll: Aye
- Mrs. Patton:
The President declares the motion:
Approved
Correspondence Before the Board
Letter of three (3) year accreditation from DoDD
Memorial contribution from the family of a Centre at Javit client
Report of the Superintendent
Special Recognition
- Centre at Javit – Thomas Giura
- LKS- JJ Repasky
- Community Services – Youngstown City Schools/Choffin Career and Technical Center
- Community Services -- Siffrin, Inc.
Human Resources Report
Welcome New Staff
- Amanda Zentiska– SSA (4/2/19)
Administrative Report
- State Budget: Superintendent Whitacre reported that the House version of the budget which is with the Senate currently, supports the DSP wage increasing to $13.00 per hour in the next two years. There is also an increase of funding in the budget for Early Intervention Service Coordination and Home Visiting.
- Vocational Habilitation: There are some concerns regarding the sub-minimum wage certificates with regards to an individual earning greater than 50% of minimum wage per year. If this is the case then a provider would not be permitted to bill for services.
- Non-Medical Transportation: There is hope that there will be an increase in the budget for NMT to increase accessibility to the community for individuals during the day.
Board Finance Committee Report
Mr. Noll reported the committee did not meet this month.
Board Programs, Service Initiatives & Personnel Committee Report
Mr. Holden reviewed the information from a May 8 committee meeting regarding the summer camp wages and substitute wages and are recommending full Board support for agenda items 6 and 7.
Board Capital Facilities and Grounds Committee
No meeting was held.
Public Comments
None
Old Business Before the Board
None
New Business Before the Board
Adopt a motion to approve the 2019-2020 program calendars for 9 and 12 month employees.
Motion:
Mrs. Kale
Second:
Mrs. Meloy
Discussion:
None
Roll Call:
- Mr. Holden: Aye
- Mr. O’Nesti:
- Mrs. Meloy: Aye
- Mrs. Kale: Aye
- Mr. Noll: Aye
- Mrs. Patton:
- Mr. Pecchia:
The President declares the motion:
Approved
Adopt a motion to approve the preparation and submission of the SFY 20 Early Intervention Service Coordination grant awarded by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, in the amount of $283,730.00 to provide service coordination and evaluation and assessment for infants and toddlers from birth to age 3.
Motion:
Mr. Holden
Second:
Mrs. Meloy
Discussion:
None
Roll Call:
- Mr. O’Nesti:
- Mrs. Meloy: Aye
- Mrs. Kale: Aye
- Mr. Noll: Aye
- Mrs. Patton:
- Mr. Pecchia:
- Mr. Holden: Aye
The President declares the motion:
Approved
Adopt Board Resolution 2019-005, as if fully written herein, approving the moral obligation payment for emergency respite services in the amount of $11,660.00 pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 5126.05
Motion:
Mrs. Kale
Second:
Mr. Holden
Discussion:
Superintendent Whitacre explained that there was a need to help an individual immediately due to health and safety concerns.
Roll Call:
- Mrs. Meloy: Aye
- Mrs. Kale: Aye
- Mr. Noll: Aye
- Mrs. Patton:
- Mr. Pecchia:
- Mr. Holden: Aye
- Mr. O’Nesti:
The President declares the motion:
Approved
Adopt Board Resolution 2019-006, as if fully written herein: Intent to conduct an internet auction for the sale of unneeded, obsolete or unfit county personal property. The MCBDD confirms that it is in ownership and possession of two (2) passenger vans and one (1) mass transit bus.
Motion:
Mrs. Meloy
Second:
Mrs. Kale
Discussion:
These vehicles are being auctioned off in conjunction with the Board relinquishing itself from services. These vehicles are still road safe and have value.
Roll Call:
- Mrs. Meloy: Aye
- Mrs. Kale: Aye
- Mr. Noll: Aye
- Mrs. Patton:
- Mr. Pecchia:
- Mr. Holden: Aye
- Mr. O’Nesti:
The President declares the motion:
Approved
Adopt Board Resolution 2019-007, as if fully written herein: Disposal of Personal Property (Vehicles (2) and copiers (2)) in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 307.12. The items are currently unfit for the use for which they were acquired, are obsolete, and have an aggregate total combined value of less than $2,500.00.
Motion:
Mr. Holden
Second:
Mrs. Kale
Discussion:
None
Roll Call:
- Mrs. Kale: Aye
- Mr. Noll: Aye
- Mrs. Patton:
- Mr. Pecchia:
- Mr. Holden: Aye
- Mr. O’Nesti:
- Mrs. Meloy: Aye
The President declares the motion:
Approved
Adopt a motion to approve the proposed updated substitute rates effective June 1, 2019 as presented in your Board packet.
Motion:
Mrs. Meloy
Second:
Mrs. Kale
Discussion:
A survey was completed of surrounding County Boards and the results showed our wages were slightly sub-par with those counties. The updated wages will bring MCBDD in line.
Roll Call:
- Mrs. Kale: Aye
- Mr. Noll: Aye
- Mrs. Patton:
- Mr. Pecchia:
- Mr. Holden: Aye
- Mr. O’Nesti:
- Mrs. Meloy: Aye
The President declares the motion:
Approved
Adopt a motion to approve the pay rate schedule for the 2019 Summer Enrichment Program as presented in your Board packet.
Motion:
Mrs. Meloy
Second:
Mr. Holden
Discussion:
None
Roll Call:
- Mrs. Kale: Aye
- Mr. Noll: Aye
- Mrs. Patton:
- Mr. Pecchia:
- Mr. Holden: Aye
- Mr. O’Nesti:
- Mrs. Meloy: Aye
The President declares the motion:
Approved
Adopt a motion to approve the following vendor and service contracts for the LKS Summer Enrichment Program with a term of June 3, 2019 -- July 26, 2019, approved as to form by the Mahoning County Prosecutor's office and reviewed by the Ethics Committee.
Youngstown Hearing and Speech Center, dba Easter Seals of Trumbull, Mahoning, and Columbiana Counties for Physical Therapy Services for the LKS summer enrichment program, amount of contract not to exceed $8,000.00
- Youngstown Hearing and Speech Center, dba Easter Seals of Trumbull, Mahoning, and Columbiana Counties for Occupational Therapy Services for the LKS summer enrichment program, amount of contract not to exceed $10,000.00
- Youngstown Hearing and Speech Center, dba Easter Seals of Trumbull, Mahoning, and Columbiana Counties for Speech Therapy Services for the LKS summer enrichment program, amount of contract not to exceed $10,000.00
Motion:
Mrs. Kale
Second:
Mrs. Meloy
Discussion:
None
Roll Call:
- Mrs. Kale: Aye
- Mr. Noll: Aye
- Mrs. Patton:
- Mr. Pecchia:
- Mr. Holden: Aye
- Mr. O’Nesti:
- Mrs. Meloy: Aye
The President declares the motion:
Approved
Adopt a motion to approve a vendor and service contract with Nutrition, Inc. dba The Nutrition Group, effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 amount of contract not to exceed $56,610.00.
Motion:
Mr. Holden
Second:
Mrs. Kale
Discussion:
None
Roll Call:
- Mrs. Kale: Aye
- Mr. Noll: Aye
- Mrs. Patton:
- Mr. Pecchia:
- Mr. Holden: Aye
- Mr. O’Nesti:
- Mrs. Meloy: Aye
The President declares the motion:
Approved
Adopt a motion to amend the vendor contract with Nutrition, Inc. dba The Nutrition Group, effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 for $2,000.00, making the total not to exceed amount of the contract $58,610.00.
Motion:
Mrs. Meloy
Second:
Mrs. Kale
Discussion:
None
Roll Call:
- Mrs. Kale: Aye
- Mr. Noll: Aye
- Mrs. Patton:
- Mr. Pecchia:
- Mr. Holden: Aye
- Mr. O’Nesti:
- Mrs. Meloy: Aye
The President declares the motion:
Approved
Motion:
Mrs. Patton
Second:
Mr. Pecchia
Roll Call:
- Mrs. Patton: Aye
- Mr. Pecchia: Aye
- Mr. Holden: Aye
- Mr. O’Nesti: Aye
- Mrs. Meloy: Aye
- Mrs. Kale: Aye
- Mr. Noll: Aye
The President declares the motion:
Approved
Time:
7:17 pm
Adjournment
Motion for adjournment
Motion:
Mrs. Patton
Second:
Mr. Pecchia
Roll Call:
- Mr. Pecchia: Aye
- Mr. Holden: Aye
- Mr. O’Nesti: Aye
- Mrs. Meloy: Aye
- Mrs. Kale: Aye
- Mr. Noll: Aye
- Mrs. Patton: Aye
The President declares the motion:
Approved
Time:
6:31 pm