APPROVED MINUTES
Present:
Don Schultz, Chair, Donna Desjardins, Vice Chair, Dr. Doug Fleming, Ralph Gorrie, Glenn Hennig, Carmela Levesque, Colleen Marks, Caren Mueller, Floyd Thompson
Administration: Dr. Alex Hillyard, CEO; Lucille Froese, Recording Secretary
Guests:
Lori Skinner, Family Voices Coordinator, Nicki Lou Mackin, Family Voices, Fort McMurray, and Don Pottie, Family Voices representative for the Northeast Region
Don Schultz, Chair, called the meeting to order at 8:20 am, March 20th, 2005.
#05-03-898 MOTION: Floyd Thompson moved the Board approve the agenda as presented. Carried unanimously.
#05-03-899 MOTION: Colleen Marks moved the Board approve the minutes as presented. Carried unanimously.
1. Board Communications & Operations
1.1 Northeast Alberta Community Board 2004/05 Budget Allocation:
Revised
Recommendation: That the Board approve the final allocation of $22,991,000 for the 2004-05 fiscal year.
Purpose of Report: To obtain approval for the final allocation for the 2004-05 fiscal year.
At the October 15, 2004 public Board meeting, the Northeast Alberta Community Board approved their allocation for the 2004-05 fiscal year.
In March 2005, the Provincial Board provided additional funding to each Community Board to allow for a possible salary adjustment. In addition, the funding provided to each Community Board was reduced for the shared cost of the Workforce Strategy contract.
The Board approved the new allocation to the Community Board for the 2004-05 fiscal year.
#05-03-200 MOTION: Doug Fleming moved the Board approve the final allocation of $22,991,000 for the 2004-05 fiscal year. Carried unanimously.
1.2 Northeast Alberta and Edmonton Community Boards Joint Meeting (Scheduled 10:30 am ? 2:00 pm)
Recommendation: That the Board receive this report for information.
Purpose of Report: Information
The Northeast Alberta Community Board and the Edmonton Community Board for Persons with Developmental Disabilities held a joint meeting on March 20th, 2005. The major purpose of the meeting was an opportunity to review and discuss the Provincial Board Governance and Accountability Framework.
Outcomes for the session were increased understanding of a) the Draft Governance/ Accountability Framework, and b) Roles, Responsibilities and Accountabilities of the Provincial and Community Boards.
#05-03-201 MOTION: Donna Desjardins moved the Board accept the report for information. Carried unanimously.
1.3 Appreciation to AACL Board: Involvement in Person Centered Planning Guide And CD Rom
Recommendation: That the Board receive this report for information.
Purpose of Report: Information
Person Centered Planning: A Guide for Families of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and CD Rom was developed with the assistance of the Alberta Association for Community Living.
Don Schultz, Board Chair, formally acknowledged the work of AACL in the development of this guide at their annual general meeting on Sunday, March 20th, 2005 and presented the AACL Board members with copies of the guide along with the Northeast Board's appreciation for their significant contribution.
#05-03-202 ? MOTION: Glenn Hennig moved the Board accept the report for information. Carried unanimously.
1.4 Person Centered Planning Guide and CD Rom
Recommendation: That the Board receive this report for information.
Purpose of Report: Information and celebration.
The Northeast Board arranged for the development of a resource "Person Centered Planning: A Guide for Families of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities" which is now available for distribution. This is the second in the suite of multi-media resources designed specifically for families.
The first resource was "Understanding Your Funding Options: A Guide for Families of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities".
Both of these resources appear on the Northeast Board website. In developing these resources, the Board has focused on a family based "niche" to ensure user-friendly materials that families find useful and meaningful.
The next resource to be developed within this suite of multi-media resources is an Individual Service Planning Guide for Families who Manage Their Own Services.
#05-03-203 MOTION: Donna Desjardins moved the Board accept the report for information. Carried unanimously.
1.5 Northeast Board Regional Forecast March 31, 2005
Recommendation: That the Board receive this report for information.
Purpose of Report: Information
The Board reviewed and discussed the monthly financial report (as of February 28, 2005), which was presented to the Provincial Board administration.
As of the end of February, the Northeast Board has served 533 individuals. Six more than in the 2004 fiscal year.
#05-03-204 MOTION: Caren Mueller moved the Board accept the report for information. Carried unanimously.
2. Administration
2.1 Community Capacity Projects: Update
Recommendation: That the Board receive this report for information.
Purpose of Report: Information and discussion
The Board reviewed a list of community capacity initiatives supported this year and discussed potential reasons for unused funds, Board commitment for Regional Community Capacity Budget for 2005/06, and an evaluation model. This is the second year of community capacity grants.
The Board will discuss Community Capacity further at the April Board meeting.
#05-03-205 MOTION: Colleen Marks moved the Board accept the report for information. Carried unanimously.
2.2 Northeast Community Online: Application 2005 Community Learning Awards
Recommendation: That the Board receive this report for information.
Purpose of Report: Information and celebration.
In March of last year, the Northeast Community Online project was submitted to Human Resources and Development Canada (HRDC) for their 2004 Community Learning Awards program. Unfortunately the application was not successful.
Recently, the Northeast Board was contacted by HRDC and invited to resubmit an updated project submission for the 2005 award program. The contact from HRDC, when extending this invitation to resubmit, commented on how impressed the judges were about the caliber of last year's submission and the work that is being done on behalf of adults with developmental disabilities.
The Board reviewed and discussed an updated application prepared and submitted by Dr. Susan Moisey. The results of this year's award should be known by May or June 2005.
#05-03-206 MOTION: Glenn Hennig moved the Board accept the report for information. Carried unanimously.
2.3 AACL Family Voices Presentation
Recommendation: That the Board receive this report for information.
Purpose of Report: Information and discussion.
The Northeast Board has a contract with the Alberta Association for Community Living (AACL) to provide a program of services for families within the Northeast region called Family Voices.
Lori Skinner, Family Voices Coordinator, Don Pottie, Family Voices representative for the Northeast region, and Niki Lou Mackin, Family Voices representative for Fort McMurray, provided a report to the Board on services provided this year and those proposed for 2005-2006.
2.4 Labour Market Initiative: Project Approval
Recommendation: That the Board receive this report for information.
Purpose of Report: Information.
The Labour Market Initiative is a joint partnership between AHRE, Health and the Northeast Board to provide services in an innovative manner to individuals with disabilities in the communities of Cold Lake, Bonnyville and Lac La Biche. Portage College formally submitted their support. The Mayors of these communities, as well as the 4 Wing base, made commitments of involvement.
Approval for funding of $350,000 per year for the next 2 years has been received. This is a slight reduction in the original funding. The major impact is on the first year, when additional dollars were requested for items such as a promotional video.
The administration will be meeting with the other partners to finalize the adjusted budget and define the contracting process. A Request for Proposals will be published in April 2005.
#05-03-207 MOTION: Donna Desjardins moved the Board accept the report for information. Carried unanimously.
Cold Lake, March 2, 2005
Bonnyville, March 16, 2005
Human Resources Forum will be held March 30-31, 2005
Westlock, Alberta
#05-03-208 MOTION: Ralph Gorrie moved the Board go In-Camera at 8:20 am, to discuss organizational issues. Carried unanimously.
#05-03-209 MOTION: Donna Desjardins moved the Board come out of Camera at 9:20 am. Carried unanimously.
#05-03-210 MOTION Doug Fleming moved the Board adjourn at 2:45 pm. Carried unanimously.
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Don Schultz, Chair Dr. Alex Hillyard, CEO