MOUNT ROGERS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES BOARD LOCAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE. MINUTES May 8, 2012

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1 MOUNT ROGERS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES BOARD LOCAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE MINUTES May 8, 2012 The Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee met on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in the E. W. Cline, Jr. Building in Wytheville, Virginia. MEMBERS PRESENT: Ms. Judy Burkett Ms. Danita Moore Ms. Pat McClane Dr. Jerry Willis OTHERS PRESENT: Ms. Debbie Burcham-Hodges Ms. Connie Carpenter Ms. Mary Coulson Ms. Ruth Cox Ms. Anna Csakey-Chase Mr. Bill Duncan Mr. Greg Fields Mr. Larry Ford MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Jennifer Haga Ms. K. J. Holbrook Ms. Melisa Jackson Ms. B. J. McKnight Ms. Nan Neese Ms. Norma Phillippi Ms. Tina Privette Ms. Rita Viars Ms. Sabrina White-Martin Mr. Robert Ernie Wallace 1. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Danita Moore, Chairperson, called the meeting to order. II. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD No public comments were presented at the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee meeting. III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Ms. Nan Neese stated that the State Human Rights Committee has made a recommendation to add "Approval of the Agenda" as a standing agenda item for all Local Human Rights Committee meetings. Ms. Pat McClane moved to approve the Agenda of the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee as presented.

2 Dr. Jerry Willis seconded the motion, which passed IV. APPROVAL OF MARCH 13,2012 MINUTES Dr. Jerry Willis moved that the minutes of the March 13, 2012 meeting of the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Pat McClane, which passed V. REPORT FROM REGIONAL ADVOCATE Ms. Nan Neese welcomed the newest member, Ms. Mary Coulson, to the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee and expressed appreciation for her willingness to serve. ~ - -- ~ Ms. Nan Neese reminded Committee members that it is time to review the membership list. Ms. Beverly Mountain had been appointed to the Committee; however, she was appointed to the Board of Directors which makes her ineligible to serve. The Committee now has one membership vacancy. Recruitment is ongoing to fill the vacancy. Ms. Nan Neese stated the membership term of Ms. Jennifer Haga and Ms. Danita Moore is under review. Ms. Nan Neese recognized the service of Ms. Jennifer Haga to the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee who began serving the Committee in October 2006 and was reappointed in Ms. Jennifer Haga's second term will expire June 30, Danita Moore has served as a member and is current Chairperson. Her second term will also expire. An invitation to seek reappointment to the Committee is pending until the next meeting. Ms. Nan Neese will continue to research the memberships of Ms. Jennifer Haga and Ms. Danita Moore. Ms. Judy Burkett's membership is also due and the Committee would like to invite her to seek a second term. An application must be completed to serve another term. Ms. Nan Neese stated to providers that notification must be submitted to the Chairperson when requesting the addition of a new facility site, location or provider to an existing servicing license. An organization or provider must not operate any facility until a license has been granted by the Office of Licensure. Ms. Nan Neese encouraged the Committee to view the State Human Rights website as well as the State Human Rights Committee newsletter for information on the DOJ Settlement regarding any developments with the training centers.

3 Currently, Ms. B. J. McKnight is looking at potential residential settings, and providing recommendations for those individuals who may be discharged from the training centers. The goal for discharge for the first year is to identify 25 individuals for discharge planning. To date, 21 individuals have been identified for discharge planning; however, this number does not include anyone who was in the process of discharge prior to the announcement of the closure. VI. EXTENDED AFFILlATIONS Mount Rogers CSB Ms. Ruth Cox presented a request to extend the current affiliation with Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee for the Smyth Counseling Center by adding the site location Of 1122 Culbert Drive, Marion, Virginia once the license is granted by the Licensing Specialist through the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Dr Jerry Willis moved to accept the notice for adding the site location for the Smyth Counseling Center in Marion, Virginia as presented. The Committee unanimously agreed to accept the notice for adding the site location..,.- " Ms. K. 1. Holbrook presented a request to extend the current affiliation with Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee for a new site location at 675 Main Street, Bland, Virginia once the license has been granted by the Licensing Specialist through the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. Dr. Jerry Willis moved to accept the request to extend affiliation for Mount Rogers Community Services Board for a new site location in Bland, Virginia as presented. Ms. Pat McClane seconded the motion, which passed Ms. Melisa Jackson presented a request to extend the current affiliation with Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee for three new site locations: Marion Middle School, 134 Wilden Street, Marion, Virginia; Jackson Elementary School, 4424 Fort Chiswell Road, Austinville, Virginia; and Hillsville Elementary School, 205 Oak Street, Hillsville, Virginia when the licenses are granted by the Licensing Specialist with the Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services. Ms. Judy Burkett moved to accept the request to extend affiliation for Mount Rogers Community Services Board

4 for three new site locations as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Pat McClane and passed VII. NOTIFICATION OF CONCLUSION OF AFFILIATION Holston Family Services - Ms. Dianna Wilson has written a letter to request the conclusion of Holston Family Services affiliation with the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee as the provider has not utilized their Intensive In-Home License for over a year. The provider has returned their license for Intensive In Home Services to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. Dr. Jerry Willis moved to accept the notice of conclusion of affiliation with the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee for services as presented. Ms. Pat McClane seconded the motion which passed Mount Rogers CSB - Ms. Debbie Burcham-Hodges notified the Committee that a service modification was submitted to remove the license for two sponsored residential homes; Smith home at 2758 Scratch Gravel Road, Marion, Virginia and Reyes Home (Respite) at 576 Greenville Road, Galax, Virginia Ms. Judy Burkett moved to accept the removal of two sponsored residential homes as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Pat McClane and passed Ms. Debbie Burcham-Hodges informed the Mount Rogers Local Human Rights Committee that a service modification has been submitted to no longer operate the Mount Rogers CSB Clubhouses effective the end of the fiscal year. Ms. Nan Neese made a recommendation to postpone action on the request until the next meeting. The Committee agreed unanimously to postpone action on the withdrawal request until the next meeting.

5 VIII. APPOINTMENT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR ELECTION OF OFFICERS \/2 pjt!bj;i. Committee members Ms. Pat McClane, Ms. Judy Wi:His, and Ms. Mary Coulson accepted the appointment to serve as the Nominating Committee for the Election of Officers for FY IX. 1 st QUARTER REPORTS A New Inspiration - Mr. Larry Ford presented the I" Quarter Report for A New Inspiration. Dr. Jerry Willis moved to acknowledge and accept the I" Ms. Judy Burkett seconded the motion, which passed Eschol Brook Homes, LLC - Mr. Bill Duncan presented the l" Quarter Report for Eschol Brook Homes, LLC. Ms. Pat McClane moved to acknowledge and accept the I" The motion was seconded by Ms. Judy Burkett and passed Mount Rogers Community Services Board - Ms. Norma Phillippi presented the 1st Quarter Report for Mount Rogers Community Services Board. Dr. Jerry Willis moved to acknowledge and accept the I" Ms. Pat McClane seconded the motion, which passed New River Tre atment Center - The 1st Quarter Report will be postponed until the next LHRC meeting as no representative was present to give the report. Life Center of Galax - No representative was present to give the 1st Quarter Report; therefore, the report will be postponed until the next LHRC meeting. Positive Options in Living - Ms. Tina Privette presented the 1st Quarter Report for Positive Options in Living.

6 Ms. Pat McClane moved to acknowledge and accept the 1st The motion was seconded by Dr. Jerry Willis and passed Twin County Regional Healthcare Services - Ms. Connie Carpenter presented the 1st Quarter Report to the Committee. Ms. Judy Burkett moved to acknowledge and accept the 1st Ms. Pat McClane seconded the motion, which passed X ANNUAL REPORTS A New Inspiration - Mr. Larry Ford presented an overview of A New Inspiration and the 2011 Annual Report. Dr. Jerry Willis moved to acknowledge and accept the 2011 Annual Report as presented. The motion was seconded by Ms. Judy Burkett, which passed Eshcol Brook Homes, LLC - Mr. Greg Fields presented an overview of Eshcol Brook Homes, LLC and the 2011 Annual Report. Ms. Pat McClane moved to acknowledge and accept the 2011 Annual Report as presented. Mr. Judy Burkett seconded the motion, which passed XI. INTERVIEW WITH LHRC APPLICANT The LHRC applicant was unable to attend the meeting. A minimum of three (3) Committee members need to be present for the interview with the LHRC applicant. Ms. Nan Neese recommended contact be made with the potential applicant to schedule an interview

7 XII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meetin g was adjourned. f)a,~~ Ms. Danita Moore Chairperson