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Home My WebLink About02 SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD MINUTES 02-07-2024SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD MINUTES February 7, 2024 The Grant County Department of Social Services Board meeting was called to order by Chairperson Don Splinter at 9:00 AM. Roll Call was taken with Diane Nelson, Bob Scallon, Brian Lucey (z), John Beinborn, Adam Day (z) present. Also present Fred Naatz, Director, LeaAnne Smith, Office and Financial Coordinator, Lori Reid, ADRC Director, Shane Drinkwater, IT Director, Robert Keeney, County Board Chairman (z), Tonya White, County Clerk (z). Excused was Gary Ranum. The meeting was found to be in compliance with the open meeting laws. Bob Scallon made a motion to approve the order of the agenda, second by John Beinborn motion carried. Minutes of December 6, 2023 meeting: Diane Nelson made a motion to approve the minutes; John Beinborn seconded the motion, the motion carried. Citizen Comments- None FINANCIAL REPORTS: Summary of Vouchers: The Board reviewed the Voucher Accounts. Administrative Report: The DSS Management Report was reviewed. Training Costs October: The Board reviewed the training costs. John Beinborn made a motion to accept the reports, seconded by Bob Scallon. The motion was approved. CORRESPONDENCE: None ADMINISTRATION – GENERAL: Department Goals for 2024: Fred shared the Department long and short term goals for 2024. Don Splinter made a motion to approve the Department goals; Brian Lucey seconded the motion, the motion carried. Changes of responsibilities of Department of Social services Board under a County Administrator: Fred went over the changes for the Department and DSS Board under a County Administrator. Program Review –Service Support Specialists - Fred stated he wanted to do a program review and invited Hilary Sahr, Patricia Skaife and Lisa Sanger to present their rolls as a Service Support Specialist. Directors Report: - Fred updated on the new time and attendance software and how it was going for the Department. It has been a huge learning curve. Fred stated two Social Workers have accepted the vacant positions. ADJOURMENT- At 10:20 AM, Adam Day made a motion to adjourn until March 6, 2024 at 9:00 AM, which was seconded by Diane Nelson. The motion carried, the meeting was adjourned.