09-08-20 HSC Minutes
September 8, 2020–6pm
Virtual WebEx
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6 pm by Chair La Mere-Anderson.
2. Roll Call
Commissioners present: Aaron Black, Esther Black, Hilmer Erickson, Denise La Mere-Anderson,
Caitlin Peick, and Jake Rudeen
Commissioners absent: Stephanie Devitt, Joel Nelson, and Toots Vodovoz
Staff present: Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison and Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative
Assistant
Others present:Brianna Miller and Alisha Olson, PRISM; Sara Blood, Ashley Osborn,
and Linda Franz, Valley of Peace Church; and Tierre Webster,
Damascus Way
3. Approval of August 10, 2020 – Regular Meeting Minutes
Stephanie Devitt was added to those present.
MOTION made by Erickson and seconded by Aaron Black to approve the August 10, 2020 regular
meeting minutes as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
4. New Business
A. Agency Presentations
Three agencies including PRISM, Valley of Peace Church, and Damascus Way, presented
information of their agencies. They shared the history of their agency and spoke about their
mission. They also discussed their request for funding and how it would be used to help the
community.
B.Allocation Discussion
La Mere-Anderson shared the rubric criteria and the Commission’s scores for each agency.
Commissioners then thoroughly discussed and voted on each agency. After, eight agencies
were chosen to fund. Discussion then focused on how much to fund each agency. After
discussion, distribution was decided as follows:
PRISM ............................ $12,750 Senior Home Services ...... $3,500
Meals on Wheels ............. $5,500 Bridge for Youth ............... $2,500
Sojourner......................... $3,750 ResourceWest .................. $2,500
HUG ................................. $2,500 Valley of Peace ................. $2,000
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5. New Business
A.Budget—Tabled to October agenda.
B. Greens Classic Update
Erickson gave the Commission an update on the September 14 event, stating there are
twenty golfers and sixteen lawn bowlers registered to date.
6. Adjournment
MOTION moved by La Mere-Anderson and seconded by Esther Black to adjourn at 8:10pm. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Denise La Mere-Anderson, Chair
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Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison