04-28-20 HSC Minutes (special meeting)
April 28,2020-6:45pm
WebEx Virtual Meeting
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
1.Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:45 pm by Aaron Black, Chair.
2.Attendance/Roll Call
Commissioners present:Aaron Black, Stephanie Devitt, Hilmer Erickson, Katie Hart, Denise La
Mere-Anderson, Joel Nelson, Sophia Vento, and Toots Vodovoz
Commissioners absent:Jonas Courneya and Kelly House
Staff present:Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison, Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative
Assistant, and Kimberly Sanberg, City Council Member
3.A
pproval of Agenda
MOTION made by Blackand seconded by Hartto approve the April 28, 2020 Special Meeting Agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
4.New Business
A.Emergency Funding
i.Allocation Process
The Commission reviewed the 2020 Human Services Commission fiscals. After
discussion, the Commission concluded there is $69K currently available in reserves
for emergency allocation. Discussion then focus on how much ofthat $69K should
be used for emergency allocations at this time.
Due to the immediate need, Black proposed allocating the entire $69K for
emergency distribution. Upon a vote being taken, vote was 7-1 against; vote denied.
After discussion, Black proposed allocating $60K for emergency distribution. Upon a
vote being taken, vote was 7-1 against; vote denied.
After discussion, Black proposed allocating $50K for emergency distribution. Upon a
vote being taken, vote was 7-1 in favor; vote approved.
ii.Criteria
Discussion was opened by Black as to which agencies should receive the emergency
funding and how much.
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Black said the criteria for receiving emergency funding should remain need-based
and follow the guidelines and by-laws of the Commission.
After discussing and evaluating the immediate and extraordinary need due to the
pandemic, Commissioners reviewed the current list of agencies receiving allocations.
La Mere-Anderson suggested tabling funding to the YMCA. Black agreed and
reminded Commissioners that the YMCA will be included in future funding, and only
tabled for this emergency allocation.
Devitt suggested tabling Community Mediation and Restorative Services. La Mere-
Anderson said CMRS does provides support to those facing eviction. Given the
current economic situation, she said there could be an increased need in the
community for those services.
Black proposed a vote for tabling Community Mediation and Restorative Services for
emergency funding. Upon a vote being taken, vote was 4-3 against with one abstain;
vote denied.
iii.Funding Recommendation To Council
Commissioners discussed the allocation ratios for the agencies on the proposed and
updated list. La Mere-Anderson said keeping the existing ratios totals $46K, leaving
$4K remaining for distribution. Commissioners discussed options for the $4K.
A
fter discussion and agency evaluation, Black proposed distributing the remaining
$4K to PRISM for $2K, HUG/Diaper Bank for $1K, and ResourceWest for $1K. Upon a
vote being taken, vote was 5-3 against; vote denied.
De
vitt suggested and proposed leaving the $4K in reserves for future allocation
needs. Upon a vote being taken, vote was 6-2 in favor; vote approved.
T
he Commission proposed Emergency Funding Allocation recommendations as listed
below. Erickson plans to share the information with City Council for approval.
% of Funds Recommended Emergency
Name Allocated Funding Reserve Spend
PRISM 25% $12,500
Dinner at your Door 11% $5,500
Sojourner Project 10% $5,000
Senior Community Services HOME 9%$4,500
Crisis Nursery6%$3,000
HUG/Diaper Bank 6%$3,000
ResourceWest6%$3,000
Senior Community Services Outreach 6%$3,000
Bridge for Youth6%$3,000
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Community Mediation & Restorative Services 4%$2,000
TreeHouse 4%$2,000
5. Adjournment
MOTION moved by Black and seconded by Erickson to adjourn at 7:45 pm. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Aaron Black, Chair
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Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison