Health and Human Services Commission

Meeting location: City of Apache Junction, Arizona City Council Chambers 300 E Superstition Blvd. Meeting Minutes Apache Junction, AZ 85119 Health and Human Services Commission www.ajcity.net P: (480) 982-8002 Thursday, July 23, 2020 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 1. Call to Order Chair Erickson called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Erickson led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call Present 3- Commissioner Borey Chairperson Erickson Commissioner Gerstner Staff in Attendance: Jennifer Pena, City Clerk Jill Bright, Deputy City Clerk Larry Kirch, Development Services Director 4. Approval of Agenda 20-302 Consideration of approval of agenda. Commissioner Borey moved, seconded by Commissioner Gerstner that the Health and Human Services Commission accept the agenda as presented. Yes: 3- Commissioner Borey, Chairperson Erickson and Commissioner Gerstner No: 0 5. Approval of Minutes 20-303 Consideration of approval of regular meeting minutes of May 28, 2020. Commissioner Borey moved, seconded by Commissioner Gerstner that the Health and Human Services Commission approve the minutes from the May 28, 2020 meeting. Yes: 3- Commissioner Borey, Chairperson Erickson and Commissioner Gerstner No: 0 6. Public Hearings 7. Old Business City of Apache Junction, Arizona Page 1 Health and Human Services Meeting Minutes July 23, 2020 Commission 8. New Business 20-305 Acknowledgement of Shar Daniels' resignation from the commission. Chairperson Erickson thanked Ms. Daniels for her service and welcomes her to reapply if she ever moves back to Apache Junction. 20-306 Discussion on the commission appointment process. City Clerk Jennifer Pena explained the appointment process that will be done in October of this year. Chairperson Erickson encouraged all members of the community to apply. 20-307 Presentation and discussion on the funding allocations from council and dissemination of the administrative processes to recipients. Development Services Director Larry Kirch reviewed the general contract terms and explained the administrative changes to the contracts this year. Mr. Kirch showed a report that the organizations will use when submitting quarterly reports to the city in order to keep the reportings uniformed. Chairperson Erickson encouraged the organizations to collaborate and work together. 20-308 Presentation and discussion on possible changes to Article 2-11 and Article 2-14 Health and Human Services Commission. City Clerk Jennifer Pena shared that not much needs to be changed on Article 2-11. Ms. Pena explained changes that should be updated on Article 2-14 and reporting requirements. Chairperson Erickson believes these updares will benefit the agencies. 9. Information and Reports 10. Director's Report Development Services Director Larry Kirch shared that council did approve another $80,000.00 for next years Health & Human Services funding. Mr. Kirch stated that the city has opened the CARES Act Grant application and non profits can apply. City Clerk Jennifer Pena confirmed that the application is open from July 21 - August 25 and encouraged all organizations to apply. 11. Selection of Meeting Dates, Times, Location and Purpose 20-304 Hold a regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Thursday, August 27, 2020 in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Commissioner Borey moved, seconded by Commissioner Gerstner that the Health and Human Services Commission hold a regular meeting on August 27, 2020 at 6:00pm in the city council chambers located at 300 E. Superstition Boulevard. Yes: 3- Commissioner Borey, Chairperson Erickson and Commissioner Gerstner No: 0 City of Apache Junction, Arizona Page 2 Health and Human Services Meeting Minutes July 23, 2020 Commission 12. Adjournment Chair Erickson adjourned the meeting at 6:31pm. _________________________ Mary Erickson Chairperson City of Apache Junction, Arizona Page 3