Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Board of Directors
Regular MeetingChesapeake, VA · August 14, 2023
Minutes
CHESAPEAKE INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
August 14, 2023
PRESENT
Robert Rabuse, Vice Chairman
Terri McManus, Secretary
Brian Cuffie
Mark Davis
Melissa Gilliam (via Teams)
Camille Lewis
Chrissy Nieves
Jennifer Stafford (via Teams)
ABSENT
Ayisha Buggs
Justin Fernheimer
Jennifer Stafford
STAFF PRESENT
Amy Blondell, Administrative Coordinator (via Teams)
Ray Cruz, MIS Administrator
Ed Gonzalez, Executive Director
Shaunita Lassiter, Office Coordinator
Alfredo Soto, Medical Director (via Teams)
CALL TO ORDER
Robert Rabuse called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Ed Gonzalez.
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 07-10-2023 Meeting
Terri McManus made a motion, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mark Davis
seconded. The motion passed.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
COMMITTEE REPORT
A. Administration and Finance Committee
The Committee recommends full board approval of the fiscal year 2024 Performance Con-
tract and Budget. The Board will vote on the Committee’s recommendation at the September
meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Election of Chairperson
Deferred to the September meeting.
B. October Board Meeting Date
Due to the Columbus Day holiday, the October meeting will be held on Monday October 16.
REGULAR AGENDA
A. Mission and Vision Statements
The updated mission and visions statements were presented to the Board.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Partnering with individuals, families, and the community in pursuit of healthier,
fulfilling lives.
VISION STATEMENT:
CIBH envisions a community where people are celebrated for their differences
and supported on their wellness journey.
B. Update on Capital Improvement Projects
• Construction continues at 216 Great Bridge Boulevard, the future home of the Heron’s
Cove Crisis Receiving Center. It is estimated construction will be complete in the Fall.
C. Sequential Intercept Model Workshop
After a competitive application process to SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration), the City of Chesapeake was chosen to host the Sequential Intercept
Mapping Workshop, focusing on diverting individuals with mental health conditions out of
the criminal justice system. The workshop was August 9 and 10 and was well attended by
representatives from public safety and several healthcare providers from the community.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
Deferred to the September meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
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