EASY DOES IT Disability Services
Board Meeting Minutes
AUGUST 26, 2004

PRESENT: Charles, Hale (via phone), Peter, Jonah, Chris, Winston
STAFF: Stephanie May, Louie Lock
Executive Directors: Rose Acampora, Gina Sasso

PUBLIC COMMENT:

DINA: This is my last year/term on the Board.

JONAH: We thank you for your service.

MINUTES: Corrections – 3rd to last sentence, the name is Angelique De Coud.
June 24th Minutes Winston was attendant.

JONAH: MOTION to approve July and June minutes.
WINSTON: 2nd
HALE and DINA abstain.
Motion passes.

AGENDA:

DINA: MOTION to approve agenda
JONAH: 2nds
Motion Passes

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT:

Will be meeting again with Jan Garrett to discuss transportation. Suspended 3 attendants, two over dispatch failure and one a performance failure. Terminated two attendants. Interview lots of people. Hired 3 males.
Some employees don’t feel comfortable with board members in staff meetings.
We will have transfer training soon.
Working with insurance on the van fender-bender.
Cal Osha consultation regarding minor infractions.

ROSE: New employee policy of paid family leave. All legal and up to par.

DINA: Motion to approve the new employee policy of paid family leave
JONAH: 2nds
Karyn and Hale abstain.
Motion Passes

FUNDRAISING:

ROSE: Letter needs to be updated.

CHARLES: It’s a great letter, no corrections

CHRIS: I suggest some specific funds mentioned for specific services. “This amount of $ will provide x amount of rides, etc.” Perhaps contribution boxes to check off amounts. 25,75,100.

STEPHANIE MAY: We should update the brochure.

JONAH: I propose we invite Joan Leon and Kurt Willig to consult regarding major efforts. (specific questions)

DINA: CIL has a party every year.
I motion the fundraising committee do a Halloween Event. A fully accessible haunted house, the fundraising committee will explore whether the two events will conflict.
KARYN: 2nds
Motion Passes

HALE: I feel this is a bad idea. The two events will be in conflict. We should have a specific list of what the funds will go for.

DINA: The fundraising committee should bring the best three ideas to the board for discussion.

ROSE: Our transportation component can be a great thing and people can relate to this need.

CHARLES: Solano Stroll “How Berkeley can you be?” events good opps. to advertise.

GINA: It is very difficult to do these events without more participation for breaks, etc.

SUS COMMITTEE:

PETER: We did grant a few extra calls, all going smoothly.

SECRETARY’S REPORT:

JONAH: My computer is still down, please contact me by phone.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT:

ROSE: Measure B signed, effective Sept. 1. No changes in exhibit A – it will be for six months and if we haven’t used up all the money can be extended to the rest of the year.

The letter will post on the disability website. 12$ for Emergency rides. Will provide? rides through Berkeley Paratransit for vouchers. 2.45 Green = Demand 3 free Red = Emergency and can also be purchased.

ACTION ITEMS:

DINA: Motion that we move the mtg. to the Berkeley Senior Ct. It will cost 25-30 dollars. Perhaps the 3rd Wednesday, a date change?
CHRIS: Move to table.
JONAH 2nds.
KARYN opposed.
Motion passes.

KARYN: I’d like to discuss 5150. If a person is talking about harming themselves or others, when a client is ‘gravely disabled’ should the police be contact to pick them up.

CHRIS: Dispatchers should know how to get in touch with the Mobile Crisis Team. Get counseling first option. # is on their website.

ROSE: We should get word to staff that if a situation is uncomfortable/ abusive the attendant should leave as long as the client is OK. Knowing what the resources are would be good. Maybe get advised by Police and/or MCT on how to best handle certain situations. Mandatory Reporting: We’re required to inform Adult Protective Services if the situation is dangerous. Executive Director: Will get more info. on the proper protocols, legal obligations and risks.

JONAH: Motion to have a board retreat for both new and old members in Sept. Location TBD. Possibly outside in nice weather.
CHARLES: 2nd
Motion passes.

JONAH: Still looking for new Board members. They should attend the next meeting and introduce themselves. Applications are due September 9th.

JONAH: Motion to adjourn.
WINSTON: 2nds
Motion passes.