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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
September 16 , 2019
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THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MET ON MONDAY: September 16, 2019 at the
Hillsborough Commons, Hillsborough, North Carolina.
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MEMBERS PRESENT: Susie Enoch, Pat Garavaglia, Ann Wilkerson, and
Jamezetta Bedford.
GUEST: No ne.
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MEMBER S ABSENT: Tamara Dempsey-Tanner.
STAFF PRESENT: Nancy Coston, Director; Serena McPherson, Administrative Officer; Lindsey Shewmaker,
Human Services Manager; and Crystal Mitchell, Human Services Manager.
I. Call to Order and Introductions
DSS Vice-Chair, Ann Wilkerson, called the meeting to order at 4:04 pm.
II. Board Comments
None.
III. Public Comments
None.
IV. Agenda Changes
Nancy Coston added Building Issues to the beginning of the agenda and an Executive Session at the
end of the meeting.
V. Action Items
On a motion by Pat Garavaglia, the Board approved the minutes of August 2019. Jamezetta Bedford
seconded the motion. The motion was carried without dissent.
VI. Items for Discussion and/or Decision
1. Building Is sues
Nancy Coston informed the Board that the roof of the building has been leaking for some time.
There are now several areas that are closed off due to some environmental findings and/or pending
the results of testing. One of the visitation rooms has been closed but is now reopened. The
children’s play area in the atrium is also closed. There are a few offices in the back of the building
that are also closed for mitigation. County staff are working with the landlord to replace the roof.
These issues also impact the warehouse storage area in the back. There are a lot of items stored
in the warehouse that may need to be moved out. This would potentially impact the ability to bring
toys and other donations into the back of the building during the holi day toy programs.
2. Holiday Planning
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
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Serena McPherson informed the Board that toys are already coming in for the holiday programs.
The following are dates related to the holiday program:
November 30 – Stuff the Bus at Walmart
December 7 – Stuff the Bus at Walmart
December 14-15 – Share Your Holiday donations due
December 21-22 – Orange County Toy Chest
3. Medic aid Transformation Update
Lindsey Shewmaker gave the Board a brief update on Medicaid Transformation. Due to the lack of
an approved budget and funding for Medicaid Transformation, the State has delayed
implementation of Phase 1. Instead of November 1, 2019 for Phase 1 counties, all counties in the
state will now go live on February 1, 2020. Open enrollment has been extended for all Orange
County recipients.
4. Poverty Report Update
Nancy Coston provided the Board a potential framework for how to inform the Board of County
Commissioners on the state of poverty in Orange County and information.
5. Potential Free/Reduced School Lunch Impacts
Lindsey Shewmaker gave the Board information on the number of children estimated to be
impacted by changes in categorical eligibility in Orange County. If a family no longer receives Food
and Nutrition Services, eligibility for free lunch at schools could also be imp acted.
6. Directors Report
DSS will be applying for the Rapid Rehousing Grant for the County again this year.
7. Executive Session
On a motion by Ann Wilkerson the Board moved into Executive Session pursuant to §
143-318.11(a)(7). Jamezetta Bedford s econded the motion. The motion was carried without
dissent.
VII. Announcements
Jamezetta Bedford moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:18 pm . Susie Enoch seconded the motion. The motion
was carried without dissent.
Submitted by:
Nanc y Coston
DSS Director
Ann Wilkerson
Vice-Chair