584  The joint meeting oft the Amelia County Social Services Advisory Board and the Administrative Board convened at 8:30 a.m., March 20, 2024, in the County Advisory Board Members Present: David Felts, Chair, Stanley Wilkinson, Vice- Chair, Rose Mastracco, James Foster, Taylor Harvie, Administrative Board  Administration Conference Room.  (member ex officio of Advisory Board) Advisory Board Members Absent: Debra Adams  StaffPresent: Tammy Gangwer, Administrative Services Manager, Heather Dalton, Administrative Programs Assistant II, Lynn Murphy, Family Services  Supervisor, Amy Miller, Benefit Programs Supervisor  Agenda Item I. Call to Order  Mr. Wilkinson called the meeting to order with a quorum present.  Agenda Item II. Board Reorganization  A. Nominations were opened for Chair of the Advisory Board and Mr. Wilkinson was the sole nominee. Mr. Wilkinson was elected Chair for a term beginning immediately and ending December 31, Nominations were opened for Vice-Chair oft the. Advisory Board and Mrs. Mastracco was the sole nominee. Mrs. Mastracco was elected Vice-Chair for a term beginning immediately and ending  2024.  December 31,2024.  Agenda Item III. Approval of Minutes January 17, 2024, meeting minutes. Agenda Item IV. Introduction of! New Staff  On a motion made by Mrs. Mastracco and carried, the Board approved the  Mrs. Murphy, Family Services Supervisor, introduced Ashlyn Dixon as the new Family Services Specialist I. Mrs. Dixon has a background in case management as well as mental health qualifications. Mrs. Dixon is a graduate ofLongwood  University.  Agenda Item V. Report cn Services and Benefits Groups A. Family Services Department Annual Report  Mrs. Murphy described the various programs that her staff can assist the community with including CPS (Child Protective Services), CPS ongoing, Foster Care, Adoption, APS (Adult Protective Services), and CSA, which manages FAPT. She explained that currently there is no Domestic Violence program, but the staff refers clients to STEPS. She has been able to make contact with the local schools including Head Start. They currently have one youth in Tennessee who is participating in the  Fostering Futures program.    At this time Mr. Harvie presented the STEPS Domestic Violence/ /Sexual Assault Services Agreement to the staff as well as the Board. Mrs. Murphy stated it was pretty standard and thought there was no reason to B. Mrs. Miller informed Thel Board that she currently has 6 staff members and 2 vacancies. The Benefit Programs Staff assists the community with SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, IV-E Foster Care, Auxiliary Grants, Energy Assistance Program, PIPP (Percentage of Income Payment Program), and Emergency Assistance Special Welfare Funds. She stated currently she has 4 staff members that work in the Family and Children's unit and 2 workers who work in the ABD unit (Aged, Blind, and Disabled). The Family and Children's unit has ai much heavier case load with each worker carrying about 450 cases. The ABD unit carries 350 cases per worker. Mrs. Miller gave statistics regarding the Medicaid unwinding, as of February 26, 2024, there have been 426,247 total Medicaid renewals She also stated that they currently have 12 PIPP cases in the county.  585  not accept the agreement with STEPS.  manually processed within the state.  Agenda Item VI. Administrative Board & Director's Report  A. Actions Taken Since Last Meeting  Mr. Harvie stated that had been several reports and personnel issues but that they have been dealt with and will not affect the office.  B. Personnel  1.1 Mr. Harvie announced that ai new Director, Audra Morris, was hired and will start. April 16. Mrs. Morris comes from Powhatan DSS with 13 Mr. Harvie stated he recused himselff from the hiring process due to  years of experience as well as experience in CSA.  knowing one ofthe candidates. Mr. Harvie deferred tol Mrs. Gangwer.  C.B Budget  Mrs. Gangwer stated the county Financial Director had asked if changes could be made to the budget. Mrs. Gangwer was able to make some D. STEPS Domestic Violence /S Sexual Assault Services Agreement On ai motion made by Mrs. Mastracco and carried, the Board approved the  revisions and resubmit the budget.  agreement with STEPS.    586  Agenda Item VII. Administrative Bills January 2024 and February 2024 The administrative bills were reviewed and approved by Mr. Harvie. Agenda Item VIII. Schedules of Board Actions January 2024 and February The Schedule of Board Actions was reviewed and approved by Mr. Harvie. The next meeting will be held May 15, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. in the County  2024  Agenda Item IX. Date ofNext Meeting Administration conference room. Agenda Item X. Adjournment  As there was no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was  adjourned.  CkockDt Executive Secretary  Chair  Phblho  Pue 10,2024  Suuma 10,2024  Date  Date