COUNTA A Ghunty of Hoke Micka T.: Stanton Departmen a TELEPHONE DIRECTOR Services (910) 875-8725 H RAÈO 28 3 76#340 FAX (910) 848-7766 GOIEREV HOKE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES WILL COLLECT INPUT FROM CITIZENS AND PARTNERS TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY. AND DELIVERY OF SERVICES. MINUTES FOR MEETING OF THE HOKE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD February 24, 2025 A meeting ofi the Hoke County Department of Social Services (the "Board") was held at 4:00 p.m. on February 24, 2025 in the Commissioners Room located in the County Administration Building (Pratt Building) at 227 N. Main St., Raeford, NC, pursuant to notice duly given. The following Board Members ("BM"), constituting a quorum, were present: Harry Southerland, Chair Carl A. Pevia Virginia Chason via phone Linda Revels Allen Thomas, Jr. Also present representing the Department were Diane Simmons, Program Administrator; Deidra Hadley, Personnel Tech II; Brittani Pair, Processing Assistant V; Tammy Brewer, Family Support Services Supervisor; Tequita Townsend, Social Worker II; and Jose Coker via Phone, Department of Social Services Attorney. Chair Southerland called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. and welcomed the Board to this month's meeting. Thereafter, BM Thomas gave the invocation. Chair Southerland asked for public comments. There were none. Chair Southerland asked for a motion to approve the consent agenda. BM Revels made a motion to approve the consent agenda item (a) the January 27, 2025 Minutes which was seconded by BM Pevia and BM Pevia made ai motion to approve the consent agenda item (b) the next meeting date ofl Monday, March 24, 2025 which was seconded by BM Revels The vote was unanimous. Chair Southerland asked for the Child Care update from Ms. Tammy Brewer. Ms. Brewer updated the Board on expenditures for January service month. Ms. Brewer reported the total amount spent in preliminary expenditures was $167,597. The amount An Equal Opportunity Employer A COUNTA Guunty. of Hoke Micka T.Stanton DIRECTOR Departme Services TELEPHONE (910) 875-8725 RAERO N 2 #340 FAX (910) 848-7766 OISRED spent in Smart Start was $1,886. The amount spent in Non-Smart was $165,711. She stated the current spending Coefficient is 90% (ninety percent). The Unexpended balance in Non-Smart Start is $838,398 and Unexpended balance in Smart Start is $67,690. At the end ofJanuary there were 80 people on the Waiting List. On February 14th we sent out notices to 71 children, since then 2 more children have been added. BM Pevia asked if anyone has responded about the letter, Ms. Brewer stated only 2. Chair Southerland asked ift the Board had any other questions. There were none. Chair Southerland asked for Building Committee Meeting Date. Diane Simmons gave an updated on' the Building Committee meeting held on February 4, 2025. Mrs. Simmons stated that some of the committee members had spoken with their co-workers about the new building and the co-workers are very excited. The next is March 4, 2025 at 1 pm. Mrs. Simmons stated that Director Stanton has spoken meeting to all oft the Director's that the committee is going to visit with the exception of Moore but he did leave a message. BM Revels gave high remarks about the last Building county Committee meeting. Chair Southerland asked if the Board had any other questions. There were none. Chair Southerland asked for the Director's Presentation. Mrs. Simmons directed everyone to the MOU. Mrs. Simmons stated that our goal is 95% on the MOU and everyone has met that goal. The Child Support 2022 - 2023 doesn't show they made the goal but they are actually making the goal. Mrs. Simmons discussed vacancies within the agency. Chair Southerland asked if there were any updates on the Budget. Mrs. Simmons stated she wasn't given that information. Chair Southerland stated we will discuss the Budget at the next meeting. Chair Southerland stated that Director Stanton is for space within the county to lease to ease up the crowdedness within the agency. looking Mrs. Simmons introduced the March Employee oft the Month, Tequita Townsend. Mrs. Simmons read a brief summary of what her colleagues said about Mrs. Townsend. The Board members gave remarks and congratulations to Mrs. Townsend on this accomplishment. Ms. Brewer also gave remarks about Mrs. Townsend. Chair Southerland asked if the Board has any other questions. There were none. Chair Southerland asked for a motion to adjourn until Monday, March 24, 2025. BM Pevia made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by BM Revels. The vote was unanimous. ght s A Harry Southerland, Chair Micka T. Stanton, Secretary Date An Equal Opportunity Employer