DIRECTOR COUNTY BOARD Barry Acton FREMONT COUNTY Kevin Grantham Dist. 1 Phone: (719) 275-2318 Debbie Bell Dist. 2 Fax: (719) 275-5206 Dwayne McFall Dist. 3 Department of Human Services 172 Justice Center Road Canon City, CO 81212 February 25, 2025 2025 MEETING #2 The Fremont County Board of Human Services (BOHS) met' in Regular Session Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 in Conference Room 208 at the Fremont County Administration Building, 615 Macon, Canion City, Colorado. Chairman McFall called the meeting to order at 1:15 p.m. Those present included: Dwayne McFall Chairman Present Kevin Grantham Chairman Pro Tem Present Debbie Bell Treasurer Absent Also present: Eric Bellas, Fremont County Attorney, Tony Carochi, Fremont County Administrator, Barry Acton, Director, Department of Human Services (DHS), Amanda Wright, DHS MINUTES: Board Member Grantham moved, duly seconded by Board Member McFall, to accept the minutes of the. January 28th, 2025 meeting with the addition of ensuring that all votes are accounted for in the minutes. Upon vote: Board Member McFall, aye; Board Member Grantham, aye; The motion carried. AGENDA: There were no additions or corrections to the agenda. Board Member Grantham moved, duly seconded by Board Member McFall to approve the February 25th, 2025 meeting agenda. Upon vote: Board Member McFall, aye; Board Member Grantham, aye. The motion carried. FINANCIAL/CASFIOAD REPORT: Director Barry Acton discussed the caseload counts and summary budget reports. Barry reported that AND was higher in January due to an extra payment that went out for individuals on this program. After discussion, Board Member Grantham moved, duly seconded by Board Member McFall to accept the January 2025 financial and caseload reports. Upon vote: Board Member McFall, aye; Board Member Grantham, aye. The motion carried. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Director Barry Acton shared a written report regarding the current open staff positions, a summary of the community partners he met with, and events that were attended during the month. After a full discussion, Board Member McFall moved, duly seconded by Board Member Grantham to accept the monthly report. Upon vote: Board Member McFall, aye; Board Member Grantham, aye. The motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: There was no old business to discuss. NEW BUSINESS: Barry Acton discussed changes to the Medicaid eligibility unit at DHS and the pros/cons of going to a pull system for cases. After a lengthy discussion, it was agreed that the units mentioned would be combined on a trial basis for 6 months. Barry will have further discussion with staff at the department to determine if the pull system will benefit customers. This discussion will be revisited at a future meeting. The mission of the Fremont County Department of Human Services is to provide support and essential services to enrich the quality oflife for members of our community. With there being no other business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m. 3/25/25 Chairman, Eremont County Board of Human Services Date Ad Wwf 3/25/25 Secretary Date The mission of the Fremont County Department of Human Services is to provide support and essential services to enrich the quality oflife for members of our community. STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF FREMONT AUTHORIZATIONS AND PAYMENTS MADE BY FREMONT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSACTIONS FOR February 2025 $ 1,851,880.95 WARRANTS ISSUED February 21, 2025 March 18, 2025 2/21/2025 5,680.50 3/3/2025 337,315.30 3/6/2025 24,459.24 3/13/2025 354,596.07 Total 722,051.11 1, Barry Acton, Director of the Department of Human Services, of Fremont County, Colorado, hereby certify that the payments as set forth herein as of this date have been approved and authorized to be issued through the EBT system or warrant. 3-25-25 - Date Barry Agter girector We the undersigned Fremont County Board of Commissioners acting in the capacity of Fremont County Board of Human Services do hereby certify the above EBT authorizations and ratify the warrants issued, having been properly certified by the Director of Fremont County Department of Human Services according to law, are approved for payment. Done this 25th day of March 2025. BL - emmissioner McFall Dalbete a Commissioner) Bell Commissioner Grantham Page 1