2017-02-03 Minutes �-��� Human Services Advisory Committee Agenda
City of Denton Civic Center
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1Cl0 321 E McKinney St, Denton, TX 76201
DENTON Friday, February 3, 2017, 11:00a-1:3Op
Members Present: Ryan Appleton, Pamela Barnes, Meredith Buie, Sheryl English, Hannah
Garcia, Connor Morgan, Jane Upshaw, Christie Wood
Members Not Present: Stephen Coffey, Laura Mauelshagen, Sarah Swanson
Staff Present: Danielle Shaw, Barbara Ross
I. Call to Order
A Quorum was established. Sheryl English, Chair called the meeting to order at 11:07a
II. Introductions
Sheryl English, Chair welcomed committee and staff. Members and staff introduced
themselves.
III. Oath of Office (if needed)
All Oaths are current.
IV. Approval of Minutes from November 14, 2016
Minutes from November 14, 2016 were presented for Approval. Christy Wood identified
that the date in the header needs to be amended from 2015 to 2016.
Christy Wood moved that the minutes be approved as corrected. Pam Barnes
seconded the motion. The motion carried.
V. Human Services Advisory Committee
a. Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Pam Barnes disclosed that she is on staff at Health Services of North Texas, a
current recipient and a current applicant for the 2017-18 grant.
VI. Human Services Applicant Presentations
Sheryl English opened discussion
The following notes from the agency funding presentations are provided for committee
information and review.
TAB Applicant Organization Guest(s) Presentation Time
15 Health Services North Texas Doreen Rue,ChiefExecutive Officer 11:30a-11:40a
Louise Weston-FenilL Director ofPrograms
Pam Barnes was excused from discussion due to her relationship to the agency.
The agency was provided with five minutes to present information to support its funding
request.
Health Services of North Texas discussed the organizations growth by providing an update of the
organizations services Year-end. The data supports the need for services seeing 14% more
patients in 2016, 22% more services provided and more than 600 new patients. In surveys 95% of
patients indicated they would refer someone to Health Services of North Texas. Agency provided
information about the prescription assistance program sharing that they were able to help
supply more that $2 million in prescription medications at an average cost of$139 per meds.
Agency affirmed that healthy patients have an improve quality of life which benefits everyone in
Denton. Agency described new services being offered, the tele-medicine program that is assisting
with psychiatric care and mental health assessments. Agency covered its strategic and funding
goals including construction of a new building and expansion to 9 new exam rooms increasing
care.
HSAC members took five minutes to ask the agency questions.
Agency was asked how many full time doctors were on staff. The agency shared that there are 3
full-time doctors. The agency was asked about the Mental Health information shared in the
presentation. Agency provided more detailed information about the tele-medicine program
serving providing more than 5000 mental health visits. There was additional discussion about the
benefit of tele-medicine for medication management.
There was a brief transition to the next presentation.
TAB Applicant Organization Guest(s) Presentation Time
11 Denton County NU VR Lana'West,Administrator ofIDD Services 11:45a-11:55a
Lora Blakeslee Atkinson,Business Dev.Specialist
The agency was provided with five minutes to present information to support its funding
request.
Denton County MHMR opened by thanking the committee for the previous grant award. With
the $22,000 grant funds they have been able to serve on average 18 clients a month and
increasing the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities. Agency shared news of a
new collaboration in partnership with UNT that will add additional value to the program and staff
through a work study program. Program will benefit from the behavioral health research with
UNT health sciences program.
HSAC members took five minutes to ask the agency questions.
Committee asked additional questions about the UNT partnership seeking information about the
total number of practicum students. The agency indicated there would be 3 with matching funds.
Agency was ask to explain how it would correct for the unspent funds from the 2015 grant.
Agency reviewed that it increased wage to $10 hour. When the agency was asked what inclusion
activities are offered and if it had a booth at events, the agency shared that it includes Arts &Jazz
Fest, Movies, Music and Sporting events.
There was a brief transition to the next presentation.
TAB Applicant Organization Guest(s) Presentation Time
Ramona Davis,Executive Director
22 Woman to Woman Ev Haman,Executive Assistant
12:OOp-12:1Op
The agency was provided with five minutes to present information to support its funding
request.
Woman to Woman read with its mission statement. Agency discussed that it was is able to
deliver programs through community partnerships, volunteers, donations and proceeds from the
resale shop. Community partnerships are with organizations that include Arms of Hope, New Day
Services, the RSVP VISTA program. Agency reviewed its volunteer program. Agency then shared a
case study. The agency indicated it has a goal to expand the pregnancy center, enlarge
educational programs and men's outreach programs. It feels it is in alignment with Denton's
community goal for strong families.
HSAC members took five minutes to ask the agency questions.
Agency was asked to clarify what funding would support. It explained that if awarded, funds
would support salaries, STD testing and educational program. Agency was asked about how it
identifies clients. Agency shared that clients are referred. On average clients are 19-24 years old
and come from educational campaigns in the community like TWU campus campaign. Agency
was asked if the testing was for more than the two STD's listed in the application like HIV. Agency
indicated that the additional tests are too costly. When ask as a new applicant why it was seeking
funding from the city, the agency explained that the VISTA researched grants and they decide to
apply for funding. Agency was ask about religious affiliations and if its faith based affiliation
influenced if clients are provided information about all options available to them. Agency
described that two packets are offered. Follow-up question related to HIV testing asked if the
agency referred clients to other source for this testing. Agency thought there might still be
another local agency that could provide this and possibly the health department.
Break 12:15p-12:25p
In lieu of a break Committee members held brief discussion where it had additional questions
that require follow-up. Members would like clarification on the following questions:
• Why only the two STI tests and not Syphilis and HIV/AIDS?
• Is this agency the only free STI testing in the community?
• Would the funds be used to print materials
• Can there be a requirement that if testing funded that the testing be more
comprehensive for other common STD's
TAB Applicant Organization Guest(s) Presentation Time
7 Denton Conununity Health Clinic(1) Alice Nhsciarelli PhD 12:30p-12:40p
Came Breedlove
The agency was provided with five minutes to present information to support its funding
request.
Denton Community Health Clinic's first presentation was for the behavioral health program.
Agency started with a statistic that 45% of suicides visited their primary care physician less than
30 days before suicide. Agency explained the importance of comprehensive care that includes
social emotional care. Agency shared 2 case studies. The emphasis on the behavioral health care
is a comprehensive combination of health, medication, case management, counseling with the
goal of reducing hospitalization and increasing out patient, client centered care. Agency
explained it added interns to do more health care surveys and screenings. Agency shared that it
also does outreach at Our Daily Bread. The goal is to psychosocial integrated care.
HSAC members took five minutes to ask the agency questions.
Agency was asked to speak about the relationship of behavioral health concerns and
homelessness. Agency affirmed this relationship and explained it would share more about
homelessness services in the next presentation. Agency was asked to share how behavioral
health was assessed in a medical visit. Agency provided more information about assessments.
Agency was asked about the application pages 6 and 8 where Part 4. and Part 6. have
information from another application submitted. Agency was asked to provide updates to those
pages.
Agency transitioned into the next presentation.
TAB Applicant Organization Guest(s) Presentation Time
8 Denton Community Health Clinic(2) Alice Nhsciarelli PhD 12:45p-12:SSp
Came Breedlove
The agency was provided with five minutes to present information to support its funding
request.
Denton Community Health Clinic's second presentation was for the Care Coordination Program.
Agency opened with a case study. Agency discussed homelessness and the need for homeless to
have integrated care. The agency described the program's partnerships, importance of
relationships built meeting patients were they are. The agency highlighted a key element to
advocate for patients by working with landlords to build trust and reduce barriers to housing.
With the core philosophy that Housing = Health Care. Care Coordination reduces barriers to
housing or prevents evictions, assist with employment, housing subsidies, legal services, legal
documents and more because health care management is more lasting if the patient has housing
stability. Agency concluded with a case study.
HSAC members took five minutes to ask the agency questions.
No additional questions were asked.
TAB Applicant Organization Guest(s) Presentation Time
9 Denton Comn mityHealth Clinic(3) DrFillipino Nbsciarelli 1:OOp-1:1Op
Jason Bodor,Board Chair
The agency was provided with five minutes to present information to support its funding
request.
Denton Community Health Clinic's final presentation was for the Diabetic Eye Exams. Agency
explained that the eye exams are integral to diabetic care. Currently the agency has 33 patients
who have received care from a specialized ophthalmologist. The retinal needs require specialized
care that is provided by the ophthalmologist. Agency shared that the request is lower because
they are able to leverage new funding source. Agency shared an additional benefit in their
integrated care approach is that DCHC negotiates pricing and advocates for clients care needs
with other providers,
HSAC members took five minutes to ask the agency questions.
Committee asked of the specialized ophthalmologist was needed, if the issue could be detected
in a regular eye exam. Agency explained that it could but not all options would be available. The
ophthalmologist for diabetic patients results in faster intervention. Agency then shared a case
study.
VII. Adjourn
The next meeting of the committee is Friday, February 10, 2017 at 11:O0a —Civic Center
Having no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:06p.
Minutes Respectfully Submitted by Danielle Shaw, Staff Liaison to the HSAC
Minutes Approved: February 10, 2017
Sent to HSAC Janury 30, 2017
2017-18 Human Services Advisory Committee
Recommendations for Funding
2017-18
ORGANIZATION - Request Recommendation
Award Award Award Award Award
1 Boys and Girls Clubs ofNorth Texas i, 6,800 $6,200 $7,560
2 Court Appointed Special Advocates(CASA) 10,000 15,000 12,000 15,000 $20,000 $20,000
3 City of Denton-Parks and Recreation 15,000 20,000 25,000 25,000 $27,000 $63,720
4 Communities in Schools 8,000 10,000 11,000 16,350 $20,000 $24,000
5 Denton Christian Preschool 22,500 25,000 26,000 26,000 $26,000 $30,000
6 Denton City County Day School 31,520 32,000 34,000 34,000 $36,000 $40,000
7 Denton Community Health Clinic(1) 17,000 $18,250 $30,000
Behavioral Health
8 Denton Community Health Clinic(2) 7,500 12,000 `w $7,000 $30,000
Case I&nagement
9 Denton Community Health Clinic(3) _ °'l, $0 $5,000
Diabetic Eye Exam Services r��„d��d r��,do�i r��„��-d
10 Denton County Friends of the Family 25,000 25,000 25,000 30,000 $30,000 $35,000
11 Denton County NUNR Center 9,000 22,350 $22,000 $22,000
12 Fred Nbore Nursery School,Inc. 35,000 40,000 45,000 45,000 $48,000 $68,640
13 Giving Hope(1) 18,000 18,000 18,000 17,500 $9,000 $18,000
HAS
14 Gig Hope(2) 24,000 25,500 25,500 27,300 $28,000 $35,000
Transitional Housing
15 Health Services oflbrth Texas 19,000 17,000 18,000 18,800 $25,000 $60,000
16 Interfaith 3,800 5,000 $5,000 $20,000
17 IvbnsignorKinglnmelessCenter $5,000 $27,840
18 RSVP:Serving County(1) 10,000 10,500 11,000 11,800 $12,000 $13,000
19 RSVP:Serving Denton County(2) 1v Soa Pi $6,500 $12,300
Volunteers
20 Salvation Army of Denton 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 $20,000 $20,000
21 Special Programs for Aging Needs 21,000 20,000 20,019 20,263 $22,315 $25,000
22 Woman to Woman I "°tP`,io�
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23 Youth and Family Counseling 17 $10,000
Total $297,119 $317,000 $347,319 $377,663 $411,945 $623,085 0
FUND - 2017-18*
General Fund $170,000 $189,881 $220,000 $250,000 $280,000
C.D.B.G. $127,119 $127,119 $127,319 $127,663 $131,945
Total $297,119 1 $317,000 $347,319 1 $377,663 1 $411,945 $0
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HSAC NENBER EVALUATION FORM O
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A B C D E F G H I J
Request Both Funding
Amount
No Organizations Award Award Amount Criteria W Recommended Recommended N A Comments
2017-2018 1=1/W Y=1/NM
1 Boys and Girls Clubs ofNorth Texas 6,800 $6,200 $7,560 W
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2 Court Appointed Special Advocates 15,000 $20,000 $20,000 N
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3 CilyofDenton-ParksandRecreatbn 25,000 $27,000 $63,720
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4 Comininities in Schools 16,350 $20,000 $24,000
5 Denton Christian Preschool 26,000 $26,000 $30,000
6 Denton City County Day School 34,000 $36,000 $40,000
7 anion ConromityIkahb Clinic(1) 17,000 $18,250 $30,000
Behavioral limith
8 Denton ConnmmityIkahb Clinic(2) $7,000 $30,000
Case Nhna ement
9 Denton ConnmmityIkahb Clinic(3) $0 $5,000
Diabetic Eye Exam Services
10 Denton County Friends ofthe Family 30,000 $30,000 $35,000
11 Denton County NEW Center 22,350 $22,000 $22,000
12 Fred Nbore Nursery School,Inc. 45,000 S48,000 $68,640
13 Giving Hope(1) 17,500 $9,000 $18,000
14 Giving Hope(2)TrnnsiionalFlousin 27,300 $28,000 $35,000
15 Health Services of North Texas 18,800 $25,000 $60,000
16 Interfaith 5,000 $5,000 $20,000
17 NbnsignorKrngFbmelessCenter $5,000 $27,840
18 RSVP:ServinVISTA anion County(1) 11,800 $12,000 $13,000
19 RSVP:Serving Denton County(2) $6,500 $12,300
Volunteers
20 Salvation Annyof enton 20,000 $20,000 $20,000
21 Special Programs for Aging Needs 20,263 $22,315 $25,000
12 Woman to Woman $6,025
23 Youth and Family Counseling _' $10,000
$377,663.00 $411,945.00 1 $623,085.00 NA NA $0.00 NA
FORM INSTRUCTIONS Sent to HSAC Janury 30, 2017
1. Please Type Member Name in the Evaluation Form
2. Complete applicable fields in Column F, G, H and J. if comments are applicable.
COLUMN DESCRIPTION
B Agency Name
C-D Previous Year Award Information for the last two years prior is shown.
E Current Funding Request
F Enter 1 (YES) if agency meets application/funding criteria or 0 (NO) if NOT.
G Enter 1 (YES) if recommending funding or 0 (NO) if NOT.
H Enter funding amount. Enter '0' if you are NOT recommending any funding. Leave
blank if you are abstain due to conflict of interest.
I N/A Leave Blank content will be utilize when all member forms are combined.
J List any relevant comments. Form is provided for public record.
L [Not Shown] - When combined with other members award allocations, the average
amount recommended for award is shown.
M [Not Shown] - When combined with other members award allocations, the median
amount recommended for award (middle) is shown.
N [Not Shown] - When combined with other members award allocations, the mode
amount recommended for award (amount used most often) is shown.
O [Not Shown] - When combined with other members award allocations, the lowest
amount recommended for award is shown.
P [Not Shown] - When combined with other members award allocations, the highest
amount recommended for award is shown.
Sent to HSAC Janury 30, 2017
HSAC APPLICATION EVALUATION FORM
CONSIDERATIONS: When reviewing the applications, consider:
1. Meets 1 of 3 National Objectives for Community Development Programs.
a. benefit to low and moderate income households
b. elimination of slum or blight
c. meets and urgent community need
2. Comparison of the cost per service.
3. Need for the Service:
a. As noted in the 2010-14 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development
http://www.cityofdenton.com/home/showdocument?id=6839
b. Needs in the community previously identified through public hearings, community surveys
allousing
allealth and Mental Health care
almproved Public Transit Coverage
alnformation, referral, outreach and case management
c. meets and urgent community need
United Way Community Needs Assessment:
http://www.unitedwaydenton.org/activities/community-assets-needs-assessment
4. Staff Capacity to carry out the Service and Manage Awarded Funds.
S. Availability of other funding for the human service program.
6. Leveraging of other funds.
7. Probability of continued funding for the program after the award year.
8. Ability to expend funds in a timely manner.
9. Agency and program viability.
2016-17 GRANT PROGRAM OVERVIEW to
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Children and Homelessness/ Medical/Mental
2016-17 Program Youth Shelter Health Seniors Disabilities Intermediary TOTAL =
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1 1 Boys and Girls Clubs of North Texas $6,200 $ 6,200 D
2 2 Court Appointed Special Advocates(CASA) $20,000 $ 20,000
3 3 City of Denton-Parks and Recreation $27,000 $ 27,000
4 4 Communities in Schools $20,000 $ 20,000
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5 5 Denton Christian Preschool $26,000 $ 26,000
6 6 Denton City County Day School $36,000 $ 36,000 W
7 7 Denton Community Health Clinic(1)Case Management $18,250 $ 18,250 O
8 Denton Community Health Clinic(2)Diabetic Eye Exam Services $7,000 $ 7,000 N
9 8 Denton County Friends of the Family(1) $30,000 $ 30,000 O
10 Denton County Friends of the Family(2)Food $5,000 $ 5,000 ~'
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11 9 Denton County MHMR Center $22,000 $ 22,000
12 10 Fred Moore Nursery School,Inc. $48,000 $ 48,000
13 11 Giving Hope(1)HMIS $9,000 $ 9,000
14 Giving Hope(2)Transitional Housing $28,000 $ 28,000
15 12 Health Services of North Texas(1)Medical $25,000 $ 25,000
16 Health Services of North Texas(2)Prescription Assistance Program $6,180 $ 6,180
17 13Interfaith $5,000 $ 5,000
18 14 Monsignor King Homeless Center $5,000 $ 5,000
19 15 Opening Doors International $7,500 $ 7,500
20 16 RSVP:Serving Denton County(1)Volunteers $12,000 $ 12,000
21 RSVP:Serving Denton County(2)VISTA $6,500 $ 6,500
22 17 Salvation Army of Denton $20,000 $ 20,000
23 18 Special Programs for Aging Needs $22,315 $ 22,315
TOTAL BY CATEGORY $190,700 $102,000 $56,430 $34,315 1 $22,000 1 $6,500 $ 411,945
46.29% 24.76% 13.70% 8.33% 5.34% 1.58% 100.00%
CDBG $63,000 $50,000 $D $18,945 $0 $0 $131,945 32%
General Fund $127,700 $52,000 $56,430 $15,370 $22,000 $6,500 $280,000 68%
TOTAL ALLOCATIONS BY GENERAL SERVICE TYPE
$22,000$6,500 2016-17
$411,945.00 Total Allocation
■Children and Youth $280,000.00 General Fund
$131,945.00 Community Development Block Grant
$34,3
■Homelessness/Shelter
$56,430 $190 ■Medical/Mental Health
■Seniors
■Disabilities
$102,000
■Intermediary