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Quorum: Yes

Chair’s Report:

Chair recognized new Board member Essie Smith from District 2.

Chair announced banquets from YMCA Black Achievers and Boys and Girls Club.

Minutes:

Motion made by Karen Bourbonnais and seconded by Essie Smith to approve minutes of January 19, 2005. Motion passed. Motion made by Karen Bourbonnais and seconded by Essie Smith to approve minutes of March 16, 2005. Motion passed.

Correspondence:

Board announced change in CEO at Pace Center for Girls.

Old Business:

Staff updated Board on Summer Camp statistics. There were 696 applicants for summer camp scholarships. 579 applicants were income eligible. Currently there are 223 on the waiting list. There were 72 applicants for scholarships for agencies other than Leisure Services. There Are 110 children enrolled with Volusia County Leisure Services on the East side and 163 children enrolled on the West side. There are 20 children enrolled in the special needs summer camp. An additional $70,000 would be needed to fund all income eligible applicants. Staff also provided Board a summary of applicants by age and income. Karen Bourbonnais expressed concern about the 223 on the waiting list and the need for additional dollars for camp.

Dr. Martin requested tabling the discussion of the Budget Sub-Committee Funding recommendations until Mary Bruno arrived.

New Business:

Community Alliance

The Board appointed Karen Bourbonnais as the CFAB representative to the Community Alliance.

Appointment of committee to review 2006-2007 application and scoring criteria.

Staff advised that this will be an intensive workshop to review all application criteria previously established, the categories, and the application. The committee would be meeting at least monthly for June, July and August. Dr. Martin ,Kymberly Cook, Karen Bourbonnais, Mary Lou Mirino, Essie Smith, Mary Bruno. Dave Evans volunteered to serve. Deborah Denys also advised staff she wanted to serve.

Old Business:

Mary Bruno advised that due to the limited amount of funding available, in order to keep existing agencies at level
funding, it becomes impossible to fund new agencies, or to give additional dollars. Also, because in the last funding cycle we could not substantially fund new agencies and allocated small amounts, it caused these agencies to be locked into the 10% cap increase. The sub-committee discussed approaching the County Council for additional funds. The per capita basis used for increases has resulted in such a small increase that even cost-of-living cannot be given to existing agencies. Mary Lou stated that Grace House was an example of an agency receiving a small amount of dollars and then being locked into the 10% cap increase. Don Gooding advised the Board that Mr. Williams will be meeting with the County Manager to discuss the CFAB budget. If the intent of the Board is to request additional funding, now is the time to formalize the request so it can be sent to the County Manger.

Motion by Maria Augustine and seconded by Dr. Martin to request additional funding. Motion passed.

Motion by Mary Bruno to establish a sub-committee, perhaps the budget sub-committee, to come up with a plan to request the additional funding. Dr. Martin amended the motion, that the Budget Sub-Committee can be used for this activity. Mary Bruno accepted the amended motion. Motion seconded by Dr. Martin. Motion passed.

Motion by Mary Bruno and seconded by Dr. Martin to accept funding recommendations for children as presented by the budget sub-committee. Motion passed.

Motion by Mary Bruno and seconded by Essie Smith to accept funding recommendations for community as presented by the budget sub-committee. Motion passed.

Public Participation:

Gail Gregory of Mental Health Association announced “Blues Fest” fundraiser.

Donna Jensen of Grace House thanked the Board for their service. Grace House is having to relocate due to an increase in their rent.

Robin Bass of Children’s Medical Services. Advised Board of new location on Keech Street and welcomed Board to visit. She attended the last budget sub-committee meeting and was concerned that no funding was available for new programs in community. CMS scored high but no funds were available.

Monica Perry of PACE invited the Board to the PACE graduation and 20th anniversary.

Advisory Board Participation:

Mary Bruno advised the audience that if the Board requests additional funding from the Council, the support of the agencies would be appreciated.

Karen Bourbonnais stated the agencies should keep in mind that the request for additional funding may not be granted by the Council. Junior Achievement is still looking for volunteers.

Adjourned: 6:30 pm

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