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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/18/1987 FC minutes0UNI MI FINANCE COMMISSION MARCH 18, 1987 I Call to Order The meeting was called to order at Richard Bachhuber, Paul Davies and Ann Manager John Dixon, Human Services Director David Jepson. II Approval of Minutes of March 4, 1987 7:40 PM. Commissioners present were Smilanic. Also present were Village Coordinator Nancy Morgan, and Finance Commissioner Bachhuber commented that the minutes should include a reference to the discussion that took place regarding a combined Police and Fire Public Safety Operation. The Commissioners had asked the Police Chief about this concept and its applicability to Mount Prospect. During the discussion it was brought out that the concept has had some limited success, but only in unique circumstances. One of the major concerns expressed about a combined Police and Fire operation was the amount of training needed for police officers, fire fighting, and emergency medical services. The conclusion was that it would be questionable if this approach would be effective for the Village of Mount Prospect. With the above addition, the Minutes of March 4, 1987 were approved as written. III 1987/88 Budget - Human Services Division Nancy Morgan, Human Services Coordinator, presented the Human Services budget. The total 1987/88 budget is $183,510 and is made up of $134,040 for personal services and $49,470 for various supplies, services and equipment. Ms. Morgan stated that the Human Services Division acts as a support service for Village residents who might otherwise "fall through the cracks of other community services." The Human Services Division provides information referral and counseling services, recreation and education programs, employment counseling, health education, case intervention, outreach nursing, and the administration of the Senior Center. Ms. Morgan stated that one of the important elements of the success of these services is the participation of volunteers. Currently 112 volunteers take part in helping to provide these services. Ms. Morgan stated the 1987/88 budget includes a request for a part-time social worker and a request for contractual nursing services to help the Village's full-time Registered Nurse. The new social worker would concen- trate on programs to help families cope with modern day stresses. Four new programs that would be implemented are the Family Focus Program, the Gang Intervention Program, Big Brother/Big Sister Program and the Latino Outreach Program. The intention would be to hire a bi-linqual employee who could help to overcome the language barriers with some Village residents. Ms. Morgan emphasized that this employee would not promote a perpetuation of the language barrier but would serve as a positive role model to the residents. The additional nursing services would provide necessary help to the Registered Nurse. Ms. Morgan explained that the Health Program has greatly increased over the past year and there are many needs that are not being met. It is hoped that this budget allocation will provide 25 hours per month in contractual nursing services. One of the plans is to make services available during periods other than normal business hours, possibly on Saturday and/or Tuesday evenings. Ms. Morgan pointed out that the Village receives a grant of $12,000 from Elk Grove Township which covers most of the cost of the Employment Counselor. Additionally, approximately 750 of the Senior Taxi Program is reimbursed by the RTA. The Senior Taxi program is budgeted at $20,000 with an expected reimbursement of $15,000. Ms. Morgan highlighted some of the specific programs provided by Human Services: Employment Counseling - 1884 contacts were made during 1986, up 15°0' from the previous years. A Cable TV program describing employment opportu- nities was initiated during the past year. Case Management - The Caseworker works with residents to ensure that they are getting all the services that are available including coordina- ting Public Aid, Township Assistance and Foodstamps. Open Door Support Group - Services specifically for Widows and Widowers. Information and Referral - Approximately 100 phone calls a day are received for all types of information. Practical Assistance Program - Residents were helped in filling out over 1,400 forms including medicare forms, income tax forms, and circuit breaker forms. Health Programs - Over 1,300 patients were seen during the past year. Most of the services are preventative in nature such as diabetes screening, hearing testing and blood pressure testing. A Health Fair was conducted in association with Harper College, Medpath Labs, and some M.D.'s. A total of 180 participated in blood tests, hearing and vision tests, and other health diagnostics. The Nurse Outreach Program included 500 patient contacts. Administration of Senior Center - It is estimated that 750 senior citizens participate in Senior Center activities each week. Ms. Morgan concluded by stating it is the goal of Human Services to maintain and enhance the wellbeing of all residents of the Village of Mount Prospect. -2- There was a lengthy discussion by the Commissioners and Nancy Morgan regarding the Human Services Programs. Some of the specific items of discussion were: 1. The services to be provided by the contractual nursing services - (Extra hours and administrative support). 2. The quality of taxi service - (Complaints have decreased over the past six months). 3. The activities of volunteers - (One of the valuable contributions of volunteers is in the Home Delivered Meals Program. 20 - 25 deliver meals on four separate routes. Nancy stated more volunteers could be used in this program). 4. Physician back-up for Registered Nurse - (Dr. S. Zydlo provides back-up). 5. Availability of part-time social worker - (It is expected they are available). 6. Coordinator of Senior Clubs and Group Activities - (Each group administers their own activities). 7. Transportation for seniors - (Townships have regular routes and dial -a -bus; more transportation is needed). B. Proposed Clean Air Machine - (To be used in the main meeting room). 9. Child and Parental Abuse - (It is a real problem! When these problems are encountered they are referred to the State). 10. Blood Donor Program - (Very popular and active program). The Commissioners thanked Ms. Morgan for the work that is being done by the entire Human Services Staff. They concurred with the proposal to add the part-time social worker and the additional contractual nursing services. IV 1987/88 Budget - Civic Groups Village Manager Dixon stated that the following groups had requested funding consideration from the Village: Northwest Community Services $15,000 Salvation Army 5,000 Omni House 5,000 Northwest Services Coordination 5,000 Bi -Centennial Constitution Committee 5,340 -3- In addition, Shelter, Inc. and the Mount Prospect Historical Society have requested to make presentations, but specific amounts have not been stated at this time. Also, the Mount Prospect Library will make a presentation to the Village Board. The Commissioners discussed the requests from the Civic Groups and decided that they would include their recommendations in their report. V Finance Commission Budqet Recommendations The Commissioners will prepare their individual recommendations and co- ordinate them for inclusion with these minutes. VI Adjournment There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM. Respectfully Submitted David C. Jepson, Finance Director Attachment - Finance Commission Budget Recommendations -4-