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HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE <br /> MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 <br /> MASHPEE TOWN HALL, OCKWAY MEETING ROOM <br /> 16 GREAT NECK ROAD NORTH <br /> Committee Members Present Also Present <br /> Lynne Waterman Gail Wilson, Human Service Director <br /> Frank Fantasia <br /> Mary Bradbuary <br /> Ebony Steele <br /> Lynne Barbee <br /> CALL TO ORDER <br /> Lynne Waterman called the meeting to order at 2:05 pm <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT none <br /> OLD BUSINESS <br /> Review of Minutes from July 18, 2019 <br /> Review of July minutes postponed until Oct. 17 meeting. There were no minutes for <br /> August meeting, as it was a presentation by the AIDS Support Group and NARCAN training. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Reorganization of the Committee - call for volunteers <br /> Chair- Lynne Waterman <br /> Vice-Chair- Ebony Steele <br /> Clerk- Lynne Barbee <br /> Motion to approve slate by Frank Fantasia, seconded by Mary Bradbury, unanimous approval. Gail <br /> Wilson reported that Veronica Warden has retired from her position on the Board of Health and thus no <br /> longer represents that agency on the committee. The Board of Health Chair may appoint Veronica as <br /> its representative, and Veronica would like to stay on the committee. Motion by Frank Fantasia, <br /> seconded by Mary Bradbury to approve appointment of Veronica by the BOH to the committee, <br /> unanimous approval. <br /> Review of Human Services Contracts <br /> Discussion on budget and review of FY2020 contracts; issue of Cape Cod Child Development, which <br /> ceased operating on 8/30/2019, and thus the contract for$2,796 cannot be disbursed to it. <br /> Director's Report <br /> Gail Wilson gave updates about the Substance Use Task Force. September is National Recovery <br /> Month this was recognized by a Proclamation that was signed by the Selectman. The Task Force <br /> continues with the third year of Drop-In Night now at the Community Health Center. They are going to <br /> reinvigorate the Drug Disposal Campaign. The Human Services Initiatives are Substance Use, Mental <br /> Health, Homelessness, Advocacy for the Disabled, Supporting Regional Initiatives. <br /> ADDITIONAL TOPICS <br /> no additional topics <br /> NEXT MEETING SCHEDULE <br /> Next Meeting is Thursday, October 17, 2019 <br /> Invited speaker is from the Housing Assistance Corporation <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Move to adjourn at 3:05 pm <br />