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HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE <br /> MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY,APRIL 21, 2023 <br /> PRESENT: Lynne Barbee (Chair), Sam MacDonald, Christine Willander, Gail Wilson, Director, Carol Sherman <br /> CALL TO ORDER: 11:02 AM <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT. None <br /> OLD BUSINESS: <br /> Review of Minutes from March <br /> No minutes from March to review. Will review at next meeting. <br /> NEW BUSINESS <br /> Update on Opioid Abatement Funding Application <br /> An issue was raised by David Weeden that organizations which would benefit from funding are possibly being <br /> excluded from consideration. By specifying only nonprofit organizations may apply, the school and other potential <br /> recipients are unlikely to be able to benefit this year. Gail noted that this is something that will need to be addressed <br /> moving forward. <br /> Lynn reiterated that there are several groups who can create a curriculum and bring it to the school board to <br /> approve then implement as an outside agency as a workaround. Gail wants to make sure that whatever route is taken, <br /> data is able to be gathered to show the number of Mashpee residents served. Moreover, the school does have programs <br /> in place currently. The language can be changed next year to be more inclusive if there is a lack of applicants. <br /> Gail also spoke about the upcoming Town Meeting where the article will be presented to the town. She <br /> emphasized the importance of the articles passage with the June 1 st application deadline coming up. <br /> Human Services Contracts <br /> We will be reviewing the organizations that we give money to on a regular basis. The organizations the money <br /> supports are; AIDS support group, Big Brother Big Sister, Cape Abilities, Community House Center, Thomas Service <br /> Center, Independence House, Salvation Army, South Coastal Legal Services, Saint Vincent DePaul, the VNA Cape Cod <br /> and Community Health Center. Lynn highlighted the essential role that the Community Health Center plays given that we <br /> are in the middle of and opioid crisis and about to begin processing applications for the opioid settlement money. <br /> Director's Report <br /> Gail wanted to highlight a recent call that she received from the sandwich Empowerment Center. It's an <br /> organization who aims to support military families. Eligible recipients are allowed to have up to 50lbs of goods free of <br /> charge once a week. <br /> ADDITIONAL TOPICS <br /> None <br /> NEXT MEETING SCHEDULE <br /> May 18t", 2023 <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> Motion to Adjourn by Christine Willander, Seconded by Sam MacDonald <br />