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MINUTES <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES <br />July 11, 2022 <br />1 <br /> <br /> <br />THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MET ON TUESDAY: July 11, 2022 virtually <br /> <br />BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Garavaglia, Jamezetta Bedford, Jane Garrett, <br />Oscar Fleming and Ann Wilkerson <br /> <br />GUEST: None <br /> <br />BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MEMBERS ABSENT: None. <br /> <br />STAFF PRESENT: Lindsey Shewmaker, Human Services Manager; Sharron Hinton, Human Services <br />Manager; and Crystal Mitchell, Human Services Manager. <br /> <br />I. Call to Order and Introductions <br /> <br />DSS Chair, Pat Garavaglia, called the meeting to order at 4:02 pm. <br /> <br />II. Board Comments <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />III. Public Comments <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />IV. Agenda Changes <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />V. Action Items <br /> <br />On a motion by Pat Garavaglia, the Board approved the minutes of June 21, 2022. Jamezetta Bedford <br />seconded the motion. The motion was carried without dissent. <br /> <br />VI. Items for Discussion and/or Decision <br /> <br />1. Energy Outreach Plan <br /> <br />Lindsey Shewmaker provided an overview of the Energy Outreach Plan for the agency. Access to <br />this energy funding can be accessed by applying online. She explained any unspent money goes to <br />assist families who previously applied; the payment goes directly to the energy provider. Lindsey <br />further explained outreach efforts to include direct mailings to residents ages 65 and up, <br />communication with childcare centers to target households with children ages birth to 5. The Board <br />was asked for input on any additional outreach ideas. Pat Garavaglia suggested social media and <br />the local Spanish radio station. Jamezetta Bedford asked if there is coordination with Department of <br />Aging. Lindsey explained there is as Sharron Hinton has two social workers located in this <br />Department. Oscar Fleming suggested outreach through Orange Congregations in Mission, Smart <br />Start, and El Centro. Lindsey Shewmaker thanked the Board for the feedback and will incorporate <br />their suggestions into the plan. Jamezetta Bedford made a motion for the Board to accept the plan <br />pending the above changes being made; Oscar Fleming seconded the motion. The motion carried <br />without dissent. Board Chair, Pat Garavaglia, will sign off on the finalized plan. <br />