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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES November 20, 2023 1 THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MET ON MONDAY: November 20, 2023 at Hillsborough Commons. BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MEMBERS PRESENT: Oscar Fleming, Pat Garavaglia, Ann Wilkerson, and Jamezetta Bedford. GUEST: None BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MEMBERS ABSENT: Jane Garrett STAFF PRESENT: Nancy Coston, Social Services Director; Lindsey Shewmaker, Human Services Manager; Crystal Mitchell, Human Services Manager; and Sharron Hinton, Human Services Manager. I. Call to Order and Introductions DSS Vice Chair, Oscar Fleming, called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm. II. Board Comments Pat Garavaglia asked for an update on the Board vacancy. III. Public Comments None. IV. Agenda Changes Oscar Fleming asked if NC Pre-K could be addressed under the Director’s Report. V. Action Items On a motion by Pat Garavaglia, the Board approved the minutes of October 16, 2023. Ann Wilkerson seconded the motion. The motion was carried without dissent. VI. Items for Discussion and/or Decision 1. Medicaid Update Nancy Coston gave the Board an update on Medicaid expansion. The State is working with CMS on waivers to alleviate some of the work requirements on recertifications. Lindsey Shewmaker gave an update on what staff are doing to prepare for December 1st. Staff have been hired and are being trained and there are contingency plans in the event a lot of people come to the agency to apply. 2. Building/Space Issues Nancy Coston informed the Board that there was a sprinkler issue in Hillsborough Commons resulting in water damage to walls and flooring. The damage will not be repaired until after the holiday program is finished.