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MINUTES <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES <br /> January 19,2021 <br /> Jane Garrett asked whether the team had recommendations to increase access to medical care for <br /> parents. Nancy Coston responded that Medicaid expansion would help with access to medical care <br /> and mental health treatment for parents. <br /> Tamara Dempsey-Tanner moved to accept the 2020 Orange County Community Child Protection <br /> Team report. Pat Garavaglia seconded the motion. The motion was carried without dissent. <br /> 3. Budget Planning/Calendar <br /> Nancy Coston reported that the county has implemented a number of cost saving measures <br /> immediately. Purchases for clients can continue but all other spending is on hold. There are gaps <br /> in the current year budget and many positions are currently on hold and unable to be filled. <br /> Departments are being asked to bring in a budget with no increases. There will be no raises this <br /> year or next. Most departments are being asked to take a 5% cut but Social Services is currently <br /> exempt. <br /> Budget requests are due February 28th but staff will request a delay in budget submission until after <br /> the DSS Board meeting in March. State estimates will be sent to counties on February 15th. The <br /> DSS Board is required by statute to approve and recommend a budget that is submitted to the <br /> County Manager. The Board of County Commissioners are having a retreat the end of this week <br /> and human services will be presenting on current status and upcoming needs. <br /> The DSS Board will be asked to review funding submissions for outside agencies and this will need <br /> to be done at the February meeting. <br /> 4. Plan for Review of Outside Agencies <br /> The County Manager has asked that staff and Boards review the outside agency applications and <br /> submit feedback by February 28ch <br /> Board Members will receive notebooks with all the agencies and summaries done by staff. The <br /> February meeting will be held to discuss and compile ratings. <br /> 5. Director's Report <br /> The Orange County Skills Development/Career Center should open the end of this month. Staff are <br /> considering a virtual opening. <br /> VII. Announcements <br /> Tamara Dempsey-Tanner moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:56 pm. Pat Garavaglia seconded the motion. The <br /> motion was carried without dissent. <br /> Submitted by: <br /> Nancy Coston, DSS Director <br /> Tamara Dempsey-Tanner, Chair <br /> 2 <br />