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Call to Order 6:10 p.m.

Attendance

Quorum: Yes

Minutes: Motion made by Marisa Shirley and seconded by Dr. Henry Martin to approve minutes of August 11. Motion passed. Motion made by Dr. Henry Martin and seconded by Mary Lou Mirino to approve minutes of August 18. Motion passed.

New Business: The CFAB agreed to meet on Tuesday, October 14 at 1:30 at the United Way to discuss recommendation regarding mandatory licensure of family home day care facilities.

Public Participation: Subject: Mandatory licensure of family home day cares. (Spanish translation provided by Pete Ayala). Ana Laura Bolaris was a licensed provider but is now registered. Her house did not pass the Health Department inspection due to septic tank requirements because the system is too old. Her house was built in the 1930’s. Cost of a new septic system is $5,000. Ms. Bolaris stated she has not had problems with her septic tank. Maria Ramirez, a licensed provider stated she wished there was financial assistance for providers that need to update their septic systems. Both providers stated that when subsidized funding is depleted, child care is terminated. Parents are forced to take their children to work with them in the field, or have their older children stay home from school to care for younger children. Ms. Bolaris and Ms. Ramirez are the first two licensed family home day cares in their area.

Advisory Board Participation: Alice Johnson requested information from agency who would be responsible for costs incurred for mandatory licensing. Mr. Williams advised if Council passed ordinance not designating an agency, the responsibility would default to the State, who would probably contract with CCRN. If the Council passed the ordinance and designates an agency, the County would be responsible for 75% of the costs. Currently four inspections a year are conducted. If ordinance passed, only two inspections would be conducted. Child care monies are separate from funding for inspections. Mary Bruno, Marisa Shirley, Dr. Martin, Alice Johnson, and Mary Lou Mirino expressed appreciation to tonight’s participants.

Adjourned: 6:55 pm

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