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Quorum: Yes

Chair’s Report:
Chair advised Board that County Council approved request for per capita rate increase. Children’s program funding was increased from $3.76 to $4.00 and Community program funding was increased from $1.25 to $1.50. Chair expressed appreciation to Budget Sub-Committee for their work.

Minutes:
Motion made by Maria Augustine and seconded by Deborah Denys to approve August 9, 2005 minutes. Dr. Martin requested a correction in the minutes in Evaluation Elements from “previously the scoring gave undue weight” to “higher weight”. Motion passed with correction.

Correspondence:
House Next Door – new director
Jewish Federation – letter of appreciation for funding
DeBary Art League – letter of appreciation for summer camp funding
Easter Seals – merge of Deaf and Hard of Hearing into Easter Seals

Old Business:
Cost Effectiveness Efficiency: Dave Evans presented budget sub-committee recommendations for cost effectiveness/efficiency calculation. (See attached) Dr. Martin expressed concern that some of the smaller agencies are not getting equal funding because their numbers are low. Dave Evans stated that the goal is for the agencies to serve as many clients as possible. Dr. Martin expressed his concern that the smaller agencies will be disadvantaged to a certain degree. Mary Lou Mirino agreed with Dr. Martin regarding the smaller agencies. Dr. Martin stated that it was his understanding that the Board’s focus was to assist grass roots organizations, rather than the large well established operations. Dave Evans advised that the cost effectiveness/efficiency is only one measure of the score. Dr. Martin stated that due to the amount of work expended on this process, he would support the new process. Deborah Denys stated that the Board can monitor the effect of the change and make changes as required. Dr. Martin made a motion to accept the revised cost/effectiveness/efficiency changes as proposed. Motion seconded by Deborah Denys. Motion passed.

Funding Criteria for 2006-2007 – Dave presented recommendations to 2006-2007 funding criteria. (See attached). Dr. Martin made a motion to accept funding criteria as recommended by the Budget Sub-Committee. Motion seconded by Deborah Denys. Mary Lou Mirino expressed concern that we may not be able to fund new programs. Staff advised that $13,258 additional funding for Community and $35,356 for Children funding will be available for 2006-2007, if no additional increases are approved. Deborah Denys reminded the Board that this criteria only applies to 2006-2007 funding and adjustments can be made. Dave Evans suggested that the Board go back to the Council for additional funding for 2006-2007. Motion passed with Dr. Martin and Mary Lou Mirino opposed

2006-2007 Application. Staff advised Board of changes to application. – See attached. Motion made by Deborah Denys and seconded by Dr. Henry Martin to accept application as presented. Motion passed.

New Business:
Staff advised Board of 2005-2006 CFAB Schedule.

Public Participation:
Claris Mac’Kie – Family Renew expressed concern on the new cost effectiveness/efficiency calculation. Deborah Denys advised that the Board would be reviewing the impact of the new formula.

Kevin Para – Women’s Care Center of NSB – expressed concern over number of clients to be served as opposed to multiple services being provided to the same client. Dave Evans suggested that if an agency has several programs to look at combining them into a smaller number of programs. Karen Bourbonnais stated that agencies that have thrift stores assist financially in the operation of the programs which assists in getting off government funding.

Judy Ryan – Children’s Medical Services - Experience in applying for funding has been positive. Appreciate funding.

Donna Jensen – Grace House Pregnancy Center – Appreciate Board looking at repeat services to same client. Asked if there is a limit on number of years agencies can receive funding. Dave Evans stated currently there is no sunset provision. 60% of the score is subjective made by the Board. 40% of the score is driven by the content of the application.

Tom Lindzon – Council on Aging – Col. B on the Cost Effectiveness/Efficiency should be higher benefit should be higher score– noted correction

Joan Thompson – Richard V. Moore Community Center – thanks for funding – asked if multi-year funding has been a consideration. – Mary Lou Mirino advised that budgets are approved annually by the Council. Deborah Denys advised that since there is a monitoring score involved – multi-year funding wouldn’t be feasible. Ms. Thompson stated that she believes that getting a CPA to handle the agency funding would result in getting more funding. She also advised that there is a need in the community to assist displaced victims from New Orleans to assist children with the FCAT.

Ray Salazar – United Way – Multi-year funding has had mixed reviews – still in use in that agencies are aware of funding.

Joe Sullivan – Boys and Girls Club – advised Board of 5 workgroups on Community Agenda – Staff will email information to Board.

Claris Mac’Kie - Family Renew – stated that the agencies that receive the three year funding is contingent upon United Way’s campaign and they receive no increase.

Donna Jensen – Grace House Pregnancy Center – asks how other counties fund children and community programs. Staff advised that some counties have taxing districts.

Advisory Board Participation:
Karen Bourbonnais clarified that the CFAB is funding ½% of total county budget. Junior Achievement is having JA in a day at Osteen Elementary School on November 17 and asked for volunteers. She also advised that attended the Community Alliance meeting representing the CFAB. Dr. Martin expressed appreciation to the budget sub-committee for their work.

Adjourned:6:30 pm

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