October 18, 2007
Franklin, NC  28734



	Social Services Board met this date in Regular Session.  Members in 
	attendance were Dom D’Ascoli, Mark West, Wendy Dalton and Secretary.  
	A community member was also present.  Secretary noted the meeting date
	and location had been changed, which was publicized according to Open
	Meeting Laws.  Meeting was called to order by Chairman D’Ascoli.  

	Minutes of the August 29, 2007 Closed Session were approved on motion
	of Wendy Dalton, and second by Mark West.  Both Regular and Closed 
	Session minutes of the September 19, 2007 Board meeting were approved
	on motion of Mark West and second by Wendy Dalton.

	Budget expenditures reports were reviewed.  Fiscal Year end close out
	for 2006-2007 were presented.  Revenues exceeded budget amounts by 
	approximately 7.7% and expenses were at 4.5% under budget for DSS 
	operations.  
	
	Total audited expenses were $4,730,224 with $2,359,800 total revenues
	for an 82% state and federal return on the DSS budget.  Senior 
	Services revenues also exceeded budget by 6.3% and expenses were at
	18.9% under budget.  The significant decrease in expenses was due to
	reorganization and recoding of some expenses into the DSS general 
	budget to maximize state and federal funds where allowable.  Current
	fiscal year budget was also briefly discussed, with the $301,172 
	decrease in Medicaid county funding highlighted.  
	
	October Medicaid monthly spending increased by approximately 25% which
	if current trends continue, the county will not have budgeted enough 
	funds to cover the required county Medicaid cost.  

	Brief discussion was held on the cost of health insurance for county
	employees and dependents.  Jennifer Cabe, a student at WCU, commented
	that she was exploring health insurance options for adults with no
	children.  Secretary referred her to Kathy McGaha, Healthy Carolinians
	Director, and to Dr. Charlie Vargas regarding clinical services for 
	this type of population.

	Secretary presented recommended policies for adoption and home 
	assessments.  Policies on adoptions were updated to include criminal
	record checks and a new policy was developed for court ordered home
	assessments.  Board approved recommended policies on motion of Wendy
	Dalton and second by Mark West.  Copy of new policy is attached.

	Board went into Closed Session to discuss personnel on motion of Mark
	West, and second by Wendy Dalton.  Board returned from Closed Session.

	Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 9:00 in
	the Administrative Conference Room.  This meeting is being held on the
	second Wednesday of the month due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
	Meeting adjourned.

APPROVED BY:

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Chairman/Date				Secretary/Date