HELPING HEARTS OF NEW HORIZONS
Meeting Minutes
May 15, 2008

Welcome:
Walt Williams called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and welcomed all in attendance.

Council members in attendance were:
Walt Williams, Dean Otto, Jack Johnson, Lorene Routin, Teresa Walters and Ed Holman.

Staff members in attendance were:
Marva Greenwood, NHC Executive Director, Jack Walker, Director of Operations.

Minutes:
Walt Williams presented the April meeting minutes. Dean Otto made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Ed Holman seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved by all members present.

Old Business:
Walt Williams thanked all those who assisted with their time during the NHC Open House. It was a great success!

New Business:

Jack Walker introduced himself as a degreed accountant who was hired initially as a consultant for New Horizons. He has provided consultation in both the finance and CBS departments. Ms. Greenwood offered him a permanent position at NHC early this year to assist with the community contracts and give departmental oversight.

Jack Walker presented information on the Community Based Services department. The Dickson Rest Area East & West is currently receiving 100% on each inspection of the sites. The contract is being supported well and NHC is working toward gaining another Rest Area in the near future.

Information was given on the grant that is being written to support the agencies ageing van fleet. It will be next year before the grant is funded.

The facility floor was waxed with a new product that does not need to be stripped. The product costs more however the labor cost is decreased by using this product and is a cost savings to the agency.

Jack Walker advised the council he has an open door policy should anyone desire to speak with him regarding the CBS department.

Other new business to come before the council was presented by Dean Otto. There is a need for new chairs in the board room and the kitchen area. The council agreed to possibly fund the purchases after estimates are conducted. The council will reconvene on Thursday, May 29, 2008 to further discuss the purchases.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.