NYSILC Full Council Meeting

March 15, 2002

Attendees:Maria Dibble, Chair; Doug Hovey, Vice-Chair; Amy LaShomb, Secretary; Frieda Zames, Member-at-Large; Steve Lovi, Victor Pagano, M.G. Power, Sharon Shapiro-Lacks, Bob Shepherd, Mel Tanzman, Ron Bassman; Sharon Flom; Bob Gumson; Greg Jones, Anne Marie Vadney, Brad Williams, Stephanie Lawton. Quorum was not present.

Absent:Calvin Alderman, Judy Avner, Iris Bannister, William Bird-Forteza, Joe Bravo, Michael Burgess, Marguerite Haring, Calvin Alderman; Judy Avner, William Bird-Forteza; Regina Estella, Steve Holmes; Rosemary McCaffery.

Guests:Laurel Kelley, CDCI; Bill Mullins-RILC.

Open Forum: Maria Dibble opened the meeting by welcoming the new members. Frieda Zames' book, The Disability Rights Movement, was chosen by the American Library Association to become a talking book. Steve Lovi brought up the issue of the next two Council meetings being on Fridays before two major holidays. We'll look at potential attendance problems as we get closer. Doug Hovey announced that the HUD Super NOFA (Notice Of Funding Availability) Supportive Services RFPs have been released, potential funds available for advocacy issues.

Minutes of November 19, 2001 tabled due to lack of quorum..

Executive Director’s Report – Brad Williams reporting.

• Brad spoke at the Niagara Falls Center.
• Brad highlighted the process that has been occurring regarding the Federal Consent Decree in the "Galusha" case. NYSILC is the monitoring agency. Funding has been received and a separate account set up for these funds which will be disbursed over the next 3 years.
• Brad reported on the Disability Budget Agenda, EPVA took the lead on this matter. Statewide involvement was achieved. This is a separate agenda from the Disability Caucus. You may be asked to sign on to the Disability Budget Agenda.
• Brad participated in the taping of two Points of View shows on Emergency Management and Disability Issues and what are the factors that play into political support of issues.
• The latest ILRU newsletter highlights considerable information on Emergency Management issues. Copies may be obtained at the ILRU website, www.ilru.org.
• Brad and Stephanie attended the SILC Congress in San Diego. Brad presented a session on a SILC's Role in Emergency Management. As well as co-presenting with Richard Male on Fund Development and Corporate Partnerships.
• Brad was part of the NYAPRs Legislative Day where Assembly Speaker Silver was presented with an award.
• New York State finally has a Medicaid Buy-In.
• Ralph Shields pulled together a comprehensive group of TBI and Aging people on the issue of Olmstead.
• NYSILC has scheduled a Statewide Systems Advocacy Network training for April 4-5 in Albany for the Regional Coordinators and the Advocates.

Executive Committee Report:

• Executive Committee Report - D. Hovey reporting.
• See the report included in the packet. Resignations have been accepted from Pat Figueroa and Paul Molloy. A letter has been sent to Fred DeMay to remove council members due to lack of attendance. Fred DeMay has responded and accepted the recommendation.
• With the five openings mentioned previously, the appointment process to the Council should be started earlier to recruit new council members. Replacements will not be appointed before January 2003.
• NYSILC's By-Laws need to be reviewed for potential changes, especially as regards term limits. A By-Law Committee will be convened to review and propose changes to the By-Laws. RSA's Informational Memo requires ex officio members to be held to two consecutive three-year term limits.
• By-Laws Committee - Frieda Zames, Sharon Flom, Sharon Shapiro-Lacks, Bob Gumson, Steve Lovi, Greg Jones, Maria Dibble, Doug Hovey-Chair.

Committee Reports:

• Public Policy Committee needs a chair person. The various sub-committees have no reports at this time.
• Housing Committee - Greg Jones spoke regarding a call from the Governor's office asking for a position on SCRIE. Greg did relate Building Code successes.

VESID Report – Bob Gumson reporting.

• VESID will be releasing continuation applications reflecting the $1 Million cut. Continuation applications are similar to RFPs, but include a write-up of past 5 year accomplishments and project outcomes for the next 5 years.
• Workgroup at VESID is working on a formula to show cost savings regarding providing community supports to people moved out of institutions. Report finalized, October 2002.
• State Reviews this year are Brooklyn, Niagara Falls and Newburgh.
• ARISE - RSA's review and report is available through the RSA office.
• Amsterdam - RCIL/Utica has taken stewardship. SED's legal team has looked at the statute and there is no "community based" reason why an ILC can't run another ILC.
• Cortland - Currently funded by a member item/cross-over funds and from ILC State appropriations. No appropriation for Cortland after October 2002. DOB could order VESID to fund it.
• Part B Funds - Discretionary funds set aside for "Regional Best Practice Conference Opportunities;" CBVH, VESID and NYSILC will discuss this matter shortly.
• Consumer Satisfaction Survey - Will be required in year 2 of the current SPIL.
• Recruitment - The process will be conducted April-June.
• Federal Funds - Each ILC will receive a 2% COLA and the balance will be divided equally among the remaining ILCs up to the $200,000 level; approximately $14,000 for each of the 21 Federal ILCs

CBVH ReportSharon Flom/Stephanie Lawton reporting.
No update as to whether or not there are any Title VII Part B dollars not being used at this time, however, if there are unspent dollars at year end, CBVH would be willing to allocate those funds to the Statewide Systems Advocacy Network. CBVH's ILC RFPs are in the selection process, two RFPs submitted/2 grants will be awarded.

New Business:

• Discussion of committees on the Council - Mel Tanzman has volunteered to Chair the Public Policy committee. Amy LaShomb volunteered to Chair the Inclusive Education committee (formerly Transition committee). Frieda stated Regina Estela had expressed a desire to Chair the Housing Committee. Sharon Shapiro-Lacks volunteered to co-Chair with Chris Zachmeyer for the Election Reform Committee. Steve Lovi volunteered to Chair the Personnel Committee. Doug Hovey to Chair the Part B. Funding Committee. Frieda Zames to Chair Transportation Committee. Victor Pagano to Chair Recruitment Committee. New committee set up, Most Integrated Setting Committee, Mel Tanzman to co-Chair with Sally Johnston. See the new committee listing in the packet. Several Council members still need to select two committees to serve on. The Statewide System Advocates will be required to serve on at least one NYSILC committee.
• NYSILC By-Laws. See the Executive Committee report above and the enclosed Committee minutes from 11 April 2002.
• 501H Status - Tabled due to lack of quorum. Request was made for a listing of pros and cons on this issue.

Meeting adjourned until May 24, 2002.