North Carolina State Independent Living Council Quarterly Meetings Minutes February 15th, 2019 Courtyard Marriott, Burlington NC Members Present: Barber Deja, Denton Josh, Dominique Dr. Jean, Freeman Taylor, Hicks Sandra, Hooe Robert, Hunt Celest, McGinnis Pat, Mahoney Kevin, Miles Dr. Timothy, Reynolds Eva, Sain Julia, Scott Dr. Ricky, Washington Barry, Williams Melea, Winborne Sheila. Members Absent: Williams Benita Ex-Officios Present: Jackson- Cheek Chrystal, Marens John ( phone ) Ex-Officios Absent: Egan Chris, Knowles-Marcus, Lloyd-Ogoke Pamela Withers Jan. Guests: Lydia Cosgrove, Paul Horton, Javonda Adams, Christy Wyatt, Patrick Sikes Shannon Dalkey, Public: Sarah Harte ( Development Manager ) Glover Gaither, Vicky Smith Keith Greenarch ( Adaptable ) Joshua & Shelley Denton Pat Hauser ( Interpreter ) Sarah Wheeler ( Enterpreter ) Ken Wease ( CPA Finance NCSILC ) Welcome/Mission/Minutes Josh Denton, Chair welcomed every one and called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m Public Comment: Approval of the Agenda Motion : Accept the agenda for today's meeting as submitted. Made by ----, Seconded by------. Carried unanimously. Approval of the minutes pending dates. Dr. Jean R Dominique was elected as our new Secretary. Chair introduced Eva Reynold ( Associate Director for Independent Living with disability. There was no change on August minute. Motion was made to approve by Dr. Timothy Myles. November minute was accepted Rick Scott and Melea accepted the mimute Josh Denton ( Chair ) Took the time to explain on how to submit request to attend the LRU ( ) The cost is $ 100.00 per person. Cindy Harrington NCSILC Executive Director encouraged all members to register for the April 26th training ( ? ) Register by by March 2019. Please contact Cindy. Josh Denton : Code of Ethic and available training on line. All members agreed to vote on the code of ethic on later date. Sandra Hicks & and Dr. Timothy Miles suggested to provide all materials in large print for members with visual challenge. Budget Revisions: Motion was approved, 7 YES, 4 Nos, 2 Abstains. Barry Washington board member still waiting for Financial report. ( What date? ) Joshua Denton ( NCSILC Chair ) Suggested “ No writing communication should be dispense, unless all members receive the same . Travel Reimbursement Form : We decided to used the Old Form Sandra Hicks : Reported Government Committee met on January 8th 2019, all members were present. 4 new applicants submitted names. November 20th approved members : 2 new members were vote on . Rusty Broadsleck resigned from the SILC. Celest Hunt : Represent Lumbia Tribe was in attendance. Ricky , no last name and who is he?: Shared with the board on the” West Virginia Act”.Fact Base Presentation” Not Lobbying ( Can not used Federal Money for that ) May 1st Conference : Location Chapel Hill. Topic : Trauma YLF : State Wide ? John Marens: Helping folks connect with able accounts Keith Green: Digital Media Law: Open Meeting, Public body ( SILC Public Body ) What consist- of an open meeting, giving public notice by posted info on our website,there are exception!. There can not be a vote in public meeting. Pat McGinnis : Updated us on her attending the International Trauma Summit. She shared “ That Trauma started at any age, and education is the best method to address the problem”. Joshua Denton ( NCSILC Chair ) Thanked all committees for their hard works and informed the board that there will be 5 people attending the February SILC Congress in Orlando Fla. Cindy Harrington ( NCSILC Executive Director ) Gave an update of the last 3 months. A. Planning Committees, B. Winston Salem Mayor Council with people with disability. C. Youth Leadership Forum ,Training For Non-profit at Wake Forest and last not least Advocacy. Cindy also informed the board “ Everything from the Raleigh Office are in storage. Manual has been update and available for members Minutes will be update on the website. Including Bio/ Pictures of new members. Sandra Hicks asked “ If we are looking for an office, and in what location? Cindy: Decision for location will be submitted to the full council before any decision. A Visual Office was suggested by ? Joshua Denton : There will be a revision on the bylaw. Need to be vote by the board 30 days prior to the agenda. Sandra Hicks : In reference to the bylaw, we need a target date by mid April ( 15th ) AT&T will send a refund for us not using a wireless line for several months. 3rd Tuesday 2PM Financial meeting via phone conference. Agenda will be send a week in advance. This is the 5th month of the physical year, ready to be-submitted by the committees by March Pamela Lloyd Agoke : Asked when the next financial report will be submitted after May 17th 2019 For a new budget motion: Executive delay the deadline, ask to amend prior to May 1st. Motion was passed. Chris H asked Ken to present the budget ? All training will be post on the SILC Website. Next Annual Conference will be in Winston Salem Janet Withers: How to advocate for people with hearing impaired. Chrystal Jackson: Support Technology group in assisting veteran that live independently. John Marens: Direct client Assistant program” There are a liaison to educate on conflict resolution. Old Business Motion for Robert Bradock to be approve to the council. No motion! Sandra Hicks :motioned Rusty to the governor office for confirmation. Motion Confirmed . Motion for Sydney Jones. No motion All Council members subject to governor ethics. $ 250.00 fine if not comply. Only need to watch Ken: CPA covered the new expense sheet and how to fill it out. Members will be reimburse quicker. Minutes Prepared by: Dr. Jean Dominique, Secretary