January 6, 2010, Wednesday

10:30 a.m. – 12 Noon

93 Gooding Ave, Suite 3, Bristol, RI 02809

Members present: Leo Canuel (PARI); Terrance Chapman; Kristen Connors, 1^st Vice Chair (speaker phone); Rick Costa, Secretary; Laurie Diorio (ORS); Elizabeth Graves, Chairperson; Anna Liebenow; Lorna Ricci; Donald Phelps; Ron Racine; Heidi Showstead.

Staff: Camille Pansa, Executive Director; Lisel Rockwood, Program Assistant.

Welcome and Introductions: Self introductions were made.

2. Stimulus funds: Lorna Ricci reported that to-date the Centers have not received any stimulus funds. Part B stimulus funds ($250K) which were earmarked for home modifications requires a state match of $24K. ORS is working with state officials in hopes of obtaining the necessary state match. She also stated that the Part C stimulus funds were expected shortly and that some states may have already received their funds.

3. Review of the September 11, 2009 meeting: Liz Graves gave a brief summary as no formal minutes were taken. Key points included:

Ø Review SILC 704 report

Ø Review of the 2006 instruments

Ø Utilizing existing SPIL with updates

Ø Necessity of the Centers to be represented at meetings

Ø Need to double the funds for home modifications

Ø Need to continue Gift of Hearing program

Ø Need to address barriers to recreation (accessibility and equipment)

4. Review briefly the 704 Report: Liz Graves commented on the efficient process used in completing the 704 Report in a timely manner. Camille Pansa stated that she has received the Centers’ 704 Reports and has forwarded said reports to Council members.

5. Review Timeline:

Ø The importance of attending meetings or sending a representative and completing drafts reports on time was emphasized.

Ø The day/time of the meetings was changed from Wednesdays to Fridays and from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Ø One public hearing will be held on May 19^th from 4-6 p.m. at the Warwick Public Library. ORS will be responsible for advertising the public hearing in the Providence Journal and providing CART services. RISILC will provide the ASL interpreters.

Ø Lorna Ricci made a motion seconded by Leo Canuel to start with existing 2008-2010 SPIL and modify each section to bring it up to date whereas, this SPIL took extensive work and planning; whereas, the need for these services has not changed significantly; whereas, the public forums support these needs. Vote passed unanimously.

Ø Ron Racine will contact Steve Brunero and schedule budget meeting dates in late January or early February.

6. Needs Assessments sources – update: Information from the following sources will be considered: GCD Forums, ORS Needs Assessments, 704 Reports, and the Sherlock Center.

7. Goals and Objectives: Don Phelps made a suggestion to reference the ADA in the Mission statement. It was decided to use the existing wording. ORS will review the Assurances.

Goal 1 will remain the same. Goal 1, Objective 1 will include transitioning 36 individuals over the three year plan. It was noted that although the goal of transitioning 75 individuals in the existing SPIL will not be reached, this goal does not take into account a significant number of individuals for whom nursing home placements have been deferred through the provisions of IL services. Leo Canuel will consult with Lorna Ricci on updating Goal 1,Objective 2 to address these individuals. It was decided not to include the Olmstead Plan in the SPIL.

Respectfully submitted,

Rick Costa

Secretary