2020-08-10 Disability Board MinutesEDMONDS' DISABILITY BOARD
Meeting Minutes
Specially Called Meeting
08/10/2020
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ken Jones, Board Chair
Gary McComas, Board Member
Susan Paine, Council Member
Vivian Olson, Council Member
Jim Distelhorst, Citizen -at -Large
STAFF PRESENT:
Carly Derrick, Human Resources Assistant
Sharon Cates, City Attorney
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC PRESENT:
None
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Ken Jones called the meeting to order at 10:04 AM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Chair Jones moved to approve the minutes from the specially called 6/5/2020 meeting. Board
member McComas seconded the motion. The motion carried.
DISCUSSION OF NEED FOR LTC AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR LEOFF MEMBER.
Ms. Derrick gave a brief summary of the documents that were received from the LEOFF 1 member's
spouse and medical care providers. These included price quotes from several long-term care facilities
and documentation of medical necessity. Brief discussion from the Board indicating that all documents
were showed the member was in need of long-term care due to their declining health and current living
situation in a group home.
Ms. Derrick gave a brief summary of the information provided regarding court -mandated counseling
services for LEOFF 1 member. Information included a partial copy of court mandate and letter of
medical necessity from LEOFF member's current therapist indicating a need for ongoing therapy
sessions. Council member Paine indicated that it appeared to be a medical necessity. Council member
Olson concurred.
Board member McComas moved for the approval of reimbursement for LEOFF 1 member's
long-term care expenses. Chair Jones seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Council member Olson moved for the approval of reimbursement for LEOFF 1 member's
counseling charges. Council member Paine seconded the motion. Motion carried.
OTHER
Chair Jones discussed dates for the next meeting.
Chair Jones adjourned the meeting at 10:21 AM.