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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubstance Abuse 04-24-08 NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE fka METH ADVISORY COMMITTEE APRIL 24, 2008 — 3:00 P.M. ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER — ROOM 1281 1101 CARMICHAEL ROAD, HUDSON WI 54016 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING — DATE OF NEXT MEETING: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. DOJ (Department of Justice) Grant — Doug Briggs 2. Youth Services Bureau 3. St. Croix Valley Restorative Justice 4. Committee Reports 5. Goals and Strategies 6. Meth and Alcohol Information Update 7. Dates and Times of Future Meetings 8. Group Membership 9. ** Tom Hennes, Executive Director of Open Door RESCUE Mission - Request for letter of acknowledgement ADJOURN (Items may be taken in different order) ** Additions /Changes /Corrections Items for County Board approval must be submitted to the County Clerk's office by Wednesday morning preceding a County Board meeting. 4/17/2008 4:45 PM A i NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA ST. CROIX COUNTY ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE fka METH ADVISORY COMMITTEE APRIL 24, 2008 — 3:00 P.M. ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER — ROOM 1281 1101 CARMICHAEL ROAD, HUDSON WI 54016 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING — DATE OF NEXT MEETING: OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. DOJ (Department of Justice) Grant — Doug Briggs 2. Youth Services Bureau 3. St. Croix Valley Restorative Justice 4. Committee Reports 5. Goals and Strategies 6. Meth and Alcohol Information Update 7. Dates and Times of Future Meetings 8. Group Membership ADJOURN (Items may be taken in different order) ** Additions /Changes /Corrections Items for County Board approval must be submitted to the County Clerk's office by Wednesday morning preceding a County Board meeting. 4/17/2008 9:42 AM ST. CROIX COUNTY ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE aka METH ADVISORY COMMITTEE APRIL 24, 2008 — 3:00 P.M. ST. CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER — ROOM 1281 1101 CARMICHAEL ROAD, HUDSON WI 54016 CALL TO ORDER Chair Esther Wentz called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Present: Esther Wentz, Sheriff Hillstead, Supervisor Bill Cranmer, Ed Thurman, Doreen Rivard, Tom Hennes, Melissa Hainers, Officer Doug Briggs, Eric Johnson and Joan Sprain APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING — Bill Cranmer moved and Doug seconded to approve the agenda. Tom moved and Doug seconded to approve the minutes. DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Thursday May 22 " d at 3:00 PM in Room 1281 - Government Center, Hudson OLD AND NEW BUSINESS 1. DOJ (Department of Justice) Grant — Doug Briggs shared the Youth Service Bureau will be writing a concept paper for eventual funding from an OJA Grant for $50,000. This would fund truancy, substance abuse and mental health programs. Somerset High School agreed to be the fiscal agent but YSB will also talk to Fred Johnson, Director of Health and Human Services, to see if he is willing to be the fiscal agent. Discussion moved to evidence -based practice and how to define that. 2. St. Croix Valley Restorative Justice — No report 3. Committee Reports Butterfly House Update: Doreen reported they were grant funded through numerous small grants and in -kind services of Doreen Rivard. Their mortgage is a major liability. Clients pay at the Butterfly House as well. Starting, the Butterfly House had a difficult learning curve but it is going well now. A mental health therapist has been added to work with clients. Two clients are working to get their GED's. The House is also serving young mothers without custody. St. Croix County has had two clients at the Butterfly House. There will be a garage sale at the Butterfly House and donations are being accepted there. An open house is scheduled for June 22 from 11:00- 2:00p.m. The advisory board consists of recovery people, Denise Gunderson and Doreen Rivard. 4. Goals and Strategies Steve suggested we look at how to coordinate AODA activities in the County which may include school AODA and YSB. Identify who we need to work with — possibly Brad Nemec of Somerset, Patti Phillips of Baldwin, etc. Education about meth did have an impact. Eric Johnson, District Attorney, questioned why the county didn't receive earmarks as other counties are getting federal earmarks. Congressman Obey was able to get funds for his area. Congressman Ron Kind, who represents our area, does not believe in earmarks. We have received some, but not much from this source. Discussion centered on how we could gain support and the money. The Burne Grant will get nothing in 2010. Joan Sprain shared a discussion she had with Amber Perry regarding Community Action's program of having Drug Court participants speak in the schools. We could think about how to do this as we work on connecting with the schools. Liberty Group will be starting at Chisago County. Doreen will be doing it. This is a drug education / recovery group. Joan also reported a Strengthening Families for Parents and Youth Age 10 -14 will be held in Somerset on Thursdays, June 12, 19 & 26 from 1:00 -5:00 PM at Christ Lutheran Church. This is planned in cooperation with Grace Place. 5. Group Membership Additional members include Supervisor Bill Cranmer and Ken Kolbe who are the new county supervisors on the committee. 6. Open Door RESCUE Mission Tom Hennes reported their request for a variance passed Hudson Planning Commission and will be going before the City Council on May 19 Would like support of this group. We are invited to attend the Council meeting at 6:45 at City Hall. Open Door Rescue Mission is a short-term (one year) shelter for women and children. ADJOURN Esther Wentz adjourned the meeting at 4: 30 Respectfully submitted, Joan Sprain