HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Human Services Commission - 09/19/2019Kent Human Services Commission Meeting September 19, 2019
Minutes Kent, Washington
Approved
Date: September 19, 2019
Time: 3 p.m.
Place: Centennial Center Room 401
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 3:08 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Rickie Robinson, Co-Chair
Gina Bellisario, Commissioner
Selamavit Demssie, Commissioner
Mike Heinisch, Commissioner
Connie Stolpp, Commissioner
Merina Hanson, Human Services Manager
Dinah Wilson, CDBG Coordinator
Lori Guilfoyle, Coordinator
Christine Cain, Coordinator
Absent:
Zenovia Harris, Chair
Dennis Higgins, Council Member
Bill Hallerman, Commissioner
Sara Roach, Commissioner
Vacant, Commissioner Alternate
Vacant, Student Commissioner
3. Changes to the Agenda
There are no changes to the agenda.
4. Approval of August 15, 2019 Minutes
Commissioner Robinson motioned to approve the minute from the August 15, 2019.
Commissioner Bellisario MOVED to approve the minutes, and Commissioner Stolpp
SECONDED the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a vote of 5-0.
5. Public Comment
Public comment was provided by Timothy J. Petersen.
6. Public Health - Presentation
Brad Finegood, MA, LMHC and Dr. Mia Shim, MD, MHP presented current data on the
opioid epidemic, it’s impact, prevention strategies, and treatment options.
Kent Human Services Commission Meeting September 19, 2019
Minutes Kent, Washington
Approved
Based on the current data and trends, opiate/non-opiate use and overdoses are
increasing. Specifically, there are significant increases in methamphetamine and
fentanyl related overdoses and death.
Links to information on how to access treatment services, overdose education, and
how to access medicine returns were shared:
http://kingcounty.gov/overdose
http://www.warecoveryhelpline.org/
http://stopoverdose.org/
http://www.takebackyourmeds.org/
7. Announcements
• A draft vision, priorities and goals for the new Human Services Strategic Plan
was shared with the Commission. The four draft priorities generated following
extensive community engagement and input are;
• A Good Start,
• Aging Well,
• Individual and Community Wellbeing; and
• Homelessness.
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Additional feedback from residents and providers will be sought as work continues on
finalizing the Strategic Plan.
• An update was given to Council at Council Workshop on the progress of the
Strategic Plan development, current funding levels, funding compared to our
counterparts in King County, and current staffing levels.
8. Adjournment
Commissioner Robinson adjourned the meeting at 4:26pm.
Christine Cain
Recording Secretary
September 18, 2019