COAD Meeting Minutes
April 3, 2014 – Clark Justice Center, Fire Conference Room
Those present: Sandy Blackford, Wendi Douglas, Debbie Fitzgerald, Deb Kenny, Kathy Lewis, Mac
McKeough, Susi Rhoads-Mickels, Dan Pekarek, Julie Stolting, Tammy Walker and Randy Crane.
Secretary/Treasurers Report
Julie Stolting reminded everyone to be sure to sign in.
Wendi Douglas made a motion to accept the minutes from March, Dan King seconded the motion, all
were in favor and the motion passed.
Dan King gave the treasurers report. The current balance in the bank account is $44,906.08. There were
no expenditures in March.
Emergency Management Update – no report as Ketih Stammer was not present.
Health Department Update
Dan Pekarek gave a brief update on the EPA grant. The program will be highlighted in the next City
Newsletter.
Agency Updates
Catholic Charities has funds through Emergency Solutions Grant for people who are at risk of becoming
homeless. They also have funds through Missouri Housing Trust Fund for home repair and rebuilding.
Ozark Center’s crisis team reports that their work is slowing. They have had some weather related calls
recently with the stormy weather.
There was some general discussion regarding emergency kits.
Fuller Center for Housing will begin building a new home and should break ground in approximately six
weeks. They can accept donated blighted or abandon homes that are still structurally sound to rehab for
families.
Legal Aid continues to have a variety of legal services available for low income people.
Economic Security Corporation will have funds to re-house homeless families. The funds are through
Missouri Housing Trust Fund.
Volunteer Village continues to work with volunteers in the area.
Red Cross is hosting Red Cross Academies May 29th through May 31st. Free CPR is available on a first
come first serve basis. The Pillow Case Project will be available for 3rd -5th graders. The catalogs will be
sent out once they get final approval.
Crosslines reports that they will remain in their current building. The Interfaith Group plans to do work
in the Crosslines Garden on April 26th.
There was some discussion regarding some vandalism at Red Cross and with the Art feeds bus.
Old Business
Dan King reviewed the proposed changes to the Bylaws. Dan King made a motion to accept the
proposed changes, Debbie Kenny seconded the motion, all were in favor and the motion passed.
Julie Stolting reviewed the slate officers. There were no other nominations. Debbie Kenny made a
motion to accept the slate of officers, Dan Pekarek seconded the motion, all were in favor and the
motion passed.
Dan King – President
Wendi Douglas – Treasurer
Tammy Walker – Secretary
Kathy Lewis – Board Member At Large
Andrea Minor - Board Member At Large
Barbie Huff - Board Member At Large
New Business
Changing the bank account signature cards will take place at the Executive COAD meeting following
today’s meeting.
There was some discussion regarding building the COAD back up and inviting agency’s to attend
meetings. Selecting and working on a project was discussed.
Project Ideas
Storm Ready Community
Self-Sheltering
Getting a fresh review on the City of Joplin’s Sheltering plan and Animal Sheltering plan.
Developing a volunteer corps to help with mass vaccinations and other events.
Medical reserve corps
PR Activities – when to shelter in place, getting prepared, Map Your Neighborhood, etc.
Website and Facebook pages for LTRC and COAD
There was some discussion regarding public shelters and whether or not Joplin has any. Follow up with
Keith Stammer will take place to get accurate information on the subject.
Wendi Douglas will secure a location in Carthage for the next COAD meeting. The meetings will be
moved around in order to draw other agencies and businesses to the table.
Debbie Fitzgerald gave an update on the Map Your Neighborhood program. She reported that people
either really liked it or wanted to do it or they did not want any part of it.
Wendi Douglas will follow up with Stephanie Brady on merging the COAD and LTRC Facebook pages.
Dan Pekarek made a motion to adjourn, Dan King seconded, and all were in favor.
Next meeting: Carthage Water and Electric at 627 West Centennial in Carthage at 1:30 pm