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THE GULF COAST CENTER
Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Gulf Coast Center will have its regular monthly meeting at 5:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at the Southern Brazoria Community Service Center located at 101 Tigner,
Angleton, TX. (979) 848-0933. A Workshop to review and discuss the Center’s Draft ADA Paratransit Plan
will be held prior to the regular monthly meeting starting at 5:00 p.m. If you need additional assistance to
effectively participate in or observe this meeting please contact the Executive Director’s office at (409) 7632373 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting so that reasonable accommodations can be made to assist you.
1. 5:00 P.M.WORKSHOP: –The Goodman Corporation – ADA Paratransit Plan.
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Report by Robert McHaney on Demand Response report
Report by Kara McManus on Para Transit Requirements
2. 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: ………………………………. Gerald Mitchell, Board Chair
3. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS:
4. BOARD MEMBERS’ REPORTS:
5. PROGRAM PRESENTATION: NONE
6. ACTION ITEMS:
a. Review and approval of previous meeting minutes: April 25, 2012. (Pg. 1-5)
b. Consider the approval of the April, May and June 2012 check register.
c. Consider the approval of the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Galveston establishing coordinated
hurricane preparedness and evacuation response. (Pg. 6-10)
d. Consider granting authorization and approval to the Executive Director or his designee to begin
negotiations and possibly enter into an earnest money contract up to $46,000 to purchase two parcels on
Brown Drive (1.763 acre – 3361-0000-0001-000; and I acre – 3361-0000-0002-000) directly adjacent to
Mainland Community Service Center.
e. Consider approval to enter into agreement with the audit firm as recommended by the Board of Trustees'
appointed Audit Review Committee, for completion of the FY2012 Financial and Compliance Audit.
f. Consider approval of the renewal agreement with MILLS SHIRLEY LLP for legal representation and
consultation services to the Center and its Board of Trustees. Term: September 1, 2012 – August 31,
2013.
Service Area: Administration
County of Service: Galveston and Brazoria
Reimbursement Rates: $195/hr for partners, $135/hr for designated associates and $65/hr for designated assistants (no
change from FY12)
Description: Mills Shirley has a long standing relationship with the Center and has provided legal services to the Center
for numerous years. Chris Cahill is the designated attorney for the Board and other Center related legal matters.
CONNECT TRANSIT SERVICES ACTION ITEMS
g. Consider approval of the new Resolution and Interlocal Agreement with the City of Kemah for
development of an Intermodal Terminal Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Report and
Pedestrian – Transit Access master plan.
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Service Area: Connect
County of Service: Galveston
Funding: Total cost of the plan is estimated to be $139,500, with the Center providing 80%of project funding from
federal resources, and the City share of twenty 20% of project cost, through the dedication of cash and “in kind”
resources.
Description: The Interlocal Agreement and Scope of Services/Budget for Kemah Transit Terminal/Pedestrian
Improvements has been approved by the City of Kemah and Economic Development Group as well as the local share for
study, and land donation (lease) for terminal project
h. Consider approval to authorize the Executive Director or his designee to negotiate the amendments to
the construction and professional services contracts for the final close-out of the Victory Lakes Park and
Ride construction project. Amount not to exceed $75,000.
i. Consider the approval to declare surplus and disposal of Vehicle 0181, a 2006 Ford F-350 twelve
passenger van with 157,020 miles with repair costs no longer cost-effective for continued use.
FACILITY & ASSET SERVICE ACTION ITEMS:
j. Consider the approval to declare surplus and disposal of Vehicle #0027, a 2001 Ford Focus with
115,381 miles, with repair cost no longer cost-effective for continued use. (Pg. 11)
k. Consider the approval of the new Agreement with C&S Janitorial Services for janitorial services at
designated Center facilities. Term: September 1, 2012-August 31, 2013
Total Amount not to Exceed for FY13: $46,556.00
Description: Public notice for the janitorial services RFP was posted for 2 weeks in five local publications. Factors of
best value including price, past performance with the Center, customer satisfaction and HUB as a result from the six
responses it is recommend that we contract with C&S Janitorial.
l. Consider the approval of the new Agreement with Killum Pest Control, Inc. for pest control services at
Center facilities in Brazoria County. Term: September 1, 2012-August 31, 2013.
Total Amount not to Exceed for FY13: $3,486.00
Description: Public notice for the pest control services RFP was posted for 2 weeks in five local publications. Factors of
best value including price, past performance with the Center, customer satisfaction and HUB as a result from the two
responses it is recommend that we continue to contract with Killum.
m. Consider the approval of the new Agreement with Rico's Pest Control for pest control services at
Center facilities in Galveston County. Term: September 1, 2012-August 31, 2013
Total Amount not to Exceed for FY13: $5,017.00
Description: Public notice for the janitorial services RFP was posted for 2 weeks in five local publications. Factors of
best value including price, past performance with the Center, customer satisfaction and HUB as a result from the six
response it is recommend that we continue to contract with Rico’s Pest control.
MH ADULT SERVICE ACTION ITEMS:
n. Consider ratification and renewal of the Business Associate and Shared Data Access Agreement with
Galveston County Health District for the purpose of exchanging information to facilitate access to
mental health and primary care services for people with major mental health and developmental
disability diagnoses. Term: September 1, 2011 – August 31, 2012.
Service Area: MH Adult
County of Service: Galveston.
Description: There is no monetary exchange associated with this Agreement. This agreement is solely to facilitate the
exchange of information for more efficient referrals and coordination of mental health and physical health services with
Costal Health & Wellness (formerly known as 4C’s Clinic)
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o. Consider renewal of the agreement with Galveston County to fund a support staff/Mental Health deputy
position for Mental Health Deputies Program. Term: September 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013.
Service Area: MH Adult
County of Service: Galveston.
Amount not to exceed: $66,005 for FY13 (increase of $3,534)
Description: In 2009 the Center began supporting the MHD program. Responsibilities of the position include:
responding to crisis calls, transportation, attending commitment hearings, maintaining documentation for civil
commitments and other associated duties and functions.
p. Consider approval of the renewal Agreement with Lee Emory, MD to provide medical, psychiatric and
mental health services to individuals receiving services at one of the Center’s community service
centers. Term: September 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013.
Service Area: MH Adult
County of Service: Galveston and Brazoria
Total Amount not to exceed: $75,000 ($110.00/hr) ($30,000 change from FY12)
Description: Dr. Emory has provided psychiatrist services for the Center for many years. Her primary locations are
MCSC (Texas City facility) and NBCSC (Alvin facility) but she provides relief coverage at other Center facilities when
needed.
q. Consider approval of the renewal Amendment with TWG Investments, LTD dba The Wood Group
for a 10 bed crisis respite facility in Texas City, TX (Galveston County). Term: September 1, 2012 –
August 31, 2013.
Service Area: MH Adult
County of Service: Galveston
Total Amount not to exceed: $358,000 (no change from FY12)
Description: The Wood Group has operated a 10 bed crisis respite facility at 5825 E.F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City,
TX 77591 since Hurricane Ike and the loss of the UTMB hospital bed unit in 2008. This amendment extends the services
through FY13.
r. Consider approval of the renewal MOU Agreement with OccMed Solutions at Mainland Medical
Center for electrocardiograms (EKG) with interpretation by a Cardiologist. Term: September 1, 2012 –
August 31, 2013.
Service Area: MH Adult
Amount not to exceed:
County of Service: Galveston
$75/EKG + interpretation
Description: This MOU is being entered into for compliance with DSHS Audit Criteria and Guidelines which require
EKGs for certain prescribed meds i.e., Lithium. This agreement will only cover individuals who have no insurance.
s. Consider the approval of the renewal agreement with JSA Health LLC who will be providing
telemedicine services in designated Center facilities on an as needed basis. Term: September 1, 2012August 31, 2013.
Service Area: Mental Health
County of Service: Brazoria/Galveston
Rate of Reimbursement: $295/consumer for emergency evals and $188/hr for outpatient management (adult)
Description: Telemedicine services shall include psychiatric diagnostic interviews and follow up in both Galveston and
Brazoria Counties.
t. Consider approval of the renewal agreement with NorTek Medical Staffing for locum tenens coverage
at the Center’s mental health clinics. Term: March 15, 2011 – August 31, 2012.
Service Area: Mental Health
County of Service: Galveston and Brazoria
Total Amount not to exceed: $125/hr for face to face psychiatric appointments; $130/hr for telemedicine services.
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Description: Nortek is a current contractor with the Center which provides screening and locating of medical doctors for
temporary and permanent assignments. The doctor currently assigned by Nortek is available to provide telemedicine
services on an as needed and emergency basis providing coverage for Center Psychiatrist summer PL scheduling.
MH CHILD SERVICE ACTION ITEMS:
u. Consider renewal of the 6th Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with UTMB at
Galveston for Child Psychiatry Services. Term: September 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013.
Service Area: MH Child
County of Service: Galveston.
Amount not to exceed: $135,000 (same as FY12).
Description: The Center has a long standing relationship with UTMB who has been providing child psychiatry for the
Center for well over a decade.
v.
Consider approval of the renewal agreement with the Galveston County Juvenile Justice Department
to furnish counseling and/or training for Galveston County adolescent offenders and adolescents under
the supervision of the Juvenile Justice Department participating in the Discovery Program and/or
Endeavor Program. Term: September 1, 2012 – august 31, 2013
Service Area: MH Child
County of Service: Galveston
Total Amount Reimbursed to the Center for FY13: $86,745 for funding Discovery Program and $110,236 for funding
the Endeavor Program. The Center is responsible for costs above the established amounts. (no change from FY11)
Description: This agreement is for a shared position between GCJJD and GCC for the Discovery and Endeavor
Programs. Services shall be provided by a designated LPHA Center staff who will serve youth who are under the
supervision of the juvenile court for jailable misdemeanor(s) or felony offenses; provision of services are necessary to
keep the youth from being detained locally or at TYC, from obtaining further legal charges, being placed outside the
home and to create or enhance community based programs.
w. Consider approval of the renewal agreement with The Children’s Center, Incorporated to provide
crisis respite services to youth in services at the Center. Term: September 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013.
Service Area: MH Child
County of Service: Galveston
Total Amount not to exceed: $3,000.00 (no change from FY11)
Description: TCCI shall provide community crisis respite services to youth who have low risk of harm to self or others,
and may have some functional impairment which requires direct supervision and care but does not require
hospitalization.
x. Consider approval of the renewal agreement with The HCPC of Texas Health Science Center at
Houston on behalf of its Harris County Psychiatric Center to provide mental health inpatient services for
children and adolescents receiving services by the Center. Term: September 1, 2012- August 31, 2013.
Service Area: MH Child
Total Amount not to exceed:
County of Service Harris
$100,000 ($487.00/bed day) (no change from FY11)
RECOVERY SERVICE ACTION ITEMS:
y. Consider approval of the FY12 1st Amendment to the Residential Services Agreement with Pathway to
Recovery to provide residential substance abuse/chemical dependency treatment to clients referred by
the Center. Term: September 1, 2011 – August 31, 2012.
Service Area: Recovery
County of Service: Galveston and Brazoria.
Amount not to exceed: $252,783 for FY12 (increase of $40,000).
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Description: Pathway’s total amount not to exceed is being increased by $40,000 due to reallocation of funds not
expended by other providers.
IDD SERVICE ACTION ITEMS:
z. Consider the ratification of the new agreements with the 5 below listed non-traditional providers for
the provision of respite and/or community support services.
Reimbursement Rate: Standard base level = $10/hr; Medical/Behavioral need = $15/hr.
Description: The Non-Traditional Providers (NTP) are part of the Open Enrollment Network for IDD Services. NTP is
made up of individual family members, friends, neighbors and others who provide respite and/or community support
services (this is new to the agreement) for families or consumers. All 6 individuals are FY11 providers of respite
services.
County of
Service:
Galvston
TERM:
County of
Service:
Brazoria
TERM:
Adriana Robbins
05/23/12 – 08/31/12
Sandra Gonzales
04/23/12 – 08/31/12
Lindsay Henry
7/3/2012—8/31/2012
Karen Renfro
05/23/12 – 08/31/12
Shandrekh Purdy
6/28/12—8/31/12
aa. Consider approval of the below listed renewal agreements with identified Providers in the IDD Provider
Services Network as identified. Term: September 1, 2012 – August 31, 2013.
IDD Provider Services Network
Service
Reimbursement
Day
Habilitation
Funding Source: General Revenue
Service
.50 unit = min. 2 hrs
Direct Service
 Day Habilitation $13.50/ ½ unit
1 unit = min. 5 hrs
$27.00/unit
Funding Source: HCS Funded Services
Service
 LON 1
 LON 5
 LON 8
 LON 6
Supported
Employment
.50 unit
$10.48
$11.66
$14.11
$19.03
Unit Rate
.75 Unit
$15.72
$17.49
$21.17
$28.55
Funding Source: General Revenue
Service
Rate
.
1 unit
$20.95
$23.32
$28.22
$38.05
Description
Providers
Available
Mosaic
County
of Services
Brazoria
Alternative
Business Services
(ABS)
Brazoria
Golden Rule
Services, Inc.
Galveston/Brazoria
Quality of Care
Galveston
Sunshine Center
Inc.
Galveston
Peppertree
Complete Care
Galveston/Brazoria
All Little Things
Country
(GR Only)
Galveston/Brazoria
Brazoria County
Center for
Retarded Citizens
Brazoria
People First
Achievement
Center
Better Life
HealthCare Inc.
Mosaic
Brazoria
Sunshine Center
Galveston
Brazoria
Brazoria
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 Employment Assistance $25.39
search/development
 Supported Employment $25.39
Inc.
Job
Supports on the job
Funding Source: HCS Funded Services
Service
Rate
Description
.
 Supported Employment $28.75
job
Community
Support
Supports on the
Funding Source: HCS Funded Services
Service
Rate
Timeframes
Mosaic
Peppertree
Complete Care
Brazoria
Brazoria
Sunshine Center
Inc.
Galveston/Brazoria
Quality of Care
Galveston
Galveston/Brazoria
.
 Community Support
Specialized
Therapies
$19.05
Funding Source: General Revenue only
Service
Assessment/Evaluation Rate
Treatment rate
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$100/session
$100/session
$100/session
Occupational Therapy
Speech/Language Therapy
Physical Therapy
$150.00
$150.00
$150.00
Funding Source: HCS only
Service
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Behavioral
Supports
As Requested
Occupational Therapy
Krist Samaritan
Center
Brazosport
Rehabilitation &
Wellness LLC
Brazoria
Behavior TLC
Galveston/Brazoria
Rate
$68.97/hr
Speech/Language Therapy $69.78/hr
Physical Therapy
$73.25/hr
Behavior Therapy
Funding Source: General Revenue
Assessment/Evaluation Rate
BCBA hrly rate
rate
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$315.00
$105.00
Therapist hrly
$35.00
Funding Source: HCS
Rate
Description
$72.15
as needed
7. PENDING ACTION ITEMS:
Pending action items are those items which were on a prior board agenda but not completely resolved. The items may be
listed for update or final action by the Board.
8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S CALENDAR: Mike Winburn
a. Board of Trustee Appreciation Reception Update
b. Review of the financial report (Through May 2012). (Pg. 12-17)
c. Review Quarterly Board Review (Balanced Scorecard) – 3rd Quarter. (Pg. 18-20)
d. Review Investment Quarterly Report (Pg. 21)
e. FTA resolution of 2004 Audit issue.
f. Grant activity update.
g. Presentation and review of state comparative reports.
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h. Review and discussion of ETBHN activities and updates.
i. Review of Texas Council Community MHMR Center Activities and Updates.
j. TCRMF Board of Directors Quarterly Update. (Pg. 22-23)
k. Executive Director’s Legislative Committee Update.
l. Hurricane Preparedness Update.
m. DSHS March 2012 Fiscal Review. (Pg. 24)
n. Presentation of calendar of upcoming events.
9. ADJOURN