The Dent County Developmental Disabilities Board met Oct. 26 for its quarterly meeting. Members present were Shawn Bolerjack, Grant Hamlet, Ron Hutson, Cathy Diehl, Becky Steiner, and Wendy Pryor. Members absent were, Stephanie Floyd, Chip Adams, and Chelsie Hubbs. Amanda Sapaugh, Executive Director was also present.
Funding requests totaling $222,840.39 were presented by 18 Dent County classrooms and/or non-for-profit agencies. There was no representation for Oak Hill R-I School present. The board motioned to determine the awarding of grant monies at the next board meeting.
Sapaugh presented bids for two Certificates of Deposit from The Bank of Salem and Progressive Ozark Bank. Bolerjack motioned to accept bids from the Bank of Salem for two 12-month term Certificate of Deposit accounts with an interest rate of 5.26% with three signers: Amanda Sapaugh, Shawn Bolerjack and Ron Hutson. The primary contact for the account should be Amanda Sapaugh with the responsibility for opening and making changes to the account. Closing of the account must have two signatures.
Sapaugh presented an amended budget to reflect an increase in general revenue expenses to be presented to county commissioners for approval. Bolerjack motioned to recommend budget adjustments to commissioners. The motion was passed unanimously.
The board unanimously approved the financial statement and minutes from the July 20, Aug. 14, and Sept. 25 meetings.
Sapaugh provided the Executive Director's report and updated the board on the Energy Grade Audit. Discussion with Chris Salzmann of Energy Solutions Professionals who reported the list of needed improvements has been completed and they are in the process of working up cost estimates. They hope to have this completed by the end of the year.
Sapaugh discussed changes with the health insurance involving the consortium, MAGIC, going to a Self-Funded Plan from a Fully-Insured Plan. Sapaugh discussed the concern of not being able to find an alternative health insurance provider by the end of the year. The board unanimously voted to stay with the MAGIC consortium.
A special meeting was scheduled to approve the 2024 annual budget on Nov. 16.
