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Meeting Materials (PDF) Open in new window INARF Board of Directors Meeting Friday, December 12, 2014 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Via Teleconference: 1-800-791-2345; Conference Code 69357# AGENDA I. Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions II. Modification to the Agenda III. Approval of Minutes IV. Industry Focused Reports and Discussion - Daily Rate Proposal Discussion V. Finance Committee Report - Review of Financial Statements VI. Association Focused Reports and Discussion - 2015 Board Slate - Committee and Workgroup Member Assignments - Upcoming Events and Activities - Membership Renewal Update VII. Other Business VIII. Adjournment -- Board Minutes The INARF Board of Directors Meeting was held on December 12, 2014 via teleconference. The INARF Board Meeting convened at 2:30 p.m. Present: Steve Sacksteder, Chair Jill Dunn, Immediate Past Chair Patrick Cockrum, Vice Chair Holly Piggott, Secretary Marie Dausch, Treasurer Jim Allbaugh, Carey Services, Inc. Debbie Bennett, Hillcroft Services, Inc. Jonathan Burlison, Bridges of Indiana, Inc. Steve Cook, AWS, Inc. Bettye Dunham, Rauch, Inc. Dan Griffin, Dungarvin Indiana, LLC John Niederman, Pathfinder Services, Inc. Susan Rinne, LifeDesigns, Inc. Pam Verbarg, Wabash Center, Inc. Jane Wear, Cardinal Services, Inc. Staff: Kim Opsahl, President/CEO Barb Young, Vice President/CFO Katy Stafford-Cunningham, Vice President/Public Policy Christiaan Campbell, Director-Research & Program Development Nanette Hagedorn, Director-Engagement & Development Terri Dye, Administrative Assistant/Membership Support INARF Board of Directors Meeting I. Call to Order, Welcome and Introduction Steve Sacksteder, INARF Board Chair, welcomed those in attendance. II. Modification to the Agenda III. Approval of Minutes The November 20, 2014 Board of Directors meeting minutes were presented and reviewed. The December 4, 2014 Board of Directors Special meeting minutes were presented and reviewed. MOTION 14:34 Marie Dausch moved to approve the November 20 and the December 4 meeting minutes as presented. Patrick Cockrum seconded and the motion carried IV. Finance Committee Report A. Review of Financial Statements Ms. Dausch reported that INARF November financial statements reflect a positive increase in net assets from operations of forty six thousand nine hundred ($46,900), an unrealized gain on investments of forty six thousand three hundred ($46,300), for an overall change in net assets of ninety three thousand two hundred ($93,200). Ms. Dausch also made reference to the Net Assets section noting the $125,000 that was pulled from unrestricted and added to a “Board Designated” line per agreement at the November 20, 2014 Board meeting. Also reference was made to the “Temporarily Restricted (2015 Events)” and the $12,900 received in sponsorship commitments as of November 30. MOTION 14:35 Ms. Dausch moved to file the November financial statements for audit. Jill Dunn seconded and the motion carried. V. Industry Focused Reports A. Daily Rate Proposal Discussion Mr. Sacksteder opened the discussion with an overview of the meeting held on December 10th with FSSA Secretary Dr. John Wernert, Deputy Secretary for Operations and HIP 2.0 Michael Gargano, FSSA Chief Financial Officer Paul Bowling, DDRS Director Nicole Norvell, Kelli Waggoner, Kim Opsahl and Mr. Sacksteder. Next, Ms. Opsahl reported that the meeting began with Dr. Wernert reiterating their interest in and commitment to partnership. In that spirit, he asked INARF to the table to resolve how to proceed with daily rates and restoration. Specifically, the agency presented two options for proceeding. He indicated the agency was supportive of either option, but did have a preference. Ms. Opsahl reviewed the two options and summarized them in a Board of Director’s Issue Brief: Daily Rate and Rate Restoration that was distributed to the Board for review and discussion. The options are as follows: Option #1: Proceed with Daily Rate as proposed and make adjustments if needed after first year of implementation. Option #2: Remain in the current “quarterly unit” structure; FSSA will advocate for rate restoration phase-in (2.5% in each year of the biennium,) that will require Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. After much discussion of the options, the Board chose to move forward with Option #1 with the resolution of many implementation issues. High among those are resolving what happens in the event of a loss housemate. Also, the need for clarification on consumers converting into the system that currently have BMRs or higher levels of service and how that process is going to handled. Finally, a resolution is needed to deal with situations where the person has chosen to shift their RHS resources into day services, so we can preserve that level of flexibility. MOTION 14:36 Steve Cook moved to accept FSSA’s Daily Rate Proposal Option #1. Holly Piggott seconded and the motion carried. VI. Association Focused Reports and Discussion A. 2015 Board Slate Jane Wear reported the Board Development Committee’s Proposed 2015 Board Slate as follows: • Five Board members will be coming off Board in April: Jill Dunn, Marie Dausch, Jonathan Burlison, Susan Rinne, and Dan Griffin • One seeking a second term: Steve Cook • Four members being added to slate: Rick Adams, Leslie Green, Ann Robertson, Jason Meyer (two year term) The proposed slate will be sent to members in early January with the option to nominate others, then the final ballot will be sent shortly after. MOTION 14:37 Jane Wear moved to approve the 2015 proposed Board slate. Patrick Cockrum seconded and the motion carried. B. Committee & Workgroup Member Assignments Ms. Opsahl reported on the Corporate Committee and Workgroup updates since the October meeting. She shared the addition of the 2015 Audit Workgroup, its members and chair. She also shared the addition of Jeff Frady, Indiana MENTOR, to the Membership Support and Development Committee. MOTION 14:38 Jill Dunn moved to approve the 2015 Audit Workgroup member assignments and Pam Verbarg as the Audit Workgroup Chair. Marie Dausch seconded and the motion carried. MOTION 14:39 Steve Cook moved to approve the addition of Jeff Frady to the Membership Support and Development Committee. Patrick Cockrum seconded and the motion carried. C. Upcoming Events and Activities Holly Piggott reported on recent activities and upcoming events as noted on the INARF Upcoming Professional Development Activities and Events handout. D. Membership Renewal Update Nanette Hagedorn reported that 69 institutional INARF members have renewed for 2015 with 7 outstanding. She also shared that 23 associate INARF members have renewed with 19 outstanding. VII. Other Business VII. Adjournment The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Friday, January 23, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Easter Seals Crossroads. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________________________ Holly Piggott, Secretary HP/tld