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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1403 (2)JAM 2 2 c) Support legislation to enable insurers to make direct payment to providers of ambulance services and other medical services provided by county agencies, as is the case with other providers of medical services. d) Support legislation to increase general state aid to county health departments by $25 million. 4. Licensing and oversight a) Support legislation to require that all group and family homes reimburse units of local government for public safety services rendered and that stricter licensing requirements be implemented to protect the residents' personal safety. b) Support legislation to enhance the enforcement of regulations governing adult care homes by enacting mandatory time and quality standards for the NC-DHHS Division of Facility services to respond to the findings and recommendations of the local departments of social services. 5. Health and Social Services Automation Support state funding for the Health Information System and the NC FAST automation initiative in social services. OTIO by Commissioner Johnson to approve the Human Services goals with the exception of 2 (c)) (Support additional state funds for child care to eliminate the daycare waiting list.) which should be deleted. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Commissioner Robertson said the NCACC goals, consisting of nine pages, amounted to "spend more money and raise more taxes." He said people wondered why there were potholes on I-77, no money for roads, and a failing educational system in North Carolina. He said the proposed goals helped to explain why the poor conditions existed, and the present problems needed to be resolved before the state undertook any new programs. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Board of Health (1 appointment): OTIO by Commissioner Robertson to postpone this appointment until the January 16 meeting. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (6 appointments): OTIO by Chairman Norman to postpone the six appointments until the January 16 meeting. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Nursing Home Advisory Committee (3 appointments): OTIO by Commissioner Williams to postpone the three appointments until the January 16 meeting. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Future Forward Economic Alliance Board (1 appointment): OTIO by Commissioner Johnson to postpone this appointment until the January 16 meeting. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. CLOSED SESSION: At 8:00 P.M., Chairman Norman made a OTIO to enter into closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (6) - Personnel. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. (RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 8:05 P.M.) in v O�