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CASS COUNTY HUMAN SERVICE ZONE BOARD MEETING <br />November 1, 2021 <br />MINUTES <br />With quorum present, interim co-Director Ms. Jacobson called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. <br />Present: Chad Peterson (via Teams), Mary Scherling, Brian Hagen, Rick Steen, Duane Breitling, <br />Jim Kapitan <br />Absent: <br />Presenter: Kim Jacobson, Human Services Zone Interim Co-Director; Lynn Flieth, Human Services <br />Zone Interim Co-Director; Robert Wilson, County Administrator <br />I. Approval of Minutes <br />Mr. Steen made a motion to approve the September 7, 2021 Board minutes. Ms. Scherling <br />seconded it. Motion carried. <br />II. Introduction of Incoming Zone Board members <br />Since the last time the Zone Board met recommendations for Zone Board members were given <br />to the County Commissioners and were selected for the 2022 Human Service Zone Board. <br />To help with the transition of the new board they were invited to attend today's board meeting. <br />This transition period is so the new board members can see where the Zone is at and what <br />challenges they are facing. <br />An introduction and welcoming of the 2022 Human Service Zone Board members was done. <br />Reappointed members include : Brian Hagen; Commissioner Rick Steen; and Commissioner <br />Duane Breitling. New members include: Carey Fry; Dan Madler; Julie Haugen; and Michelle <br />Kommer. <br />Ill. Review of Interim Co-Directors Assessments <br />Having two interim co-d irectors through this transition period has been appreciated. Each one <br />has been putting in 30 to 32 hours a week in Cass County Human Service Zone (CCHSZ) in <br />addition to their own zones. Both took a strategic overlook of CCHSZ to see where we are at; <br />were we can go and how we can make our zone better. They got a strong understanding of the <br />challenges we are facing. <br />In October the interim co-directors each submitted written assessments of the CCHS Zone, <br />including areas where improvement is needed and related recommendations. <br />Mr. Breitling made a motion that the Cass County Human Service Zone wholeheartedly supports <br />the recommendations of the interim co-directors. On discussion, it was felt that <br />"wholeheartedly" be removed from the motion as it seemed presumptive. Mr. Steen seconded <br />the motion with the removal of "wholeheartedly". Mr. Hagen suggested to start looking at next <br />steps as well. Hearing no other discussion, motion passed unanimously. <br />IV. Hiring Committee Appointment, Processes and Notice. <br />The job posting for the Zone Director closed on October 29, 2021. The Department of Human <br />Services will review the applications and compare them to job qualifications. They will then be <br />passed to the interview panel. The panel is required to be made up of equal number of <br />representatives from both OHS and the Cass County Human Service Zone Board. There can be <br />two or three individuals from each. Once candidates are interviewed, the panel will make <br />recommendations and forward on to OHS for approval. With OHS' approval, the decision will be <br />recognized at Cass County Human Service Zone Board meeting on December 6, 2021. <br />Mr. Steen made a motion to appoint three members from Cass County Human Service Zone <br />Board to the interview panel. Mr. Kapitan seconded. Motion passed unanimously.