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OFFICE OF GRANT MANAGEMENT
DIVISION OF BUDGET & FINANCE
Washington County Office of Grant Management
100 W. Washington Street, Room 1601
Hagerstown, MD 217 40
Local Management Board Meeting
Virtual Meeting Minutes
September 20, 2024
Members present via zoom: Tiffany Rexrode-Vice Chair, Commissioner Jeff Cline,
Delegate Brooke Grossman, Nedra Wingate-Dix, Gerry Kendle, Sarah Nadeau, Deena Holder,
Chris Abell, Susan Buchanan, Lance Davis and Gerry McCamey
Alternates present via zoom: Jeremy Jakoby -Chair, Linda Yale, Heather Guessford,
Damien Myers, Kwema Ledbetter and Sara Mollett-Gaumer
Staff present via zoom, Richard Lesh -Grant Manager and Julie Mackereth
I. Opening -Welcome
• Jeremy Jakoby, Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. He welcomed
everyone.
• Richard introduced new community members, Susan Buchanan, Clarence "Lance"
Davis and Gerry McCamey.
• Tyesha Clark -Mental Health Intern sat in on the meeting
II. Approval of Minutes -June 21, 2024
A motion was made by Lance Davis, seconded by Deena Holder to approve the
June 21, 2024, Local Management Board minutes as written.
motion approved.
III. Staff Report -Richard reported on the following:
• Richard shared, Rachel Souders, Director OGM resigned July 16, 2024, and
Nicole Phillips, Sr. Grant Manager OGM resigned as of September 13, 2024.
• State Directors Meeting -Update-the Capacity Grant (LMB) deadline has been
extended to November 1, 2024, the same deadline date for ENOUGH Track 1
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applications. Richard gave an overview of the ENOUGH grant and its purpose.
Included in each committee's email packet was a printout from the GOC
explaining the ENOUGH program.
• Full Board Committee Attendance -the LMB attendance policy was included in
each committee members email.
IV. Finance Report -Richard reported on the following:
• FY24 Year End Report-All programs were successful. JDP reporting 11 youth
had no new offenses within one full year after completing the Juvenile Diversion
Program.
• FY24 Expenditure Re port -FY24 Grant Expenditures report included in each
committee member's email. The spreadsheet shows 98% YTD expenditures.
Listed below are vendors who were unable to spend all their funding. The total of
$12,805.50 from unspent funds to be returned to the GOC:
Western Maryland Consortium $10,083 .56
Family Strong $638.41
Juvenile Diversion Program $2,083.53
The amount of$636.97 to be returned to The Maryland Department of Education
(Home Visiting/ Healthy Families). Also returning $40,858.33 to The Maryland
Department of Health (SBMH) due to the installation of their refrigeration
equipment was under budget.
• FY25 Expenditure Re port -Same Vendors as last year. Staff is currently
waiting on approval from the State.
V. Local Care Team Report-KTA Advising Group, Kwema Ledbetter, reported
FY25 -LCT has hosted 5 meetings. Staff were able to connect clients and their
families with services to assist them with their challenges.
FY24 -LCT met their Target Metrix goal of 4 Outreach Activities and 4
Inbound Cross Training sessions.
The Attendance Metrix fell slightly short. Staff is reaching out to attendees who
do not RSVP to the meeting, sending invites as reminders.
LCT trifold pamphlet explains the services available to families.
The website wclct.org has a directory of team member organizations available.
Staff sent out 15 satisfaction surveys, one response received it was neutral.
Kwema asked for additional ideas from committee members on how staff could
more publicize LCT services.
VI. Sub-Committee Reports
• Communitv Planning & Review (CPAR) -Damien Myers, Sub-Committee
Chair was unable to attend the September 11th meeting. Richard shared; the
committee reviewed the Capacity Building Grant.
VII. Old Business
• None
VIII. New Business -Richard reported on the following:
• FY24 Annual Report Update -Report submitted to the state for review and
approval. Staff is waiting to hear from the state.
• ENOUGH Grant Summary -Richard gave a brief overview of the role the
LMB plays in supporting the Capacity Grant.
• Vote on ENOUGH Ca pacity Building Grant Application Submission The
funding allocation for Track 1 applicants is $186,000. Application deadline is
November 1, 2024. Richard shared he will be setting up workgroup meetings
with CP AR committee members to review requirements for the application
before submitting. Due to the deadline date, there will be an email sent to vote
for approval. Once awarded the funding must be spent by June 30th. If needed
the committee may ask for up to a 9-month extension.
• ENOUGH Activate Program -offers organizations to assist with funding from
the state for Track 2 and Track 3 applicants. The minimum funding is $50,000
with a maximum of $300,000. Round 1 application is due October I 0, 2024 with
round 2 due January 23 , 2025 .
IX Community Roundtable -Members in attendance shared their updates.
X. Adjournment -A motion was made by Heather Guessford, seconded by Lance
Davis for adjournment at 9:33a.m.: motion approved
Next Meeting-November 15, 2024@9:00 a.m.
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