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Commissioner Macht felt that we have comprehensive needs assessments and there <br />has never been much doubt that the principal problems are drug and substance abuse. That <br />was emphasized during his recent trip to Washington, D.C. where Speaker of the House <br />Newt Gingrich assured the group that substance abuse programs are a priority of national <br />government. The group also met with Bill Moyers of PBS who will be airing an excellent <br />program on drug abuse in the next few weeks. He felt comfortable with proceeding with the <br />information now available. The needs of children can't wait. He also reminded the Board <br />that every dollar to be spent will be presented for their approval. <br />Commissioner Eggert felt the RFP is a natural progression. <br />Commissioner Ginn reiterated that she has not received any report on the needs <br />assessment or the asset mapping and felt that the Board would be voting without adequate <br />background information. She emphasized that the minutes she had requested are not in her <br />box and that she expected them to be delivered there. <br />Commissioner Eggert reminded the Board of their recent difficulties with secretarial <br />employees leaving and asked that they remain patient with any delays. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Macht, that the <br />Board approve advertising RFP 8054 as soon as <br />possible in order to give agencies or individuals the <br />time to present a well-designed document; for the <br />Grant Review and Program Sub -Committee to <br />review the applications; and for recommendations to <br />be made to the Board by May of 1998, as <br />recommended by staff. <br />Chairman Tippin recognized Jinn Granse from the audience. <br />Jim Granse of 36 Pine Arbor Lane commented that he had not seen the words <br />"parents" or "parental" or "hospitalization" in any of the backup for the Children's Services <br />Network. He felt that governmental officials believe they must vote "yes" whenever the <br />word "children" is mentioned. He was concerned about the number of organizations <br />possibly involved and the funds which will be required to fund the programs. <br />MARCH 24, 1998 <br />w .`� ��V� d y. <br />-13- &%0� <br />I <br />