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Park County LAC OKs $200 for drop-in center volunteer background checks as staff warn of delayed state contract
Summary
Park County Local Advisory Council approved up to $200 to cover volunteer background checks for the Park County Drop-In Center and discussed fundraising, volunteer needs and an unsigned state contract that may delay federal grant reimbursements.
The Park County Local Advisory Council on Feb. 20 approved up to $200 to cover background checks for volunteers at the Park County Drop-In Center and heard that the center’s state contract remains unsigned, leaving reimbursement timing uncertain.
Jenny Jo Allen, drop-in center representative, told the council, “We are still looking for volunteers on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 04:30,” and said the center has coverage on other days but needs help midweek. Allen also reported local fundraisers and an active social-media presence: “We finally got our Instagram page up and going. … They’re both under PC drop in center.”
The motion to pay for volunteer background checks — made by Eleanor (LAC member) and seconded by Brooke Bucher (LAC member) — passed by voice vote. Eleanor moved “for $200 for background checks for the Park County drop in center”; Brooke seconded. The tally was recorded as multiple affirmative votes and the council recorded the motion as approved.
Why it matters: Council members framed the vote as a low-cost, immediate step to expand vetted volunteer capacity while the center waits for promised state funds. Allen said the center’s bank ledger showed $4,623.52 on hand and that the council should expect an additional $1,000 from the Central Service Area Authority once the check is issued.
Allen also described frustration over the center’s state contract: “Our contract is still not signed. … once it does, it will extend it for 2 years without you having to reapply,” she said, but added the unsigned contract has delayed reimbursements the center expected. Council members said the Department of Administration was holding the contract for signature and that the delay may relate to federal block-grant timing. A council member noted similar multi-month contract delays within state departments.
Discussion and next steps: Members agreed to reimburse Allen (or the center) for background checks by check, and Allen said she would coordinate offline with Rebecca (LAC member) on the vendor/process the center should use. Council members encouraged continued fundraising (Allen cited a recent benefit concert that raised roughly $170) and using social media to publicize needs. The council asked staff to request updated account statements from Southwest Chemical’s accountant and to report back at the next meeting.
Ending: The council briefly discussed possible larger activities for Mental Health Month in May, noting the current balance and pending $1,000 grant. The council adjourned with a reminder of its next meeting on March 20.
