Park County mental health advisory council approves workshop reimbursements, retains vice chair

Rebecca, chair of the Park County Mental Health Local Advisory Council, opened the meeting and led members through routine business, including approval of minutes and two reimbursements tied to an April 30 Mental Health First Aid workshop.

The council approved an invoice of $341.10 to cover manuals and reference cards and a second invoice of $148.53 to Livingston Healthcare for meals. "Is there any discussion?" Rebecca asked before moving the motion to approve reimbursement; a member seconded and the motion passed. The council's account balance was reported at $6,714.11 before applying the reimbursements.

Members also addressed internal governance. Rebecca said the council's bylaws do not currently provide for appointing a treasurer and proposed placing a bylaw amendment on next month’s agenda and submitting any proposed changes to the county attorney for review before July. The council discussed creating a separate LAC bank account and checking for any existing memorandum of understanding that might need revision.

Julie Anderson was nominated and retained as vice chair. During the roll-call-style vote several members said "aye" and Rebecca said she would abstain; members noted the motion passed.

The council reviewed recruitment plans to increase membership among people with lived experience, including distributing printed flyers and tabling at community events. Members asked staff to attach recruitment materials to the meeting minutes and to print copies for distribution.

The council set next steps: place a bylaw amendment item on the next meeting agenda to define a treasurer role and to pursue the mechanics of setting up a separate account or modifying any existing MOU. The new-applicant review (Joel) was deferred to next month so members can review the application and invite him to attend.

The meeting adjourned after logistics and follow-up scheduling were discussed.