January 20, 2009

Present: Teresa Harp, Coordinator, Cheryl Hillenburg, CC Prosecutor, Kathy Kuss, HH PACT, Jon Kuss, HH PACT, Janna Hocker, Gov. Comm., Terri Wedding, Appriss/Vinelink, Jackie Young, Purdue Extension, Missy Stroud, Tobacco Coalition, Sharon Lawson, Purdue Extension, Bev Smith, UMC clergy, Jim Grissel, Probation,

Kim Grissel, CAREs afterschool

Jim Grizzel made the motion to accept the previous meeting minutes. Bev Smith 2^nd. 8-0.

Teresa distributed a spreadsheet with balances and totals for 2008 with an ending balance of $48,419.32 (see attached report)

Gov. Commission-Janna Hocker reported there would be no 5^th Friday regional meeting this month. She announced an upcoming CADCA training July 26-30 as well as a Points of Youth training April 15 at Northside Christian church in New Albany. Janna also reported that there would be another RFP for Safe & Drug Free Schools grants sometime this year. They may also allow Charter schools as applicants this round. ICJI will be celebrating 20^th Anniversary with history of LCC’s.

Tobacco Coalition-Missy Stroud reported progress being made in expanding the coalition by working with the school corporation towards a tobacco free campus by August 2009 Hopefully, this will include the Little League and outdoor sports events. She also reported that Jasper Engines has been a good participant with reimbursement for treatment. She has been in contact with Sen. Richard Young and stated he is supportive and on board with Relay for Life. This year will be a bigger focus on secondhand smoke.

Guest Presentation-Terri Wedding, of Appriss, presented information to the council regarding the web-based booking system Vinelink.com, an offender information site. She explained how it is used and reported that Crawford is now on board. Data on offenders may be accessed using the case number.

New Business- Officers were elected for 2009. Kim Grizzel nominated Jon Kuss (Chair), Terry Allen (Vice-Chair), and Jim Grizzel (Treasurer) to serve as officers. Bev Smith 2^nd. 8-0.

In other business, Teresa reminded the council that the 2009 mini-grant cycle was in progress and application deadline is March 10.

Announcements-Cheryl Hillenburg announced the 2-day training with Terry Hull will be at Orange Co. Community Center March 5 & 6 Cost is $10. Also, in observance of Prevent Child Abuse Month, Dr. Laski will be speaking at Hillview Christian Church on April 14. Cost is $10 and includes lunch. A candlelight vigil will also be held. Kim Grizzel announced CAREs is applying for a Safe Schools Federal grant and collaborating with Perry Co. schools. Jon reported that PACT is now holding literacy & GED classes for inmates.

Next meeting is Feb. 17^th.