CSC Minutes 02/01/1991 Children ' s Services
Council of Collier County
Minutes/Transcripts
February 1 , 1991
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Bea Harper
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chard Shanahan Minutes of the Children's Services Council
Secretary Treasurer
Mary Env)zumFe,de Place: Collier County Public School Board Room
COUNCILMEMBERS Time & Date: 9:00 A.M. , Friday, February 1, 1991
J,age Ted Brousseau
Air-,a Cambridge
Delores G Dry
Nelson A Faerber,Jr
Lavern Gaynor The invocation was led by Father Charles Sullivan, St. Ann's
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Dr Thomas Riche, Church.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Pledge of Allegiance was given to the American flag.
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Roll Call:
Members Present Members Absent
Judge Ted Brousseau Bea Harper
Alma Cambridge
Nelson Faerber, Jr.
Lavern Gaynor
Councilman John Passidomo
Dr. Thomas Richey
Robert Ritz
Commissioner Richard Shanahan
Mary Ellen zumFelde
Minutes of the previous meeting held on December 7, 1990 were app-
roved as presented. Motion made by Nelson Faerber, Jr. and
seconded by Alma Cambridge.
Paul Pinson reported Joe Cox would have the opinion establishing
Council identity ready for the March 1, 1991 meeting, and that a
special evening Council Outreach meeting would be held mid-March
at the Immokalee High School. Details later.
John Passidomo introduced Mark Price, Esq. , as the attorney rep-
resenting the Council. Mr. Passidomo also reported funds of $10,000
from Jim Kessler and $1,000 from the Kiwanis Club were received.
Paul Pinson reported on the success of the Year of the Child Kick-
Off Event. Special recognition was given to the Immokalee con-
tingency of kids that participated in the event and thanks was given
to all the volunteers who gave of their time, effort, equipment and
services to the cause. Mr. Pinson also reported on the status of
the statewide Children's Services Council Task Force.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL OF COLLIER COUNTY
Paul Pinson reported there had been two responses to the Needs
Assessment Study Request For Proposals: Florida State Univer-
sity, Tallahassee, and Fraser & Mohlke Associates, Inc. , Naples.
After a general discussion it was agreed a cooperative effort be-
tween these two entities would enhance the creditability of the
Study in the eyes of the community. Mr. Pinson was instructed
to proceed with negotiations between FSU and Fraser & Mohlke
and bring back their acceptance for ratification.
Paul Pinson's employment contract was deferred until the March
1, 1991 meeting.
An inquiry about the mission statement was made by Judge Ted
Brousseau. After a general review, it was agreed there was a
distinction between mission and philosophy and, therefore, there
was merit in establishing a Council philosophy now and a mission
statement after completion of the Needs Assessment Study. Mr.
Pinson will contact each Council member regarding his/her inter-
pretation of a Council philosophy.
Mary Ellen zumFelde inquired about follow-up to the Year of the
Child Kick-Off Event. Paul Pinson reported on his program to
co-participate in some of the critical events that showcase service
providers to the public, and tie in with an over-all theme of
helping children throughout the year. To date, he has contacted
several leaders of organizations who have responded favorably to
the idea. The program will be refined through the development
process. Additional ideas are being considered for implementation
to be announced later.
Paul Pinson requested guidance from the Council regarding ballot
selection -- suggested first choice March 1992, second choice Oct-
ober/November 1992. Mr. Pinson pointed out the date selection
would affect future projection of public relation activities. It was
agreed that the choice of right ballot date is, and always will be,
critical and, therefore, flexibility should be of prime importance
in the decision making process. John Passidomo suggested Joe Cox
and Chuck Mohlke be named to make recommendations as to what
they collectively believe would be in our best interest, and that
an effort be made to organize a task force which would address
this ballot selection. It was agreed Mr. Pinson would follow through
and report back to the Council.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Motion made by Lavern Gaynor. Seconded by John Passidomo.
Respectfully submitted, _
Mary Ellen zumFelde
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