Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
CONFERENCE CALL MINUTES
January 21, 2009
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Members Participating: Members Absent: Staff Participating:
Chris Drummond, Chair Jim DeBeaugrine Dennie Hill
Susan Redmon Amber Luke Carolyn Williams
Michael Smith Philip Stevens
Casey Stewart
Idelio Valdes

Chris Drummond called the conference call meeting to order at 5:07 pm.

Mr. Drummond asked Dennie Hill to explain to the committee members the status of the latest RFP100. Dr. Hill reminded the members of their decision at the last Leadership Committee meeting of requiring proposals to score 85% or higher to be awarded the RFP100 funds. Dr. Hill stated that the highest score for the submitted proposals was 79.5%. Dr. Hill reminded the committee members who were on the Selection Committee conference call that she had reminded them of the 85% or higher decision during the call, after receiving everyone’s scores. Dr. Hill informed the members that the Selection Committee had elected to move forward with the selection process and award the highest scoring proposal. Dr. Hill continued to explain that when the selected proposal was reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer, Lisa Taylor and Executive Director, Debra Dowds that a conflict of policy was established. Dr. Hill stated that since the Leadership Committee had voted on 85% or higher and that this was approved by the full Council that it is now FDDC policy and had to be adhered to.
After a brief discussion, the members agreed to address this issue during their next meeting in March.

Chris Drummond directed the member’s attention to the FDDC member chart. A discussion followed on the status of different members and term length. Mr. Drummond asked that the members start thinking about possible candidates for Council membership. He also requested staff to develop a map of Florida that shows what areas are currently being represented on the Council. Dennie Hill agreed to have the map and comments made by past applicants prepared for the March meeting.

Susan Redmon motioned and Casey Stewart seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Chris Drummond adjourned the call at 6:10 PM.