03-11-2026 Meeting Minutes HSACPerson County Human Services Advisory Committee
March 11, 2026
In Attendance:
Wesley Brown, Tabatha Philpott, Jayne Bremer, Teresa Burch, Treco Lea-Jeffers, Sandy Parker, Kenneth Perry,
Ashley Stone, Brian Hart
Members Absent:
None
Agenda:
I. Call to Order
II. Introductions
III. Bylaws Review
IV. Establish Meeting Schedule
V. Adjournment
Minutes:
I. Call to order
Human Services Director/Assistant County Manager, Brian Hart at 4:01 pm. Sandy Parker made a motion to
start the meeting; seconded by Treco Lea-Jeffers.
II. Introductions:
Committee members and staff who were present introduced themselves to one another providing background
information and their reasons for applying to serve on the Human Services Advisory Committee.
III. By-laws Review:
a. A copy of the HSAC Bylaws were provided for members. Mr. Hart reviewed the Human Services
Department mission and goals of HSAC.
b. Discussed section F, regarding officers. Mr. Hart inquired if there were any nominations for chair.
Jayne nominated Sandy Parker. Sandy accepted the nomination; the nomination was unanimously approved.
Mr. Hart asked if there were any nominations for vice-chair. Treco self-nominated. Sandy seconded the
nomination for Treco as vice-chair; motion was unanimously approved.
IV. Meeting Schedule:
a. Mr. Hart explained that Sandy would facilitate future HSAC meetings. Discussed meeting
occurrence. Jayne made a motion for meetings to continue on every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 4pm.
Treco seconded the motion; it was unanimously approved.
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b. Mr. Hart explained that some advisory committees have bylaws for a virtual option. This could be
discussed at future meetings.
c. Committee discussed options for meeting locations and agreed to have meeting location rotate
between various human services facilities. Location for the next meeting is to be determined.
V. Other Business:
Mr. Hart explained that in the future, some of the divisions at DSS, Veteran’s Services and other county
departments may make presentations. HSAC can expect to receive information related to this. Mr. Hart
expressed the importance of case specific information not being discussed by committee members.
Treco informed members that in her experience being on the former DSS board, when information is
publicized, members tend to get a lot of emails related to human services. Treco reported that she would not
respond, and instead would send concerns/complaints to the department head to respond.
Mr. Hart explained that HSAC names are posted on the county website and their applications are public
record. Mr. Hart communicated that if concerns are brought to the attention of members that members share
them with Mr. Hart and Mrs. Stone.
Mr. Hart explained the origin of Huddle Up. Mrs. Stone informed members that the next Huddle Up will be
on 5/6/26 at the Senior Center at 10:30 am. Sandy mentioned wanting this committee to attend the next event.
Jayne Bremer informed everyone that the GAL program will have a breakfast on May 6 at the Chamber coffee
hour at 8 am.
VI. Adjournment:
With no further discussion at this time, Treco made a motion to adjourn. Motion seconded by Tabatha
Philpott; motion was unanimously approved.
Next Meeting:
April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm, location TBD