HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-2026 Meeting Minutes HSACPerson County Human Services Advisory Committee
May 13, 2026
Call to Order:
A scheduled meeting for the Human Services Advisory Committee was held at Person Industries, located at
741 Martin St, Roxboro NC on May 13, 2026. The meeting was called to order by Sandy Parker at 4:01 pm.
In Attendance:
Members: Sandy Parker, Treco Lea-Jeffers, Tabatha Philpott, Jayne Bremer, Teresa Burch, Kenneth Perry
Non-Members: Brian Hart, Ashley Stone, Adonica Hampton
Members Absent:
Wesley Brown
Approval of Minutes:
Approval of Minutes from April 8, 2026:
Discussion held about “renewing elected members in March”. Jayne made a motion to approve the April
minutes after amending “members” to “officers”. Motion seconded by Tabatha. Unanimously approved.
Items for Discussion:
Mr. Hart introduced Michael Stephens, Person Industries Assistant Director, to the committee. Mr. Stephens
shared information about Person Industries.
I. Old Business
a. Meeting Schedule Update
Mr. Hart shared that recommendations submitted to the board were formally adopted. HSAC
will no longer meet during the months of July and December, as opposed to meeting monthly.
Meetings will be held the second Wednesday at 4pm. June meeting will be held at Animal
Services. Future meeting location will be FEMA (at Person County DSS), unless otherwise
approved by the committee.
Discussion held about meeting date in November being a holiday. Jayne made a motion to
change the November meeting date from November 11 to November 18. Motion seconded by
Tabatha. Unanimously approved.
b. Schedule for electing Chair and Vice-Chair
Jayne made a motion that the Chair and Vice-Chair be elected annually during the month of
November. The terms of office for Chair and Vice-Chair shall begin on January 1, immediately
following their election, and shall continue for the period described in the bylaws or until their
successors are duly elected. Members shall not exceed two years in an elected position. Motion
seconded by Teresa; one opposed, motion passed.
II. New Business
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c. Introduction of DSS Director
Mr. Hart introduced Adonica Hampton as the new DSS Director, effective May 4, 2026. Ms.
Hampton introduced herself to the committee and shared that she was excited to be serving as
the DSS Director. Afterwards, HSAC members introduced themselves to Ms. Hampton.
d. Veterans Services Office Update
Mr. Hart shared that Ms. Veronica Harris resigned from her position. Mr. Hart has reached out
to Durham and Granville counties and they have been providing support. Individuals needing
services are being referred to those locations and the local DAV. The vacant position has been
advertised and closes on 5/15/26.
e. DSS Adult Services Program Overview (Huddle up with Human Services Presentation)
Mr. Hart shared that the Huddle up presentation will be presented next month at the June
meeting as staff members were unavailable today due to training. A committee member asked
about the next Huddle Up event. Mrs. Stone informed the committee that the next Huddle Up
will be on August 26th at 10 am at the Kirby.
f. DSS Vision Board Initiative
Mr. Hart explained that at the last HSAC meeting, a presentation was provided regarding
updates at DSS. Mr. Hart recognized that the committee was interested in learning more about
staff development. One of those initiatives includes vision boards. Mrs. Stone shared the
Human Services vision board as an example. Mrs. Stone and Mr. Hart explained the process of
the vision board and shared the meaning behind images and words on the board.
A committee member requested that a comment section be added to the agenda.
When asked if there were any additional comments, Sandy shared that she reviewed the CCR report and
would like to know more about EPASS.
Adjournment:
Treco made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Jayne. Meeting adjourned at 5:03 pm.
Next Meeting:
June 10, 2026 at 4pm at Person County Animal Services