Story Transcript
2022
ANNUAL REPORT Kentucky River Area Development District
CONTENT MISSION STATEMENT
3
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS, ADMINSTRATIVE STAFF
4
OVERVIEW, BOARD CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
5
HIGHLIGHTS AREA AGENCY ON AGING & INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FISCAL YEAR BUDGET STAFF
6 - 15
16
17
18 - 23
24
Mission Statement The Kentucky River ADD will servce as an effective leader networking with all appropriate groups and agencies, to improve the quality of life for the District. The agency will strive to provide professional assistance, leadership and planning, for the development of services, utilizing to the fullest potential all available resources. The Kentucky River Area Development District is a multi-county, sub-state region authorized and organized pursuant to statutes of the Commonwealth of Kentucky (KRS 147A). The designated member jurisdictions of the District include Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry and Wolfe Counties and the cities of Beattyville, Booneville, Buckhorn, Campton, Fleming-Neon, Hazard, Hindman, Hyden, Jackson, Jenkins, Pippa Passes, Vicco and Whitesburg. A Board of Directors manages the District. Members are representative of local government leadership, both county and municipal, and the leadership in private and public sector fields deemed critical to the development of the region. The purpose of the District is: To provide those citizens of Kentucky, living in the eight county area, a regional leadership forum, responsible for area wide planning and coordination of service and development projects undertaken in cooperation with the Commonwealth of Kentucky and designated agencies of the federal government. To serve the member jurisdictions, their subdivisions, and non-profit groups related thereto, as a legally constituted body capable of performing administrative services and implementing programs and projects which improve the quality of life in the region. To support, assist, and promote private sector development and entrepreneurial efforts within the region so as to enhance employment opportunity and to bring a greater diversification in the base elements of the region’s economy.
Executive Director Comments
Administrative Staff Ms. Michelle Allen Executive Director
Ms. Kimberly Coomer Associate Director of Finance
Ms. Stacie Noble Associate Director of Human Services
Ms. Jennifer McIntosh Associate Director of Community & Economic Development
Overview The Kentucky River Area Development District is a quasigovernmental agency working with city and county governments in the KRADD area to improve the quality of life for our citizens. KRADD serves as a representative of local units of government and citizens throughout the area as a communication network for cities, counties, and state and federal governments.
Board Chair
Board of Directors Breathitt County - Judge Executive Jeff Noble, Ms. Bridgette Banks (DR/Judge Noble), Mayor Laura Thomas, Mr. Ray D. Moore, Mr. Gary Campbell, Ms. Mildred Lee Roberts (DR/Mayor Laura Thomas), Ms. Susan Harley Knott County - Judge Executive Jeff Dobson, Mr. Zach Sandlin, Mayor Tracy Neice, Ms. Georgia Huff (DR/Mayor Tracy Neice), Mayor Scott Cornett, Mr. David Hatfield (DR/Mayor Scott Cornett), Ms. Melodie Robinson (DR/Judge Jeff Dobson), Mr. Larry Parke, Mr. Larry Perkins Lee County - Judge Executive Chuck Caudill, Jr., Ms. Pamela Barrett (DR/Judge Chuck Caudill, Jr.), Mayor Scott Jackson, Mr. David Lyons, Ms. Sally Gilbert (DR/Mayor Scott Jackson) Leslie County - Judge Executive William Lewis, Mayor Carol Joseph, Mr. Hiram Cornett Letcher County - Judge Executive Terry Adams, ms. Sherry Sexton (DR/Judge Terry Adams), Mayor Tiffany Craft, Mayor Todd DePriest, Mr. Bennie McCall, Mayor Susan Polis, Mr. Fred Hall Owsley County - Judge Executive Cale Turner, Mayor Nelson Bobrowski. Mr. Dale Bishop, Ms. Tamara Shouse Perry County - Judge Executive Scott Alexander, Mayor Donald "Happy" Mobelini, Mr. Lonnie Brewer, Mayor Tom Burns, Mr. Carlos Campbell (DR/Mayor Donald Mobelini), Mayor Ernest Back, Mr. Gregory Whitson, Ms. Meriwether Wash-Hall Wolfe County - Judge Executive Raymond Banks, Mr. Wade Gibbs (DR/Judge Raymond Banks), Mayor Kathi May, Ms. Pam Pilgrim, Mr. Craig Lindon, Ms. Dena Rice (DR/Mayor Kathi May)
Highlights Staff Retirement During July 2021 KRADD celebrated the retirement of two special women. Sherry Burchell who served 44 years at KRADD as Human Services Planner & Angelia Hall, Associate Director of Community and Economic Development who worked at KRADD for nearly 30 years.
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS REOPEN FOR IN PERSON SERVICES IN KY RIVER All Senior Centers in the KY River Region opened back up for in person services in July 2021. This was the first time since closing for in person services in March 2020 that Senior Citizens were able to come inside for services. Pictured is Knott Co Judge Executive Judge Dobson who was present when the senior citizens in Knott Co came back in the Knott County Senior Center for the first time since the pandemic.
GOLDEN YEARS PERSONAL CARE HOME EVENT Each year KRADD staff does a Christmas event for residents of the Golden Years Personal Care Home. The event is coordinated each year by the KY River Long Term Care Ombudsman Sheila Cornett. The event consists of taking gifts to all residents and Christmas dinner one week before Christmas. KRADD staff donate the gifts. Many of the residents at this facility have no one else and get very little at Christmas. KRADD staff look forward to spreading Christmas cheer each year with this event.
KY 805 This project will replace waterlines along KY 805 including radio read meters to improve service to 159 households and 10 businesses. Project is funded by a $1,000,000 ARC grant.
JACKSON WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PHASE 1
This project replaced the aging infrastructure in downtown Jackson. The project was funded by a $1,000,000 ARC grant and a $1,000,000 CDBG grant.
LUNCHES FOR LEADERS HELD AT SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS IN KY RIVER REGION Lunches for Leaders was held in all Senior Citizen Centers during March 2022. The goal of Lunches for Leaders is to help create awareness of the importance of the senior meal program in our area. County elected officials were present at events throughout the KY River Region during March 2022 to help serve lunch to senior citizens.
Pictured above:Letcher Co Judge Executive Terry Adams helping to hand out meals during drive up meal pick up during the Letcher Lunches for Leaders event. Pictured above: Leslie Co Judge Executive William Lewis helping staff at the Leslie Co Senior Citizen Center hand out meals during drive up meal pick up during the Leslie Lunches for Leaders event.
Pictured above: Knott Co Judge Executive Jeff Dobson and Sheriff Dale Richardson helping to hand out meals during the Knott Lunches for Leaders event.
LEE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER REOPENS FOR FIRST TIME SINCE BEING FLOODED
The Lee County Senior Citizen Center reopened for in person services for their senior citizens in April 2022. The Lee County Senior Citizen Center was flooded in March 2021.Everything inside the building was destroyed. Since March 2021 the Lee County Senior Citizens were served meals from the Owsley Co Senior Citizens Center. The Senior Citizen Center in Lee County was repaired and restored. Senior Citizens are glad to be back in their center.
BOONEVILLE I&I PROJECT
The Booneville I&I project, funded by a $1,526,000 ARC grant through the Department for Local Government, allowed the City of Booneville to perform smoke testing and camera work of their system and to replace 6,869 linear feet of gravity sewer and to complete 3,348 linear feet of cured in place sewer pipe. The project also allowed for the rehabilitation/lining of 62 manholes and the jetting of one lift station.
SENIOR CITIZEN DRIVE UP HEALTH FAIR EVENTS HELD DURING OCTOBER 2021
KRADD Aging Services Program held Senior Citizens Drive Up Health Fair during October 2021. Drive up events were held throughout the KY River Region at Senior Citizen Centers. A variety of community partners were available at the drive-up events to give out information on services available in the community. All events were well attended by local senior citizens.The KY River Long Term Care Ombudsman was present at all the events to promote Resident Rights Month. Also, present at all events was the KY River SHIP Coordinator who assisted individuals with open enrollment. The drive-up events were sponsored by KRADD & Wellcare.
SENIOR GAMES HELD FOR FIRST TIME SINCE PANDEMIC IN KY RIVER REGION
During FY 22 there were five Senior Games events held throughout the Region. This was the first time to hold Senior Games in two years due to the pandemic. All events were well attended by area senior citizens and nursing home residents. It was a fun day for those in attendance to play games and visit a mini health fair. Community partners, KRADD staff, AEP/KY Power staff and local volunteers made each event possible. The sponsor for this event this year was AEP/KY Power.
KY RIVER ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS AWARDS
Each year the KY River Elder Abuse Council presents special awards for those who have went above and beyond in helping the elderly population.
Pictured below is Melissa Sparks of Hyden Health and Rehabilitation who was presented with one of the annual elder abuse awareness awards in the nursing home management category.
Pictured below: The Kentucky River Elder Abuse Council also presented Hazard Health & Rehabilitation with the Elder Abuse Awareness Above and Beyond Award during March 2022.
FARMER'S MARKET SENIOR MEALS
During FY 22, the KY River Aging Programs added Senior Farmer’s Market Meals in Letcher County at the City of Whitesburg Farmer’s Market. Letcher Co residents age 60+ were able to receive a voucher for meals offered on Saturday and also on Thursday nights at the City of Whitesburg Farmer’s Market.This was a special pilot project offered due to additional funds provided to KRADD by the Department for Aging & Independent Living.
AGING PROGRAMS PURCHASE TECH EQUIPMENT FOR AREA The KY River Area Development District Aging Programs were able to get some ARPA funds approved during FY 22 to purchase smart televisions and webcams for all senior citizen centers in the KY River Region. The goal with the new tech equipment is to allow area senior citizens to be more connected to a broader range of trainings and education.
LEE CO SENIOR CITIZENS RECEIVE NEW STOVE IN FY 22 During FY 22 the KY River Area Development
District was able to access funding from the Department for Aging & Independent Living to purchase a new commercial stove/oven for the Lee County Senior Citizens Program.
Pictured left: Lee Co Judge Executive Chuck Caudill and County Workers installed the new commercial oven in the Lee Co Senior Center.
AGING PROGRAM BEGIN TECH CLASSES AND TELEHEALTH VISIT CAPABILITY AT AREA SENIOR CITIZENS CENTERS The KY River Area Development District Aging Programs were able to get some ARPA funds approved during FY 22 to purchase chrome books for all senior citizen centers in the KY River Region. The goal of having the chrome books available in the senior citizen centers is to offer one on one technology classes to seniors to help educate them on how to use devices for email, Facebook, telehealth visits, and more. One other goal of the chrome books is to allow a place in the community for area senior citizens to come to get assistance getting signed on for a telehealth visit.Many seniors in our KY River Region do not have internet in their homes or even a device they can use to access a telehealth visit.
TITLE V SCSEP GET PARTICIPANT HIRED
The KY River Title V SCSEP Program
provides services to participants in the KY River Region as well as the Buffalo Trace and Big Sandy Regions. Pictured below is Jessica Leedy, Title V Program Coordinator, with one of the Title V SCSEP Participants in Perry County who
was hired off the program during FY 22. Left: Janice Wooton was hired off the Title V Program by
the Perry Co Fiscal Court/Senior Citizen Center during FY 22.
MAY CELEBRATED AS OLDER AMERICANS & ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH
Picture below: Hazard/Perry County Senior Citizens held its Elder Abuse Awareness Day at their center during May 2022. Perry County Soil Conservation provided raised beds and plants for the seniors in honor of elder abuse. Students from Perry Central Agricultural group were on hand to plant items.
Pictured above: Lee Co Judge Executive Caudill and Mayor Jackson along with Lee Co Senior Citizens signed a proclamation at their center declaring May Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Lee Co.
Pictured: Leslie Co Judge Executive William Lewis signs proclamation for Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Leslie Co
Senior Centers in the KY River Region celebrated May as Older Americans and Elder Abuse Awareness Month. All Senior Centers in the KY River Region held a special Elder Abuse Day to invite the County Judge Executive to sign an elder abuse proclamation declaring May Elder Abuse and Older Americans Month in their county.
Pictured above: Perry County JudgeExecutive Scott Alexander and members of the fiscal court to sign the elder abuse proclamation at the Hazard/Perry Co Senior Center.
Pictured: Breathitt Co Judge Executive Jeff Noble along with Breathitt Co Senior Center Director Rich Buntin signing proclamation for Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Breathitt Co
Pictured: Knott Co Judge Executive Jeff Dobson signs proclamation for Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Knott Co
Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living The Aging Programs offered in the KY River Region include: Title III B, D & E services, Title V Senior Community Service Employment Program, Title III C1 & C2 (Congregate and Home Delivered Meals), Homecare Services for individuals over age 60, Family Caregiver Program for individuals caring for a 60+ individual or an individual age 55 or older caring for a grandchild under age 18, and Long-Term Care Ombudsman Services to assist nursing home residents and their families
Accomplishments: ·72,299 Meals Served to Seniors Age 60 or Older ·383 Visits Made by the LTC Ombudsman ·412 Participant Directed Service Clients Assisted · 241 Individuals Provided with employment through Participant Directed Services ·4433 Calls to assist individuals in the region were completed by the Aging & Disability Resource Center staff ·566 Clients assisted through the Senior Health Insurance Program ·67 Caregivers Assisted through the National Family Caregiver Program for age 60+ individuals with Respite ·52 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren were assisted through the National Family Caregiver Program ·29 Individuals provided on-the-job training through the Senior Service Employment Program within the KY River, Big Sandy and Buffalo Trace Areas.
Community & Economic Development The Community and Economic Development Department staff provide assistance to all units of local government in the KRADD region in the project development and planning process. The process includes taking a concept through the planning process to include project development, finding the right funding scenario, writing grant and loan applications, conducting environmental reviews, technical assistance, and providing the needed project management services.
Accomplishments:
2 COPS Hire grants submitted Leslie and Breathitt = 1,039,552.71 24 AMLER Applications submitted $52,169,603 6 ARC Flex-e grants submitted $68,000 2 approved 8 ARC Power submitted $9,587,000 20 ARC submitted $27,581,958 7 approved 2 EDA’s submitted $100,000 9 FEMA’s submitted $5,500,794 13 Homeland Security submitted $1,820,152 2 ARC WORC Submitted $1,704,064 1 ARC Inspire $500,000 6 USDA RD Community Facilities $903,200.96 1 Drug Free Community grant $125,000 10 Various foundation and organization grants $307,885 45 grants administered $30,896,474
KENTUCKY RIVER AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2022 JULY 1, 2021 - JUNE 20, 2022 1.
Estimated Revenues A. Federal Funds
Economic Dev Admin
$
66,667
Appalachian Regional Commission
114,741
CDBG
21,713
EDA CARES
222,000
Title III Admin (All Programs)
54,055
Title III I & A
32,000
Title III B Services
178,835
Title III B Social Services Pass Thru
100,000
Title III D Services
10,811
Title III D Disease Prevention Pass Thru
1,377
Title III B Ombudsman
17,000
Title III Congregate Meals
164,145
Title III Congregate Meals Pass Thru
105,812
Title III Home Delivered Meals
113,139
Title III Home Delivered Meals Pass Thru
92,185
Elder Abuse
2,351
Title VII Ombudsman
8,019
Title III E Care Giver
71,343
Title V Admin
20,073
Title V Other Enrollee Costs
40,544
Enrollee Wages Pass Thru
239,383
NSIP In‐ House
40,790
NSIP Pass Thru
20,046
HCFA/SHIP Services
22,880
MIPPA Services
23,916
FAST
1,000
No Wrong Door ADRC
14,000
Medicaid ADRC
11,000
TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS
$ 1,809,825
B
STATE FUNDS
Economic Dev Admin Match
$
16,666
Appalachian Regional Commission Match
114,741
CDBG Match
21,713
Transportation Planning
83,254
Title III B Ombudsman
3,000
Title III Administration
16,537
Title III B Support Services Pass Thru
13,000
Title III I & A
1,500
Title III Congregate Meals
2,064
Title III Congregate Meals Pass Thru
9,566
Title III Home Delivered Meals
16,906
Title III Home Delivered Meals Pass Thru
14,662
Title III Caregiver
17,500
State Ombudsman
33,285
Disease Prevention
1 ,765
Disease Prevention Pass‐Thru
245
Homecare Administration
39,452
Homecare Assesment
5,000
Homecare Case Management
115,921
Homecare Home Delivered Meals
18,000
Homecare In‐House Social Services
254,257
Medicaid ADRC
11,000
Title VII Elder Abuse
423
Title VII Ombudsman
813
TOTAL STATE FUNDS
$ 811,270
C
LOCAL FUNDS
Local Dues $.77 Per Population
$
88,368
Local Donations and Fees
30,000
Local Aging Program Funds
275,000
TOTAL LOCAL FUNDS
D
$ 393,368
FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL SERVICE REVENUES
Performance Contracts
$
767,569
Medicaid CDO Financial Management
455,000
Medicaid CDO Support Broker
515,000
Medicaid CDO Durable Goods
125,000
Rental Revenue
12,000
Interest Income
5,000
TOTAL FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL SERVICE REVENUES
$ 1,879,569
TOTAL REVENUES FOR FY 2022
$ 4,894,032
II. PROJECTED EXPENDITURES
A. KRADD Staff & Operations
Personnel Expense
1,686,001
Burden
927,192
Leave Accrual
90,250
Leave Accrual
90,250
Title V Wages
239,838
Caregiver Respite Vouchers
43,500
Caregiver Support Services
10,000
Grandparent Support Services
4.500
Title V Support Services
1,000
Staff Travel
65,000
Building Maintenance
20,000
Utilites
47,000
Office Supplies
60,000
Food Supplies
2 86,276
Kitchen & Janitorial Supplies
7,500
Auto Expense
4,000
Insurance & Bonding
42,665
Public Notices
20,000
Subscriptions
2,500
Information System Access
4,000
Telephone Expense
13,000
Postage
25,000
Ceremonies & Special Projects
23,000
Equipment Rental
22,000
Background Checks
1,800
Software Maintenance
35,000
Equipment Maintenance
750
Equipment Purchases
20,000
Employee Training
10,000
Membership Dues
15,000
Other Expenses
10,000
Consultants
2 45,000
Contract Labor
60,000
Audit
22,900
USDA Building Loan Payment
63,600
Health Insurance Admin Fee
3,800
Aging Subcontractor Services
6 11,847
Medicaid CDO Durable Goods
1 25,000
Fund Balance Unreserved
25,113
TOTAL REVENUES FOR FY 2022
$ 4,894,032
STAFF Kim Allen Dallas Arnett Tracy Baker Melissa Brewer Karlena Campbell Wesley Combs Sheila Cornett Tammy Couch Andrea Dixon Candice Fields Chrissy Gullett Lexi Haddix Tabitha Haddix Dakota Hall Patty Hicks Kasie Jones Jessica Leedy Suzanne Lewis Deborah Maggard Scott Melton Kaitlyn Moyers Autumn Mullins Judy Napier Lisa Napier Jane Olinger Trevor Pollard Tammy Ritchie Angela Robbins Shannon Slover Megan Stepp Desiree Walker Donna Williams Jessica Wireman Debbie Baker Teresa Bowling Carmen Brock Dena Brooks Stephanie Caudill Missy Cornett Donna Ertel Andrea Graham Dorothy Jewell Pauline Simpson Heather Trout Sarah Waters Millard Fields Rhonda Moore
Office Manager Custodian/Maintenance ADRC & Ship Coordinator Community and Economic Development Specialist Human Resources Coordinator/Staff Accountant Public Administration Specialist Long Term Care Ombudsman ADRC Assistant Participant Directed Services Support Broker/Lead Case Manager Administrative Assistant Economic Development Coordinator Participant Directed Services Advisor Staff Accountant GIS/GPS Technician Participant Directed Services Advisor IT/GIS Specialist Staff Accountant Staff Accountant Participant Directed Services Advisor Senior Center Director Senior Center Director Senior Center Cook Senior Center Director/Cook Homecare Aide Homecare Aide Cook/Server Homecare Aide Cook/Server Homecare Aide Homecare Aide Senior Center Cook-Part Time Maintenance Assistant Support Staff
Serving the Counties of Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry and Wolfe Counties
Kentucky River Area Development District 941 North Main St. Hazard, Kentucky 41701
Phone: (606) 436-3158 Web Page: https://www.kradd.org