Board Roster:
Tom Schmelzer, Board Chair
John Wellet, Board Vice-Chair
Jon Houtz, Board Secretary (Commissioner)
Wendy Salyer
Karl Duda
Bing Johnson
Tracy Richer
Antar Nasser
Jay Gallagher
Lori LaBundy
Gina Wright
Joe Scheid
Leonard Kolcz, Commissioner Alternate
Board Meeting Schedule
A public community mental health services program board must consist of 12 members, and be representative of persons, agencies, and organizations interested in and/or receiving behavioral health services, and the general public. All members must be at least 18 years of age, and have a primary Branch County residence. At least 1/3 of the board is comprised of those that have received services or are family members. All meetings are held at Pines Behavioral Health, 200 Vista Drive, Coldwater.
January 25, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting for the Public (Board Members must attend in person). To allow greater access to the Pines Board Meeting, Zoom capability is available to listen or participate virtually. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 851 3429 8336 and Password: 029242. You may also call: 1-312-626-6799, using the same Meeting ID and Password as above. All participants will be muted upon entry, however, there are two opportunities for public comment. You may “raise your hand” during these periods to comment. These instructions will also be repeated at the beginning of the meeting. If you need accommodations to access this meeting, please contact us at 517-278-2129.
February 22, 2022 – Cancelled
March 22, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting for the Public (Board Members must attend in person). To allow greater access to the Pines Board Meeting, Zoom capability is available to listen or participate virtually. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 875 5577 9350 and Password: 745246. You may also call: 1-312-626-6799, using the same Meeting ID and Password as above. All participants will be muted upon entry, however, there are two opportunities for public comment. You may “raise your hand” during these periods to comment. These instructions will also be repeated at the beginning of the meeting. If you need accommodations to access this meeting, please contact us at 517-278-2129.
April 26, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting for the Public (Board Members must attend in person). To allow greater access to the Pines Board Meeting, Zoom capability is available to listen or participate virtually. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 81661812160 and Password: 005620. You may also call: 1-312-626-6799, using the same Meeting ID and Password as above. All participants will be muted upon entry, however, there are two opportunities for public comment. You may “raise your hand” during these periods to comment. These instructions will also be repeated at the beginning of the meeting. If you need accommodations to access this meeting, please contact us at 517-278-2129.
May 24, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting for the Public (Board Members must attend in person). To allow greater access to the Pines Board Meeting, Zoom capability is available to listen or participate virtually. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 81661812160 and Password: 005620. You may also call: 1-312-626-6799, using the same Meeting ID and Password as above. All participants will be muted upon entry, however, there are two opportunities for public comment. You may “raise your hand” during these periods to comment. These instructions will also be repeated at the beginning of the meeting. If you need accommodations to access this meeting, please contact us at 517-278-2129.
June 28, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting for the Public (Board Members must attend in person). To allow greater access to the Pines Board Meeting, Zoom capability is available to listen or participate virtually. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 81661812160 and Password: 005620. You may also call: 1-312-626-6799, using the same Meeting ID and Password as above. All participants will be muted upon entry, however, there are two opportunities for public comment. You may “raise your hand” during these periods to comment. These instructions will also be repeated at the beginning of the meeting. If you need accommodations to access this meeting, please contact us at 517-278-2129.
July 26, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting for the Public (Board Members must attend in person). To allow greater access to the Pines Board Meeting, Zoom capability is available to listen or participate virtually. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 81661812160 and Password: 005620. You may also call: 1-312-626-6799, using the same Meeting ID and Password as above. All participants will be muted upon entry, however, there are two opportunities for public comment. You may “raise your hand” during these periods to comment. These instructions will also be repeated at the beginning of the meeting. If you need accommodations to access this meeting, please contact us at 517-278-2129.
August 23, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting for the Public (Board Members must attend in person). To allow greater access to the Pines Board Meeting, Zoom capability is available to listen or participate virtually. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 81661812160 and Password: 005620. You may also call: 1-312-626-6799, using the same Meeting ID and Password as above. All participants will be muted upon entry, however, there are two opportunities for public comment. You may “raise your hand” during these periods to comment. These instructions will also be repeated at the beginning of the meeting. If you need accommodations to access this meeting, please contact us at 517-278-2129.
September 27, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. (FY 2023 Budget Hearing)
Electronic Meeting for the Public (Board Members must attend in person). To allow greater access to the Pines Board Meeting, Zoom capability is available to listen or participate virtually. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 81661812160 and Password: 005620. You may also call: 1-312-626-6799, using the same Meeting ID and Password as above. All participants will be muted upon entry, however, there are two opportunities for public comment. You may “raise your hand” during these periods to comment. These instructions will also be repeated at the beginning of the meeting. If you need accommodations to access this meeting, please contact us at 517-278-2129.
October 25, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. Electronic Meeting for the Public (Board Members must attend in person). To allow greater access to the Pines Board Meeting, Zoom capability is available to listen or participate virtually. To participate, access the Zoom website and select “Join Meeting”. You will be prompted for the Meeting ID: 81661812160 and Password: 005620. You may also call: 1-312-626-6799, using the same Meeting ID and Password as above. All participants will be muted upon entry, however, there are two opportunities for public comment. You may “raise your hand” during these periods to comment. These instructions will also be repeated at the beginning of the meeting. If you need accommodations to access this meeting, please contact us at 517-278-2129.
November 22, 2022 – 6:00 p.m.
December 27, 2022 – 6:00 p.m.