Board Roster:
Tom Schmelzer, Board Chair
Jon Houtz, Board Secretary (Commissioner)
Kaid Saleh
Wendy Salyer
Karl Duda
Bing Johnson
Tracy Kelley
Ashley Levesque
Jay Gallagher
Lori LaBundy
Gina Wright
Joe Scheid
Tim Stoll, Commissioner Alternate
Board Meeting Schedule
Pines Behavioral Health is always looking for community members who live in Branch County forf future board positions. Of particular importance would be community members who are current/former recipient of services, or a family member. 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 1/2 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, and the public is invited in person or through Zoom. If itnterested for future opening, please contact Pines at 517-278-2129.
January 24, 2023 – 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: 81753782230 and Password: 043178. 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 28, 2023 – Quorum Not Met. 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: 81753782230 and Password: 043178. 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.
March 28, 2023 – 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: 81753782230 and Password: 043178. 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 25, 2023 – 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: 81753782230 and Password: 043178. 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 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: 81753782230 and Password: 043178. 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 27, 2023 – 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: 81753782230 and Password043178. 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 25, 2023 – 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: 81753782230 and Password043178. 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 22, 2023 – 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: 81753782230 and Password043178. 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 26, 2022 – 6:00 p.m. (FY 2024 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: 81753782230 and Password043178. 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 24, 2023 – 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: 81753782230 and Password043178. 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 28, 2023 – 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: 81753782230 and Password: 043178. 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.
December 26, 2023 – 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: 81753782230 and Password: 043178. 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.