Opioid Abatement Commission

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Opioid Abatement Commission convened at 10:01 AM on April 11, 2025, with Dr. Stephanie Raglan presiding. The meeting covered four agenda items, including an Executive Board Report, a vote on Commission Appointments, and two informational presentations delivered by the Kentucky Nonprofit Network and NetRecovery. Over the course of the meeting, commissioners took 5 votes and heard 1 public comment. The Commission Appointments item was the sole action item resulting in an approval, while the remaining agenda items were informational in nature.

Attendance

Present (8 members): - Dr. Stephanie Raglan - Kimberly Baird - Commander Greathouse - John Moses - Connie Neal - Margaret Pesciano - Dale Sanders - Dr. Mark Woods

Absent (5 members): - Tara Stanfield - Sierra Bowman - Matt Webster - Laurie Brock - Angela Evans

Late: None

Eight of the thirteen Commission members were present at the April 11, 2025 meeting. Five members — Tara Stanfield, Sierra Bowman, Matt Webster, Laurie Brock, and Angela Evans — were absent. No members arrived late.

Votes and Decisions

All five motions brought before the Commission on April 11, 2025 passed by voice vote. No roll call votes were taken, so individual member tallies are not available.

• Approval of the Agenda 0:03: Moved by Connie Neal, the agenda was approved by voice vote. The name of the seconder was not recorded. The motion passed.

• Approval of the March 14th Meeting Minutes 0:04: A motion to approve the minutes from the March 14th Commission meeting was brought forward and passed by voice vote. The mover and seconder were not recorded.

• Reappointment of Dr. Stephanie Raglan as Chair 0:10: Moved by Kimberly Baird, the motion to reappoint Dr. Stephanie Raglan as Chair passed by voice vote. The seconder was not recorded.

• Reappointment of Tara Stanfield as Vice Chair 0:12: A motion to reappoint Tara Stanfield as Vice Chair passed by voice vote. The mover and seconder were not recorded.

• Reappointment of Connie Neal as Secretary 0:13: A motion to reappoint Connie Neal as Secretary passed by voice vote. The mover and seconder were not recorded.

Public Comment

One member of the public addressed the Commission during the public comment period at this meeting. 1:14:24

• Rick Hostetler spoke about the NetRecovery program in Scott County, sharing positive outcomes associated with the program. Hostetler highlighted that inmates participating in the program had experienced reduced withdrawal symptoms and cravings.

No other public comments were recorded at this meeting.

Appointments

The Commission took action on several reappointments during the April 11, 2025 meeting. All three appointments involved members returning to the Opioid Abatement Commission:

• Dr. Stephanie Raglan was reappointed to the Opioid Abatement Commission.
• Tara Stanfield was reappointed to the Opioid Abatement Commission.
• Connie Neal was reappointed to the Opioid Abatement Commission.

All three individuals were reappointed rather than newly appointed, indicating each had previously served on the Opioid Abatement Commission. The Commission approved the continuation of all three members in their roles on this body.

Executive Board Report

5:51

Connie Neal delivered the Executive Board Report, providing the Commission with updates from the executive board meeting. Her report covered two primary areas: opioid abatement litigation funds and upcoming events.

No further details regarding the specific figures, decisions, or deliberations related to the opioid abatement litigation funds or the nature of the upcoming events are available from the meeting record. The item was informational in nature, with no action taken or vote required by the Commission.

Commission Appointments

9:40

The commission conducted its officer elections for the upcoming year. Three positions were filled during this agenda item:

• Chair: Dr. Stephanie Raglan was re-elected to serve as Chair.
• Vice Chair: Tara Stanfield was re-elected to serve as Vice Chair.
• Secretary: Connie Neal was re-elected to serve as Secretary.

All three officers were returning incumbents, retaining their respective roles for the new term. Dr. Stephanie Raglan was noted as a key speaker during this portion of the meeting. The appointments were approved by the commission.

Presentation by Kentucky Nonprofit Network

14:59

Ashley Dunsmore presented on behalf of the Lexington Nonprofit Coalition, offering information on the role of nonprofits and providing recommendations related to the distribution of opioid abatement funds.

The presentation was informational in nature. Dunsmore addressed the impact that nonprofits have in the community and outlined the Coalition's perspective on how opioid abatement fund resources should be distributed. No vote or formal action was taken as a result of the presentation.

No additional speakers or points of debate are reflected in the available record for this agenda item.

Presentation by NetRecovery

37:42

Jeff Lott presented to the Commission on the NetRecovery device, a treatment tool designed to address opioid withdrawal. The presentation focused on the device itself and its potential implementation in detention center settings.

The agenda item was informational in nature, with no vote or formal action taken by the Commission as a result of the presentation.

*Note: Additional details regarding the specific features of the NetRecovery device, questions raised by commissioners, and further discussion points are not available in the provided meeting data.*