Opioid Abatement Commission

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Commission Meeting was held on August 8, 2025, and was presided over by Dr. Stephanie Raglan. The meeting covered two agenda items, both informational in nature: an Executive Board Report and a presentation by Champion Therapy Center. Over the course of the meeting, the Commission heard 1 public comment and conducted 3 votes. The session included 1 formal presentation, delivered by Champion Therapy Center, alongside the Executive Board Report provided for the Commission's awareness.

Attendance

Present (8): - Dr. Stephanie Raglan - Tara Stanfield - Kimberly Baird - John Moses - Margaret Pesciano - Dale Sanders - Mark Woods - Angela Evans

Absent (3): - Carmen - Sierra Bowman - Connie Neal

Late: None

Eight members were present at the August 8, 2025 Commission meeting, constituting the attending body for the session. Three members — Carmen, Sierra Bowman, and Connie Neal — were absent. No members arrived late.

Votes and Decisions

Three voice votes were taken during the August 8, 2025 Commission meeting. No roll call votes were recorded, so individual member tallies are not available for any of the motions.

• Approve the Agenda: Dale Sanders moved to approve the meeting agenda, seconded by Connie Neal. The motion passed by voice vote. 4:42

• Approve the July 11th Meeting Minutes: Angela Evans moved to approve the minutes from the July 11th meeting, seconded by Mark Woods. The motion passed by voice vote. 6:04

• Adjourn the Meeting: A motion to adjourn was seconded by Pesciano and passed by voice vote. 33:08

Public Comment

One member of the public provided comment during the August 8, 2025 Commission meeting. 24:08

• Shashi addressed the Commission on two related topics: the Recovery Glue and Grin Grant and an online telehealth program. She described a dental restoration program designed to serve people in long-term recovery, as well as an online Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Outpatient Program (OP) delivered via telehealth. Shashi emphasized the importance of building a supportive structure for individuals in recovery as a central theme of her remarks.

No additional public comments were recorded for this meeting.

Executive Board Report

6:37

Dr. Stephanie Raglan delivered the Executive Board Report, providing the Commission with an update on recent executive board activity.

Dr. Raglan reported that the executive board meeting lacked a quorum, which affected the board's ability to conduct formal business. She also provided updates related to recommendations concerning commission candidates and funding matters.

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

Presentation by Champion Therapy Center

11:20

Daisy, a representative from Champion Therapy Center, addressed the Commission to provide an overview of the organization's services and approach to care.

Daisy's presentation focused on Champion Therapy Center's mental health and addiction services, highlighting the organization's philosophy of treating not just the individual but the whole family unit. A key theme of the presentation was the importance of community involvement in supporting mental health and recovery outcomes.

The presentation was informational in nature, and no votes or formal actions were taken as a result.