Minutes of the HIV Incarcerated Task Force

 Los Angeles County

March 29, 2006

The meeting commenced at approximately 2:15 PM.

In attendance were: Kerry Ferguson, Jovita Hernandez, John Kirby, Estella Marquez, Joanne Oliver, Diana Perez, Ron Snyder, Roland Souza and Martha Tadesse.

Kerry opened the meeting at 2:15 PM, and thanked everyone for coming.

Introductions were made.

The minutes from February 22, 2006 were approved, and the agenda was approved with an addition under new business: C Open Nominations for Co-Chair

REPORTS:

HIV Commission: Ron reported on discussion and presentations of Bill AB 2383 (Mandatory HIV Testing in Prison) and working on new funding due to Ryan White Funding cuts.

Treasurer: Ron Snyder reported that expenditures for the month were $25.90 for web, and our balance was -$71.80.

LA Jail Update: Joanne reported that the women are now at CRDF and the men from CRDF are at Pitchess North Facility in a dorm setting. She also informed us that the K-11’s that were declassed and moved to TTCF are not all together, but are on floors 3 thru 7, according to their severity of mental health issues. Joanne then informed us of a problem with inmates not on self-meds leaving and not receiving exit meds.

Prison Report: Roland reported that nothing has changed with CREP, still 0% cooperation and we needed to get the letter to CDCR as soon as possible.

Public Comment: Kerry from GSK informed us that his company is working on a speakers and educational materials project and would give us more details in the next couple meetings.

Old Business:

Letter of Support: The letter was reviewed by the body, a few adjustments were made and the letter was to be sent out.

Rehab Program:  Estella was not present to report on this item.

New Business:

Bill AB 2383- Mandatory HIV Testing for California Prisons: Ronnie reported on the bill about testing of inmates as they leave the prisons. There was some discussion and the issue was tabled until next meeting.

Steering Committee Meeting: April 19^th, 12:30 PM, location to be decided.

Open Nominations for C0-Chair: Nominations were opened and Ron Snyder was nominated and accepted.

Announcements:

A. Next Meeting: Wednesday- April 26, 2006 at TTCF

B. Website: hivitf.org has meeting information, previous meeting minutes, and Organization links and announcements.

C. Please make sure to sign the sign in sheet.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 3:45 PM

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