Kane County Public Health Committee met January 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Silva called the meeting to order at 9:00 am.
Attendee Name; Title; Status; Arrived:
Deborah Allan Board Member Absent
Barbara Hernandez Board Member Present
Don Ishmael Board Member Present
Thomas Smith Board Member Present
Susan Starrett Vice Chair Absent
Angela C Thomas Board Member Late 9:11 am
Monica Silva Chairman Present
Also present: Co. Bd. staff Nagel; Health Dept. Exec. Dir. Jeffers & staff Onwuta; OEM Dir. Bryant; Animal Control Admin. Youngsteadt; ITD staff Peters; Finance staff Waggoner; and members of the press & public.
2. Approval of Minutes: December 12, 2017
Result: Approved With Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
Seconder: Don Ishmael, Board Member
Ayes: Barbara Hernandez, Don Ishmael, Thomas Smith, Monica Silva
Absent: Deborah Allan, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas
3. Finance/Budget
The monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. Finance staff Waggoner noted no FY18 Budget concerns to report at this time.
4. Public Comments on Agenda Items
None
5. Executive Director
A. Flash Report
Exec. Dir. Jeffers shared highlights from the monthly Flash Report included in the agenda packet. She noted the first Friday in February is National Go Red for Women Day. She promoted the Illinois Tobacco Quitline program and encouraged people to seek out support to quit smoking. Jeffers asked those in attendance to join in the One Billion Steps Walking Challenge held Jan.1-April 8 through the American Public Health Association.
B. Kane County Narcan Program - Uche Onwuta, Acting Director, Division of Disease Prevention
Referencing a document included in the agenda packet, staff Onwuta provided an overview of the Kane County Narcan program. Through the program, they have trained several law enforcement and social service agencies. Since 2014, over 6,000 Narcan doses have been distributed to area agencies. Unwuta reviewed a map showing the municipalities where 96 overdose deaths were prevented through Narcan. The grant also requires them to train agencies in Lee, Ogle, and DeKalb Counties. (Thomas arrives @ 9:11 a.m.) Jeffers noted that prior to 2017 the City of Aurora received Narcan through the DuPage County program. Brief discussion followed. Jeffers presented the following resolutions:
C. Resolution: Authorizing Personnel Replacement Hiring, Kane County Health Department Community Health Specialist II Public Health Nurse
This authorizes the Kane County Health Department to hire a replacement to fill the Community Health Specialist II Public Health Nurse position within the Department.
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 1/31/2018 9:00 am
To: Finance And Budget Committee
Mover: Don Ishmael, Board Member
Seconder: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
Ayes: Barbara Hernandez, Don Ishmael, Thomas Smith, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
Absent: Deborah Allan, Susan Starrett
D. Resolution: Authorizing Personnel Replacement Hiring, Kane County Health Department Community Health Specialist III Data & Quality Coordinator
This authorizes the Kane County Health Department to hire a replacement to fill the Community Health Specialist III Data & Quality Coordinator position within the Department.
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 1/31/2018 9:00 am
To: Finance And Budget Committee
Mover: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
Seconder: Don Ishmael, Board Member
Ayes: Barbara Hernandez, Don Ishmael, Thomas Smith, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
Absent: Deborah Allan, Susan Starrett
E. Resolution: Authorizing the Executive Director of the Kane County Health Department to Enter Into Standardized Non-Monetary Internship/Volunteer Affiliation Agreements
This authorizes the Kane County Health Department Executive Director to sign standardized non- monetary internship/volunteer affiliation agreements to execute formalized, collaborative relationships that strengthen population health within Kane County.
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 2/7/2018 9:00 am
To: Executive Committee
Mover: Don Ishmael, Board Member
Seconder: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
Ayes: Barbara Hernandez, Don Ishmael, Thomas Smith, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
Absent: Deborah Allan, Susan Starrett
6. Animal Control
Monthly reports were included in the agenda packet. Admin. Youngsteadt noted have been working on updates to their website that will include information on lost and found pets. Once completed, he will have a presentation for the committee. In February, he will discuss rabies and present a resolution for a new vehicle. Brief discussion followed.
7. Office of Emergency Management
Monthly reports were included in the agenda packet. Dir. Bryant reviewed volunteer statistics from 2017. During the subzero temperatures they routinely monitor ice jams and electrical power outages in order to plan and establish help when necessary.
8. Old Business
None
9. Reports Placed On File
Result: Place Written Reports On File [Unanimous]
Mover: Angela C Thomas, Board Member
Seconder: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
Ayes: Barbara Hernandez, Don Ishmael, Thomas Smith, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
Absent: Deborah Allan, Susan Starrett
10. Executive Session
None
11. New Business
None
12. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items
None
13. Adjournment
Result: Adjourned By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Thomas Smith, Board Member
Seconder: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
Ayes: Barbara Hernandez, Don Ishmael, Thomas Smith, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
Absent: Deborah Allan, Susan Starrett
This meeting was adjourned at 9:28 am.
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