Kane County Human Services Committee met Friday, Feb. 23.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
Kane County Human Service Committee
Friday, Feb. 23 2018
County Board Room Minutes 11 a.m.
Kane County Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A, Geneva, IL 60134
1. Call to Order
Chairman Lenert called the meeting to order at 11:06 a.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Deborah Allan Board Member Present
Brian Dahl Vice Chair Present
Rebecca Gillam Board Member Present
John Martin Board Member Absent
Douglas Scheflow Board Member Absent
Thomas Smith Board Member Absent
Bill Lenert Chairman Present
Also present: Co. Bd. Chairman Lauzen; Co. Bd. members Barreiro, Molina & staff Nagel; HRM Exec. Dir. Wetzel & staff Brown; Finance staff Waggoner, Dobersztyn; ITD Dir. Fahnestock & staff Tedder, Peters, Neuenkirchen, Brusky, Garza; Bldg. Mgmt. Exec. Dir. Biggs; Environmental Dir. Anderson; and members of the press and public.
2. Approval of Minutes: January 12, 2018
Result: Approved With Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Rebecca Gillam, Board Member
Seconder: Deborah Allan, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Brian Dahl, Rebecca Gillam, Bill Lenert
Absent: John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith
3. Public Comment
None
4. Monthly Financial Reports
Monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. Finance staff Waggoner reported there were no FY18 General Fund concerns to report at this time. In the Special Revenue Funds, Insurance Liability has been trending higher than recommended however; it is not an area of concern. They will continue to monitor.
5. Veteran's Assistance Commission
The monthly reports included in the agenda packet. Chair Lenert stated the average days for pending claims for the county veteran’s are lower than the average for the VA as usual. The county has 97 outstanding claims pending.
6. Department of Human Resource Management
A. Monthly EEO Report
The monthly report was included in the agenda packet. HR Exec. Dir. Wetzel noted there were 10 terminations and 6 people hired between December 17, 2017-January 13, 2018. They received 38 job applications for open positions.
B. Monthly IPBC Funding Sheet
Referencing the IPBC funding sheet, Chair Lenert reported a monthly payment of just under $1.25M; this figure falls in line with the county’s average for the year. He noted there are about 1,050 on the county's health plan with 374 people on the HMO and 669 on the PPO.
C. Monthly Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan
Referencing documents included in the agenda packet, Lenert reported enrollment has increased to 24 people as of February 2, 2018. The county should see a savings of $240,000 this year. Five departments have not had the MERP presentation yet.
D. Monthly NACo Prescription Drug Plan - 2017 December
Referencing a report included in the agenda packet, Lenert noted they are up to eight people using the plan. Users have averaged a savings of 28%.
7. Compliance
None
8. Old Business
A. Resolution: Authorizing a Procedure for Employees in Building Management’s Pay Rate for Holiday,
On Call and After Hours Worked
This authorizes a procedure for employees in Building Management’s pay rate for holiday, on call and after hours worked. Motion was made by Allan, seconded by Dahl to amend the holiday pay retro to December 1, 2017. Motion carried. Resolution moved forward as amended.
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 2/28/2018 9:00 a.m.
To: Executive Committee
Mover: Rebecca Gillam, Board Member
Seconder: Deborah Allan, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Brian Dahl, Rebecca Gillam, Bill Lenert
Absent: John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith
B. Presentation by Information Technology for County Appointments
Referencing a presentation not included in the agenda packet, ITD staff Tedder reviewed information included in the Appointed Boards and Commissions link on the county's main website. The IT Department has been working over the last couple of months to make this a more interactive link. In the future, it will include applications that can be filled out online then submitted to the designated contact for each position. Considerable discussion followed.
9. New Business
A. Resolution: Authorizing Contract for Health Insurance Broker/Consultant
This authorizes Group Alternatives to act as its Broker of Record for all health insurance coverage at a cost of $96,000 per year, for a period of two years, with mutual option for an additional two 1-year extensions.
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 2/28/2018 9:00 A.M.
To: Finance And Budget Committee
Mover: Brian Dahl, Vice Chair
Seconder: Deborah Allan, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Brian Dahl, Rebecca Gillam, Bill Lenert
Absent: John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith
10. Reports Placed On File
Result: Place Written Reports On File [Unanimous]
Mover: Brian Dahl, Vice Chair
Seconder: Rebecca Gillam, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Brian Dahl, Rebecca Gillam, Bill Lenert
Absent: John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith
11. Executive Session (if needed)
None
12. Adjournment
Result: Adjourned By Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Brian Dahl, Vice Chair
Seconder: Rebecca Gillam, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Brian Dahl, Rebecca Gillam, Bill Lenert
Absent: John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith
This meeting was adjourned at 11:46 a.m.
Christie Duffy
Recording Secretary
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