Kane County Public Health Committee met March 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Silva called the meeting to order at 9:02 am.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Deborah Allan Board Member Late 9:07 am
Barbara Hernandez Board Member Present
Don Ishmael Board Member Absent
Thomas Smith Board Member Present
Susan Starrett Vice Chair Late 9:17 am
Angela C Thomas Board Member Present
Monica Silva Chairman Present
Also present: Co. Bd. staff Nagel; Health Dept. Exec. Dir. Jeffers & staff Heaton; OEM Dir. Bryant; Animal Control Admin. Youngsteadt; ITD staff Peters; Finance staff Waggoner; and members of the press & public.
2. Approval of Minutes: February 21, 2018
Result: Approved With Voice Vote [Unanimous]
Mover: Thomas Smith, Board Member
Seconder: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
Ayes: Barbara Hernandez, Thomas Smith, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
Absent: Deborah Allan, Don Ishmael, Susan Starrett
A change in the agenda order followed.
3. Public Comments on Agenda Items
None
4. Finance/Budget
The monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. Finance staff Waggoner reported there were no FY18 budget concerns to report at this time.
5. Executive Director
A. Flash Report
Exec. Dir. Jeffers shared highlights from the monthly Flash Report included in the agenda packet. In the 2018 County Health Rankings, Kane County placed 7th out of 102 counties in Illinois, up from 12th the prior year. She promoted National Public Health Week on April 2-8 and National Infant Immunization week on April 21-28. (Allan arrives @ 9:07 a.m.)
B. Community Health Improvement Plan Income and Education Presentation by Theresa Heaton, Director of Health Promotion
Referencing a presentation included in the agenda packet. Dir. Heaton discussed the Community Health Priority addressing Income and Education. She reviewed education statistics for county residents 25 years and older. Heaton discussed graphs showing data on residents living below poverty level by age group. Action teams have been formed to address the county's three health priorities. One of the goals of the Income and Education Action Team is to reduce the poverty baseline by 5%. (Starrett arrives @ 9:17 a.m.) Heaton explained the Socio Needs Index and how health has been linked to income and education. Referencing a document from the Kane Health Counts Resource Library, she provided an overview of the 2018 Income & Education Environmental Scan. Data from the scan was used to comprise the seven priorities for an action plan. She asked for the committee's input on how they could help accomplish the top two goals of the value of graduating from high school and engaging students in planning for post-high school. Brief conversation followed. (Silva leaves @ 9:32 a.m.) Jeffers presented the following resolution:
C. Resolution: Authorizing Approval for the Health Department Vehicle Replacement
This authorizes the Kane County Health Department to purchase a 2018 Ford F150 pickup truck at cost not to exceed $30,000.
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 4/11/2018 10:00 am
To: Administration Committee
Mover: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
Seconder: Deborah Allan, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas
Absent: Don Ishmael, Monica Silva
6. Animal Control
Monthly reports were included in the agenda packet. Admin. Youngsteadt reported revenue has continued to exceed their expenses. The vaccine clinic dates have been released for 2018; they will have six clinics this year. He presented the following resolution:
A. Resolution: Authorizing Personnel Replacement Hiring, Kane County Animal Control Warden
This authorizes the Kane County Animal Control Department to hire a replacement to fill the Animal Control Warden Position within the department.
Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 3/28/2018 9:00 am
To: Finance And Budget Committee
Mover: Angela C Thomas, Board Member
Seconder: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas
Absent: Don Ishmael, Monica Silva
7. Office of Emergency Management
Monthly reports were included in the agenda packet. OEM Dir. Bryant reported their new emergency vehicle has arrived. He shared a video clip showing the vehicle's features. The vehicle has not officially been placed in full service yet. The vehicle should provide 15-20 years of service.
8. Old Business
None
9. Reports Placed On File
Result: Place Written Reports On File [Unanimous]
Mover: Thomas Smith, Board Member
Seconder: Deborah Allan, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas
Absent: Don Ishmael, Monica Silva
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: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
Seconder: Thomas Smith, Board Member
Ayes: Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas
Absent: Don Ishmael, Monica Silva
This meeting was adjourned at 9:41 am.
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