Kane County Public Health Committee met April 18.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella

Jun 10, 2018

Kane County Public Health Committee met May 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:

1. Call to Order

Chairman Silva called the meeting to order at 9:03 AM.

Attendee Name Title Status Arrived

Deborah Allan Board Member Late 9:11 AM

Barbara Hernandez Board Member Present

Don Ishmael Board Member Absent

Thomas Smith Board Member Present

Susan Starrett Vice Chair Late 10:08 AM

Angela C Thomas Board Member Late 9:12 AM

Monica Silva Chairman Present

Also present: Co. Bd. staff Nagel; Health Dept. Exec. Dir. Jeffers & staff Heaton, Snowden; OEM Dir. Bryant; Animal Control Admin. Youngsteadt; ITD staff Peters; Finance staff Waggoner; Asst. State's Atty. O'Brien; Audit staff Oscarson; and members of the press & public. No quorum was present. A change in the agenda order followed.

2. Finance/Budget

The monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. Finance staff Waggoner reported she has reviewed the areas that have been trending a little high; there are no areas of concern to report at this time. In the General Fund, Emergency Management is trending slightly high due to expenses paid at the beginning of the year. They do not anticipate being over budget.

3. Public Comments on Agenda Items

None

4. Executive Director

A. Flash Report

The monthly report has been included in the agenda packet. Exec. Dir. Jeffers noted May is Mental Health Month. Referencing a handout, she discussed the Presence Health Behavioral Health Resource Guide. Jeffers provided an update on Tobacco 21 noting the City of Aurora passed an ordinance to raise the legal age for the purchase of tobacco products to 21. (Allan arrives @ 9:11 a.m. making a quorum present.) (Thomas arrives @ 9:12 a.m.) Silva felt the county should also consider raising the tobacco age to 21. Jeffers offered to place a resolution on next month's agenda. She shared an overview of the recent health assessment, which helps determine the county's health priorities. The Health Department has decided to focus on Income and Education priority. Their goal will be to increase the high school graduation rate and provide more employment opportunities.

B. Approval of Minutes: March 21, 2018

Result: Approved With Voice Vote [Unanimous]

Mover: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member

Seconder: Thomas Smith, Board Member

Ayes: Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Thomas Smith, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva

Absent: Don Ishmael, Susan Starrett

C. County Health Rankings

Referencing a presentation included in the agenda packet, Exec. Dir. Jeffers shared an overview on the County Health Rankings noting how they are utilized, what they mean for the community, and how each person can contribute. She stated where you live impacts your health and can shorten your life. In 2018, Kane County ranked 7 out of 102 Illinois Counties. Jeffers shared factors that attribute to the overall score. She compared health factors between 2017-2018 noting areas the county has done well and those that need improvement. Jeffers discussed the next steps on how to bring these issues into the community to address health in all policies. She presented the following resolution:

D. Resolution: Authorizing Exception to the County Financial Policies Regarding Personnel Hiring and Replacements

Authorized the Kane County Health Department to hire two replacements to fill both vacant

Community Health Specialist II: Environmental Health Practitioner positions within the Department.

Result: Moved Forward With Voice Vote [Unanimous] Next: 4/27/2018 11:00 AM

To: Finance and Budget Committee

Mover: Deborah Allan, Board Member

Seconder: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member

Ayes: Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Thomas Smith, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva

Absent: Don Ishmael, Susan Starrett

5. Animal Control

Monthly reports were included in the agenda packet. Admin. Youngsteadt reported last month's revenue has continued to exceed their expenses by $50,000-$66,000. Their return to owner rates has continued to increase. He shared an overview of the Lost and Found Animals website link noting it is an interactive link that also allows the public to post information. Youngsteadt promoted the upcoming Vaccine Clinic on April 25. He shared an email from Anderson Animal Shelter regarding their possible location change. Considerable discussion followed. (Starrett arrives @ 10:08 a.m.)

6. Office of Emergency Management

Monthly reports were included in the agenda packet. Dir. Bryant asked the committee for their assistance in notifying his office of upcoming events in their communities that would benefit from OEM's presence.

7. Old Business

None

8. Reports Placed On File

Result: Place Written Reports On File [Unanimous]

Mover: Angela C Thomas, Board Member

Seconder: Susan Starrett, Vice Chair

Ayes: Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva

Absent: Don Ishmael

9. Executive Session

The Public Health Committee moved into Executive Session at 10:12 a.m. to discuss release of Closed Session Minutes.

Result: Approved By Roll Call Vote [Unanimous]

Mover: Susan Starrett, Vice Chair