Kane County Human Services Committee met Aug. 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Lenert called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Deborah Allan | Board Member | Late | 9:05 AM |
| Ron Ford | Vice Chair | Present | |
| Rebecca Gillam | Board Member | Present | |
| John Martin | Board Member | Present | |
| Douglas Scheflow | Board Member | Present | |
| Thomas Smith | Board Member | Present | |
| Bill Lenert | Chairman | Present |
2. Approval of Minutes: July 13, 2018
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ron Ford, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Rebecca Gillam, Board Member
AYES: Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Bill Lenert
ABSENT: Deborah Allan
3. Public Comment
None
4. Monthly Financial Reports
Monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. Finance staff Waggoner stated there were no General Fund FY18 concerns to report at this time. In the Special Revenue Funds, Insurance Liability has continued to trend higher than recommended. They will continue to monitor the fund.
5. Veteran's Assistance Commission
VAC Supt. Zimmerman reviewed statistics from the monthly reports included in the agenda packet. Claims filed through his office were processed 14 days faster than the average Illinois VA claim. The total Illinois VA claims pending for last month were 8,059 with 138 from our county office. In July, Kane County claimants received over $175,500 in new benefits, which brings the FYTD total to over $3.529M. For July, they paid out $400 in shelter benefits for one veteran.
6. Department of Human Resource Management
A. Monthly EEO Reports
The monthly report was included in the agenda packet. HR Exec. Dir. Wetzel noted there were 18 terminations and 36 new hires predominantly as replacements. They received 96 job applications for open positions. (Allan arrives @ 9:05 a.m.)
B. Monthly IPBC Funding Sheet
Referencing the IPBC funding sheet, Chair Lenert reported the county paid out $1.3M for the month of July. Wetzel added that next month she hopes to provide the benefit cost sheet that shows a breakdown of the employee and employer costs. Lenert shared an update on the dividend the county will receive in November.
C. Monthly MERP Report
Referencing documents included in the agenda packet, Wetzel reported as of August 6 enrollment is up to 29 people, by September 14 it should be up to 31. Hold the annual biometric screening and open enrollment on October 9-23. A MERP representative will be present to answer questions.
D. Monthly NACo Prescription Drug Plan Report
Referencing a report included in the agenda packet, Lenert noted there have been very few people using this service. Brief discussion followed on ways to promote the program.
E. Biometric Screenings
Previously discussed under the MERP report.
7. Compliance
None
8. Old Business
None
9. New Business
A. Resolution: Approving the Bond for County Clerk
This authorizes the bond for Kane County Clerk in the amount of $50,000 commencing on
December 3, 2018.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/23/2018 9:00 AM
TO: Public Service Committee
MOVER: John Martin, Board Member
SECONDER: Ron Ford, Vice Chair
AYES: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Bill Lenert
B. Resolution: Approving the Amount of Bond for County Treasurer and County Collector
This authorizes the bond of the duly elected Treasurer of Kane County in the amounts of $1,500,000 for each of the offices of Treasurer and County Collector for the term commencing on December 3, 2018.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/23/2018 9:00 AM
TO: Public Service Committee
MOVER: John Martin, Board Member
SECONDER: Deborah Allan, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith,
Bill Lenert
C.
Board/Committee Member Meetings
Chair Lenert initiated a discussion on guidelines for County Board members. He felt each person that runs for an office has a responsibility to uphold. He asked the committee for their input. Allan suggested checking with other counties. Wetzel reported that other counties have policies and procedures in place for County Board members. Referencing a handout, Wetzel noted she compiled a draft document from information provided by other counties for the committee's consideration. Lenert asked the committee to look over the document and provide input at next month's committee meeting. He felt it could be used as a guideline for possibly moving forward. Scheflow felt they should also incorporate Robert's Rules of Order into the guidelines. Brief conversation occurred.
10. Reports Placed On File
RESULT: PLACE WRITTEN REPORTS ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deborah Allan, Board Member
SECONDER: Ron Ford, Vice Chair
AYES: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Bill Lenert
11. Executive Session (if needed)
None
12. Adjournment
RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Thomas Smith, Board Member
SECONDER: Ron Ford, Vice Chair
AYES: Deborah Allan, Ron Ford, Rebecca Gillam, John Martin, Douglas Scheflow, Thomas Smith, Bill Lenert
This meeting was adjourned at 9:30 AM.
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