Kane County Public Health Committee met Aug. 22.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Silva called the meeting to order at 9:07 AM.
| Attendee Name | Title | Status |
| Deborah Allan | Board Member | Absent |
| Barbara Hernandez | Board Member | Present |
| Don Ishmael | Board Member | Absent |
| Thomas Smith | Board Member | Absent |
| Susan Starrett | Vice Chair | Present |
| Angela C Thomas | Board Member | Present |
| Monica Silva | Chairman | Present |
2. Approval of Minutes: July 18, 2018
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Susan Starrett, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
AYES: Barbara Hernandez, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
ABSENT: Deborah Allan, Don Ishmael, Thomas Smith
3. Finance/Budget
The monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. Staff Waggoner reported Fund 247 and 351 in the Special Revenues Fund are trending higher than recommended, however they will not be over budget by the end of their fiscal year.
4. Public Comments on Agenda Items
Suzie Shogren Chair of the Geneva 708 Mental Health Board provided information regarding the Mental Health Advisory Committee and the city of Geneva. She stated the 708 Board was established in 1989. She provided a brief background, mission statement, goals and objectives that can be found on the city's website. She stated the Board covers 83% of Geneva residents. Carolyn Waibel, Chair of the St. Charles 708 Mental Health Board provided a brief background on their board, noting it was established in 1986. She felt some of the data that has been reported is not accurate. Waibel spoke on behalf of Mayor Rogina, stating he recommends the County Board to consider speaking with other 708 Boards in the community prior to making any decisions.
5. Executive Director
A. Flash Report
Exec. Dir. Jeffers shared highlights from the monthly Flash Report included in the agenda packet, noting September is National Preparedness Month. Jeffers shared the Model Practice award they received for recognition during the St. Charles School District norovirus outbreak in 2017.
A change in the agenda order followed.
B. Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation Children's Mental Health in Kane County
Referencing a presentation included in the agenda packet, staff Isaacson reviewed statistics and percentages from a collection of surveys conducted in 2018 for behavioral health. He discussed the details of the grant awarded from the Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation, noting they will be initially receiving $200,000 for the planning year with $2.1M available for implementation over the following six years. Isaacson discussed the project overview, the three main issues they will focus on, and the project partners. Jeffers noted the goal for the health department is to coordinate services and help amplify the existing services within the community. Brief discussion followed.
C. Wellness Works 2018 Conference
Jeffers promoted the Wellness Works Conference on September 21, 2018 at the Fox Valley Park District in Aurora. She provided details of the workshop and discussions.
D. Mental Health Advisory Committee Update
Referencing a presentation included in the agenda packet, William Beith and Linda Ramirez Slewinski from the Mental Health Advisory Committee discussed data on the 708 Board. Mr. Beith reported the money collected by the levy averages $8.03 per person. They have been trying to figure out a unified response throughout the county for mental health services. He shared information on the agencies currently receiving 708 funds and the counties that have a 708 Board. Considerable discussion followed including information regarding the data collected and the 708 tax levy.
Jerry Murphy, Exec. Dir. of the INC Board, addressed the differences in the numbers reported, the actual costs to administer the levy and the annual report. He responded to questions that were previously asked. Mr. Murphy discussed the likely hood of a positive outcome for a referendum.
Dir. Jeffers presented the following resolution:
E. Resolution: Authorization to Enter Into Grant Agreement for FY2019 Illinois State Board of Education
Prevention Initiative 0-3 Program
This authorizes a grant agreement with the Illinois State Board of Education for the FY2019 Illinois State Board of Education Prevention Initiative 0-3 Program.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/29/2018 9:00 AM
TO: Finance and Budget Committee
MOVER: Susan Starrett, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
AYES: Barbara Hernandez, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
ABSENT: Deborah Allan, Don Ishmael, Thomas Smith
F. Resolution: Authorization for Grant Agreement for FY2018-2019 Illinois Children's Healthcare
Foundation Children's Mental Health Grant
This authorizes the Children’s Mental Health Initiative 2.0 grant with the Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation in the amount of $200,000. This amends the FY2018 budget in the amount of $13,879.14 (the balance of $186,120.86 will be included in the FY2019 budget), and authorizes the creation of the Program Manager position and Community Health Specialist III- Systems Navigator positions. These positions will end when grant funding ends.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/29/2018 9:00 AM
TO: Finance and Budget Committee
MOVER: Susan Starrett, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
AYES: Barbara Hernandez, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
ABSENT: Deborah Allan, Don Ishmael, Thomas Smith
6. Animal Control
Monthly reports were included in the agenda packet. Admin. Youngsteadt provided an update on the expenses, noting the vehicle expense and building upgrades are complete. He provided an update on the solar project. Jeffers added they will have a ribbon cutting ceremony once the project is complete, she mentioned this is the first solar panel project for the County. Youngsteadt discussed statistics on the recent vaccine clinic.
A. Resolution: Authorizing Personnel Replacement Hiring Kane County Animal Control Kennel
Assistant
This authorizes Kane County Animal Control to hire a replacement to fill one full time Kennel Assistant position within the department.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 8/29/2018 9:00 AM
TO: Finance and Budget Committee
MOVER: Susan Starrett, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
AYES: Barbara Hernandez, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
ABSENT: Deborah Allan, Don Ishmael, Thomas Smith
7. Office of Emergency Management
Monthly reports were included in the agenda packet. Staff Madison provided an update, noting July they had 13 emergency responses with 2 planned events. He provided an update on events they had participated in the past few months.
8. Old Business
None
9. Reports Placed On File
RESULT: PLACE WRITTEN REPORTS ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Susan Starrett, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
AYES: Barbara Hernandez, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
ABSENT: Deborah Allan, Don Ishmael, Thomas Smith
10. Executive Session (If Needed)
None
11. New Business
Starrett promoted various NACo and UCCI events.
12. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items
None
13. Adjournment
RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Susan Starrett, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
AYES: Barbara Hernandez, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
ABSENT: Deborah Allan, Don Ishmael, Thomas Smith
This meeting was adjourned at 10:19 AM.
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