Kane County Public Health Committee met Oct. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Silva called the meeting to order at 9:15 AM.
| Attendee Name | Title | Status |
| Deborah Allan | Board Member | Present |
| Barbara Hernandez | Board Member | Present |
| Don Ishmael | Board Member | Absent |
| Thomas Smith | Board Member | Absent |
| Susan Starrett | Vice Chair | Absent |
| Angela C Thomas | Board Member | Present |
| Monica Silva | Chairman | Present |
2. Approval of Minutes: August 22, 2018
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
SECONDER: Deborah Allan, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
ABSENT: Don Ishmael, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett
3. Finance/Budget
The monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. Staff Waggoner reported the Special Revenue Funds 247 and 351 are trending slightly higher than recommended, however the Health Department does not anticipate being over budget at the end of the fiscal year. They will continue to monitor each fund.
4. Public Comments on Agenda Items
Bill Catching, Aurora Township Supervisor, spoke in opposition to the countywide 708 Board proposal. He stated his committee passed a resolution unanimously opposing the establishment of a countywide 708 Board.
Jim Anderson, Batavia Township Supervisor, spoke in opposition to the consolidation and dissolution of the 708 Boards. He stated they have been working efficiently and questioned where the consolidation proposal came from. Anderson felt the smaller communities should be able to form their own 708 Boards.
5. Executive Director
A. Flash Report
Exec. Dir. Jeffers shared highlights from the monthly Flash Report included in the agenda packet.
She promoted upcoming events including the Opioid Task Force meeting on September 28, a Symposium for the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) on October 12, Walk to School Day on October 10, and Mental Illness Awareness Week October 7-13. Jeffers encouraged everyone to take precautions during the upcoming cold and flu season. Brief discussion followed.
Mental Health Advisory Committee/708 Board
Referencing a handout not included in the agenda packet, William Beith from the Mental Health Advisory Committee addressed questions previously asked at last month’s Public Health Committee meeting. Mr. Beith presented a tax analysis based upon data collected in 2017 of existing Township 708 Boards. He reviewed the Equal Assessed Valuation (EVA) rate and levy amount for each Township and the municipalities.
Chair Silva felt further discussion of mental health services and funding for all of Kane County should continue at next month’s committee meeting.
Referencing a PowerPoint presentation included in the agenda packet, Carolyn Waibel, Chairman of the St. Charles Mental Health 708 Board committee, reviewed the history and background of their 708 Board. She provided data on the tax levy collected from the St. Charles residents in 2017 and pointed out discrepancies in the data collected from the Mental Health Advisory Committee. She stated 99.5% of funding received from St. Charles goes back to the organizations and agencies. Waibel expressed her concerns over the conflicting data and the consolidation recommendation. Considerable discussion occurred.
6. Animal Control
Monthly reports were included in the agenda packet. Admin. Youngsteadt reported their revenue has continued to exceed expenses. He promoted the upcoming microchip and rabies vaccine clinic on September 19, and October 17.
7. Office of Emergency Management
A. Resolution: Authorizing FY18 Emergency Management Program Grant for the Office of Emergency Management
This authorizes a grant agreement with the State of Illinois as part of the Emergency Management Grant program.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/3/2018 9:00 AM
TO: Executive Committee
MOVER: Deborah Allan, Board Member
SECONDER: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
ABSENT: Don Ishmael, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett
B. OEM Report
Referencing a PowerPoint presentation included in the agenda packet, Int. Dir. Madison shared highlights from his monthly report and announced September is National Preparedness month. He reviewed steps and actions to take when an emergency arises. Brief discussion followed.
8. Old Business
None
9. Reports Placed On File
RESULT: PLACE WRITTEN REPORTS ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
SECONDER: Deborah Allan, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
ABSENT: Don Ishmael, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett
10. Executive Session
The committee moved into Executive Session at 10:14 a.m. to discuss the Release of Closed Session minutes.
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deborah Allan, Board Member
SECONDER: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
ABSENT: Don Ishmael, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett
The committee returned to Open Session at 10:17 a.m.
11. Release of Closed Session Minutes
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Deborah Allan, Board Member
SECONDER: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
ABSENT: Don Ishmael, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett
12. New Business
None
13. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items
None
14. Adjournment
RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Angela C Thomas, Board Member
SECONDER: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
ABSENT: Don Ishmael, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett
This meeting was adjourned at 10:19 AM.
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