Kane County Public Health Committee met Oct. 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Silva called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Deborah Allan | Board Member | Present | |
| Barbara Hernandez | Board Member | Late | 9:02 AM |
| Don Ishmael | Board Member | Absent | |
| Thomas Smith | Board Member | Present | |
| Susan Starrett | Vice Chair | Present | |
| Angela C Thomas | Board Member | Late | 9:16 AM |
| Monica Silva | Chairman | Present |
Int. Dir. Madison staff Snowden; Animal Control Admin. Youngsteadt; ITD staff Peters; Finance staff Waggoner; and members of the press & public, including William Beith from the Mental Health Advisory Committee, INC Board Exec. Dir. Jerry Murphy and St. Charles 708 Board Chairman Carolyn Waibel.
2. Approval of Minutes: September 19, 2018
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Susan Starrett, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Deborah Allan, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Monica Silva
ABSENT: Don Ishmael, Angela C Thomas
3. Finance/Budget
The monthly financial reports were included in the agenda packet. Staff Waggoner reported Special Revenue Fund 351 is trending slightly higher than recommended however, they do not anticipate being over budget.
4. Public Comments on Agenda Items
Jerry Murphy, Exec. Dir. of the INC Board, read an email he sent to the Public Health Committee that expressed his opposition of the recommended referendum. The recommendation is to create a countywide 708 Board by consolidating the existing 708 Boards.
Carolyn Waibel, Chairman of the St. Charles 708 Board Committee spoke in opposition concurring with Mr. Murphy. She stated numerous reasons why they felt strongly against the proposal.
5. Executive Director
A. Kane County Mental Health Advisory Committee Report
Referencing a handout included in the agenda packet, William Beith from the Mental Health Advisory Committee reviewed their findings for the recommended consolidation and establishment of a countywide 708 Board. He felt strongly about placing the referendum on the ballot, which would allow the constituents the choice to vote. (Thomas arrives @ 9:16 a.m.)
Chair Silva continued the conversation on the consolidation recommendation noting the conflicting data in various reports would need clarified prior to moving forward with a referendum. Considerable discussion followed. There was a consensus amongst the committee to continue the discussion and not take action with the referendum at this time. Dir. Jeffers presented the following resolution:
B. Resolution: Authorizing the Purchase of Naloxone Nasal Spray
This authorizes a contract with Cardinal Health Inc. to purchase Narcan medication.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/31/2018 9:00 AM
TO: Finance and Budget Committee
MOVER: Susan Starrett, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
ABSENT: Don Ishmael
C. Flash Report
Exec. Dir. Jeffers reviewed the monthly Flash Report included in the agenda packet. She announced November is American Diabetes Awareness Month. Kane County Health Department (KCHD) has collaborated with the University of Illinois and Northern Illinois University in a research study identifying lead in well water. Residents, who participate in the study, will provide water samples and complete a questionnaire about home water use. Jeffers promoted the Great American Smokeout event on November 15.
6. Animal Control
Admin. Youngsteadt reviewed his monthly report included in the agenda packet noting revenue has continued to exceed expenses. They have completed the solar panel installation. He discussed a web cam project they have been working on with Aurora University students. Youngsteadt promoted the final microchip and rabies vaccine clinic for 2018 on October 17. Brief discussion occurred.
7. Office of Emergency Management
A. OEM Report
Referencing a PowerPoint presentation included in the agenda packet, Int. Dir. Madison shared highlights from his monthly report noting September was National Preparedness Month. They have been working with Animal Control addressing animal issues during a disaster. Emergency responses had doubled, however it was mostly due to weather related calls. Madison presented the following resolution:
B. Resolution: Authorizing the FY18 Budget Adjustment for the Local Emergency Planning Committee Fund 248 Kane County Emergency Planning
This authorizes a budget adjustment needed to address the increase in the Local Emergency Planning Committee Partnership Program donations and the committee’s decision to increase the funding for the Hazardous materials response teams and future projects.
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/31/2018 9:00 AM
TO: Finance and Budget Committee
MOVER: Susan Starrett, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Barbara Hernandez, Board Member
AYES: Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
ABSENT: Don Ishmael
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: Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
ABSENT: Don Ishmael
10. Executive Session
None
11. New Business
Silva thanked Board member Smith for his years of service to the Public Health Committee.
12. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items
None
13. Adjournment
RESULT: ADJOURNED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Thomas Smith, Board Member
SECONDER: Susan Starrett, Vice Chair
AYES: Deborah Allan, Barbara Hernandez, Thomas Smith, Susan Starrett, Angela C Thomas, Monica Silva
ABSENT: Don Ishmael
This meeting adjourned at 9:45 AM
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