Kane County Human Services Committee met Sept. 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chairman Surges called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
| Attendee Name | Organization | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Clifford Surges | Kane County | Chairman | Present | |
| Bill Lenert | Kane County | Vice Chairman | Present | |
| Deborah Allan | Kane County | Board Member | Late | 9:19 AM |
| Theresa Barreiro | Kane County | Board Member | Absent | |
| Mark Davoust | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| John Hoscheit | Kane County | Board Member | Present | |
| Anita Lewis | Kane County | Board Member | Absent |
2. Approval of Minutes: August 12, 2020
RESULT: ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Lenert, Vice Chairman
SECONDER: John Hoscheit, Board Member
AYES: Clifford Surges, Bill Lenert, Mark Davoust, John Hoscheit
ABSENT: Deborah Allan, Theresa Barreiro, Anita Lewis
3. Public Comment
None
4. Monthly Financial Reports
A. August Monthly Reports
Financial reports were included in the agenda packet.
5. Veteran's Assistance Commission (J. Zimmerman)
Veteran’s Comm. Supt. Zimmerman addressed the committee summarizing the attached monthly reports. Further discussion continued with no questions from the Committee. Chair Surges informed the committee of Co. Bd. Chairman Lauzen’s support for Zimmerman and the Veteran’s Commission Team.
6. Department of Human Resource Management (Sylvia Wetzel)
A. Monthly Blue Cross/Blue Shield Invoice
Exe. Dir Wetzel reported a significant decrease in costs and a credit in the monthly settlement. B. Monthly BCBS/MERP
Wetzel acknowledged the mailing of FY21 open enrollment packets and the importance of an electronic response. She stressed the need for everyone to make a selection of benefits even if there is no change.
C. Monthly Staff and Applicant Changes
Wetzel announced a multitude of applications resulting in 15 new hires. She accredited the increase of applicants and the success of virtual on-boarding to IT support.
D. Monthly Training Update
Wetzel discussed the favorable completion rate of the sexual harassment training.
E. Discussion: 2021 Holiday Schedule
Wetzel commented on the approval of the FY21 Holiday Schedule.
F. Monthly Workers' Compensation
Referencing the monthly report, Wetzel summarized a decrease in Workers’ Compensation claims. She noted occurrences are predominately at the JJC though overall, cases remain consistent. Wetzel discussed the correlation between Workers’ Compensation and FMLA. Further discussion continued related to the Pandemic. Chairman Surges expressed appreciation of the Workers’ Compensation program efforts.
G. Monthly Group Alternatives Insurance Report
Sylvia Wetzel reported on the Global Financial tracker and positive results. Chairman Surges acknowledged the extensive work in creating new reports. Wetzel expressed gratitude to Group Alternatives for their assistance in creating greater positive financial results. She detailed the new insurance plan and explained several benefits of the program. Discussion ensued on the cost effectiveness, improved service, and lack of disruption in the transition to the new health insurance plan.
7. Compliance
None
8. Old Business
Wetzel reported on the Benefit Administration System expected to go live 10/1/2020. She stated the program has undergone testing and random audits in preparation for virtual open enrollment. Surges acknowledged the enormity of this task with expectation of some obstacles and continued improvement.
9. New Business
None.
10. Reports Placed On File
RESULT: PLACE WRITTEN REPORTS ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Lenert, Vice Chairman
SECONDER: John Hoscheit, Board Member
AYES: Clifford Surges, Bill Lenert, Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, John Hoscheit
ABSENT: Theresa Barreiro, Anita Lewis
11. Executive Session
The Committee moved into Executive Session at 9:30 a.m. to discuss a personnel issue.
RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Bill Lenert, Vice Chairman
SECONDER: John Hoscheit, Board Member
AYES: Clifford Surges, Bill Lenert, Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, John Hoscheit
ABSENT: Theresa Barreiro, Anita Lewis
The Committee returned to Open Session at 9:48 a.m.
12. Adjournment
RESULT: APPROVED WITH VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: John Hoscheit, Board Member
SECONDER: Bill Lenert, Vice Chairman
AYES: Clifford Surges, Bill Lenert, Deborah Allan, Mark Davoust, John Hoscheit
ABSENT: Theresa Barreiro, Anita Lewis
This meeting was adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
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