Kane County Public Health Committee met May 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call To Order
Madam Chair Strathmann called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
PRESENT Board Member Cherryl Strathmann
Board Member Jarett Sanchez
Board Member Leslie Juby
Board Member Monica Silva
Board Member Rick Williams
Board Member David Young
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Vern Tepe
REMOTE Board Member Bill Tarver
AWAY Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog
Also present: Bd. Members Allan*, Daugherty*, Gumz, Iqbal*, Kenyon, Kious*, Linder, Molina* & Roth; Health Fin. Dir. Snowden*; Disease Prevention Dir. Barrett*; Health Protection Dir. Onwuta*; Health Exec. Dir. Isaacson*; Animal Control Admin. Youngsteadt; Trans. Chief of Staff Rickert; ITD staff Peters; and members of the public.
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes: April 19, 2023
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez
4. Finance/Budget
A. April Public Health Committee Finance Reports (attached)
The monthly finance report was attached to the agenda. No oral report was made.
5. Public Comments
Kane County resident Lori Powell spoke on a previous Public Health update provided by Health Exec. Dir. Isaacson. She expressed concern with the statement that Paxlovid is being underutilized. She detailed safety and efficacy data on the drug, and inquired about advocating for it.
Dr. Shari Bresnihan from the Children's Health Defense - Illinois Chapter provided her medical background, as well as the history of venoms found in the Covid-19 virus. She spoke on various synthetic components that have been found in the virus.
Kane County resident Roxanne Shilka spoke on rights and responsibilities. She expressed concern with the Public Health portion of the Kane County website and suggested that more information be covered.
6. Animal Control
A. Animal Control Reports (attached)
Animal Control Admin. Youngsteadt stated that the monthly report was attached to the agenda. He highlighted upcoming animal vaccine clinic events, which can be found at www.kanecountypets.com. He noted that the last rabid cat in Kane County was in 1983 and the last rabid dog in the county was in 1966. This is a testament to Animal Control's work of keeping animals safe. Discussion ensued.
7. Executive Director
A. Current Health Updates
Health Exec. Dir. Isaacson expressed gratitude for the nurses in public health across the country, particularly Kane County nurses. He noted the benefits of local nursing programs, including home visits. He spoke on unvaccinated pockets of the community as they relate to measles and mumps.
Chair Strathmann recognized the health department staff for their difficult work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Isaacson spoke on the upcoming Youth Mental Health Event. Further information can be found at the health department's website - www.kanehealth.com.
B. Authorizing Hiring Communicable Disease Surveillance Coordinator, Communicable Disease Supervisor, Finance Operation Specialist and Facilities Logistics Assistant to Replace the Seasonal Positions in the FY23 Budget
Much discussion ensued regarding the necessity of these positions and vaccine adequacy.
KC Finance and Budget Committee
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE
MOVER: Monica Silva
SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez
AYE: Cherryl Strathmann, Jarett Sanchez, Leslie Juby, Monica Silva, Bill Tarver, and Rick Williams
NAY: David Young
C. Authorizing Budget Amendment for FY23 IDPH COVID-19 Vaccination Grant KC Finance and Budget Committee
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE
TO: KC Finance and Budget Committee
MOVER: Monica Silva
SECONDER: Jarett Sanchez
AYE: Cherryl Strathmann, Jarett Sanchez, Leslie Juby, Monica Silva, Bill Tarver, and Rick Williams
NAY: David Young
D. Authorizing Opioid Response Community Projects
Health Exec. Dir. Isaacson summarized the following resolution. Discussion ensued.
KC Finance and Budget Committee
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE
TO: KC Finance and Budget Committee
AYE: Cherryl Strathmann, Jarett Sanchez, Leslie Juby, Monica Silva, Bill Tarver, Rick Williams, and David Young
E. Authorizing Number of Procurement Cards Issued to Kane County Health Department and Each of their Transaction Limits
KC Finance and Budget Committee
RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE
TO: KC Finance and Budget Committee
AYE: Cherryl Strathmann, Jarett Sanchez, Leslie Juby, Monica Silva, Bill Tarver, Rick Williams, and David Young
8. Old Business None.
9. Reports Placed On File
RESULT: APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
MOVER: Rick Williams
10. Executive Session (if needed)
None.
11. New Business
Committee Member Young shared a constituent email regarding the presence of the World Health Organization (WHO) throughout the Kane County website, as well as on the Government Center campus. Discussion ensued regarding the purpose of these references and the process of adding this topic as an agenda item. Young shared an excerpt from and recommended Robert F. Kennedy's book, "The Real Anthony Fauci".
12. Adjournment
RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE
MOVER: Jarett Sanchez
SECONDER: Rick Williams
This meeting was adjourned at 10:02 AM.
https://www.countyofkane.org/MeetingMinutes/6633/23-5-17.pdf
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