Kane County Reporter

Kane County Human Services Committee met July 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call To Order

Chairman Surges called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.

PRESENT Board Member Clifford Surges

Board Member Michael Linder

Board Member Deborah Allan

Board Member Michael Kenyon

Board Member Anita Lewis

Board Member Monica Silva

Board Member Bill Tarver

Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog

Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Vern Tepe

Also present: Co. Bd. members Daugherty*, Juby, Roth, Kious*, Strathmann*; HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo & staff Miller; KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt*; KDOT staff Rickert*; ASA Frank; PIO Intern Kertesz; ITD CIO Lasky* & Peters; and members of the press and public.

2. Roll Call

3. Remote Attendance Requests

There were no remote attendance requests for this meeting.

4. Approval of Minutes: June 14, 2023

(Committee Member Silva arrived in-person at 9:01 a.m.)

RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

MOVER: Michael Linder

SECONDER: Bill Tarver

AYE: Clifford Surges, Michael Linder, Michael Kenyon, Anita Lewis, and Bill Tarver

ABSENT: Deborah Allan, and Monica Silva

5. Public Comment

None.

6. Monthly Financial Reports

A. Monthly Finance Reports

Chairman Surges stated the monthly financial reports were on file. No additional report was made.

7. Department of Human Resource Management

A. Monthly Blue Cross Blue Shield Invoice

HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo stated the monthly Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) invoice is on file. The invoice is within tolerance at $1.4M.

B. Monthly BCBS and MERP Totals

HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo stated there are 68 members enrolled in MERP. This is a slight decline from last month's enrollees.

C. Monthly Assured Partners Report

HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo stated that the 2023 Global Tracker has been trending in the green so far this year. There are bills still coming in, so this number will fluctuate. However, this has been trending as expected.

D. Monthly Workers Comp and Liability Reports

HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo stated the monthly Worker's Compensation and Liability Reports were within tolerance. She spoke on the resolution placed later in the agenda packet regarding the continued relationship with Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc. (CCMSI).

E. Monthly Applicants and Staff Changes

HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo explained that the County has been receiving a good amount of applications. She stated the New Hires and Termination Report was included in the agenda packet. Lobrillo addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued on the needs of the current job market. (Committee Member Allan arrived in-person at 9:07 a.m.)

F. HR Updates

No report was given.

8. Compliance

A. Monthly Training Report

HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo explained that starting in August 2023, she will be following up with those employees that have not completed the annual State-mandated Sexual Harassment Training. Currently, 1K employees have completed the training.

9. Old Business

A. Authorizing the County to Contract with Humana Inc. to Provide the 2024 Healthcare Continuation Coverage for Medicare Eligible Retired and Disabled Employees and Surviving Spouses

HRM Exec. Dir. provided additional information on this resolution. (Madam Chairman Pierog arrived in-person at 9:09 a.m.) She addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

TO: KC Finance and Budget Committee

MOVER: Monica Silva

SECONDER: Michael Kenyon

AYE: Clifford Surges, Michael Linder, Deborah Allan, Michael Kenyon, Anita Lewis, Monica Silva, and Bill Tarver

B. Authorizing Contract for Workers Compensation and Liability Claims Third Party Administrator

HRM Exec. Dir. Lobrillo provided additional information on this resolution. She addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion ensued.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT: MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

TO: KC Executive Committee

MOVER: Monica Silva

SECONDER: Deborah Allan

AYE: Clifford Surges, Michael Linder, Deborah Allan, Michael Kenyon, Anita Lewis, Monica Silva, and Bill Tarver

10. Reports Placed On File

Before the Committee voted to put the reports on file, Surges mentioned that a Special County Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 to discuss the potential insurance providers for Kane County. He stated that this meeting is being held for all Board Members to look into both Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and UnitedHealthcare (UHC). Surges and Lobrillo addressed questions and comments from the Committee on the steps taken with the insurance providers. Discussion ensued.

RESULT: APPROVED BY ROLL CALL VOTE

MOVER: Deborah Allan

SECONDER: Bill Tarver

AYE: Clifford Surges, Michael Linder, Deborah Allan, Michael Kenyon, Anita Lewis, Monica Silva, and Bill Tarver

11. Adjournment

RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Michael Kenyon

SECONDER: Bill Tarver

This meeting was adjourned at 9:24 AM.

https://www.countyofkane.org/MeetingMinutes/6661/23-07-12.pdf