Kendall County Board of Health met January 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
I.Call To Order
Ms. Cooper called the meeting to order at 6:06p.m.
II. Roll Call
A quorum was declared by roll call. Members present, Christina Cooper, Dr. Joseph Gruber, Jim Jensen, Dr. Thomas Liske, Dr. Mukhtar Nandra, Brenda Ulrich and Dr. John Palmer arrived at 6:30 p.m.
Members absent: Tony Giles
Staff present: Dr. Amaal Tokars, Executive Director/Public Health Administrator; RaeAnn VanGundy, Operations Administrator; Steve Curatti, Program Administrator; Becki Rudolph, Executive Assistant.
III. Introduction Of Guests & Visitors
Ms. Cooper welcomed everyone attending.
A. Public Comment
None
IV. Executive Director Comments
Dr. Tokars reviewed a power point presentation on Worker Knowledge as Leadership Development-Andragogical Appreciative Inquiry.
−Reviewed the four principles of andragogy.
−Exercise done by all units and Systems Improvement team.
−Staff answered questions on:
-Oral communication and writing
-Health and well-being equity
-Professional development and learning
-Worker insight as leadership
−Staff answered each question with significant change, moderate change, little change or no change. Then there was discussion/dialogue on each. Comments were reviewed.
Mr. Curatti and Ms. VanGundy left the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
V. Approval Of Agenda
Mr. Jensen moved to approve the agenda with moving item A from New Business to Executive Director Comments. Ms. Ulrich seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote
VI. Approval Of November 21, 2017 Minutes
Correction page 2, item IX-A – third paragraph correct 4457,638 to $456,638. Also in paragraph, one add see attached at the end of the first paragraph and include the referenced memo with the minutes.
Dr. Nandra moved to approve the minutes as amended. Dr. Palmer seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote
VII. New Business
A. Organizational/Executive Director Performance Evaluation: Executive Session for the purpose of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act (5ILCS 120/2) Section 2 C Item (1) “The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body”
Dr. Gruber moved to go into Executive Session at 6:35 p.m. for the purpose of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act (5ILCS 120/2) Section 2 C Item (1) “The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body. Dr. Palmer seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by roll call vote.
Mr. Jensen moved to come out of executive session at 8:05 p.m. Dr. Liske seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote
B. Approval of Fiscal Policies Updates
Dr. Tokars stated the Fiscal Policies were reviewed at the Finance Committee October 2017 meeting.
Dr. Palmer moved to approve the changes to Fiscal Policies as presented. Mr. Jensen seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
C. Personnel Policy Updates
Copies of the updated Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment & Sexual Misconduct policy were distributed in Board packets. Dr. Tokars stated this policy was written by the State’s Attorney Office and meets the new guidelines set by State law.
Dr. Gruber moved to approve the Unlawful Discrimination, Harassment & Sexual Misconduct policy as presented. Mr. Jensen seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
D. Appointments to Advisory Boards
Dr. Tokars reviewed Mr. Fritz bio. Dr. Palmer moved to appoint Matt Fritz to the Community Action Advisory Board. Dr. Nandra seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
E. Approve Linden Oaks Contract – Psychiatric Services
Copies of the proposed contract for psychiatric services were distributed. Dr. Tokars stated a motion is needed for Ms. Cooper to sign the contract with the cost not exceeding $300 per hour.
Ms. Ulrich moved to grant Ms. Cooper, as Board President, authority to sign a one-year agreement, starting in 2018, with Edward Health for psychiatric services. The agreement must be substantially similar to the 2017 agreement entered into with Edward Health for the same purpose. The cost of the agreement cannot exceed $300 per hour. Dr. Nandra seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
VIII. Committee & Advisory Board Reports
A. Finance Committee & Inter-relationship Reflections – Dr. Palmer
Dr. Palmer briefly reviewed January 3, 2018 Finance Committee minutes and FY2017 year-end financial reports. Dr. Palmer lead discussion on thoughts about $445,638 donation made to the County Board and options for FY2018.
Ms. Cooper left the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Dr. Nandra moved to approve vouchers for November totaling $274,197.93. Ms. Ulrich seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by roll call vote.
B. Environmental Health Advisory Board 09/12/17, 10/11/17 & 11/08/17; Mental Health Advisory Board and 09/13/17, 10/11/17 & 11/08/17; Community Health Advisory Board 09/13/17, 10/11/17 & 11/08/17; Community Action Advisory Board 06/29/17 & 09/21/17 Minutes
No questions or comments
C. Approve January 3, 2018 Finance Committee Minutes & Accept Advisory Board Minutes
Mr. Jensen moved to approve the January 3, 2018 Finance Committee minutes as presented. Dr. Liske seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
Dr. Nandra moved to accept the Environmental Health Advisory Board 09/12/17, 10/11/17 & 11/08/17; Mental Health Advisory Board and 09/13/17, 10/11/17 & 11/08/17; Community Health Advisory Board 09/13/17, 10/11/17 & 11/08/17; Community Action Advisory Board 06/29/17 & 09/21/17 Minutes. Dr. Liske seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
IX. Old Business
None
X. Items For Board Discussion
A. Board of Health January Communication
B. Newspaper Articles: “Local Public Health Officials Prepare for Affordable Care Act Deadline”; “Kendall County Board Approves Budget in Split Vote”; “Health Department Costs County-But So Does Jail”; “Facilities’ Recycling Habits Lauded”; “Health Officials Expect To See More Flu Cases”
C. Waubonsee Community College – Letter Congratulating Dr. Tokars
D. Solid Waste Plan Update Minutes
E. All Staff Meeting Minutes
F. Thank you from CMAP
G. Those Who Excel – Chris Cooper
H. On to 2050 Alternative Futures Engagement Summary
I. NIPHC Letter from Dr. Mason
J. IDPH & CDC memo(s): Advice for Health Care Providers Treating Patients in or Recently Returned from Hurricane-Affected Areas, Including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands; Seasonal Influenza A(H3N2) Activity and Antiviral Treatment of Patients with Influenza; Communicable Disease In Illinois; Parotitis and Influenza Testing
XI. Board Member Announcements/Updates
None
XII. Adjournment – Next Meeting February 20, 2018 At 6:00 p.m.
Dr. Liske moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m. Ms. Ulrich seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote. The next meeting is February 20, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
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