Kendall County Board of Health met February 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
I.Call To Order
Ms. Cooper called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
II.Roll Call
A quorum was declared by roll call. Members present, Christina Cooper, Tony Giles, Dr. Joseph Gruber, Jim Jensen, Dr. Thomas Liske, Dr. Mukhtar Nandra, and Brenda Ulrich.
Members absent: Dr. John Palmer
Staff present: Dr. Amaal Tokars, Executive Director/Public Health Administrator; RaeAnn VanGundy, Operations Administrator; Steve Curatti, Program Administrator; Becki Rudolph, Executive Assistant.
Guests: Beckie Frieders and Cathi Mundsinger
III. Approval Of Agenda
Ms. Ulrich moved to approve the agenda as presented. Dr. Gruber seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
IV. Approval Of January 16, 2018 Minutes
Dr. Gruber moved to approve the January 16, 2018 minutes as presented. Ms. Ulrich seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
V. Introduction Of Guests & Visitors
Ms. Cooper welcomed everyone attending.
A. Public Comment
None
VI. Executive Director Comments
−A Needs Assessment Survey for community stakeholders was distributed. This is required by our federal partners. Board members were asked to fill out survey and leave face down on the table.
−At last month’s meeting during the discussion on finances the Board talked about inviting Mr. Gryder to attend our March meeting. Earlier today, Mr. Gryder reached out to Dr. Tokars about having a meeting with the Board of Health and County Board. Discussion on which to do – Board members would like to start with asking Mr. Gryder to attend the March Board of Health meeting.
−Update on progress of dental clinic. Dr. Tokars will be reaching out to Facilities Management and the County Facilities Committee Chair to start discussions again on building changes needed for the dental equipment. The goal is to have the clinic running in 2018.
VII. New Business
A. Review & Approve Strategic Plan Update
−Dr. Tokars presentation on the updates & reviewed
-Community Communication Goal Update -Integrated Organizational Priorities/Dashboard -Accessibility Plan 2017 Update −Comments:
-The whole process for the Strategic Plan was good – at the advisory board we appreciate when the goals are tied back to what is reported at meetings.
-Amazing all that is provided at KCHD – continue to focus on communicating to the public.
-Organization of the document puts all information about the department in one department and is easy to understand.
-Department has a global concept – community, staff and finances.
-Its good KCHD is getting out into the community seeing people other places besides here.
Mr. Jensen moved to approve the Strategic Plan Updates. Mr. Giles seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
B. Review & Approve 2017 Annual Report
Copies of the 2017 Annual Report were distributed, Dr. Tokars reviewed.
Mr. Jensen moved to approve the 2017 Annual Report. Dr. Gruber seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
C. Review & Approve Kendall County E-waste Plan
Copies of the Kendall County E-waste Plan were distributed. Dr. Tokars reviewed. The plan was approved at today’s County Board meeting.
Dr. Nandra moved to approve the Kendall County E-waste Plan. Dr. Liske seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
VIII. Committee & Advisory Board Reports
A. Finance Committee – Dr. Gruber
Dr. Gruber reviewed the February 7, 2018 minutes.
Dr. Nandra moved to approve December vouchers totaling $202, 940.01 and January vouchers totaling $148,661.38. Ms. Ulrich seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by roll call vote.
B. Environmental Health Advisory Board 01/09/18; Mental Health Advisory Board 01/10/19 and; Community Health Advisory Board 01/01/18
No comments or questions
C. Approve Finance Committee Minutes and Accept Advisory Board minutes.
Dr. Liske moved to approve the February 7, 2018 Finance Committee minutes as presented and accept Environmental Health Advisory Board 01/09/18; Mental Health Advisory Board 01/10/19 and; Community Health Advisory Board 01/01/18 minutes. Dr. Gruber seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
IX. Old Business
None
X. Items For Board Discussion
A. Board of Health February Communication
B. Newspaper Articles: “Health Department Gives Back $457,638 to Help Balance Kendall County Budget; Coroner Appears at Spec. Finance Com. Mtg.”; “January is National Radon Action Month”; “Board Member Critical of Health Department Cuts”; “Panel Talks Opioid, Narcotic Abuse at Forum”; “Kendall County Coroner Opioid Letter”; “Time for More Education on Opioid Dangers”; “Drug Court Marks One-year Anniversary”
Dr. Tokars stated working with the drug court has been very rewarding for KCHD. The judges are very dedicated to making it work.
C. Legislative: Witness Slips
D. Rankings Find Improvements in Health, but Concerns Linger: Hawaii Remains Healthiest State in US
E. CMAP On To 2050 Alternative Futures Outreach Events as of September 12, 2017
F. Kendall County Soil & Water Conservation District Letter Regarding Strategic Planning
G. Systems Improvement & Staff Meeting Minutes
H. TB Board Minutes – August 29, 2017
I. 2018 State of the State Address
J. IDPH & CDC memo(s): Call For Cases: Leuconostoc Bacteremia; Two Measles Situations Identified in Illinois; Increase in the number of Candida auris cases in the Chicago-metropolitan region; Update to the IDPH Division of Laboratories Manual of Services – Legionella Urine Antigen Testing; Change in the Tuberculosis Center of Excellence for Illinois
XI. Board Members Announcements/Updates
None
XII. Executive Session For The Purpose Of Meetings Lawfully Closed Under The Open Meetings Act (5 Ilcs 120/2) Section 2 C Item (1) “The Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, Or Dismissal Of Specific Employees Of The Public Body”
Not needed
XIII. Adjournment
Dr. Liske moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Dr. Nandra seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote. The next meeting is Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
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