Kendall County Board of Health met March 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
Members present, Christina Cooper, Tony Giles, Jim Jensen, Dr. Mukhtar Nandra A quorum was not present. Dr. John Palmer arrived at 6:10 p.m.
Members absent: Dr. Joseph Gruber, Dr. Thomas Liske, and Brenda Ulrich.
Staff present: Dr. Amaal Tokars, Executive Director/Public Health Administrator; RaeAnn VanGundy, Operations Administrator; Steve Curatti, Program Administrator; Becki Rudolph, Executive Assistant.
III. Executive Director Comments
−Ms. VanGundy’s presentation will be after Committee and Advisory Board reports.
−Mr. Gryder, County Board Chair will be attending the April 17, 2018 meeting.
Dr. Palmer arrived at 6:10 p.m. A quorum was now present.
IV. Approval Of Agenda
Mr. Jensen moved to approve the agenda. Dr. Nandra seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
V. Approval Of February 20, 2018 Minutes
Mr. Jensen moved to approve the February 20, 2018 minutes as presented. Mr. Giles seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote
VI. Introduction Of Guests & Visitors
Ms. Cooper welcomed everyone attending.
A. Public Comment
None
Back to Executive Director Comments
−A document was distributed showing amounts KCHD has paid over the past few years in donation and bond payment to the County.
−Dr. Palmer led discussion on how to address the annual donation with County Board.
-Keeping a six-month reserve to continue to maintain services to residents as stated in resolution.
-Staffing has stayed at the same number for years – no increase during county growth.
VII. New Business
A. Review & Approve Updates to Personnel Policies
Copies of updated Personnel Policies were distributed in Board packets. Dr. Tokars reviewed:
−Chapter 1, Section 1.10 – Equal Employment Statement & Antidiscrimination Policy
−Chapter 1, Section 1.14 – Record Retention Policy
−Chapter 3, Section 3.8C – Political Activities & Contributions
−Many of the changes were recommended by the County’s risk management firm.
−Other changes throughout reflect current practices.
Discussion on Chapter 1, Section 1.10 – Equal Employment Statement & Antidiscrimination Policy. After discussion “arrest record” will be removed from the policy.
Dr. Nandra moved to approve the Personnel Policies with the deletion of “arrest record” from Chapter 1, Section 1.10. Dr. Palmer seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
B. Review & Approve Updates to Intern & Volunteer Handbook
Copies of the updated Intern & Volunteer Handbook were distributed in Board packets. Dr. Tokars reviewed changes.
Mr. Jensen moved to approve the Intern & Volunteer Handbook with the deletion of “arrest record” from Equal Employment Statement & Antidiscrimination Policy. Mr. Giles seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
C. Advisory Board Appointment
Dr. Tokars reviewed Gene Morton’s bio. Mr. Jensen moved to appoint Mr. Morton to the Mental Health Advisory Board. Dr. Palmer seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
D. Accept 2017 County Audit
Dr. Tokars reviewed the finding from the 2017 County Audit – the LIHEAP Program had two files that did not have the required signatures to approve the applications. KCHD response – all unit files will go through review process to ensure completion. Dr. Palmer moved to accept the 2017 County Audit. Mr. Jensen seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
VIII. Committee Reports
A. Finance Committee – Dr. Palmer
The minutes from the March 7, 2018 meeting were reviewed.
Dr. Palmer moved to approve vouchers for February totaling $276,082.37. Mr. Jensen seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by roll call vote.
B. Personnel Committee – Jim Jensen
Reviewed minutes from the February 23, 2018 meeting.
C. Environmental Health Advisory Board 02/13/18; Mental Health Advisory Board 02/14/19 and; Community Health Advisory Board 02/14/18 Minutes
No comments or questions.
D. Approve Finance Committee Minutes & Accept Advisory Board Minutes.
Mr. Giles moved to approve the March 7, 2018 Finance Committee minutes and accept Environmental Health Advisory Board 02/13/18; Mental Health Advisory Board 02/14/19 and; Community Health Advisory Board 02/14/18. Mr. Jensen seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
Personnel Committee minutes will be approved at the April 17, 2018 meeting, as they were not listed on the agenda for approval.
Mr. Giles and Mr. Jensen left the meeting at 7:17 p.m.
IX. Presentation – Raeann Vangundy - Operations Administrator
Ms. VanGundy reviewed a power point on Medicaid Managed Care Update and Other Commercial Insurance Plans.
−Illinois has new a Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Program.
−Reviewed ways the program is expected to improve health, experience of care and lower costs.
−Reviewed the proposed timeline to roll out the program. KCHD will be ready for the second phase on April 1, 2018 to be on the panels of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, Harmony Health Plan, IlliniCare Health Plan, Meridian Health Plan and Molina Healthcare of Illinois.
−Will be able to bill for mental health services, substance abuse services and immunization services.
−KCHD has two certified bilingual staff to assist residents in understanding, applying and enrolling for health coverage.
−Notices are posted at the front desk to notify residents of the Medicaid plans KCHD will be contracted with.
−KCHD also accepts several private insurance plans for mental health, substance abuse and immunization services.
X. Old Business
None
XI. Items For Board Discussion
A. Board of Health March Communication
B. Legislative: Letter from Senator Durbin regarding LIHEAP
C. KCHD Spring Edition Newsletter
D. How Marijuana Affects the Brain
E. Dental Clinics Email – Wine Sergi
F. Local Health Department Strategies for Implementing Health in All Policies
G. Governing: The Metro Areas with the Most Job Growth in 2017
H. IDPH February News Letter
I. Systems Improvement Minutes February 16, 2018
XII. Board Member Announcements/Updates
None
XIII. Executive Session
Not needed
XIV. Adjournment
The meeting ended at 7:45 p.m. The next meeting is Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
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