Kendall County Board of Health met April 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
I. Call To Order
Ms. Cooper called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m.
II. Roll Call
A quorum was declared by roll call. Members present, Christina Cooper, Tony Giles, Dr. Joseph Gruber, Jim Jensen, Brenda Ulrich and Dr. John Palmer arrived at 6:32 p.m.
Members absent: Dr. Thomas Liske and Dr. Mukhtar Nandra
Staff present: Dr. Amaal Tokars, Executive Director/Public Health Administrator; RaeAnn VanGundy, Operations Administrator; Steve Curatti, Program Administrator; Becki Rudolph, Executive Assistant.
III. Approval Of Agenda
Ms. Ulrich moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Giles seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
IV. Approval Of March 20, 2018 Minutes
Dr. Gruber moved to approve the March 20, 2018 minutes as presented. Mr. Jensen 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
No comments.
VII. Presentation – Steve Curatti, Program Administrator
Handout distributed on Community Outreach. Mr. Curatti reviewed:
−Why we do it
−How we do it
−Where we do it
−Reviewed some of the outreach presentations done in 2017.
VIII. New Business
A. Approve Emergency Response Plan
Copies of All Hazards Emergency Operations Plan and the Continuity of Operations Annex were distributed. Dr. Tokars reviewed the Essential Functions the department would be providing if there was an event where we could not provide services in our current location.
Ms. Ulrich moved to approve the All Hazards Emergency Operations Plan. Dr. Gruber seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
B. Annual By-Laws Review & Approval
Dr. Tokars reviewed changes/updates to the Board of Health By-laws. The changes/updates reflect current practices.
Dr. Gruber moved to approve the Board of Health By-laws as presented. Dr. Palmer seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
C. Ethical Standards/Rights Of Persons Served Policy Approval
Dr. Tokars reviewed changes to Ethical Standards/Rights of Persons Served Policy. Changes were made after a state audit asking for staff training and to tighten up sections of the policy. All staff will sign the updated policy.
Mr. Jensen moved to approve the Ethical Standards/Rights of Persons Served Policy as presented. Ms. Ulrich seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
D. Advisory Board Appointment
Dr. Tokars reviewed bio for Evelyn Givens for appointment to the Environmental Health Advisory Board.
Ms. Ulrich moved to appoint Ms. Givens to the Environmental Health Advisory Board. Mr. Giles seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
IX. Committee & Advisory Board Reports
A. Finance Committee
Ms. Cooper reviewed the April 4, 2017 Finance Committee minutes.
−Discussion regarding the dental clinic and the $6,050 contribution made by 100+ Women Who Care – the contribution will be used for start-up costs/supplies for the clinic. Dr. Tokars will be presenting to the group at a later date.
−Discussion regarding annual donation to the County Board and maintaining a department six month reserve.
Dr. Palmer moved to approve March 2018 vouchers totaling $165,283.56. Ms. Ulrich seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by roll call vote.
B. Personnel Committee
Mr. Jensen reviewed minutes from the April 13, 2018 Personnel Committee meeting.
−Discussion on the departments Tuition Reimbursement Policy. Mr. Jensen read an email sent to Dr. Tokars regarding discontinuing tuition reimbursement to be consistent with County policy – the request was from County Board member Lynn Cullick.
-Advantage to the department if staff continue their education – knowledge and skills brought back to the department.
-Important for department accreditation to encourage workforce development.
-Small amount in department budget $6,000 that gives much more in benefits to the department.
Mr. Jensen and Dr. Tokars will speak with Ms. Cullick.
C. Environmental Health Advisory Board 03/13/18; Mental Health Advisory Board 03/14/19 and; Community Health Advisory Board 03/14/18; Community Action Advisory Board 11/19/17 Minutes
Dr. Tokars briefly reviewed highlights from minutes.
C. Approve Finance and Personnel Committee Minutes & Accept Advisory Board Minutes
Mr. Jensen moved to approve Finance Committee 04/04/18 Minutes; Personnel Committee 02/23/18 & 04/13/18 Minutes and accept Environmental Health Advisory Board 03/13/18; Mental Health Advisory Board 03/14/19 and; Community Health Advisory Board 03/14/18; Community Action Advisory Board 11/19/17 Minutes. Ms. Ulrich seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
X. Old Business
None
XI. Items For Board Discussion
A. Board of Health April Communication
B. Newspaper Articles: “Scholarships Offered for Local Students”; “Kendall County Panel Discussion Looks At Education, Treatment to Combat Opioid Crisis”; “Roundtable Addresses Opioid, Heroin Abuse”
C. Systems Improvement March Minutes
D. Thank you from Client
Dr. Tokars briefly reviewed the letter.
E. KCHD Flyers: Children’s Oral Health Program Tooth Fluoride Varnishing; 2018 Professional Seminar Series Flyer Flyers; The Effects of Internet Use on the Elder Population Plus: Recognizing & Addressing Isolation Among Seniors; For Kendall Government Employees CPR Certification; Safety Tips for Mosquito & West Nile Virus Prevention when Outdoors
F. NACCHO Statement on the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting
G. PSA Synthetic Cannabinoid Warning
H. IDPH-CDC-DASA memo(s): Communicable Disease in Illinois Spring 2018 Newsletter; Follow-up: Undifferentiated Vitamin K Dependent Coagulopathy Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoids (‘K2/Spice’); DASA Smart Alert-Dangerous Synthetic Cannabinoid Identified; Tuberculosis Infection Control Plans in Health-Care Facilities; Severe Bleeding among Synthetic Cannabinoids (‘K2/Spice’) Users; Death of an Individual Who Used Synthetic Cannabinoids
XII. Board Member Announcements/Updates
None
XIII. Executive Session
Not needed.
XIV. Adjournment
Mr. Jensen moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Giles seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote. The next meeting is Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
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