Kendall County Board of Health met Oct. 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Dr. Palmer called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
A quorum was declared by roll call. Members present, Christina Cooper, Lynn Cullick, Jim Jensen, Dr. Mukhtar Nandra, Dr. John Palmer, and Nanci Reiland.
Members absent: Tony Giles and Dr. Joseph Gruber
Staff present: Dr. Amaal Tokars, Executive Director/Public Health Administrator; RaeAnn VanGundy, Operations Administrator; Steve Curatti, Program Administrator; Arissa Hunt, Executive Assistant; Terri Olson, Community Health Director.
Guests: None
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ms. Cooper moved to approve the updated agenda as presented. Dr. Nandra seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
IV. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 MINUTES
Dr. Nandra moved to approve the August 26, 2019 minutes as presented. Mr. Jensen seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
V. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS & VISITORS
A. Public Comment None
VI. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Dr. Tokars reviewed a Non Profit Impact document that was discussed at systems improvement this month.
Dr. Tokars invited the Board of Health to the Health Department’s November All-Staff meeting and Holiday Lunch on November 8th.
−Board of Health members were invited to speak briefly at the All-Staff.
VII. BOARD COMMITTEE & ADVISORY BOARD REPORTS
A. Finance Committee
Minutes of the October 2, 2019 meeting were distributed in Board packets.
Ms. Cooper moved to approve September vouchers totaling $42,108.06. Ms. Cullick seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by roll call vote.
B. Personnel Committee
Minutes of the October 11, 2019 were distributed at the meeting.
C. Approve Finance Committee October 2, 2019 and Personnel Committee October 11, 2019 minutes. Accept Community Action Advisory Board July 11, 2019, Environmental Health Advisory Board September 10, 2019, Mental Health Advisory Board September 11, 2019, and Community Health Advisory Board September 11, 2019 Minutes.
Ms. Cullick moved to approve the October 2, 2019 Finance Committee and October 11, 2019 Personnel Committee minutes and accept Community Action Advisory Board July 11, 2019, Environmental Health Advisory Board September 10, 2019, Mental Health Advisory Board September 11, 2019, and Community Health Advisory Board September 11, 2019 Minutes. Ms. Reiland seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Presentation – Terri Olson, Community Health Services Director
Tuberculosis – What We Know
−Illinois had a total of 319 cases of TB in 2019, 204 of those outside of Chicago.
−Kendall County had 2 active cases and 11 latent cases in 2018.
−Kendall County has already had 2 active cases and 29 latent cases so far in 2019. Most of these individuals have traveled to other countries within the last year. B. Board of Health By-laws – Approve Update
Dr. Tokars reviewed updates to the Board of Health By-laws.
− Additional language for diversity of Advisory Board members including low-income/client individuals and accommodation was added.
−Outreach via television was removed as we are no longer utilizing this type of outreach.
Mr. Jensen moved to approve the Board of Health By-laws updates as presented. Ms. Cullick seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
C. Personnel Policies – Approve Updates
Dr. Tokars reviewed updates to the Personnel Policies.
−Chapters 3 and 7 added language for verbal aggression/abuse.
−Chapter 5 adjusted full-time employee hours from 37.5 to 40 in regards to tuition reimbursement.
−Section 7.7 added language related to the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act and KCHD’s “no tolerance” policy.
Ms. Cullick moved to approve the updates to the Personnel Policies. Mr. Jensen seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
D. Institutional Review Board Proposal – Approve Updates
Dr. Tokars reviewed the Institutional Review Board Proposal for ethnographic surveys to be conducted in Early 2020.
−Ms. Cooper requested IRB reflect efforts to reach Spanish-speaking individuals.
Ms. Cooper moved to approve the Institutional Review Board Proposal with changes. Dr. Nandra seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
E. Solid Waste Plan – Approve
Dr. Tokars reviewed the 2020-2025 Solid Waste Plan including objectives and appendices.
Dr. Nandra moved to approve the Solid Waste Plan as presented. Ms. Cooper seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
None
X. ITEMS FOR BOARD DISCUSSION
A. Newspaper Article(s): Kendall State’s Attorney Says Early Education for Children a Key in Reducing Crime; Kendall Sheriff, Health Dept. to Distribute Drug Deactivation Kits; Wanna allow weed cafes in your town?; Concerns explode over new health risks of vaping; Sheriff’s office, health dept. distributing new pouches to dispose of medication; Health department announces funds for energy assistance;
B. Press Release(s): Kendall County Sheriff’s Office and Health Dept Come Together to Launch New Effort to Address Opioid Crisis;
–Relationships with Sherriff’s office were highlighted, including drug deactivation kits and Mental Health Office.
C. Share Your Blessings Program
D. KCHD September Newsletter
–Environmental Health is using dry ice (CO2) for trapping of Lone Star Ticks.
E. Systems Improvement 9/20/19 Minutes
F. Back to School Poison Prevention Info for Teens-Tots
G. Flyer(s): Help Stop The Spread Of Diseases Through Education
H. NIPHC Letter(s): Vaping Dangers, The Truth about Electronic Cigarettes
I. County Board Health & Environment Committee 09/16/19 Minutes
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Not needed.
XII. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES
-Board members appreciated last month’s tour of Oswego Police Department. Seeing the Health Department rooms was powerful.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Jensen moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m. Ms. Cullick seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote. The next meeting is November 19, 2019 at the Kendall County Health Department.
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