Kendall County Times

Kendall County Board of Health met Jan. 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER

Ms. Kelly called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

A quorum was declared by roll call.

Members present: Jay DeMarco, Jordan Gash, Dr. John Gleason, Karen Kelly, Bobby Richardson, and Brooke Shanley

Members absent: Dr. Julie Conlin, Lynn Cullick, Dr. Karin Gustafson, Gabriella Shanahan

Staff present: RaeAnn VanGundy, Executive Director/Public Health Administrator; Rachael Hendrickson, Assistant Executive Director; Kristen Orr, Executive Assistant

Guests: None

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Dr. Gleason moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. DeMarco seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.

IV. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 19, 2024, REGULAR MINUTES

Mr. Gash moved to approve the November 19, 2024, regular minutes as presented. Ms. Shanley seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.

V. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS & VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENT

Board members and staff introduced themselves to new staff members Rachael Hendrickson and Kristen Orr.

VI. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS

Ms. VanGundy shared that Megan Andrews has been approved by the county board to replace Ann Mann’s vacant Board of Health position.

Ms. VanGundy provided an overview of the January 17, 2025, Leadership Meeting. February is evaluation month and directors were encouraged to set goals outside of essential job functions for evaluated staff. Steve Curatti completed all director evaluations prior to his retirement.

Ms. VanGundy shared the county will begin soon. It is expected that WIC or LIHEAP will be one of the programs chosen to undergo a major audit. LIHEAP recently completed their three-year audit, so if chosen, it will be a smooth process.

Ms. VanGundy shared a staffing summary. The Human Resources Coordinator has started employment. The sanitarian and two public health nurse positions will be posted to Indeed once the Human Resources Coordinator and directors are ready to review resumes.

Ms. VanGundy shared that we are still receiving H5N1 (Avian Influenza) calls from community members regarding bird disposal. Health Department staff is reminding residents of the disposal process as outlined by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

VII. BOARD COMMITTEE & ADVISORY BOARD REPORTS

A. Finance Committee

Dr. Gleason reviewed the minutes from the Finance Committee.

Ms. Shanley moved to approve November vouchers totaling $373, 154.33 and December vouchers totaling $489,424.71. Mr. Richardson seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by roll call vote.

B. Approve Finance Committee 01/15/25 Minutes

Mr. Richardson moved to approve the Finance Committee 01/15/25 Minutes as presented. Mr. DeMarco seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.

C. Accept Advisory Board Minutes: EHAB Minutes – 09/10/2024, CAAB Minutes – 09/12/2024, CHAB Minutes – 09/18/2024

Ms. Shaley moved to approve the Advisory Board Minutes as presented. Mr. Gash seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. HPAI (Avian Influenza)

Ms. VanGundy shared community calls are primarily regarding how to handle dead birds found on personal property. Residents are informed to follow IDPH protocol, and that Animal Control and the Kendall County Health Department will not visit residents to dispose of birds. Ms. Hendrickson shared that in speaking with WSPY it was emphasized that residents should avoid dead or sick birds to minimize contamination. Ms. VanGundy also shared there are no current positive H5N1 cases, but Kendall County Health Department will continue to monitor.

B. Environmental Health Advisory Board Appointments - Approve

Ms. VanGundy shared the bios for David Rood, Jeff Sobotka, and Cliff Thrall all of whom will be appointed to the Environmental Health Advisory Board. A brief discussion was held regarding the method to which an advisory board vacancy is made known.

Ms. Shanley moved to approve the Environmental Health Advisory Board Appointments. Mr. Richardson seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by roll call vote.

C. BOH Self-Evaluation Process

Ms. Shanley requested the Self-Evaluation Process be tabled until the next meeting to accommodate the desired number of board members for adequate reflection.

Ms. Shanley moved to approve the postponement of the Self-Evaluation Process to the February 18, 2025 meeting. Ms. Kelly seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by roll call vote.

IX. OLD BUSINESS

None.

X. ITEMS FOR BOARD DISCUSSION

A. Leadership Meeting Minutes from 11/15/2024

Ms. VanGundy reviewed the minutes from the Leadership Meeting with BOH Members.

B. Newspaper Article: 2025 Solid Waste Plan presented to Kendall County Board during Committee of the Whole meeting, set for further discussion at next board meeting

XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

XII. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES

None.

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

Dr. Gleason moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:46 p.m. Mr. Gash seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote. The next meeting is February 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

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