Seth Wormley, Board Member - District 1 | Kendall County, IL Website
Seth Wormley, Board Member - District 1 | Kendall County, IL Website
Kendall County Board of Health met March 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Kelly called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
A quorum was declared by roll call.
Members Present: Megan Andrews, Dr. Julie Conlin, Lynn Cullick, Jordan Gash, Dr. Karin Gustafson, Karen Kelly, and Brooke Shanley.
Members Absent: Jay DeMarco, Dr. John Gleason, Bobby Richardson, and 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
Ms. Cullick moved to approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Gash seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote.
IV. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 18, 2025, REGULAR MINUTES
Ms. Cullick moved to approve the February 18, 2025, regular minutes as presented. Dr. Gustafson seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote.
V. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS & VISITORS / PUBLIC COMMENT
None
VI. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Ms. VanGundy reported that March has been a busy month with the full implementation of two new digital programs: Sage Intacct and Executime. She acknowledged Katy Williams for her efforts in developing detailed manuals for staff, which have been instrumental during the transition. Ms. VanGundy expressed her appreciation for the patience shown by staff as they adapt to the new systems. She also extended gratitude to County Human Resources for their timely responses to inquiries regarding the new programs.
Ms. Hendrickson mentioned that staff have expressed positive feedback about the Executime interface, particularly for handling time-off requests.
A brief discussion ensued regarding whether the health department is facing similar challenges as other departments in the transition to these new digital systems.
VII. BOARD COMMITTEE & ADVISORY BOARD REPORTS
A. Finance Committee Vouchers
Dr. Conlin reviewed the minutes from the 02/18/2025 Finance Committee Meeting
Dr. Conlin moved to approve January Vouchers totaling $136,240.05. Dr. Gustafson seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote
B. Approve 02/18/2025 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
Ms. Andrews moved to approve the 02/18/2025 Finance Committee Minutes as presented. Mr. Gash seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
C. Accept Advisory Board Minutes: Community Action Advisory Board Minutes – 12/12/2024, Environmental Health Advisory Board Minutes – 01/14/2025
Ms. Cullick moved to approve the Advisory Board Minutes as presented. Dr.. Gustafson seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approve Mental Health Advisory Board Appointment
The board of health members reviewed the bio of Sarah Elliot who is to be appointed as a new member of the Environmental Health Advisory Board.
Ms. Shanley moved to approve the Environmental Health Advisory Board Appointment. Ms. Cullick seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
B. Approve Fiscal Policy Updates
Ms. VanGundy provided an overview of the major fiscal policy changes. She outlined the key updates and additions to the language, explaining the rationale behind these modifications to ensure clarity and alignment with current financial practices.
Ms. Cullick moved to approve the Fiscal Policy Updates as presented. Ms. Shanley seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote.
C. Effectiveness Insight and Outcome Results 2024
Ms. Hendrickson provided an overview of the 2024 outcome data graphic and explained its significance. The board commended the health department on their scores. Ms. Hendrickson highlighted that in 2025, the title of this data collection will be updated, a neutral option will be introduced, and all departments will transition to using a uniform procedure for gathering responses. Ms. Hendrickson shared the department goals for 2025. A brief discussion followed regarding staffing and the capacity to successfully carry out each goal.
D. 2025 Anti-Harassment Training
The 2025 Anti-Harassment Training Video was presented to Board Members. Certification forms to verify participation were also completed.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
None.
X. ITEMS FOR BOARD DISCUSSION
A. Leadership Minutes from 2/21/2025
B. Mental Health Services – Stress-Busting Program Flyer
C. Community Health Services – 2025 Back-to-School Immunization Clinics
D. Legislative Activity Synopsis February/March 2025
E. Article: $100K raised for Special Olympics Illinois during Polar Plunge Event
F. IPHMAS Drill Kendall County Health Department
Ms. Van Gundy shared that this drill is conducted to ensure that we are prepared to receive support from other health departments in the event of an emergency.
G. Community Action Services – Thank You Letter
H. Gmail Accounts
Ms. VanGundy inquired about the effectiveness of continuing to use Kendall County Health Department Gmail accounts for board members. It was decided that board members would email Kristen Orr if they no longer wished to use this email address.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Gash moved to go into Executive Session at 7:34 p.m. for the purpose of the review of discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06, 5ILCS 120-2 (1) & Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2) Section 2 C Item (1)”. Ms. Shanley seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by roll call vote.
Ms. Hendrickson exited the meeting.
Dr. Conlin moved to come out of executive session at 7:36 p.m. Ms. Shanley seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by voice vote.
Ms. Shanley moved to approve & release executive session minutes from 03/19/2024. Dr. Gustafson seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by roll call vote.
Ms. Cullick moved to retain as closed all previously closed minutes. Ms. Shanley seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by roll call vote.
Ms. Cullick moved to destroy recordings from 11/15/2022 and 03/21/2023. Ms. Shanley seconded the motion. The motion approved unanimously by roll call vote.
XII. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES
None
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Cullick moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Ms. Shanley seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote. The next meeting is April 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
https://www.kendallhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ad_BOH_Minutes_03-18-2025.pdf
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