Grundy County Board of Health met Feb. 18

Grundy County Board of Health met Feb. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. Call to Order 

Also attending was: Tania Schwer; Public Health Administrator, Shelly Figgins; Director of Finance, Operations and Compliance, Tarcha Hurley-Howard; Director of Environmental Health, Kasie Livingston; Director of Senior Programs and Megan Black; Finance and Administrative Assistant.

Absent was: Kathryn Harrison; Director of Nursing

II. Public Portion 

None.

III. Approval of Agenda** 

1. Motion to Approve the Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Board of Health Agenda The agenda was approved as presented.

IV. Approval of BOH minutes** 

1. Board of Health – Regular Meeting – Jan 21, 2026 6:30 PM

The meeting minutes were approved as presented.

V. Health Department Operations Report 

1. Motion to Approve the Health Department Operations Report

Administration: Tania Schwer, Public Health Administrator, updated the present Board of Health members on administrative programmatic and operations. Current vacancies are as follows: Public Health Nurse II, Outreach & Education Coordinator, Care Coordinator, Safety & Emergency Response Coordinator. Collaborative efforts between the Illinois Department of Public Health and UIC continue to support the Public Health Leadership Institute for System Change for public health administrators. Tania Schwer shared a letter regarding the Northern Illinois Public Health Consortium to fund local public health departments. Updates to the Emergency Response Coordinator contractual position will be reviewed further on the agenda. Tania Schwer attended a meeting which discussed efforts to advance Grundy County. Advancements discussed include satellite offices for Joliet Junior College, potential contracts at local airports and AI Data Centers. The IPLAN/Community Health Needs Assessment continues to be evaluated by Biel Consulting. The 4th Annual Senior Expo will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The expo will include an idea exchange and a 50/50 raffle.

Nursing: Tania Schwer, Public Health Administrator, updated the present Board of Health members on nursing programmatic and operations. Jennifer has completed and passed the Choices training and has joined Stacy in completing those during the week. Aegis lab services- Katie met with Aegis representative to review drug testing lab services. Services can be provided both via urine and saliva sample. Billable to private insurances as well as Medicaid and Medicare. Lead Case Management Program evaluation complete with IDPH. Program remains in good standing with a letter presented by IDPH for items to focus on regarding documenting.

Environmental Health: Tarcha Hurley-Howard, Director of Environmental Health, updated the present Board of Health members on environmental health programmatic and operations. The division hosted three SLIP students. They learned how to trap and test mosquitoes and went on a ‘mock’ inspection at local kitchens. Ten temporary permits have been collected for the upcoming temporary permit season.

Senior Programs: Kasie Livingston, Director of Senior Programs, updated the present Board of Health members on senior division programmatic and operations. The 4th Annual Senior Expo will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Jennifer’s Garden Banquet and Convention Center. Currently, the event is hosting twenty vendors and one-hundred community members. Interviews for the vacant Care Coordinator position are underway.

VI. Claims 

1. Motion to Approve the Grundy County Health Department Claims for January 2026. The Grundy County Health Department Claims for January 2026 were approved as presented.

VII. Health Department Financial Report 

1. Motion to Approve the Health Department Financial Report

The Health Department Financial Report was approved as presented.

VIII. Old Business 

None.

IX. New Business 

1. Behavioral Health Update/Discussion

Presented was Behavioral Health Updates and Discussion. Agenda item was for informational purposes only. No action was taken.

2. Job Description-Behavioral Health Compliance & Reopening Consultant

Presented was the Job Description-Behavioral Health Compliance & Reopening Consultant position. The board reviewed and discussed the position. Agenda item was for informational purposes only. No action was taken.

3. Job Description-Director of Behavioral Health

Presented was the Job Description-Director of Behavioral Health position. The board reviewed and discussed the position. Agenda item was for informational purposes only. No action was taken.

4. Job Description-Safety & Emergency Response Coordinator (Contractor)

Presented were updates to the Job Description-Safety & Emergency Response Coordinator (Contractual) position. The agenda item was approved as presented.

5. Job Description-Safety & Emergency Response Coordinator

Presented were updates to the Job Description-Safety & Emergency Response Coordinator position. The agenda item was approved as presented.

6. Annual Report Draft

Presented was the Annual Report Draft to the Board. The draft was approved as presented.

7. Site Review Report-Lead Program

Presented was a Site Review Report for the Lead Program. Agenda item was for informational purposes only. No action was taken

8. 50/50 Approval

Presented was the licensed 50/50 raffle for the upcoming Senior Expo. Agenda item was for informational purposes only. No action was taken.

X. Executive Session 

1. Motion to Exit Open Session and Enter Closed Session

At 7:14PM, the Board of Health went into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) matters on a motion made by Board of Health member Joyce and seconded by Board of Health member Ulivi. On roll call vote, said motion prevailed by the following vote:

Ayes: Joyce, Harrop, Howd, Marketti, Menz, Rasmusson, Struck, Ulivi

Nays: None

Absent: None

Excused: None

2. Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) 

3. Motion to Exit Closed Session and Enter Open Session

At 7:29pm, the Board of Health conducted a motion to exit executive session and enter back into open session on a motion made by Board of Health member Joyce and seconded by County Board member Rasmusson. On a roll call vote, said motion prevailed by the following vote:

Ayes: Joyce, Harrop, Howd, Marketti, Menz, Rasmusson, Struck, Ulivi

Nays: None

Absent: None

Excused: None

XI. Action as Result of Executive Session 

1. Motion to approve action as a result of executive session

Action as a result of Executive Session: The Board of Health conducted a motion to approve the offer of the payout schedule to align with the grant requirements as discussed in executive session on a motion made by Board of Health member Joyce and seconded by Board of Health member Menz. On a roll call vote, said motion prevailed by the following vote:

Ayes: Joyce, Harrop, Howd, Marketti, Menz, Rasmusson, Struck, Ulivi

Nays: None

Absent: None

Excused: None

XII. Adjournment 

1. Motion to Adjourn the Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Board of Health Meeting

At 7:33 PM the Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Board of Health Meeting was adjourned. The recording was stopped.

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