Grundy County Board of Health met Sept. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I. Call to Order
| Attendee Name | Title | Status |
| Ann Marie Struck | Board of Health Secretary | Present |
| Joan Harrop | Board of Health member | Absent |
| Leticia Setrini-Best | Board of Health member | Absent |
| Larry Johnson | Board of Health member | Present |
| Richard Sefton | Board of Health President | Present |
| Dana Howd | Board of Health Vice-President | Present |
| Lana Phillips | Board Member | Present |
| Dean Marketti | Board of Health member | Present |
II. Public Portion
none
III. Approval of Agenda**
1. Motion to approve the September 19, 2018 Board of Health agenda as presented
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dean Marketti, Board of Health member
SECONDER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health Secretary
AYES: Struck, Johnson, Sefton, Howd, Phillips, Marketti
ABSENT: Harrop, Setrini-Best
IV. Approval of BOH minutes**
1. Board of Health - Regular Meeting - Jun 20, 2018 6:30 PM
The June 20, 2018 Board of Health meeting minutes were approved as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Larry Johnson, Board of Health member
SECONDER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health Secretary
AYES: Struck, Johnson, Sefton, Howd, Phillips, Marketti
ABSENT: Harrop, Setrini-Best
2. Board of Health - Regular Meeting - Jul 18, 2018 6:30 PM
The July 18, 2018 Board of Health meeting minutes were approved as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dean Marketti, Board of Health member
SECONDER: Lana Phillips, Board Member
AYES: Struck, Johnson, Sefton, Howd, Phillips, Marketti
ABSENT: Harrop, Setrini-Best
3. Board of Health - Regular Meeting - Aug 15, 2018 6:30 PM
The August 15, 2018 Board of Health meeting minutes were approved as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health Secretary
SECONDER: Dean Marketti, Board of Health member
AYES: Struck, Johnson, Sefton, Howd, Phillips, Marketti
ABSENT: Harrop, Setrini-Best
V. Health Department Operations Report**
1. Health Department Operations Report-August
The August Health Department Operations Report was approved as presented at last month (August) meeting.
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health Secretary
SECONDER: Dean Marketti, Board of Health member
AYES: Struck, Johnson, Sefton, Howd, Phillips, Marketti
ABSENT: Harrop, Setrini-Best
2. 4349 : Health Department Operations Report-September
The following topics were highlighted in the September Health Department Operations Report. Administration: Tobacco 21 bill was vetoed and associations do not believe there are enough votes to overturn it; working with South Wilmington and Mazon on park tobacco ordinances; PADS agreement is in place for their new grant (Phoenix Rising). The health department will provide therapy and psychiatry for homeless clients referred to us from PADS; Risk Management plan is being reviewed to ensure the health department programs and services are not jeopardized. This document will be brought to the board in November to review and approval; AnyBODY 5K generated over $4,300. The funds will be reinvested to assist clients. There were 178 runners who participated in the event. Nursing: Flu season is beginning. We have FluBlok for those ages 19-65 and High Dose for those 65 and older. Mobile vaccine clinics have been held/scheduled at Saratoga Tower, Elliot Manor, First United Methodist Church of Morris and Church of Hope in Gardner. Flu, Pneumonia and Shingrix are available at all of these clinics. The health department has received 30 doses of Hepatitis A vaccine to be given free to those who meet the criteria. There has been a change in Illinois lead reporting guidelines in Illinois for FY2019. An referral to the health department will be necessary at 5ug/dl or higher (previously reported at 10ug/dl or higher). Lead can be found in old paint and imported make-up and spices.
Environmental Health: On September 11, 2018 results of the Local Health Protection Grant Review were received. It was determined we were in Substantial Compliance with all three programs. Next review will be in 2021 for the year of 2020. As of August 31, 2018, 693 food related inspections (routine, complaint, re-inspections, opening, etc) have been completed.
Behavioral Health: Welcome to Intern Raegen Riccolo, MSW student at Aurora University. Preparations have been made in anticipation of a BALC audit this month. The first formal CIS training is this week. System Administrators, Front Desk and Therapist will all be involved in training. Increasing the psychiatrist hours is being reviewed. By increasing 3 additional hours per week it would allow her to see 28 more clients per month.
Seniors: Staff will be attending the annual CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) Medicare enrollment training conference September 18-19. Care Coordinators are now using the new Critical Event Report System provided by IDOA (Illinois Department on Aging). IDOA has indicated they are planning to create an updated training manual for CC's (Care Coordination). Open enrollment is October 15th - December 7th. C. Taylor has submitted her resignation. The Care Coordinator position has been posted.
Public Health Emergency Preparedness: A quarterly SIREN drill was conducted in September with a 92% response. Several Memorandums of Understanding with local partners have been updated and sent out for signature. A closed POD brochure was developed in efforts to continue to recruit closed POD's.
In Plain Sight Bedroom will be at Cornfest on the Courthouse lawn with K. Stamm, S. Ezell and Will County staffing it.
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Larry Johnson, Board of Health member
SECONDER: Dean Marketti, Board of Health member
AYES: Struck, Johnson, Sefton, Howd, Phillips, Marketti
ABSENT: Harrop, Setrini-Best
VI. Financial Report
1. Financial Report-August
The August Financial Report was approved as presented at the August meeting.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dean Marketti, Board of Health member
SECONDER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health Secretary
AYES: Struck, Johnson, Sefton, Howd, Phillips, Marketti
ABSENT: Harrop, Setrini-Best
2. 4320 : Financial Report-September
M. Pruim reported at 75% through the fiscal year, we have brought in 74% in Revenue and Expenses stand at 69% using 47% of the total county subsidy allowed. This months report represents the new subsidy to the health department in FY18 ($313,000). The increase from $275,000. is a result of pay increases to union and non-union, as approved by the County Board. FY19 Update: continuing to work with the Finance Committee in sharing information about our FY19 budget request ($375,000.) and services offered at the Health Department.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dean Marketti, Board of Health member
SECONDER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health Secretary
AYES: Struck, Johnson, Sefton, Howd, Phillips, Marketti
ABSENT: Harrop, Setrini-Best
VII. Claims-August
1. Motion to approve the August Claims for payment as presented
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dean Marketti, Board of Health member
SECONDER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health Secretary
AYES: Struck, Johnson, Sefton, Howd, Phillips, Marketti
ABSENT: Harrop, Setrini-Best
VIII. Claims-September
1. Motion to approve the September claims for payment as presented
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dean Marketti, Board of Health member
SECONDER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health Secretary
AYES: Struck, Johnson, Sefton, Howd, Phillips, Marketti
ABSENT: Harrop, Setrini-Best
IX. Old Business
X. New Business
1. Title 3, Chapter 1: Food Regulations
C. Anderson reviewed the food code regulations to be presented to the County Board in October for final approval. This code was developed to remain in compliance with State and Federal Regulations adopted. Renewing permits, timelines on inspections prior to opening, violations and correction time frames are all addressed in this new regulations code. C. Anderson asked for board approval and recommendation for County Board approval.
RESULT: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/9/2018 6:00 PM
MOVER: Larry Johnson, Board of Health member
SECONDER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health Secretary
AYES: Struck, Johnson, Sefton, Howd, Phillips, Marketti
ABSENT: Harrop, Setrini-Best
2. Policy 5.12A
The Board approved the following benefits for non-union to parallel benefits given to union employees at the signing of their current contract. Sick leave cash out at 50% after 6 years of service; 60 hours compensatory/deffered time allowed on the books at one time; paid bereavement leave for brother-in- law and sister-in-law (1 day).
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Larry Johnson, Board of Health member
SECONDER: Dean Marketti, Board of Health member
AYES: Struck, Johnson, Sefton, Howd, Phillips, Marketti
ABSENT: Harrop, Setrini-Best
XI. Other
A. Executive Session
none
XII. Action as Result of Executive Session
none
XIII. Adjournment
1. Motion to adjourn the September 19, 2018 Board of Health meeting
The September 19, 2018 Board of Health meeting was adjourned at 7:35pm. The recording was stopped.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dean Marketti, Board of Health member
SECONDER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health Secretary
AYES: Struck, Johnson, Sefton, Howd, Phillips, Marketti
ABSENT: Harrop, Setrini-Best
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