Grundy County Board of Health met Aug. 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I. Call to Order
| Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
| Dick Joyce | Board of Heath member | Present | |
| Ann Marie Struck | Board of Health member | Present | |
| Joan Harrop | Board of Health president | Present | |
| Leticia Setrini-Best | Board of Health secretary | Present | 6:43 PM |
| Larry Johnson | Board of Health member | Absent | |
| Dana Howd | Board of Health member | Absent | |
| Lana Phillips | Board Member | Absent | |
| Dean Marketti | Board of Health vies-president | Present |
II. Public Portion
none
III. Approval of Agenda**
1. Motion to approve the August 21, 2019 agenda as presented
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health member
SECONDER: Dean Marketti, Board of Health vies-president
AYES: Joyce, Struck, Harrop, Setrini-Best, Marketti
ABSENT: Johnson, Howd, Phillips
IV. Approval of BOH minutes**
1. Board of Health - Regular Meeting - Jun 19, 2019 6:30 PM
The June 19, 2019 Board of Health minutes were approved as presented
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dick Joyce, Board of Heath member
SECONDER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health member
AYES: Joyce, Struck, Harrop, Setrini-Best, Marketti
ABSENT: Johnson, Howd, Phillips
V. Health Department Operations Report
1. Health Department Operations Report
Administration: Community Health Needs Assessment in process in preparation for IPLAN; AnyBody 5K- 165 registered participants ($3700.00 from 2018 helped approximately 22 families); attended ACES ( Adverse Childhood Experiences) in preparation of becoming a "trauma-informed' health department; County Board has asked for the BOH stance and recreational cannabis sale and distribution in Grundy County. BoH has asked for more specifics on what they are asking for. Example: effects on residents (increase health addictions/care, traffic accidents), effects of public health (monitoring, inspecting, additional services, additional revenue)
Nursing: Children immunization program- VFC will accept both Medicaid Title 19 and Title 21; flu vaccine delivery is projected for the end of September; mobile flu clinics are scheduled for Saratoga Towers-Morris, Morris United Methodist Church, Church of Hope-Gardner; reviewed were nursing statistics comparing the last two months.
Seniors: the division is fully staffed with 3FT and 1PT Care Coordinator; new staff will attend the IDoA's required training in order to receive Care Coordinator certification; staff audited case management files to continue quality assurance; effective 7/1/2019 Community Care program reimbursement rates increased. Initial Assessments have increased 140% per assessment.; additional initial assessments will be added to each Choices screened client to provide better services to the resident and also increase revenue.
Environmental Health: work continues on the Retail Programs Standards Self-Assessment. Currently five of the nine standards have been completed; 7/23/2019 hosted Certified Food Program Managers course with 25 attendees; Statistics for the division were shared with the board.
Behavioral Health: the Behavioral Health/Crossroads grant proposal has been with-drawn from Community Foundation. The dollar amount request was significantly greater than they typically fund; Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) training was held August 15th with 40 people attending. The training was designed to help people gain an understanding of ACES and behavioral health professional to learn how to use Resilience as part of therapy; WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) graduation was August 14; the BALC audit was completed in early July with only a few citations that have been easily remedied.
Public Health Emergency: June 10, 2019 the health department performed Site Activation drill with one of our local partners; June 19, 2019 the health department conducted an after hours Incident Command drill; June 25 and June 27, C. Anderson attended the IDPH PHEP summit. Attendance required by the PHEP grant; Preparation activities for the Statewide Functional Exercise scheduled for August 13-16 continue.
Outreach and Education Events: 8/21-Mobile Hearing Van (Administration Building); 8/22- Mobile Dental Van (Coal City); 8/28- Veterans Support (Administration Building).
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dick Joyce, Board of Heath member
SECONDER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health member
AYES: Joyce, Struck, Harrop, Setrini-Best, Marketti
ABSENT: Johnson, Howd, Phillips
VI. Financial Report
1. Financial Report July 2019
The July 2019 Financial Report was approved as presented. At 66% through the year, general fund Revenue is at 53% and general fund Expenses are at 59%.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dean Marketti, Board of Health vies-president
SECONDER: Leticia Setrini-Best, Board of Health secretary
AYES: Joyce, Struck, Harrop, Setrini-Best, Marketti
ABSENT: Johnson, Howd, Phillips
2. Grant Activity
Presented were grant applied for, received, denied, and in process.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
VII. Claims
1. July 2019
The July 2019 health department claims were approved for payment as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health member
SECONDER: Dick Joyce, Board of Heath member
AYES: Joyce, Struck, Harrop, Setrini-Best, Marketti
ABSENT: Johnson, Howd, Phillips
2. August 2019
The August 2019 health department claims were approved for payment as presented.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health member
SECONDER: Dick Joyce, Board of Heath member
AYES: Joyce, Struck, Harrop, Setrini-Best, Marketti
ABSENT: Johnson, Howd, Phillips
VIII. OldBusiness
none
IX. New Business
1. Health Department "No Shows"
Discussion was held on "no shows" for health department appointments and ideas to decrease the number. The effect the "no show" rate has on the current waiting list; time frame for first appointment; non-refundable fee for mandatory evaluations; text reminders frequency; phone calls; and loss in revenue were topics covered. Recommendations were asked for from the Board of Health.
RESULT: INFORMATIONAL ONLY
2. FY19 Budget Revision
The revised FY19 Budget was presented for review. Increase in subsidy due to the following
significant changes:
Expenses- $60,000 in required Electronic Health records software; $46,000 in unexpected health care
coverage changes (employee electing family coverage)
Revenue- $60,813.00 over estimated unrestricted revenue with original FY19 proposal.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dean Marketti, Board of Health vies-president
SECONDER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health member
AYES: Joyce, Struck, Harrop, Setrini-Best, Marketti
ABSENT: Johnson, Howd, Phillips
X. Other
A. Executive Session
At 7:53 pm, the Board went into Executive Session to discuss personnel issues on a motion made by D. Joyce and seconded by A. Struck. On a roll call vote said motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes Board of Health members: Marketti, Harrop, Setrini-Best, Joyce and Struck: 5. Nays: none. Absent: Johnson, Howd, Phillips. Motion carried.
At 8:07 pm the Board returned to open session on a motion made by D. Joyce and seconded by A. Struck. Motion carried.
XI. Action as Result of Executive Session
To move forward with the items discussed in Executive Session as directed.
XII. Adjourment
1. Motion to adjourn the August 21, 2019 Board of Health meeting.
The August 21, 2019 Board of Health meeting was adjourned at 8:08pm. The recording was stopped.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Dean Marketti, Board of Health vies-president
SECONDER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health member
AYES: Joyce, Struck, Harrop, Setrini-Best, Marketti
ABSENT: Johnson, Howd, Phillips
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