Grundy Reporter

Grundy County Board of Health met Feb. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The public may attend in person or enter comment for the Public Comment portion of the meeting by emailing publiccomment@grundycountyil.gov by 2 hours prior to the start of any meeting. As always live streaming is available via the internet by going to https://www.grundycountyil.gov and clicking on minutes and agenda towards the bottom of the page.

I. Call to Order 

Attendee Name	Title	Status	Arrived
Dick Joyce	Board of Health Member	Present
Eric Rasmusson	County Board Member	Present
Ann Marie Struck	Board of Health Secretary	Present
Joan Harrop	Board of Health President	Present
Dana Howd	Board of Health Vice President	Present
Dean Marketti	Board of Health Member	Present
Kathy Ulivi	Board of Health Member	Excused

Board of Health President Harrop called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Also attending: Tania Schwer; Public Health Administrator, Tarcha Hurley-Howard; Director of Environmental Health, Megan Black; Office Coordinator, Tamra Peppler; Director of Operations and Compliance and Kathryn Harrison; Director of Nursing.

II. Public Portion 

There were no Public Recognitions or Public Comments.

III. Approval of Agenda** 

1. Motion to approve the Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Board of Health Agenda

It was MOVED by Board of Health Member Joyce and SECONDED by Board of Health Member Howd that the Board approve the Agenda for the Wednesday, February 19, 2025 regular Board of Health Meeting. Board of Health President Harrop declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Dick Joyce, Board of Health Member SECONDER: Dana Howd, Board of Health Vice President AYES: Joyce, Rasmusson, Struck, Harrop, Howd, Marketti EXCUSED: Ulivi

IV. Approval of BOH minutes** 

1. Board of Health - Regular Meeting - Jan 15, 2025 6:30 PM

It was MOVED by Board of Health Member Struck and SECONDED by Board of Health Member Marketti that the Board approve the Meeting Minutes for the Wednesday, January 15, 2025 regular Board of Health Meeting. Board of Health President Harrop declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health Secretary SECONDER: Dean Marketti, Board of Health Member AYES: Joyce, Rasmusson, Struck, Harrop, Howd, Marketti EXCUSED: Ulivi

V. Health Department Operations Report 

1. Action: Health Department Programmatic & Operations Report

Tania Schwer, Public Health Administrator, presented Administration updates for the Programmatic and Operations Report. Two new candidates will be joining the Grundy County Health Department fulfilling roles for the Director of Behavioral Health and Director of Senior Programs. After a First Amendment Auditor visitor, new signage and ropes have been added to hallways, designating area for personnel staff and public. The leadership team continues to stay updated with federal funding.

Kathryn Harrison, Director of Nursing, presented Nursing updates for the Programmatic and Operations Report. Yearly, the Vaccine Standing Order must be reviewed and signed by our medical representative. No changes were made this year to the standing order. Yearly, the Family Case Management (FCM) Standing Orders must be reviewed and signed by our medical representative. Changes were made to the standing order.

Tarcha Hurley-Howard, Director of Environmental Health, presented Environmental Health updates for the Programmatic and Operations Report. The division is currently undergoing a survey for their Food Program. Approximately 10% of Food Program files for 2024 have been submitted to the program reviewer. The final survey results will be provided in May 2025. The division was awarded payment for the 2024 FDA Grant efforts. 2025 FDA Grant efforts have been halted due to the federal funding reduction. We are awaiting notice, as the receiving agency, to see who has been awarded the funding. Two food facilities have opened in Grundy County; Jimmy Johns in Diamond and Beans and Bits in Coal City. The Pizza Hut located in Morris has closed down.

Tania Schwer, Public Health Administrator, presented Behavioral Health updates for the Programmatic and Operations Report. Gongmin Mou, developer of the nationally certified electronic health records system CIS, has provided Grundy County Health Department with recommendations on billable services for the division. Direct service billing goals will increase effective February 2025.

Tania Schwer, Public Health Administrator, presented Senior Program updates for the Programmatic and Operations Report. The 3rd Annual Senior Expo Event will take place at Jennifer's Garden in Morris on Wednesday, May 21st, from 10:00am-2:00pm. Contractors continue to assist with Choices Screenings at the Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers. Efforts to transition Choices Screenings have been assessed to create a succession plan between contractors and regular health department staff. Staff members from the nursing division will be attending a Choices training in the next upcoming months.

It was MOVED by Board of Health Member Marketti and SECONDED by Board of Health Member Struck that the Board approve the Health Department Programmatic & Operations Report for the Wednesday, February 19, 2025 regular Board of Health Meeting. Board of Health President Harrop declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Dean Marketti, Board of Health Member SECONDER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health Secretary AYES: Joyce, Rasmusson, Struck, Harrop, Howd, Marketti EXCUSED: Ulivi

VI. Claims 

1. Motion to approve the February 2025 Health Department Claims

It was MOVED by Board of Health Member Howd and SECONDED by Board of Health Member Joyce that the Board approve the Health Department Claims in the amount of $15,112.03. Board of Health President Harrop declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Dana Howd, Board of Health Vice President SECONDER: Dick Joyce, Board of Health Member AYES: Joyce, Rasmusson, Struck, Harrop, Howd, Marketti EXCUSED: Ulivi

VII. Health Department Financial Report 

1. Action: Health Department Financial Report

January is 17% through the fiscal year; ($5,867.00) subsidy is 3% of the total $351,009.00. Revenue is 18% of the budgeted total of $2,283,731.00. Expenses are 15% of the budgeted total of $2,634,740.00. The Board of Health approved the Health Department Financial Report as presented.

It was MOVED by Board of Health Member Struck and SECONDED by Board of Health Member Howd that the Board approve the Health Department Financial Report. Board of Health President Harrop declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health Secretary SECONDER: Dana Howd, Board of Health Vice President AYES: Joyce, Rasmusson, Struck, Harrop, Howd, Marketti EXCUSED: Ulivi

VIII. Old Business 

1. Action: Revisions-FCM Policies and Procedures

It was MOVED by Board of Health Member Joyce and SECONDED by Board of Health Member Marketti that the Board approve the Revisions to the FCM Policies and Procedures. Board of Health President Harrop declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Dick Joyce, Board of Health Member SECONDER: Dean Marketti, Board of Health Member AYES: Joyce, Rasmusson, Struck, Harrop, Howd, Marketti EXCUSED: Ulivi

IX. New Business 

1. Action: Job Description Revisions-Director of Finance, Operations and Compliance

It was MOVED by Board of Health Member Howd and SECONDED by Board of Health Member Struck that the Board approve the job description revisions for the Director of Finance, Operations and Compliance. Board of Health President Harrop declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Dana Howd, Board of Health Vice President SECONDER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health Secretary AYES: Joyce, Rasmusson, Struck, Harrop, Howd, Marketti EXCUSED: Ulivi

2. Action: Annual Report Draft 2024

It was MOVED by Board of Health Member Joyce and SECONDED by Board of Health Member Marketti that the Board approve the Annual Report Draft 2024. Board of Health President Harrop declared MOTION PASSED by unanimous voice vote. MOTION CARRIED.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Dick Joyce, Board of Health Member SECONDER: Dean Marketti, Board of Health Member AYES: Joyce, Rasmusson, Struck, Harrop, Howd, Marketti EXCUSED: Ulivi

X. Executive Session 

1. Motion to Exit Open Session and Enter Executive Session 

1. Motion to Exit Open Session and Enter Executive Session

At 7:15pm, 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 Struck and seconded by Board of Health member Joyce. On a roll call vote, said motion prevailed by the following vote:

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Excused: Ulivi

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Ann Marie Struck, Board of Health Secretary SECONDER: Dick Joyce, Board of Health Member AYES: Joyce, Rasmusson, Struck, Harrop, Howd, Marketti EXCUSED: Ulivi

2. Roll Call 

3. Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) 

4. Motion to Exit Executive Session and Enter Open Session 

5. Motion to Exit Executive Session and Enter Open Session

At 7:35pm, County Board Member Eric Rasmusson was excused during closed session for the remainder of the February 19, 2025, Board of Health Meeting. Roll Call status for Rasmusson was changed.

At 8:01pm, 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 Board of Health member Harrop. On a roll call vote, said motion prevailed by the following vote:

Ayes: Joyce, Harrop, Howd, Marketti, Struck

Nays: None

Absent: None

Excused: Ulivi, Rasmusson

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Dick Joyce, Board of Health Member SECONDER: Joan Harrop, Board of Health President AYES: Joyce, Struck, Harrop, Howd, Marketti EXCUSED: Rasmusson, Ulivi

XI. Action as Result of Executive Session 

1. Motion to Action as Result of Executive Session

Action as a result of Executive Session on matters discussed relating to Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) were approved on a motion made by Board of Health Member Joyce and seconded by Board of Health Howd. On a roll call vote, said motion prevailed by the following vote:

Ayes: Joyce, Harrop, Howd, Marketti, Struck

Nays: None

Absent: None

Excused: Ulivi, Rasmusson

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Dick Joyce, Board of Health Member SECONDER: Dana Howd, Board of Health Vice President AYES: Joyce, Struck, Harrop, Howd, Marketti EXCUSED: Rasmusson, Ulivi

XII. Adjournment

1. Motion to adjourn the Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Board of Health Meeting

It was MOVED by Board of Health Member Joyce and SECONDED by Board of Health Member Howd that the Board adjourn the Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Board of Health Meeting at 8:03pm.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]  MOVER: Dick Joyce, Board of Health Member SECONDER: Dana Howd, Board of Health Vice President AYES: Joyce, Struck, Harrop, Howd, Marketti EXCUSED: Rasmusson, Ulivi

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