Lake County Health and Community Services Committee Met April 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Simpson called the meeting to order at 10:50 a.m.
Present 5 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Maine, Member Roberts and Chair Simpson
Absent 2 - Member Barr and Member Cunningham
Other's present:
Blanca Vela-Schneider, County Administrative Office
Cassandra Torstenson, County Administrative Office
Arin Thrower, Communications
Brenda O'Connell, Community Development
Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building and Development
Mark Pfister, Health Department
Matt Meyers, County Administrative Office
Jim Hawkins, County Administrative Office
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Member Maine led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
4. Addenda to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.
5. Public Comment (Items not on the agenda)
There were no public comments.
6. Chair's Remarks
Chair Simpson apologized for missing the last meeting but she was volunteering for the COVID vaccine.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business to discuss.
8. New Business
REGULAR AGENDA
*HEALTH DEPARTMENT*
8.1 21-0600
COVID-19 update.
Mark Pfister, Health Department Director, gave an update on the COVID-19 vaccine. Director Pfister stated 16.17 percent of residents in Lake County are vaccinated. After the first dose people will have approximately 80 percent immunity. All three vaccines have very low risk, are very effective and 100 percent prevents death. Anyone who is 65 or above is eligible for appointments. Discussion ensued.
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT*
8.2 21-0452
Joint resolution approving the fifth amendment to the 2019 United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan (AAP).
Eric Wagner, Director of Planning, Building and Development, gave an overview of the resolution approving the fifth amendment to the 2019 Program Action Plan. This is round three of the CARES Act. There were many recommendations through our partners for use of the funding.
A motion was made by Member Altenberg, seconded by Member Roberts, that this resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 5 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Maine, Member Roberts and Chair Simpson
Absent: 2 - Member Barr and Member Cunningham
8.3 21-0453
Joint resolution approving Program Year 2021 (PY) 2021 Lake County Affordable Housing Program (LCAHP) grant awards.
Eric Waggoner, Director of Planning, Building and Development gave an overview of the resolution for the 2021 Program Year Lake County Affordable Housing Fund. The recommendation went through the HCDC Affordable Housing Application Committee and then through CDC.
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Altenberg, that this resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative
Committee. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 5 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Maine, Member Roberts and Chair Simpson
Absent: 2 - Member Barr and Member Cunningham
8.4 21-0454
Joint resolution approving the Program Year (PY) 2021 Video Gaming Revenue grant funding recommendations in the amount of $713,260.
Eric Waggoner, Director of Planning, Building and Development, gave an overview of the Program Year 2021 Video Gaming revenue grant funding. Requests through community partners to amended the video game policy to extend to the 211 infrastructure. The success of the program depends on the funding for giving referrals. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Roberts, that this resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 5 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Maine, Member Roberts and Chair Simpson
Absent: 2 - Member Barr and Member Cunningham
*WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT*
8.5 21-0545
Joint committee action approving Change Order Number One with The Community Works, Waukegan, Illinois and Workforce Development Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant Funded agreement to increase the budget and number of WIOA eligible youth served, in the amount not to exceed $44,590.
TCW Scope of Work
Jennifer Serino, Director of Workforce Development, gave an overview of the Community Works grant for 16-24 year olds. There is currently a waiting list for the program but with the new funding the seven other youths will receive services. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Roberts, seconded by Member Altenberg, that this resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 5 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Maine, Member Roberts and Chair Simpson
Absent: 2 - Member Barr and Member Cunningham
9. County Administrator's Report
Cassandra Torstenson, Assistant County Administrator, stated the Federal Rental Assistance Program went live yesterday. In the first day there were 272 tenant 133 landlord applications and working through to make sure there are no duplications.
Communications stated we have reached over 70,000 through social media and 54,000 through the email news release.
10. Executive Session
There was no Executive Session.
11. Members' Remarks
Ann Maine stated she would like to have the same option as the Forest Preserve Zoom meetings letting you know you are being recorded.
12. Adjournment
Chair Simpson declared the meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
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