Lake County Health and Community Services Committee Met May 25.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Simpson called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.
Present 7 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine, Member Roberts and Chair Simpson
Other's present:
Arin Thrower, Communications
Blanca Vela-Schneider, County Administrative Office
Cassandra Torstenson, County Administrative Office
Matt Meyers, County Administrative Office
Michael Adams, Health Department
Jim Hawkins, County Administrative Office
Linda Pedersen, Board Member
Mark Pfister, Health Department
Gary Gibson, County Administrative Office
Lawrence Mackey, Health Department
Sandy Hart, Board Member
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.
5. Public Comment (Items not on the agenda)
There were no public comments.
6. Chair's Remarks
Chair Simpson stated she was happy to see 12 - 15 year olds get vaccinated. 7. Unfinished Business
8. New Business
A motion was made by Member Casbon, seconded by Member Cunningham, that the minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine, Member Roberts and Chair Simpson
REGULAR AGENDA
8.2 21-0873
COVID-19 Update.
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, gave an update on COVID-19. Director Pfister clarified the masking requirements and that Lake County is following the CDC, IDPH and the Governor's guidelines. Discussion ensued.
8.3 21-0861
Joint resolution authorizing a five-year renewal of a delegation agreement through an Intergovernmental Delegation Agreement between the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Lake County for the solid waste management site inspection and enforcement program.
Michael Adams, Deputy Director of Environmental Health, gave an overview of the agreement between Lake County and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. The agreement gives the authority to Environmental Health to inspect the solid waste facilities. No discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Casbon, that this resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine, Member Roberts and Chair Simpson
9. County Administrator's Report
There was no County Administrator's report.
10. Executive Session
There was no Executive Session.
11. Members' Remarks
There were no Member's Remarks.
12. Adjournment
Chair Simpson declared the meeting adjourned at 11:09 a.m.
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