Lake County Health and Community Services Committee met Nov. 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Simpson called the meeting to order at 10:20 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Simpson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine, Member Roberts and Chair Simpson
Absent 1 - Member Barr
* Electronic Attendance: All Members
Others present:
Abby Scalf, Communications
Adam Zawislak, Daily Herald
Ann Maine, Board Member
Carissa Casbon, Board Member
Cassandra Hiller County Administrator's Office
Demar Harris, Workforce Development
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
Gina Roberts, Board Member
Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office
Jennifer Serino, Workforce Development
Jim Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Maria Terrado, Public
Mark Pfister, Health Department
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Melissa Gallagher, Finance and Administrative Services
Michael Wheeler, Finance and Administrative Services
Patrice Sutton, Finance and Administrative Services
Stacy Davis-Wynn, Purchasing
Sydney Dawson, County Board Office
4. Addenda to the Agenda
There are no additions or amendments to the agenda. 5. Public Comment (Items not on the agenda)
There wwe no public comments.
6. Chair's Remarks
Chair Simpson stated it is very exciting that in the near future vaccinations will be available for 5 - 11 year-olds.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business to discuss.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (Item 8.1)
Approval of Minutes
8.1 21-1748
Approval of Minutes from September 28, 2021.
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Altenberg, that the minutes be approved. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine, Member Roberts and Chair Simpson
Absent: 1 - Member Barr
REGULAR AGENDA
*HEALTH DEPARTMENT*
8.2 21-1698
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $10,751 for the Cities Readiness Initiative grant.
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, provided an overview of the City Readiness Grant. The grant is a contractual agreement for a grant increase.
A motion was made by Member Altenberg, seconded by Member Maine, that this resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine, Member Roberts and Chair Simpson
Absent: 1 - Member Barr
8.3 21-1699
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $2,886 for the Public Health Emergency Response grant.
Attachments: IDPH PHEP $2,886
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, provided an overview of the second grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health. The funding is for the Emergency Management Program.
A motion was made by Member Roberts, 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: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine, Member Roberts and Chair Simpson
Absent: 1 - Member Barr
8.4 21-1700
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $21,360 for the Tobacco Free Communities grant.
Attachments: IDPH TFC $21,360
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, provided an overview of the Tobacco Free Communities grant. The funding is from the Tobacco Settlement grant that is used for marketing. The grant will end in 2025. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Roberts, 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: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine, Member Roberts and Chair Simpson
Absent: 1 - Member Barr
*WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT*
8.5 21-1517
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program year (PY) 2021 formula grant.
Jennifer Serino, Workforce Development Director, provided an overview of the formula grant. The base funding is received annually for the operation of the Job Center.
A motion was made by Member Cunningham, seconded by Vice Chair Altenberg, that this resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine, Member Roberts and Chair Simpson
Absent: 1 - Member Barr
9. County Administrator's Report
There was no County Administrator's Report.
10. Executive Session
A motion was made by Member Cunningham, seconded by Member Casbon, that the Committee go into executive session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine, Member Roberts and Chair Simpson
Absent: 1 - Member Barr
10.A 21-1775
Executive Session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1). This matter was discussed
11. Members' Remarks
Vice Chair Altenberg stated the vaccination is now available for children.
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, provided an overview of the vaccinations for children and stated there is a low supply of vaccines. Discussion ensued.
12. Adjournment
Chair Simpson declared the meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
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