Lake County Health and Community Services Committee met Feb. 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Vice Chair Altenberg called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Chair Altenberg led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine and Member Roberts
Absent 1 - Chair Simpson
* Electronic Attendance: All Members
Others present:
Abby Scalf, Communications
Justine Gilbert, Communications
Cassandra Hiller, County Administrator's Office
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
James Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Linda Pedersen, Board Member
Mark Pfister, Health Department
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Michael Wheeler, Finance
Sandy Hart, Board Member
Theresa Glatzhofer, County Board Office
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 comment.
6. Chair's Remarks
Vice Chair Altenberg stated everyone should keep masking and be vigilant with the new COVID thread.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business to discuss.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA
8.1 22-0130
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $59,242 for the Family Case Management grant.
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Roberts, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine and Member Roberts
Absent: 1 - Chair Simpson
8.2 22-0131
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $10,417 for the Influenza Vaccine Promotion grant.
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Roberts, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine and Member Roberts
Absent: 1 - Chair Simpson
8.3 22-0132
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $23,332 for the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis grant.
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Roberts, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine and Member Roberts
Absent: 1 - Chair Simpson
8.4 22-0133
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $13,292 for the Solid Waste Enforcement grant.
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Roberts, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine and Member Roberts
Absent: 1 - Chair Simpson
8.5 22-0139
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $32,664 for the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis grant.
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Roberts, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine and Member Roberts
Absent: 1 - Chair Simpson
8.6 22-0140
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $18,610 for the Solid Waste Enforcement grant.
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Roberts, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine and Member Roberts
Absent: 1 - Chair Simpson
REGULAR AGENDA
*HEALTH DEPARTMENT*
8.7 22-0134
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $1,436,200 for the COVID-19 Mass Vaccination grant.
Mark Pfister, Executive Director, provided an update on the COVID-19 Mass Vaccination grant. The majority of the funds are being used for contractual staff for the continuation of vaccinations at the Health Departments five health centers.
A motion was made by Member Cunningham, seconded by Member Casbon, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine and Member Roberts
Absent: 1 - Chair Simpson
8.8 22-0135
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $82,938 for the Family Case Management grant.
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, provided an update on the grant. The funding provides public health nurses and other individuals to support mothers on Medicaid that are recently pregnant or have a child up to the age one.
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Roberts, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine and Member Roberts
Absent: 1 - Chair Simpson
8.9 22-0136
Joint resolution accepting the Health Resources and Services Administration grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $927,053 for the Health Center Construction and Capital Improvements grant.
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, stated the funding is from ARPA to provide Capital Improvements at the Health Centers. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Casbon, seconded by Member Roberts, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine and Member Roberts
Absent: 1 - Chair Simpson
8.10 22-0137
Joint resolution accepting the Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $253,919 for the COVID-19 Utilization Decreasing Oral Health Disparities grant.
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, stated the grant from Delta Dental is for two years. The funding will be used for the outreach to children to make sure they are receiving proper dental care. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Cunningham, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine and Member Roberts
Absent: 1 - Chair Simpson
8.11 22-0138
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Public Health grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $14,583 for the Influenza Vaccine Promotion grant.
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, stated there is a slight up tick with influenza. This is a campaign to get vaccinated for influenza. The funding will offset an existing salary and marketing.
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, also provided an update on COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. Omicron has surpassed Delta. The vaccinations and boosters are working and help prevent serious disease. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Cunningham, seconded by Member Roberts, that this resolution be approved and recommended to the County Board agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Barr, Member Casbon, Member Cunningham, Member Maine and Member Roberts
Absent: 1 - 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 Members' remarks.
12. Adjournment
Vice Chair Altenberg declared the meeting adjourned at 11:11 a.m.
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