Lake County Board of Health met Feb. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Jun 22, 2022

Lake County Board of Health met Feb. 23.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. Call to Order

President Sashko called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

Member Rheault joined the meeting at 6:11 p.m. and, therefore, was not present for the approval of the minutes. Member Maine had to leave the meeting at 6:30 p.m. and, therefore, was not present to vote on the action items.

Present 11 - Member Rheault Ph.D., Member-at-Large Hagstrom D.D.S., Vice President Ehrlich M.D., Member Belmonte D.O., Member Schultz, Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D., Secretary DeVaux, Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Cesnovar, Member Maine and President Sashko

Absent 1 - Member Simpson

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Minutes

3.1 January 26, 2022 Meeting Minutes

A motion was made by Member Cesnovar, seconded by Member Pollina, that the minutes of the January 26, 2022, meeting be approved as presented. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried.

Aye: 10 - Member-at-Large Hagstrom D.D.S., Vice President Ehrlich M.D., Member Belmonte D.O., Member Schultz, Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D., Secretary DeVaux, Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Cesnovar, Member Maine and President Sashko

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

Not Present: 1 - Member Rheault Ph.D.

4. Public Comment to the Board

None

5. Awards, Recognitions, Appointments and Reappointments

None

6. Presentations

6.1 Strategic Plan 2022 Annual Action Plan Presentation - McMillan-Wilhoit

Jefferson McMillan-Wilhoit, Director of Health Informatics and Technology, and Anna Yankelev, Interim Strategic Planning and Partnership Manager, reviewed the presentation as provided in the agenda packet.

This matter was presented

7. President’s Report

President Sashko provided a legislative update. Amendment 1 of SB3024, the prescription drug monitoring program for the opioid prevention program, passed out of the Health Committee yesterday, February 22, 2022. As of today, February 23, 2022, it is on the calendar for the third reading. Mark added that Senator Melinda Bush carried the bill and it went in as an agreed to bill, so he did not have to testify, and it was in and out of committee in less than two minutes. The Medical Society and the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health (IABH) did desire some additional protections which were included in the amendment. Once it moves through the Senate, it moves to the House, the change can be made, and the data accessed.

This matter was presented

8. Action Items

8.1 Strategic Plan 2022 Annual Action Plan - McMillan-Wilhoit

A motion was made by Member Johnson Jones, seconded by Member Belmonte, that this item be approved as presented. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried.

Aye: 11 - Member Rheault Ph.D., Member-at-Large Hagstrom D.D.S., Vice President Ehrlich M.D., Member Belmonte D.O., Member Schultz, Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D., Secretary DeVaux, Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Cesnovar, Member Maine and President Sashko

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

8.2 2021 Annual Report - Nordstrom

Jerry Nordstrom, Director of Business Operations, reviewed the information provided in the agenda packet.

A motion was made by Member Hagstrom, seconded by Member Rheault, that this item be approved as presented. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried.

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

8.3 Annual Compliance Work Plan Review and Approval - Nordstrom

Jerry Nordstrom reviewed the information provided in the agenda packet. Member DeVaux asked if updates can be provided other than annually. Jerry stated that updates on certain items can be provided at the Board's preference. President Sashko stated he will meet with Jerry and Mark to discuss appropriate topics and when to present those updates.

A motion was made by Member Rheault, seconded by Member DeVaux, that this item be approved as presented. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried.

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

8.4 Ratification of Emergency Procurement of New Boiler and Related Work - Nordstrom

Jerry Nordstrom reviewed the information provided in the agenda packet.

A motion was made by Member DeVaux, seconded by Member Ehrlich, that this item be approved as presented. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried.

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

8.5 Cooperative Operational Agreement - Pfister

Mark Pfister stated that no changes were made as no suggested changes were received from the Board members.

A motion was made by Member Belmonte, seconded by Member Hagstrom, that this item be approved as presented. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried.

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

8.6 Proposed Changes to Health Department Employee Policies - Hagstrom

Personnel Committee Chair Hagstrom informed the Board that the committee met just prior to this regular meeting to review the policy changes noted in the agenda packet. The committee suggests an additional change to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund policy, second paragraph, second sentence, by removing the words "sound and efficient," so that the sentence now reads, "IMRF provides employees of local governments and school districts in Illinois (with the exception of the City of Chicago and Cook County), with a system for payment of retirement, disability and death benefits." The committee recommends approval of all changes documented and noted.

A motion was made by Member Hagstrom, seconded by Member Schultz, that this item be approved as presented. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried.

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

8.7 Provider Appointments and Reappointments - Maine

In the absence of Credentialing Committee Chair Maine, committee Vice Chair Pollina informed the Board that the Credentialing Committee met just prior to this regular meeting to review the provider appointments and reappointments and recommends approval by the Board.

A motion was made by Member Pollina, seconded by Member Johnson Jones, that this item be approved as presented. Roll call vote, all in favor, motion carried.

Absent: 1 - Member Simpson

9. Discussion Items

None

10. Attachments for Board Review

10.1 Media Placement Highlights - Nordstrom

This matter was presented

11. Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council Update

Mark Pfister informed the Board that the Governing Council Nominating Committee was scheduled to meet today to interview a prospective new member who is a consumer but the candidate forgot that she had a personal conflict so was not able to attend. The meeting will be rescheduled.

12. Lake County Tuberculosis Board Update

None

13. Added to Agenda Items

None

14. Old Business

None

15. New Business

None

16. Executive Session

None

17. Adjournment

A motion was made by Member Ehrlich to adjourn this meeting. President Sashko adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m.