Lake County Health and Community Services Committee met Oct. 4.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Simpson called the meeting to order at 10:33 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 Casbon, Member Ross Cunningham, Member Maine, Chair Simpson and Member Snarski
Absent 1 - Member Barr
* Electronic Attendance: Chair Simspon
Other attendees:
In Person:
Brenda O'Connell, Community Development
Cassandra Hiller, County Administrator's Office
Christopher Anderson-Sell, Communications
Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building, and Development
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
Justine Gilbert, Communications
Kevin Quinn, Communications
Kristy Cechini, County Board Office
Mark Pfister, Health Department
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Electronically:
Dominic Strezo, Planning, Building and Development
Jim Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office
Jennifer Serino, Workforce Development
Jolanda Dinkins, County Board Office
Patrice Sutton, Finance
Sonia Hernandez, County Administrator's Office
Sandy Hart, County Board Chair
Stacy Davis-Wynn, Purchasing
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 was no comments from the public.
6. Chair's Remarks
There were no Chair's remarks.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business to discuss.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8.1)
*MINUTES*
8.1 22-1342
Committee action approving the Health and Community Services minutes from September 6, 2022.
Attachments: HCS 9.6.22 Final Minutes
A motion was made by Member Ross Cunningham, seconded by Member Snarski, that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Ross Cunningham, Member Maine, Chair Simpson and Member Snarski
Absent: 1 - Member Barr
REGULAR AGENDA
*WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT*
8.2 22-1386
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program year (PY) 2022 formula grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $4,743,950 for the Lake County Workforce Development Department.
Jennifer Serino, Director of Workforce Development, provided an overview of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grant. The funding will provide training and job opportunities for unemployed adults, dislocated workers, incumbent workers, and youth. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Ross Cunningham, seconded by Vice Chair Altenberg, that this resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Ross Cunningham, Member Maine, Chair Simpson and Member Snarski
Absent: 1 - Member Barr
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT*
8.3 22-1286
Joint resolution approving the Seventh Amendment to the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Program Year 2019 (PY19) Annual Action Plan (AAP).
Brenda O'Connell, Community Development Administrator, provided an overview of the amendment to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Program Action Plan. The funding will be used for the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Snarski, that this resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Ross Cunningham, Member Maine, Chair Simpson and Member Snarski
Absent: 1 - Member Barr
8.4 22-1289
Joint resolution approving the First Amendment to Program Year 2022 (PY 2022) HUD Annual Action Plan (AAP).
Brenda O'Connell, Community Development Administrator, provided an overview of the amendment to the Program Year 2022 HUD Annual Action Plan. The reallocation of funding is due to a affordable housing project not moving forward. Discussion ensued. A motion was made by Vice Chair Altenberg, seconded by Member Snarski, that this resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Ross Cunningham, Member Maine, Chair Simpson and Member Snarski
Absent: 1 - Member Barr
8.5 22-1314
Joint resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Lake County and the Lake County Housing Authority (LCHA) for the completion of 24 CFR Part 58 Environmental Review Records (ERRs).
Brenda O'Connell, Community Development Administrator, provided an overview of the agreement with Lake County and the Lake County Housing Authority for the County to perform environmental reviews. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Altenberg, seconded by Member Snarski, that this resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Ross Cunningham, Member Maine, Chair Simpson and Member Snarski
Absent: 1 - Member Barr
8.6 22-1307
Joint resolution accepting the ESG from the Illinois Department of Human Services and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $44,005 for grant administration and the implementation of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
Brenda O'Connell, Community Development Administrator, provided an overview of the emergency appropriation for the Homeless Management Information System to cover staff costs.
A motion was made by Member Casbon, seconded by Member Snarski, that this resolution be approved and referred on to the Financial and Administrative Committee. The motion carried by the following voice vote.
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Ross Cunningham, Member Maine, Chair Simpson and Member Snarski
Absent: 1 - Member Barr
9. County Administrator's Report
Mark Pfister, Health Department Executive Director, provided an overview of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Discussion ensued.
10. Executive Session
10.1 22-1393
Executive Session to review closed session minutes pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21). The Committee did not enter into Executive Session.
Committee action regarding periodic review of closed session minutes. A motion was made by Member Ross Cunningham, seconded by Member Casbon, that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Casbon, Member Ross Cunningham, Member Maine, Chair Simpson and Member Snarski
Absent: 1 - Member Barr
11. Members' Remarks
There were no Member Remarks.
12. Adjournment
Chair Simpson declared the meeting adjourned at 11:06 a.m.
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