Lake County Health and Community Services Committee met Jan. 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
Chair Parekh called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Parekh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call of Members
Present 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Ross Cunningham, Member Hewitt, Member Knizhnik, Member Maine and Chair Parekh
Absent 1 - Member Danforth
Others present:
In Person:
Bill Weber, Lake County Republican Federation
Brenda O'Connell, Community Development
Cassandra Hiller, County Administrator's Office
Chris Anderson-Sell, Communications
Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building, Development
Gary Gibson, County Administrator's Office
Jolanda Dinkins, County Board Office
Justine Gilbert, Communications
Kevin Quinn, Communications
Electronic:
Carissa Casbon, Board Member
Dominic Strezo, Planning, Building and Development
James Hawkins, County Administrator's Office
Janna Philipp, County Administrator's Office
John Light, Human Resources
Linda Pedersen, Board Member
Matt Meyers, County Administrator's Office
Michael Wheeler, Finance
Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald
Patrice Sutton, Finance
Steve Carlson, Public
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 comments from the public.
6. Chair's Remarks
There were no Chair remarks.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business to discuss.
8. New Business
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 8.1 - 8.2)
*MINUTES*
8.1 23-0061
Committee action approving the Health and Community Services Budget Hearing minutes from October 18, 2022.
Vice-Chair Altenberg joined the meeting at 8:36 a.m.
A motion was made by Member Ross Cunningham, seconded by Member Hewitt, that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Ross Cunningham, Member Hewitt, Member Knizhnik, Member Maine and Chair Parekh
Absent: 1 - Member Danforth
8.2 23-0060
Committee action approving the Health and Community Services minutes from November 1, 2022.
A motion was made by Member Ross Cunningham, seconded by Member Hewitt, that these minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following voice vote:
Aye: 6 - Vice Chair Altenberg, Member Ross Cunningham, Member Hewitt, Member Knizhnik, Member Maine and Chair Parekh
Absent: 1 - Member Danforth
REGULAR AGENDA
*COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT*
8.3 22-1644
Joint resolution approving a Substantial Amendment to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Round 1 (NSP1) Action Plan.
Brenda O'Connell, Community Development Administrator, provided an overview of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Round 1(NSP1) program. The program is for a rehab and rental project. Discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Member Maine, seconded by Member Knizhnik, 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 Ross Cunningham, Member Hewitt, Member Knizhnik, Member Maine and Chair Parekh
Absent: 1 - Member Danforth
8.4 22-1645
Joint resolution approving a Substantial Amendment to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Round 3 (NSP3) Action Plan.
Brenda O'Connell, Community Development Administrator, provided an overview of the substantial amendment to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Round 3 (NSP3) Action Plan. The program generates funds by reselling homes and reinvesting in additional projects.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Altenberg, seconded by Member Ross Cunningham, 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 Ross Cunningham, Member Hewitt, Member Knizhnik, Member Maine and Chair Parekh
Absent: 1 - Member Danforth
8.5 23-0122
Homeless Point in Time Count Event and Data Presentation.
Brenda O'Connell, Community Development Administrator, presented on the Homeless Point in Time Count Event which is partnered with the Lake County Coalition for the Homeless. The one evening event provides data of people experiencing homelessness. Administrator O'Connell also provided an overview of the Homeless Crisis Response System. A lengthy discussion ensued.
Eric Waggoner, Planning, Building, and Development Director, provided an overview of the obtainable housing zoning for the homeless and low income housing. Discuss ensued.
9. County Administrator's Report
There was no County Administrator's Report.
10. Executive Session
The Committee did not enter into Executive Session.
11. Members' Remarks
Vice Chair Altenberg encouraged everyone to attend the Homeless Point in Time Count Event.
12. Adjournment
Chair Parekh declared the meeting adjourned at 9:41 a.m.
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