Lake County Board of Health met Sept. 27.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order
President Sashko called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
2. Roll Call of Members
Present 7 - President Sashko, Secretary DeVaux, Member-at-Large Hagstrom D.D.S., Member-at-Large Maine, Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Larson Ph.D. and Member Soulakis Ph.D.
Absent 5 - Vice President Ehrlich M.D., Member Belmonte D.O., Member Cerk, Member Parekh and Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
This matter was presented
4. Public Comment to the Board
None
5. Awards, Recognitions, Appointments and Reappointments
None
6. Presentations
6.1 FY2022 Audit Results - Riley
Jason Coyle, CPA and Partner with Baker Tilly US, LLP, presented the year-end financial audit results which included the single audit also known as the report on federal awards. No findings were noted for the Health Department and Community Health Center. There were no questions.
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7. President’s Report
President Sashko reported on the following:
1. On September 13, 2023, a press conference was held in the LCHD Board Room to announce the formation of Access Lake, the new 501(c)(3) that will coordinate and increase access to affordable specialty healthcare services to uninsured residents of Lake County, Illinois. This is in partnership with Advocate Condell, Advocate Good Shepard, City of Hope Chicago, Erie Family Health, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Highland Park Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.
2. On September 16, 2023, a successful Ruck March for the Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation was held. The Ruck March raises awareness of the issue of suicide among our military personnel. Sadly, Paul Baffico, the founder of Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation, passed away on September 19, 2023, from complications related to a fall. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023.
8. Consent Agenda
President Sashko called for a motion to adopt the consent agenda and approve items 8.1 through 8.9. Motion by Member Hagstrom, second by Member DeVaux. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - President Sashko, Secretary DeVaux, Member-at-Large Hagstrom D.D.S., Member-at-Large Maine, Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Larson Ph.D. and Member Soulakis Ph.D.
Absent: 5 - Vice President Ehrlich M.D., Member Belmonte D.O., Member Cerk, Member Parekh and Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D.
8.1 August 23, 2023 Meeting Minutes
This matter was approved
8.2 Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Child and Family Connections (CFC), $559,775 - Grant Increase Approval - Kritz
This matter was approved
8.3 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Intensive Placement Services (IPS), $92,604 - Grant Increase Approval - Johnson
This matter was approved
8.4 National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), Reducing Overdoses through Community Approaches (ROCA), $62,250 - Grant Extension with Additional Funds Approval - Kritz
This matter was approved
8.5 Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Family Case Management High-Risk Infant Follow-up (FCM/HRIF), $42,600 - Grant Increase Approval - Kritz
This matter was approved
8.6 AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC), Ryan White B (RWB), $37,806 - Grant Increase Approval - Kritz
This matter was approved
8.7 Illinois Department of Human Services (IDPH), Teen Pregnancy and Prevention (ITPP PREP), $25,595 - Grant Increase Approval - Kritz
This matter was approved
8.8 Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Behavioral Health Grants, $17,101 - Grant Increase Approval - Johnson
This matter was approved
8.9 Revised 2023 Board of Health Committee Appointments - Sashko
This matter was approved
9. Regular Agenda
9.1 Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (IDHFS), Care Coordination and Support Organization (CCSO) Grant, $375,000 - Grant Approval - Johnson
President Sashko called for a motion to approve the grant funding and emergency appropriation. Motion by Member Maine, second by Member Larson. Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Aye: 7 - President Sashko, Secretary DeVaux, Member-at-Large Hagstrom D.D.S., Member-at-Large Maine, Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Larson Ph.D. and Member Soulakis Ph.D.
Absent: 5 - Vice President Ehrlich M.D., Member Belmonte D.O., Member Cerk, Member Parekh and Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D.
9.2 Proposed Revisions to the Lake County Health Department Swimming Facility Program Administrative Procedures and Policies (as authorized in Lake County Code of Ordinances Chapter 174) - Mackey
President Sashko called for a motion to approve the revisions as presented. Motion by Member DeVaux, second by Member Johnson Jones. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.
Aye: 7 - President Sashko, Secretary DeVaux, Member-at-Large Hagstrom D.D.S., Member-at-Large Maine, Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Larson Ph.D. and Member Soulakis Ph.D.
Absent: 5 - Vice President Ehrlich M.D., Member Belmonte D.O., Member Cerk, Member Parekh and Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D.
9.3 Proposed Lake County Health Department Solid Waste Program Administrative Procedures and Policies - Mackey
President Sashko called for a motion to approve the revisions as presented. Motion by Member Maine, second by Member Hagstrom. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.
Aye: 7 - President Sashko, Secretary DeVaux, Member-at-Large Hagstrom D.D.S., Member-at-Large Maine, Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Larson Ph.D. and Member Soulakis Ph.D.
Absent: 5 - Vice President Ehrlich M.D., Member Belmonte D.O., Member Cerk, Member Parekh and Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D.
9.4 Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) Privileging / Credentialing / Reappointment - Maine President Sashko called for a motion to approve the appointment and reappointment of the LIPs as presented. Motion by Member Maine, second by Member Larson. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.
Aye: 7 - President Sashko, Secretary DeVaux, Member-at-Large Hagstrom D.D.S., Member-at-Large Maine, Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Larson Ph.D. and Member Soulakis Ph.D.
Absent: 5 - Vice President Ehrlich M.D., Member Belmonte D.O., Member Cerk, Member Parekh and Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D.
9.5 Proposed Revisions to Health Department Employee Policies - Hagstrom
Position Classification Plan - REDLINE & FINAL
President Sashko called for a motion to approve the revisions to the employee policies as presented. Motion by Member Hagstrom, second by Member Johnson Jones. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.
Absent: 5 - Vice President Ehrlich M.D., Member Belmonte D.O., Member Cerk, Member Parekh and Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D.
9.6 Revised Board of Health Bylaws - Sashko
President Sashko postponed this item until the October 25, 2023, meeting due to the fact that two-thirds of the entire membership of the Board was not present as required under Article IX - Amendments.
9.7 2024 Board of Health Meeting Dates - Pfister
President Sashko announced that the meeting date of May 22, 2024, was incorrect. The correct date is May 29, 2024.
President Sashko called for a motion to approve the 2024 meeting dates as presented and corrected. Motion by Member Larson, second by Member Hagstrom. Voice vote, all in favor, motion carried.
Aye: 7 - President Sashko, Secretary DeVaux, Member-at-Large Hagstrom D.D.S., Member-at-Large Maine, Member Johnson Jones Ed.D., Member Larson Ph.D. and Member Soulakis Ph.D.
Absent: 5 - Vice President Ehrlich M.D., Member Belmonte D.O., Member Cerk, Member Parekh and Member Mittl Pollina Psy.D.
10. Discussion Items None
11. Attachments for Board Review
11.1 Media Placement Highlights - Nordstrom
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12. Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council Update
Kim Burke, Director of Healthcare Operations, reported that the Governing Council met on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. At that meeting they reviewed and approved the FQHC FY 2024 budget. They also had a lengthy and robust discussion regarding access to primary care for our uninsured and Medicaid patients, the challenges faced by the uninsured and Medicaid members in the community, and the long term provider hiring issue the Health Department has been attempting to address.
This matter was presented
13. Lake County Tuberculosis Board Update
None
14. Added to Agenda Items
None
15. Old Business
None
16. New Business
None
17. Executive Session
None
18. Adjournment
President Sashko adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m.
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