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The Peoria County Health, Public Safety and Justice Committee met Aug. 24 to advise that 911 texting had been implemented.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the committee:

Approved 9/26/16

MINUTES

Health, Public Safety and Justice Committee

August 24, 2016

@ 2:00 p.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT Robert Baietto - Chairman; Brian Elsasser, Rachael

Parker, Lynn Pearson, Phillip Salzer - Committee

Members

MEMBERS ABSENT: Thomas O'Neill, Michael Phelan, Carol Trumpe,

Sharon Williams

OTHERS PRESENT: Scott Sorrel - County Administrator; Shauna Musselman -

Assistant County Administrator; Jennifer Morris - State's

Attorney's Office; Mary Ardapple - County Board Member;

Eric Dubrowski - Chief Financial Officer; Randy Brunner -

Finance; Judge Stephen Kouri - Courts; Dan O'Connell -

Facilities Director; Karen Raithel - Sustainability & Resource

Conservation; Gene Huber - Health Department; Gretchen

Pearsall - Director of Strategic Communications; David

Tuttle - ETSB; Steven Richter - Heddington Oaks; Bridget

Domenighini - PCAPS; Doug Gaa, Mark Greskoviak, Joe

Needham, Denise Patton - Sheriff's Office

Call to Order

Chairman Baietto called the meeting to order at 2:00 pm.

Approval of Minutes

A motion to approve the minutes of July 25, 2016 was made by Ms. Pearson and seconded by

Mr. Elsasser. The motion carried.

Informational Items / Reports / Other Minutes / Updates

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No questions or comments from committee.

PCAPS Monthly Department Report

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Mr. Tuttle advised that "Text to 911" has been implemented in Peoria County, and several

domestic calls have come in through the service in the past several weeks. He commented that

the service is a positive for the hearing and speaking impaired, domestic violence calls and for

the community in general. He emphasized that the most imperative information needed on any

Text to 911 is a location followed by the nature of the call.

Mr. Tuttle advised that all surcharge monies now come through the State of Illinois, and

funding continues to be in a transition phase with the State of Illinois. He stated that although

some revenues have been received, it is not in the amount that the State assured after it became

the pass-through agent.

ETSB

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Captain Gaa advised that Lt. Molleck continues to work with the Tri-County LEPC on a

mapping program which will identify hazardous material within businesses for emergency

responders. He stated that the Search and Rescue Team is growing in significant numbers, with

many of those volunteers attending instructor classes. He also commended the large

Emergency Management Agency Update

contingent of weather spotters, and noted that the group is working on improving their

communication with each other.

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No questions or comments from committee.

Public Defender Report

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Ms. Huber provided an update to the Committee regarding the routine operations of the Peoria

City/County Health Department. The following are a list of topics discussed:

Board of Health

• A review of current programs has determined that the WIC Program includes Public

Health Nurses on its staff, although the program does not call for a nursing requirement.

In an effort to better utilize the nurses on staff, those public health nurses have been

moved to the Infectious Disease Program.

• The Back to School Clinics held in conjunction with the Peoria Public Schools proved

successful, as the number of excluded children due to non-compliance decreased

dramatically, particularly since the school district has gone to first-day exclusion as

opposed to October 15th.

• HUD Lead Mitigation Grant - the most recent report indicates 100% for all benchmarks

for the past quarter. The last grant was at 100% for the entirety of its three years, and

the most current grant is also at 100% for all benchmarks.

• Challenges to accessibility to the Health Department due to the Sheridan Road closing

were discussed. It was noted that staff have been encouraged to schedule meetings

outside the facility; Ms. Huber also commented that the parking lot has been

reconfigured for easier access.

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Ms. Raithel advised that Peoria County has been named as a finalist for the Illinois Governor's

Sustainability Award. The winners will be announced on November 1, 2016.

Sustainability and Resource Conservation Office

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? Marketing Report

Heddington Oaks Update

Mr. Richter advised that several nursing positions have been filled. He stated that July saw 56

referrals, 22 admissions and 23 discharges. He also noted that 22 tours were given in July.

Mr. Richter commented that the recent bad publicity will negatively impact August statistics.

He stated that he has begun speaking with the hospitals regarding the matter. The current

census stands at 161.

? Financials

Mr. Brunner advised that receivables were up for June, 1/3 due to Private Pay and 2/3

Medicaid. He stated that both total revenues and patient income were below budget but higher

than last year at this time. Expenses are also below budget but higher than the same time last

year. He commented that if both capital expense and depreciation are factored out, the facility

is showing a profit; however, when depreciation is included, the facility shows a loss. Mr. Sorrel

noted that in June 2015, the facility was running a $1.3 million deficit prior to depreciation,

while this year the facility is running a $140,000.000 profit prior to depreciation. He added

that the figures with depreciation show a deficit of nearly $2 million last year and $575,000.00

this year.

Mr. Sorrel outlined an action plan developed in response to concerns communicated by

Heddington Oaks staffers and family members of residents. He commented that both he and

Ms. Musselman have met with employees of all three shifts at the facility, and will continue

meeting with staff on an ongoing basis. He stated that a Human Resources employee has been

temporarily assigned to Heddington Oaks. Initiation for the Process Improvement exercise for

the scheduling component will begin tomorrow.

Mr. Sorrel advised that Administrative Staff will meet with the Interim Director of Nursing and

Interim Assistant Director of Nursing to begin work on policy and procedure revisions. He also

noted that interviews have been scheduled for the Assistant Director of Nursing position, while

the Director of Nursing position has been posted. He advised that the Hay Committee has

reviewed the Finance Director Position, and the position will be posted next week.

Mr. Sorrel advised that a Family Forum will be held at Heddington Oaks on August 31st at 6:00

p.m. The forum will provide an opportunity for families to discuss and provide feedback on the

action plan. He noted that and a "birthday party" will be held on Friday, September 23, 2016,

celebrating the third anniversary of the facility, with a focal point on staff appreciation and

resident recognition.

Mr. Burnside, a volunteer at Heddington Oaks, commented although much time and expense

has been employed to create accessible and comfortable sitting areas outside, those areas are

not utilized by the residents. He also stated that the emotional care provided by the staff could

be improved upon.

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Resolutions

A motion to approve was made by Ms. Parker and seconded by Ms. Pearson. Ms. Domenighini

stated that the remodel will be a positive for the health and well-being of the cats in the shelter,

as well as presenting a more visually appealing space for the adopters. The motion carried.

Appropriation of funding into PCAPS Fund to remodel cat adoption room

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A motion to approve was made by Mr. Salzer and seconded by Mr. Elsasser. The motion

carried.

Approval of SFY2017 Intergovernmental Agreement for the Access &

Visitation Program and Apporpriation of additional funds for FY2016

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A motion to approve was made by Mr. Elsasser and seconded by Ms. Parker. Captain Gaa

advised that reimbursement is received annually through Federal grant funds for the training

for the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System Weapons of Mass Destruction Team. The

motion carried.

Annual Appropriation of overtime expenses related to ILEAS (Illinois Law

Enforcement Alarm System) training for Peoria County Sheriff's Office

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A motion to approve was made by Mr. Salzer and seconded by Mr. Elsasser. Captain Gaa

advised that staff is recommending the lowest responsible bid of Auto Clear for the purchase of

two X-Ray Inspection Systems to be located at the entrances to the Peoria County Courthouse.

The motion carried.

Bid Approval for two X-Ray Inspection Systems located at the Peoria County

Courthouse for the Peoria County Sheriff's Office Court Security

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A motion to approve was made by Mr. Salzer and seconded by Mr. Elsasser. Mr. Needham

advised that a 2.75% increase in the contracts is recommended. The motion carried.

Police & Dispatch Service Contract Renewals 2016-2017

(Dedicated/Random/Dispatch Services)

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Committee Action

Ms Huber advised that a review of both current programs and space within the building has

determined that the Environmental Health Program staff is working in a cramped working

environment and needs more area. She commented that there is a large enough space available

in another area of the building that could accommodate the staff and provide room for

Health Department Space Utilization

additional growth. She also noted that there are safety and security concerns related to current

area that houses the Environmental Health Program, and the area recommended for the move

has several entrances and exits, with the main exit badge accessible. She advised that it would

be necessary to construct an additional office in the new space. She added that the space that

would be vacated by the move would be converted to a community room.

Ms. Huber advised that $300,000.00 would be utilized from reserves to make the

recommended changes. She noted that there were approximately $3.5 million in reserves at the

beginning of 2016. Mr. Sorrel advised that County Administration supports the recommended

changes, and the Health Department would remain within fund balance policy after the

expenditure.

Miscellaneous

Judge Kouri advised that due a decrease in population approximately 15 years ago, the 10th

Circuit, comprised of five counties, was reduced from a total of 21 judges to 20. Due to several

factors, the 10th Circuit has now retained that judgeship, and has been returned to the original

21 positions. Judge Kouri advised that the position has been posted, and whereas that position

was placed in Tazewell County in the past, it will now be placed within Peoria County. The

position is anticipated to be filled by November 1, 2016.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Baietto at 2:53 p.m.

Recorded & Transcribed by: Jan Kleffman