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Peoria County Health Committee met February 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:

Members Present: Ms. Groves-Allison 

Dr. Trachtenbarg

Dr. Na’allah Ms. Sullivan 

Ms. Simpson 

Dr. Anderson Rev. Duren 

Dr. Armmer Ms. Harant

Members Absent: Dr. Hippler 

Ms. Williams

Mr. Baker

Staff Present: Gene Huber, Public Health Administrator

Monica Hendrickson, Epidemiologist 

Brian Gulley, Director of Finance 

Kristin Grubb, Compliance Coordinator 

Melissa Hall Adamson, Director of Community Health Policy & Planning/Assistant Administrator

Meredith Littell, Assistant Director of Infectious Disease 

Wil Hayes, Director of Environmental Health 

Dr. Bishop, Director of Dental 

Jean Bellisario, Director of Infectious Disease 

Michelle McCormick, Child & Family Health Coordinator 

Nicole Ingold, Director of Strategic Performance 

Carey Panier, Assistant Director of Environmental Health

Others Present: Elliott Murray, League of Women Voters

Katie Jones

Item 1 – Call to Order:

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Ms. Groves-Allison.

Item 2 – Pledge of Allegiance

Item 3 – Comments from the Public:

Katie Jones from the Peoria Health Care Coalition shared information with the Board and distributed a letter inviting the Board to join a collective regarding access to health care. An event is scheduled for May 16th for groups in the community to join together and ask questions regarding the impact of a repeal of the Affordable Care Act without a replacement.

At 6:04 pm, Dr. Na’Allah entered the meeting.

Large health care providers are being invited as well. Ms. Jones stated that the group just started on January 8th. Ms. Harant stated that she thinks this collective would be good for the community.

At 6:11 pm, Rev. Duren entered the meeting.

Item 4 – President’s Comments:

Ms. Groves-Allison stated that six Board of Health members’ terms expire in 2018; assuming all six members want to remain on the Board, she and Ms. Huber discussed requesting a one year extension with the County Board Chair for two of those members. This would result in a more even staggering of terms with four expiring in 2017, four in 2018, and four in 2019. Ms. Groves-Allison stated that the attendance information for 2016 was included in the packet for members to review in determining if they want to remain on the Board when their term expires. She asked members to let her or Ms. Huber know.

Item 5 – Consent Agenda Items:

A motion was made by Ms. Harant to approve the consent agenda items. Motion was seconded by Ms. Simpson. Motion carried (9, 0).

Item 6 – Administrator Comments:

In the first item of business, Mr. Gulley summarized the Financial Services Report. A motion to approve the Financial Services Report was made by Dr. Anderson. Motion was seconded by Rev. Duren. Motion carried (9, 0).

In the next item of business, Ms. Huber stated that information was included in the packet regarding the Health Department’s accomplishments during the previous fiscal year. In response to a question regarding the contract with the Liquor Commission, Mr. Hayes stated that the Health Department is paid $75.00 per inspection and the contract for the pilot project ends June 30th. Ms. Groves-Allison gave kudos to the staff for the milestones reached in 2016.

In the next item of business, Ms. Huber stated that information included in the packet regarding Board of Health roles and responsibilities is shared annually. In response to a question regarding implementing plans with policy development and a process to start that, Ms. Huber stated that a timeline is roughed out and it shouldn’t be long until that can begin. Ms. Harant stated that how to help with the Medicaid block grant issue is one area that could be addressed for policy. The Board discussed finding out more information before having a conversation regarding this issue. Ms. Groves-Allison stated that data regarding Medicaid will be requested as a starting point.

Item 7 – Old Business:

Ms. Ingold stated that the fourth quarter FY2016 Performance Management outcomes were included in the packet. She added that some areas which had below expected results are doing Quality Improvement projects. There was discussion regarding some areas’ results. Ms. Ingold reminded the Board that the notes section explaining the status/outcomes was previously shared with the Board; however, the Board asked to not receive that much detailed information.

Item 8 – New Business:

In the first item of business, Ms. Adamson stated that the Board has been informed of the Local Public Health System Assessment previously; however, the full report was included in the packet to ensure the Board has received it as it is part of the IPLAN efforts. She then reviewed the summary information from the assessment.

In the next item of business, Ms. Adamson stated that the Community Health Improvement Plan efforts are being known as Partnership for a Healthy Community. She asked Board members to make sure they inform her or Ms. Hendrickson if they plan to attend the workgroup meetings to make sure we post notices required by the Open Meetings Act. Ms. Adamson stated that on January 19th, the Plan was formally launched with 80 plus attendees.

The Community Health Improvement Plan has been presented to the community and is being sent to the State as required for Health Department certification. Communication has been made with the State regarding the tri-county effort. Ms. Adamson stated that the workgroups are moving into action planning. Updates will be provided on at least a quarterly basis. The Community Health Improvement Plan and assessment are posted on both the Health Department and the Partnership for a Healthy Community websites. As dashboards are developed, updates will be made on the Partnership for a Healthy Community website.

Ms. Harant asked if any outreach has been done regarding the three Boards of Health (Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford) meeting. Ms. Huber stated that this has not been done at this time. There was discussion regarding this issue; the Board decided on having a defined topic before scheduling this meeting.

In response to a question regarding STD clinics, Ms. Bellisario stated that all clients who come to PCCHD for this service are offered HIV testing; however, some opt out even though they are encouraged to have the testing done.

Item 9 – Executive Session:

At 7:26 pm, a motion was made by Rev. Duren to enter Executive Session to review Executive Session minutes and discuss the Public Health Administrator’s evaluation. Motion was seconded by Ms. Simpson. Motion carried (9, 0).

At 8:48 pm, the Board returned to regular session.

Item 10 - Approval of Executive Session Minutes Remaining Confidential and Destruction of Recordings:

A motion was made by Ms. Harant that all Executive Session meeting minutes held as confidential remain held and that all Executive Session audio recordings more than two years old, with the exception of those relating to pending litigation be destroyed. Motion was seconded by Ms. Simpson. Motion carried (9, 0).

A motion was made by Ms. Sullivan that the Board meet at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 17, 2017 for the purpose of entering Executive Session to continue their discussion of the Public Health Administrator’s evaluation. Motion was seconded by Dr. Anderson. Motion carried (9, 0).

Item 10 – Adjournment:

Being no further business, a motion was made by Rev. Duren to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Ms. Sullivan. Motion carried (9, 0).

Meeting adjourned at 8:49 pm.

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