Peoria Standard

Peoria County Board of Health met October 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Members Present: Ms. Groves-Allison Dr. Armmer

 Ms. Harant Ms. Williams

 Mr. Baker Dr. Anderson

 Dr. Na’Allah Rev. Duren

Members Absent: Dr. Trachtenbarg Ms. Simpson

 Dr. Hippler

Staff Present: Monica Hendrickson, Public Health Administrator

Brian Gulley, Director of Finance

Emily Connors, Director of Human Resources

Wil Hayes, Director of Environmental Health

Nicole Ingold, Director of Strategic Performance

Melissa Hall Adamson, Director of Community Health Policy &

Planning/Assistant Administrator

Carey Panier, Assistant Director of Environmental Health

Meredith Littell, Assistant Director of Infectious Disease

Brian Johnson, Building Superintendent

Michelle McCormick, Child & Family Health Coordinator

Kristin Grubb, Compliance Coordinator

Michelle Battefeld, Clinic Assistant

Regina Haynes, Program Assistant

LaVonne Sammis, Accounting Assistant

Others Present:

Joe Laszlo

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

Joe Laszlo, representing Central Illinois Healthy Alliance, addressed the Board regarding the recent article in the Journal Star, which talked about Dynegy’s request to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to change the rules on air emissions. Mr. Laszlo stated that he believes this is a significant respiratory health hazard and hopes the board will take against the proposed changes. Ms. Harant added that she is involved with this group as well and viewed a graph showing what the information means in terms of current levels of pollution. She stated that she hopes this issue comes through the Committee structure for the Board to take a position.

Item 4 – Governance Training Module 1

The Board viewed Module 1 of the Governance in Action for Public Health.

Rev. Duren entered the meeting at 6:10 pm.

Information will be sent to the Board regarding completion of the quiz.

Item 5 – President’s Comments

Ms. Groves-Allison congratulated Dr. Na’Allah on being named the Illinois Family Physician of the Year.

Ms. Groves-Allison stated that the Strategic Planning Committee will be reviewing what criteria to use to determine if the Board will issue a policy statement. Things to consider include how the issue aligns with the agency and time constraints. Ms. Harant stated that she has an example of how another Health Department handles this; she will share it with the Board.

Ms. Groves-Allison reminded Board of Health members to let Ms. Grubb know if they will not be attending a meeting.

Item 6 – Consent Agenda Items

A motion was made by Ms. Harant to approve the consent agenda items. Motion was seconded by Mr. Baker. Motion carried (8, 0).

Item 7 – Financial Report Summary

In the next item of business, Ms. Hendrickson distributed a handout and stated that financial summary information will be provided to the Board. Mr. Gulley reviewed the information provided.

Item 8 – Committee Reports

Ms. Williams stated that the Finance & Personnel Committee is going to begin working on the FY2019 budget and is looking at fees and grants.

Dr. Na’Allah stated that the Strategic Planning Committee discussed the data reports that are provided to the Board of Health. Focus will shift to outcomes and will also look at national data to make the information more meaningful. She stated that the Committee also discussed Strategic Plan Goal #5 Health Equity. The book provided to the Board of Health members will help in understanding the Board’s role. The Committee also discussed collecting information from Board members regarding in what activities members are active to help with collaborations in the community. Dr. Na’Allah stated that the Committee also discussed the Dynegy issue and asked Ms. Hendrickson to contact health departments in communities that would also be affected by the proposed changes in an attempt to have a connected voice regarding this issue.

Ms. Groves-Allison stated that the Building & Grounds Committee approved the Community Training Room Usage Policy. The room will only be available during the Health Department’s open hours unless approval is received by the Public Health Administrator for use outside those hours. She stated that the Committee also discussed the County Recycling contract for renting space at the Health Department. Recycling will pay $10,000.00 per year in rent and hopes to move in January 1, 2018. Ms. Groves-Allison stated that the City is covering the expense of the gates being installed in the parking lot. She added that a list of maintenance/facility projects was shared with the Committee; the list included anticipated timeframes and costs. The biggest expense will be the roof. A motion was made by Mr. Baker to approve the Community Room (125) Usage Policy. Motion was seconded by Rev. Duren. Ms. Harant asked for clarification about the wording in the Policy related to entrance to meetings. Ms. Hendrickson will get clarification about this. Motion carried (8, 0).

A motion was made by Ms. Williams to nominate Ms. Groves-Allison as President and Rev. Duren as Secretary for FY2018. Motion was seconded by Dr. Anderson. Motion carried (7, 0, 1- Ms. Groves-Allison abstained).

Item 9 – Administrator Comments

Ms. Hendrickson reviewed information regarding mandated and discretionary services. She added that information regarding revenues and expenses by program areas was included in the agenda packet. Mr. Baker stated that this information helps in looking at what is required and what activities are being conducted. Ms. Hendrickson stated that a Performance Management retreat was held Friday; the goals for 2018-2019 include efficiency in program areas.

Ms. Hendrickson stated that the book What Matters: Investing in Results explains the direction in which funding models are headed. Books were provided to the Board of Health members to read.

Item 10 – Old Business

Ms. Hendrickson reviewed the tracking log. She stated that the MOU with UIC School of Public Health is still with their legal department. As items on the list are completed, they will be hidden; however, Ms. Grubb will keep the full list. Ms. Harant asked that the criteria for developing policy be added to the log.

Ms. Hendrickson stated that the Strategic Planning workgroups are moving forward.

Item 11 – New Business

Ms. Groves-Allison stated that, in reviewing past discretionary time off from the Board, she is recommending that the Health Department be closed on Friday, December 22nd. A motion was made by Rev. Duren to approve Friday, December 22, 2017 as a paid day off for all staff. Motion was seconded by Ms. Harant. Motion carried (8, 0).

Item 12 – Executive Session

At 6:51 pm, a motion was made by Rev. Duren to enter Executive Session for the purposes of personnel issues and labor contract negotiations. Motion was seconded by Ms. Harant. Motion carried (8, 0).

At 7:16 pm, the Board returned to regular session.

Item 13 – Approval of New Labor Agreement with Collective Bargaining Unit (AFSCME Local 3665)

A motion was made by Ms. Williams to approve the new Labor Agreement with the collective bargaining unit (AFSCME 3665). Motion was seconded by Mr. Baker. Harant. Motion carried (8, 0).

Item 14 – Adjournment

Being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Baker to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Dr. Anderson. Motion carried (8, 0).

Meeting adjourned at 7:17 pm.

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