Peoria County County Health Committee met Sept. 28.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
| MEMBERS PRESENT: Sharon Williams - Chairperson, Betty Duncan - Vice Chairperson; Jennifer Groves Allison, Eden Blair, Brandy
Bryant, Linda Daley, Rachel Reliford (via teleconference), Rob Reneau, Steve Rieker, Phillip Salzer |
| MEMBERS ABSENT: Kate Pastucha |
| OTHERS PRESENT: Scott Sorrel - County Administrator; Shauna Musselman – Assistant County Administrator; Jennie Cordis Boswell - State's
Attorney's Office; Randy Brunner – Chief Financial Officer; Gretchen Pearsall, Jack Walton – County Administration; Rebecca Cottrell – Sustainability & Resource Conservation; Monica Hendrickson – Health Department; Elizabeth Crider – Regional Office of Education |
| VISITORS: Mike Bearce – Peoria County Triad; Carol Merna, Kevin Nowlan - Center for Prevention of Abuse |
Chairperson Williams called the meeting to order at 11:02 a.m.
A motion to allow the participation of Ms. Reliford via teleconference was made by Ms. Duncan and seconded by Dr. Blair. The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
A motion to approve the minutes of August 24, 2021 was made by Ms. Daley and seconded by Mr. Reneau. The motion carried unanimously.
Presentation by Peoria County Triad
Mr. Bearce remarked that in the 1980’s the National Sheriff’s Association initiated forums with communities, particularly senior groups, as an opportunity to promote cooperative programs for senior citizens and reduce crime victimization of seniors. He stated that in 1999, Peoria County Triad began forums for senior citizens at health fairs and other events, with participation by the Sheriff’s Office, Peoria Police Department, and community business leaders. He explained that regardless of zip code, Peoria County Triad works to provide safe, local forums in which discussion topics on health, safety, and welfare are presented by local agencies and experts. He commented that the forums also provide seniors and their families the opportunity to present questions and concerns to law enforcement and community leaders.
Mr. Bearce advised that Triad has begun to increase utilization of OSF’s Faith Community Outreach group throughout the tri-county area by partnering to facilitate collaborative forums on a weekly or monthly basis. He stated that the increase in area and number of forums has created a challenge in the ability of seniors to travel to attend an event. He remarked that the COVID-19 pandemic has depleted the funding necessary, particularly grant related funding, to facilitate centralized forum locations. He is seeking a cooperative strategy for funding opportunities so that Peoria County Triad may continue its mission.
Budget
A motion to approve budgets under the purview of the County Health Committee as recommended by the County Administrator was made by Mr. Salzer and seconded by Dr. Blair.
Mr. Sorrel advised that the recommended budget for all funds for FY2022 has sources totaling $118.58 million and expenditures totaling $121.88 million. He explained the difference between revenues and expenditures is due to a planned use of fund balance. He further noted that staff intends to propose several recommended FY 2022 appropriations of built-up reserves, including the new finance software and upcoming Highway Department road and bridge projects.
Mr. Sorrel stated that the FY2022 General Fund budget has a recommended balanced budget of $47,185,810.00 in revenues and expenditures. He advised that the largest revenue source comes from intergovernmental revenues, while the largest expense is in personnel services.
Mr. Sorrel stated that the property tax levy for taxes payable in 2022 is recommended at $27,863,685.00 with a continued flat tax rate of 82.41¢ per $100.00 of Equalized Assessed Value (EAV). He advised that the Supervisor of Assessments projects a conservative 1.1% increase in EAV for taxes payable in 2022. He advised that Operations comprises 74.4% of the total levy, with the remaining 25.6% going toward pension related obligations. He called attention to the recommended increase in the FICA Fund to build reserves in order to address seasonal cash flow issues, and an increase in the Risk Management Fund reflects recommendations via the Bellwether study on the means of funding risk management services.
He commented that to offset those increases, the General Fund portion of total revenue decreased by approximately the same amount as the increase in the Risk Management Fund. Additionally, he remarked that as short-term debt was paid off this year, there is no need to levy for the Debt Service Fund in FY 2022.
Mr. Sorrel advised that the County Health Committee has oversight of 4 budgets, totaling a recommended $8,570,400.00 in revenues and $9.982,570.00 in expenditures. He commented that the committee represents 7% of the revenue budget and 8% of total expenditures across all funds.
Mr. Sorrel advised that the County Health Committee has oversight $19,000.00 (less than 1%) of revenues and $283,080.00 (1%) of expenditures in the General Fund.
The motion to approve carried unanimously (10-0) with Ms. Reliford voting aye via teleconference.
Informational Items / Reports / Other Minutes / Updates
⮚ Board of Health
⮚ Monthly Update
Ms. Hendrickson advised that the Health Department is coordinating with the ROE on initiating vaccinations for children 5-11 years of age. She is hopeful that vaccinations can begin by early November. She stated that general flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaigns are ongoing.
Ms. Hendrickson advised that a Complete Streets pop-up demonstration was held on Main Street this past weekend which was funded in part by a CDC grant through the Illinois State Physical Activity and Nutrition Program. She said that a webinar will be held on September 30th to discuss the positive economic and health impacts of Complete Streets.
Ms. Hendrickson advised that the Community Health Needs Assessment has been released, and the Health Department is now in the data collection and analyzation process for the Community Health Improvement Plan. She stated that collected data will be consolidated to determine priorities and focus for healthcare systems and the Health Department.
⮚ Care & Treatment Board
⮚ Monthly Update
No verbal report. No questions or comments from committee.
⮚ EMA
⮚ Monthly Update
Ms. Hendrickson advised that a collaborative meeting was held on September 9, 2021 related to multi-year training and exercise planning.
Ms. Hendrickson updated the committee on the equipment status of emergency warning sirens throughout the county, noting a delay in the shipping and receipt of parts is currently the prominent issue.
⮚ Regional Office of Education
⮚ Monthly Update
Ms. Crider provided an update on the activities of the Regional Office of Education:
• Peoria Public Schools has received 176 Smart Alerts in the months of August and September.
• The ability to conduct Adult GED classes at the Peoria County Jail have been affected as a result of COVID-19 restrictions. A community classroom has been set-up on Wisconsin Avenue to serve that population, as well as individuals being released from the JDC.
• A Safety Day was held with presentations by the Sheriff’s Department and EMA.
• Distributed copies of the Annual Region Report
⮚ Sustainability & Resource Conservation
⮚ Sustainability Update
Ms. Cottrell provided highlights on the activities of Sustainability & Resource Conservation:
• The Household Hazardous Waste collection event held September 18th saw 685 participants, with 150 from Tazewell County, 33 from Woodford County, 492 from Peoria County. and the remaining 10 from other counties. The IEPA has indicated that Peoria County will be scheduled to hold an event in 2022 as well.
• Limestone Township will hold an electronics collection event on September 29th.
• Composting kiosks will be put in place in Peoria Heights today.
• 58,163 8oz water bottles have been filled since the installation of water bottle filling fountains in 2018.
• 2nd quarter utility usage is down considerably, with electricity down 20% and natural gas down 25% over the same period last year. The closure of Heddington Oaks contributed to the decrease in usage.
⮚ Landfill Update
• A fan on a landfill gas blower is in need of replacement, with the approximate $12,000.00 cost of repair falling under the threshold of the intergovernmental agreement.
Ms. Williams advised that she and the Chairman of the Landfill Committee met with the CEO of GFL Environmental, Inc., the company purchasing PDC. She stated that the company will be taking possession on October 1, 2021.
Resolution
⮚ Center for Prevention of Abuse Agreement for a LTC Ombudsman/Senior Advocate A motion to approve was made by Mr. Reneau and seconded by Ms. Groves Allison. Ms. Musselman advised that during the Heddington Oaks closure process, discussions with County Board members on ensuring the continued assistance of the senior population. She stated that dialogue around the creation of a Senior Advocate position came out of those discussions. She commented that further discussion brought about a potential partnership with the Center for Prevention of Abuse (CPA) by creating the position of a Long Term Care Ombudsman within their existing Ombudsman Program.
Ms. Musselman advised that as part of the agreement, Peoria County would fund an additional FTE at the Center for Prevention of Abuse to provide senior advocacy work within Peoria County as well as referring families to appropriate agencies for questions regarding Medicare and Medicaid applications and facility placements.
The motion to approve carried unanimously (10-0).
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Williams at 11:58 a.m.
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