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Kane County

KC Public Health Committee

Meeting Minutes

STRATHMANN, Sanchez, Juby, Silva, Tarver, Williams, Young, ex-officio Pierog (County

Chair) and ex-officio Tepe (County Vice Chair)

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

9:00 AM

County Board Room

Call To Order

Chairman Strathmann called today's meeting to order at 9:01 AM.

Roll Call

Board Member Cherryl Strathmann

Board Member Jarett Sanchez

Board Member Leslie Juby

PRESENT

Board Member Monica Silva

Board Member Rick Williams

Board Member Bill Tarver

REMOTE

ABSENT

Board Member David Young

Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog

Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Vern Tepe

Also present: Co. Bd. members Kenyon, Kious*, Linder*, Molina*, Roth; KCAC Admin.

Youngsteadt; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson and staff Onwuta, Peterson and Alleman; Dir.

of Fin Snowden*; ASA Spec. Shepro*; ITD staff Peters; and members of the press and

public.

Remote Attendance Requests

Chairman Strathmann announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting.

She asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member Tarver

attending remotely. There were no objections.

Approval of Minutes: August 21, 2024 & September 18, 2024

RESULT:

MOVER:

APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Monica Silva

Public Comment

None.

Finance/Budget

Monthly Finance Report

The monthly reports are on file. No additional report was made.

Animal Control

Monthly Report

Kane County Animal Control (KCAC) Admin. Youngsteadt, stated that the

monthly reports are on file. He announced that the last vaccine clinic of the year

was completed. KCAC continues its push to service more animals each year

through this program. The Drive-Thru style clinic has hit its 10 year mark, and

continues to grow every year. Microchips are offered year round at the facility,

and they continue to rise. Youngsteadt noted that per Illinois State Law,

microchips are $15. (Committee Member Sanchez arrived at 9:07a.m.) There

was a total of 650 rabies vaccines administered this year. The total number of

senior citizen's dogs serviced this year was 217. There was a decrease in cats

serviced this year. Youngsteadt noted that tag fee prices went up due to the

increase in salaries. Tag fees issued to senior citizens are free. KCAC continues

to find new ways to promote services to the community each year.

Authorizing Senior Tag Fee Correction

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Jarett Sanchez

MOVER:

Bill Tarver

SECONDER:

Cherryl Strathmann, Jarett Sanchez, Leslie Juby, Monica Silva,

Bill Tarver, and Rick Williams

AYE:

David Young, Corinne M. Pierog, and Vern Tepe

ABSENT:

Executive Director

Health Department Updates

KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson suggested everyone get their vaccines, as we enter

into respiratory illness season. He recommended everyone get the current

Covid-19 vaccines before gathering for the holiday season. He indicated that the

current contract with American Federation of State, County and Municipal

Employees (AFSCME) is coming to an end. Union negotiations will begin soon.

The Health Department is working with the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) office

seeking funds used for Covid. Isaacson shared several upcoming events. On

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 "The Walk to School day" event was held at local

schools. The total amount of elementary and middle school districts that

participate were between 75-95, including public and private schools. Every year

schools are encouraged to walk to school on the first Wednesday in October.

Kane County has the highest participation of any county in the State of Illinois

for Walk to School day. Parent Cafe Support Network will be held on Thursday,

October 17, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. via zoom. This is an initiative of

the Kane County System of Care (KCSOC). It is a supportive group of

conversations led by peer hosts who facilitate emotionally safe spaces for

parents and caregivers to discuss the joys and challenges of parenting. They are

free and open to the public. A monthly training series webinar for teens, parents

and caregivers struggling with teen anxiety and school anxiety, and dealing with

resistance and refusal, will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 12:00

p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Annual Communicable Disease Conference will be held

on Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Kane County

Judicial Center in St. Charles.

Director Onwuta indicated that this Communicable Disease conference will be

focusing on vaccine-preventable diseases, congenital syphilis, tuberculosis, and

Mpox.

Exec. Dir Isaacson highlighted that the Health Department will be partnering with

Rush Copley Hospital and the Kendall County Health Department to conduct

lung cancer screenings and prevention. Lastly, the Fall 2024 Field Day:

Mitigating Lead Exposure in Public Water Supplies and Homes event will be

held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the

Heritage Ballroom in Elgin. Environmental and water supply professionals are

invited to join this event for an informative seminar where experts share key

insights and strategies for the City of Elgin's lead pipe replacement program with

guidelines and best practices for addressing lead in water. Much discussion

ensued.

Authorizing Opioid Response Community Implementation Projects

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Jarett Sanchez

MOVER:

Bill Tarver

SECONDER: