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719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A

Geneva, IL 60134

Kane County

KC Public Health Committee

Meeting Minutes

STRATHMANN, Sanchez, Arroyo, Juby, Penesis, Tarver, D. Young, ex-officios Roth (County

Vice Chair) and Pierog (County Chair)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

9:00 AM

Auditorium

Call To Order

Chairman Strathman called today's meeting to order at 9:00 AM.

Roll Call

Board Member Cherryl Strathmann

Board Member Jarett Sanchez

Board Member Alex Arroyo

PRESENT

Board Member Leslie Juby

Board Member Ted Penesis

Board Member David Young

Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Bill Roth

Board Member Bill Tarver

REMOTE

ABSENT

Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog

Also present: Co. Bd. members Allan*, Bates*, Gripe*, K. Young, Linder, Molina*;

KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson and staff Barrett, Peterson,

Alleman; Spec. ASA 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 if there were any objections to Committee Member Tarver attending

remotely. There were no objections.

Approval of Minutes: February 18, 2026

An amendment was made to the minutes of "Public Comment" to reflect that

Committee Member David Young was speaking as a private citizen moved by Juby,

Seconded by Sanchez. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Motion passed. A

vote to approve the amended minutes was made by Juby, seconded by Sanchez.

Motion was approved by voice vote.

RESULT:

APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE

Leslie Juby

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Public Comment

None.

Finance/Budget

Monthly Report

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

Animal Control

Monthly Report -Brett Youngsteadt, KCAC Admin.

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

monthly reports are on file. (Committee Member Arroyo arrived at 9:05 a.m.) He

stated that a Resolution stating that the Acceptance and Use of Trust Donations

made to KCAC for the community-friendly dog water fountain area was passed

by the County Board in January 2025. In December 2025, another trust donation

for a cover for the dog water fountain was received and approved by the County

Board. Demolition of landscaping for the front area of the Geneva facility was

conducted to eliminate the dead weeds and trees and to add top soil and mulch.

This will provide a fresh look and foundation for the new native trees and shrubs.

Youngsteadt stated that this space provides a convenient spot for dogs and their

owners to cool off and hydrate while walking the trail. He announced that the

KCAC can now accept payments online. Payment information is available on the

KCAC website which will direct you to an Animal Control Payment Portal page

that explains how to pay for tag fees or make donations. Youngsteadt

announced that the next Low Cost Rabies and Microchip Clinic will be on

Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Geneva facility. There will

be a microchip event on Saturday, June 20 at Carpenter Park in Carpentersville,

Illinois. An adult over eighteen years of age must be present and handle the

animal. Fifty free microchips will be given to the first fifty Carpentersville

residents, and the cost of microchips is $15.

Authorizing a Vehicle Replacement Purchase for Animal Control

KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt stated that the KCAC is in need of replacing its 2017

Ford F150 Transit Van with over 190K miles. Due to its age, mileage, and

expense for repair, it is the recommendation of the Kane County Division of

Transportation (KDOT) that this vehicle be replaced. Youngsteadt added that

KCAC is looking to purchase a 2026 Ford F150 Transit Van from Spirit Ford for

a price of $53,363.00.

KC Administration Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Administration Committee

Jarett Sanchez

MOVER:

Ted Penesis

SECONDER:

Cherryl Strathmann, Jarett Sanchez, Alex Arroyo, Leslie Juby,

Ted Penesis, Bill Tarver, and David Young

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Executive Director

KCHD Updates - Michael Isaacson, Executive Director (not attached)

Kane County Health Department (KCHD) Exec. Dir. Isaacson stated that

National Public Health week was held from April 6-12 with the theme "Ready,

Set, Action!" to promote community health. The KCHD celebrated by highlighting

its division of health protection, promoting child-focused awareness, and hosting

events like SAFE Kane County pick-ups. He added that this week is the Kane

County Home Visitors week which is a celebration honoring the impact of

voluntary home visiting programs on maternal and child health. The KCHD

highlighted support for families, with local events including the 2026 Kane

County Home Visiting Collaborative Training. Isaacson announced that the

process for the Community Health Assessment will begin soon. Request for

Proposals (RFP) have been submitted. Isaacson requested the Committee

Member's feedback on what is important for their districts. Updated information

on the assessment will be provided at the next committee meeting.

KCHD Tuberculosis Program - Katie Glomp, Disease Prevention Program

Support Manager

Kane County Health Department (KCHD) Exec. Dir. Isaacson suggested to

move the presentation to next month's meeting due to the speaker being unable

to attend today's meeting.

Authorizing Elimination of Housing and COC Program Manager Position and

Creation of an Assistant Director of Planning & Information Management for the

Kane County Health Department

Kane County Health Department (KCHD) Exec. Dir. Isaacson stated that the

KCHD seeks to eliminate the Housing and Continuum of Care Manager position

and create the Assistant Director of Planning and Information Management. He

noted that this position will expand to oversee planning activities for the Health

Department, the Rental Assistance Program, as well as continuing to coordinate

Continuum of Care.

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Ted Penesis

MOVER:

Jarett Sanchez

SECONDER:

Cherryl Strathmann, Jarett Sanchez, Alex Arroyo, Leslie Juby,

Ted Penesis, Bill Tarver, and David Young

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Authorizing Renewal of a Contract for Continuum of Care Support Services for

2026

KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson stated that this resolution authorizes the renewal of

the Continuum of Care (CoC) consultant, Optimum Management Resources,

which supports the CoC by navigating HUD requirements that ensure funding for

both the CoC as well as the CoC-funded agencies across the county.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Jarett Sanchez

MOVER:

Alex Arroyo

SECONDER:

Cherryl Strathmann, Jarett Sanchez, Alex Arroyo, Leslie Juby,

Ted Penesis, Bill Tarver, and David Young

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Authorizing Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Kane County Continuum

of Care and the Cities of Aurora and Elgin for 2026

KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson stated that this resolution authorizes the county to

enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Cities of Aurora and Elgin to

provide Continuum of Care services, including administration of CoC activities

and provision of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Jarett Sanchez

MOVER:

Ted Penesis

SECONDER:

Cherryl Strathmann, Jarett Sanchez, Alex Arroyo, Leslie Juby,

Ted Penesis, Bill Tarver, and David Young

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Authorizing Agreement with the Illinois Department of Human Services for the

Continuum of Care Capacity Building Grant for State Fiscal Year 2026

KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson stated that this resolution authorizes the acceptance

of Illinois Department of Human Resources (IDHS) Continuum of Care Capacity

Building funds awarded for the State Fiscal Year 2026. He noted that costs will

be covered with state funds provided by the IDHS, and activities will be

overseen by the Kane County Continuum of Care.

KC Executive Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Executive Committee

Jarett Sanchez

MOVER:

David Young

SECONDER:

Cherryl Strathmann, Jarett Sanchez, Alex Arroyo, Leslie Juby,

Ted Penesis, Bill Tarver, and David Young

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Authorization to Enter into Annual Kane County Health Department Grant

Agreements

KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson stated that this annual resolution authorizes the

Health Department to accept the upcoming grants by the Illinois Department of

Public Health, the Illinois Department of Human Services, the Illinois Children's

Health Foundation, Chaddock, National Association of City and County Health

Officials, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the

Illinois State Board of Education which were included in the FY2026 budgets

and will be included in the FY2027 and FY2028 budgets as the applications are

being submitted.

KC Finance and Budget Committee

RESULT:

TO:

MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE

KC Finance and Budget Committee

Alex Arroyo

MOVER:

Ted Penesis

SECONDER:

Cherryl Strathmann, Jarett Sanchez, Alex Arroyo, Leslie Juby,

Ted Penesis, Bill Tarver, and David Young

AYE:

Corinne M. Pierog

ABSENT:

Old Business

None.