Government Center  
719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A  
Geneva, IL 60134  
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, April 17, 2024  
9:00 AM  
County Board Room  
1.  
2.  
Call To Order  
Chairman Strathmann called today's meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.  
Roll Call  
Board Member Cherryl Strathmann  
Board Member Leslie Juby  
PRESENT  
Board Member Monica Silva  
Ex-Officio County Board Vice Chair Vern Tepe  
Board Member Jarett Sanchez  
Board Member Bill Tarver  
Board Member Rick Williams  
REMOTE  
ABSENT  
Board Member David Young  
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog  
Also present: Co. Bd. members Bates*, Kenyon, Kious*, Lewis*, Molina*, Roth; KCAC  
Admin. Youngsteadt; KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson & staff Onwuta, Peterson, Barrett,  
Alleman; KCHD Dir. of Fin. Snowden*; SOA Ford; ASA Spec. Shepro; ITD staff Peters;  
and members of the press and public, including CHS Comm. Health Practitioner  
Nathan Ritzema and Health Promotion Mgr. Tina Koral.  
3.  
4.  
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 Members Tarver,  
Sanchez, and Williams attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.  
Approval of Minutes: March 20, 2024  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT  
Leslie Juby  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Public Comment (Agenda Items)  
None.  
Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)  
None.  
Finance/Budget: Health Department  
Monthly Finance Reports  
A.  
The monthly reports are on file. No additional report was made.  
8.  
Animal Control  
Monthly Report  
A.  
KCAC Admin. Youngsteadt announced that the first Vaccine Clinic will be held  
on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. The "drive-thru" style  
will continue to be an option for pet owners. He announced that a microchip  
clinic event will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  
at Carpenter Park in Carpentersville, Illinois. The cost of a microchip is $15.  
Youngsteadt addressed the option of a therapy dog for the Kane County  
Government Center. He communicated Kane County Animal Control's (KCAC)  
support for the idea, with the exception of a dog passing a behavioral test and  
completing all medical evaluations first. Much discussion ensued.  
Amending the Schedule of Fees for Animal Control Services  
B.  
A motion was made to amend the resolution to remove the line item of low cost  
euthanasia fee of $100.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
Vern Tepe  
SECONDER:  
Cherryl Strathmann, Jarett Sanchez, Leslie Juby, Monica Silva,  
Bill Tarver, Rick Williams, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
David Young, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing Contract for Credit Card and Electronic Payment Services at the  
Kane County Animal Control Department  
C.  
SOA Ford asked the Committee to entertain a motion to approve the resolution  
but replace an updated version of the contract with the resolution. Motion moved  
by Juby, seconded by Silva. Motion carried by roll call vote.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
Monica Silva  
SECONDER:  
Cherryl Strathmann, Jarett Sanchez, Leslie Juby, Monica Silva,  
Bill Tarver, Rick Williams, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
David Young, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
9.  
Executive Director Report (M. Isaacson)  
Health Department Updates  
A.  
KCHD Exec. Dir. Isaacson announced that the completion of the Community  
Health assessment process is almost finished. The health department continues  
to monitor the measles disease in the Chicagoland area, and are making sure  
exposed individuals seek medical care.  
Div. Dir. of Health Onwuta explained the importance of vaccinations, and making  
sure individuals know where their vaccination clinics and information are located.  
She stressed the importantance for people to have proof of vaccination. Onwuta  
noted that since the beginning of March, Chicago has given out 15K  
vaccinations to contain the measles outbreak.  
Kane County Health Department Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Initiatives  
B.  
KCHD Community Health Coordinator Nathan Ritzema shared information on  
the Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Initiatives. He stated that tobacco is a  
huge cause of premature death in half a million Americans each year. Ritzema  
pointed out that the use of E-cigarettes are equally addictive and dangerous.  
They contain nicotine, and are not a healthy replacement for cigarettes. The  
percentage of middle school students who vape is significantly higher than the  
national average. Ritzema mentioned the Smoke Free Illinois Act, which protects  
residents from harmful effects of exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke and  
e-cigarette vapor. He also highlighted the Illinois Tobacco Quitline which is a  
free resource for those who seek substance support.  
Health Promotion Mgr. Tina Koral stated that the Vape-Free program brings  
schools, parents, students, and the health department together, in an effort to  
curb vaping initiation among Kane County middle school and high school  
students. This will benefit schools by reducing vaping initiation rates, reducing  
disciplinary actions due to vaping on campus, and classroom disruptions from  
students leaving class to vape. Koral stated that there is sponsored training and  
supplies offered to teachers, and encourage communication and collaboration  
between schools and parents.  
Authorizing the Kane County Health Department to Participate in the Apple  
Developer Program to Publish Health-Related Apps on Apple App Store  
C.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
Bill Tarver  
SECONDER:  
Cherryl Strathmann, Jarett Sanchez, Leslie Juby, Monica Silva,  
Bill Tarver, Rick Williams, and Vern Tepe  
AYE:  
David Young, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
11.  
10.  
Old Business  
None.  
Reports Placed On File  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Monica Silva  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
12.  
13.  
14.  
Executive Session (if needed)  
None.  
New Business  
None.  
Adjournment  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Jarett Sanchez  
Leslie Juby  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
This meeting was adjourned at 10:04 a.m.  
Rachel Santora  
Recording Secretary