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BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS PRESENT Paul Stoddard - President Todd Latham - Vice-President David Phillips, MD - Secretary Tim Duez, DDS Roger Faivre Ronald Feldmann, MD Karen Hagen, RN, MS Regina Harris, JD Christina Jones, RN, MS BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS ABSENT Dennis Diemer, DVM STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Jane Lux, Public Health Administrator STAFF MEMBERS ABSENT Marcy Zanellato, Director of Health Education and Emergency Preparedness CALL TO ORDER The DeKalb County Board of Health meeting of January 22, 2013, was called to order at 7:30 pm by Paul Stoddard, President. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERMr. Stoddard welcomed new Board member Regina Harris, JD. MINUTES FULL BOARD On a motion by Dr. Duez, seconded by Dr. Phillips, the Board of Health Minutes of the Meeting for November 27, 2012, were approved. Motion carried. On a motion by Roger Faivre, seconded by Dr. Feldmann, the Board of Health Executive Session Minutes of the Meeting for November 27, 2012, were approved. Motion carried. Division Reports Public Health Administrator - Jane Lux Mrs. Lux reported on the status of the Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Needs (IPLAN). The Community and Steering Committees have completed meetings. Mrs. Lux will complete work on the plan and present it in March for adoption by the Board of Health. Mrs. Lux reported on salary and benefits changes for 2013. Salary for 2013remains level at 2012 rates pending good faith bargaining. Employees had two options for health insurance this year. Two employees enrolled in the new High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA). An open enrollment will be offered again in 2013, 2014 and 2015. The renewal rates for the traditional PPO plan were higher than the estimated twenty-two percent increase budgeted. Mrs. Lux presented utilization data that demonstrates we successfully met our goal to increase our capacity to meet the needs of the community for immunizations. We were able to keep up with increased demand for flu vaccine that occurred due to higher than usual influenza illness activity in December. We have increased our visibility in the community through our work with chronic disease prevention initiatives by our Health Education staff. Environmental Health - Greg Maurice Our second annual Holiday Light Recycling collection ended this week, and was once again very well received by the community. The public continues to have a high level of interest in electronics recycling. We posted the 2013 municipal electronic recycling schedule on our website, and we also distributed a flyer in the MidWeek. Mr. Maurice is working on an update to our County Ordinances for Food Establishment licensing fees, as these were last reviewed and revised in 1979. Personal Health Services – Cindy Graves Mrs. Graves reported on the impact of increased demand for flu shots. In addition, the Communicable Disease (CD) Program is promoting international travel vaccine and consults. Mr. Latham asked about the unannounced audit visit for a grant program. Mrs. Graves explained the focus was on looking at follow up of recommendations from the previous year. In Family Case Management and WIC, outreach to target populations included attendance at the holiday Toys for Tots event. Financial Data Todd Latham, moved to approve the Financial Statements for November and December 2012, seconded by Roger Faivre. Motion carried. Dr. Timothy Duez moved to approve the Claims for December 2012 and January 2013, seconded by Dr. Ronald Feldmann. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 1. Appointment of Standing Committees The Executive Committee, in accordance with the nomination of officers, is: Paul Stoddard – President Mr. Stoddard appointed Committee members as follows: Finance: Bylaws: Personnel: Nominating: 2. County Vehicle Operation Policy Mrs. Lux presented the policy that was adopted by County Board for prevention and risk management purposes. Health Department employees are included in liability protections by the County tort fund. While we currently require driver’s license and insurance information, we do not have a vehicle operation policy. 3. Transfer of Ownership Update Mrs. Lux reported on a successful transfer of ownership of our Home Care Division. She thanked the Board of Health for their input and decisions with regard to the project. She met with the Home Care staff on November 28th after signing the asset purchase agreement. Mrs. Lux reviewed the closing process and the Accounts Receivable agreement moving forward. Mrs. Lux met with the bargaining unit on December 6th, 12th and 19th of 2012, for impact bargaining. 4. Home Care Acting Director In accordance with past precedence, Mrs. Lux requested approval of a ten percent salary adjustment for Ms. Carlson for assuming the Acting Director of Home Care position December 12th through 31st of 2012. Karen Hagan moved to approve a ten percent salary adjustment for Ms. Carlson from December 12th through December 31st of 2012, for assumption of Acting Director, seconded by Dr. Ronald Feldmann. Motion carried. 5. 2013 Meeting Dates Mrs. Lux gave 2013 Board of Health meeting dates, with changes to the fourth Tuesday in July and November. There was also a discussion of proposed Committee meeting dates and times. Mrs. Lux will follow up with email communication to confirm these. On a roll call vote, those voting yes were Paul Stoddard, Regina Harris, Todd Latham, Karen Hagan, Christina Jones, Roger Faivre, Dr. Duez, Dr. Diemer, and Dr. Feldmann. Dr. David Phillips moved to reconvene to Open Session, seconded by Dr. Feldmann. Motion carried. At 8:52 pm, Paul Stoddard stated that the Board of Health is now in Open Session. CORRESPONDENCE AND NEWS: As noted. Adjournment On a motion by Todd Latham, seconded by Dr. Timothy Duez, the Board of Health adjourned at 8:58 pm. Motion carried.
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