McLean County Health Committee met March 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
Members Present: Chairman Susan Schafer, Members: Carlo Robustelli, Randall Martin, Catherine Metsker, George Gordon, Sharon Chung and George Wendt
Members Absent: None
Other Members Present: None
Staff Present: Mr. Bill Wasson, County Administrator; Jessica Woods First Assistant State’s Attorney – Civil Division; Mr. Eric Schmitt, Administrative Services Director; Ms. Julie Morlock, Recording Secretary, County Administrator’s Office;
Department Heads/ Elected Officials Present: Ms. Cindy Wegner, Nursing Home Director; Ms. Michelle Welch, Adult Detention Center; Jason Tabb, Director Juvenile Detention Center; Ms. Camille Rodriguez, Administrator Health Department; Ms. Cassy Taylor, Director Court Services
Others Present: Tom Barr, Center for Human Services; Sonja Reece, Board of Health, Tom Anderson and Linda Foutch, Health Department - Environmental; Cathy Coverston-Anderson, Health Department
Chairman Schafer called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and declared a quorum.
Chairman Schafer presented the minutes from the January 15, 2019 special meeting and February 4, 2019 regular meeting for approval.
Motion by Metsker/Chung to approve the minutes from the January 15, 2019 special meeting and February 4, 2019 regular meeting.
Motion carried.
Chairman Schafer confirmed there were no members of the public to appear before the Committee.
Ms. Camille Rodriguez, Health Department Administrator presented for action a request to approve an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2018 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the Health Department Fund 0112.
Motion by Robustelli/Gordon to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2018 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the Health Department Fund 0112.
Motion Carried
Ms. Rodriguez presented for action a request to approve an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2018 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the Health Department Fund 0107.
Motion by Martin/Chung to recommend approval of an Emergency Appropriation Ordinance Amending the McLean County Fiscal Year 2018 Combined Annual Appropriation and Budget Ordinance for the Health Department Fund 0107.
Motion Carried
Ms. Rodriguez presented for action a request to approve an Ordinance by the McLean County Board Amending Chapters 205 and 216 of the McLean County Code. Ms. Metsker asked if someone could explain the reference to temperature. Mr. Tom Anderson and Ms. Linda Foutch came forward to help answer questions. Mr. Anderson indicated that before the temperatures where in Fahrenheit and to meet the metric standards act, they added Celsius temperature numbers. Ms. Metsker asked about the term “hearings” in the number 4 paragraph of the memo. Mr. Anderson explained they changed language to be consistent with language in Section 310 of the Code regarding how individuals could have a suspension/ruling reviewed by the Board of Health. Ms. Metsker asked about the use of the word embargo. Mr. Anderson indicated they previously used the word “hold” order and this change is to be consistent with FDA code that uses the word “embargo”.
Mr. Gordon asked about changes to the scoring system. Mr. Anderson indicated that to be more consistent the Illinois Department of Public Health prohibited local health departments from having a scoring or rating system for food establishments. He reviewed the previous system and actions associated with score. He then explained the new standards and actions that would be taken to correct issues found during inspections. He stated they now have a 750-page code they base violations on and that violations fall into three categories a Priority, Priority Foundation or Core. He explained that Priority findings are those linked to food borne illnesses, Priority Foundation findings are those that could lead to food borne illnesses and that Core findings are cosmetic issues. Mr. Wendt asked how many violations a restaurant needs to be closed down or if they are based on type only. Mr. Anderson indicated that if there is an immediate health risk they are subject to closure. He stated they try to work with restaurants because they understand that when the restaurant closes, they are losing money, but if there are risks to the public, they will close them. Ms. Foutch indicated that if there are numerous Core violations they would close them for those as well. Ms. Schafer asked if the new reporting had been put on the website. Mr. Anderson confirmed it has and that they are working on a color code system to show how many violations a restaurant has. Mr. Robustelli asked them to clarify how many priority violations it takes to close a restaurant. Mr. Anderson indicated that there is no direct conversion. He stated that most priority items can be corrected while they are on site. Ms. Foutch provided examples of violations that would close restaurants immediately. Mr. Anderson went over the inspection section and actions they take as a result of violations. Mr. Robustelli asked them if the changes make this a more inclusive code. Mr. Anderson confirmed they will do more inspections including vending machines and food pantries. Mr. Robustelli asked how that affects timing and the possible need for more individuals to conduct inspections. Mr. Anderson also confirmed that the inspections are taking more time, so it will affect how they do business. He stated they have time restrictions on how long they are allowed to complete inspections and most departments in the state are reporting about a month delay in getting inspections completed. Ms. Rodriguez indicated they not only have the regularly scheduled inspections but also deploy staff when there are complaints that need immediate attention. She indicated that with the assistance of Ms. Dreyer they are monitoring employment needs. She also stated that Mr. Anderson had held sessions to bring businesses up to date on the new food code that were well attended. Mr. Gordon asked about classes of licenses. Mr. Anderson went over classes and frequency of inspections. Ms. Schafer indicated they needed to thank Mr. Trevor Sierra as he had worked with Mr. Anderson on these changes.
Motion by Martin/Metsker to recommend approval of Request approval of an Ordinance by the McLean County Board Amending Chapters 205 and 216 of the McLean County Code.
Motion Carried.
Ms. Rodriguez presented her monthly reports to the Committee. She indicated that all of her staff has gone through trauma informed training. She also handed out material explaining the risk levels for restaurants. Chairman Schafer ask if there were any questions for Ms. Rodriguez, hearing none, she thanked her.
Ms. Cindy Wegner, Director of the Nursing Home presented her monthly reports. Ms. Wegner indicated she added information regarding admissions from the facility in town that closed. She indicated they admitted 10 patients from that facility. Ms. Schafer asked if the other facility had officially closed. Ms. Wegner confirmed it closed once the last residents were transitioned. Chairman Schafer asked if there were any other questions or comments, hearing none she thanked Ms. Wegner.
Ms. Michelle Welch, Supervisor of the Adult Detention Medical Department and Mr. Jason Tabb, Director for Juvenile Detention Center presented their reports. Ms. Schafer asked about mental health screening at the Juvenile Detention Center. Mr. Tabb indicated they do a mental health screening upon intake but not every individual is seen by the contractual therapist. Chairman Schafer asked if there were questions for Ms. Welch or Mr. Tabb, hearing none, she thanked them.
Mr. Wasson thanked Ms. Welch for all of her assistance in the temporary move of her department to the new section of the Law & Justice Center. He then presented information on recent employment activities.
Chairman Schafer presented transfers from Tort Judgement and the Nursing Home.
Motion by Martin/Metsker to approve the transfers from the Tort Judgement and Nursing Home.
Motion Carried.
Chairman Schafer presented for approval bills for the Board of Health with a prepaid and fund total of $198,202.80
Motion by Robustelli/Martin to approve bills for the Board of Health as presented. Motion carried.
Chairman Schafer presented for approval bills for Jail Medical and JDC Medical with a prepaid and fund total of $27,753.59.
Chairman Schafer presented the bills for the Developmental Disability Board with a prepaid and fund total of $60,348.53.
Motion by Metsker/Martin to approve bills for the Developmental Disability Board as presented.
Motion carried.
Chairman Schafer presented for approval bills with a prepaid and fund total of $190,049.35 for the Nursing Home.
Motion by Gordon/Metsker to approve bills for the Nursing Home as presented. Motion carried.
Chairman Schafer reminded the Committee that the next meeting would be Monday, April 1, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.
Chairman Schafer asked if there was any additional business to come before the Committee; hearing nothing, she adjourned the meeting at 5:11 p.m.
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