Champaign County Board of Health Met May 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Call to Order
The Champaign County Board of Health held an electronic meeting via Zoom on May 4, 2021. The meeting was called to order at 5:34 PM by President, Dr. Krista Jones.
Roll Call
Upon roll call, the following Board members were found to be present: Dr. Krista Jones, President, Mr. David Thies, Dr. Dorothy Vura-Weis, Dr. Lyndon Goodly, and Mr. Jacob Paul, County Board Liaison. Dr. Julie Kumar, Vice President, Dr. John Peterson, Secretary/Treasurer, and Ms. Cathy Emanuel were absent.
Also present: Ms. Julie Pryde, CUPHD Administrator, Mr. Awais Vaid, Deputy Administrator and Epidemiologist, and Ms. Sarah Michaels, Interim Director of Environmental Health.
Approval of Agenda/Addendum
Mr. Thies made a motion to approve the agenda. Dr. Vura-Weis seconded the motion. With all in favor, the motion carried.
Public Participation on Agenda Items Only
None
Correspondence and Communications
Ms. Julie Pryde noted that Ms. Michaels is Interim Director of Environmental Health as Mr. Jim Roberts has retired. Pfizer is expected to receive Emergency Use Authorization making the COVID-19 vaccination available to anyone age 12 and older. CUPHD is hosting walk-in and community-based vaccination clinics. Ms. Pryde also noted the multiple awards that the agency has recently been given.
CUPHD
Item #1, Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement between CUPHD and Champaign County for an Immediate Allotment Transfer of Unused Local CURE Funds for the period of March 1, 2020 thru December 30, 2020 in the amount of $36,411.29, was not needed.
Mr. Thies made a motion to approve the Allotment Transfer between the Champaign County Health Department and Champaign County for the Transfer of Unused Local CURE Funds for the period of March 1, 2020 thru December 30, 2020 in the amount of $156,039.00. Dr. Vura-Weis seconded the motion. With all in favor, the motion carried.
COVID-19 vaccinations continue and the majority of the cases are from the B.1.1.7 variant.
Dr. Jones reached out to the CUPHD Board of Health in regards to the proposed joint health permit and fee for mobile food establishments operating in both jurisdictions recommending a more equitable fee of $300 to be split by the District and the County. The CUPHD Attorney, Ruth Wyman, is working on an intergovernmental agreement that can be voted on at a future meeting.
Public Participation on Non-Agenda Items
None
Other Business
Dr. Vura-Weis made a motion to approve the 2021 meeting schedule of June 15, August 17, and November 16. An additional meeting may take place due to budget review and approval. Mr. Thies seconded the motion. With all in favor, the motion carried.
The 2021-2023 IPLAN was available for discussion. Ms. Pryde noted that community-friendly versions are currently being produced. Dr. Vura-Weis discussed local mental health options and plans.
Additional comments included Dr. Jones noting that the County Board of Health needs to fill the position of a dentist for the board and a potential item for budget discussions could include an allotment for mental health funding. The fund balance is approximately $601,000.
Dr. Vura-Weis would like to see the data surrounding overdoses. This item will be added to the June meeting agenda for further discussion.
Next Meeting
The next County Board of Health meeting will be Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 5:30 PM.
Adjournment
With no further business to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 PM.
https://www.co.champaign.il.us/boardofhealth/Meetings/2021/210504_Meeting/210504Minutes.pdf
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