McLean County public meetings in 2021
30 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health is holding a special in-person meeting to discuss the 2022 Pandemic Response Plan and vote on approving contracts for COVID-19 grant-funded positions: Pandemic Response Worker I, Worker II, and Coordinator. The contracts outline duties like contact tracing, call center support, and vaccination site assistance, with hourly rates of $21.61, $23.64, and $25.83 respectively. These are informational and action items, so the board will both hear about the plan and decide on the contracts.
- Approval of contracts for Pandemic Response Worker I ($21.61/hr), Worker II ($23.64/hr), and Coordinator ($25.83/hr)
- 2022 Pandemic Response Plan presented as informational item
- Contracts funded by IDPH COVID-19 Crisis, Response, and Contact Tracing grants
- Contracts run until May 31, 2022 or grant termination
- Workers are contractual agents, not county employees
HD - Mental Health Advisory Board Agendas and Minutes
The Mental Health Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the priorities, needs, and gaps within the McLean County Behavioral Health Service System. These discussions will be shared as part of the Board of Health Strategic Planning.
- Approval of June 17, 2021 meeting minutes
- Discussion of McLean County Collaborative efforts regarding needs and gaps
The Mental Health Advisory Board approved the June 17, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. The board then discussed current needs, gaps, and priorities of the McLean County behavioral health service system, including re-entry program challenges, workforce needs, and potential consolidation of community efforts. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.
- Approved 6/17/2021 MHAB meeting minutes (unanimous)
HD - Mental Health Advisory Board Agendas with Attachments
The McLean County Mental Health Advisory Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss the current needs, gaps, and priorities of the county's behavioral health service system, as part of Board of Health strategic planning. The discussion will also cover collaborative efforts related to these needs and gaps. The agenda includes a detailed discussion guide with focus areas such as housing, mental health services, workforce shortages, and re-entry from the justice system.
- Approve 6-17-21 MHAB meeting minutes
- Discuss needs, gaps, and priorities of the McLean County Behavioral Health Service System
- Review recent data: 18 suicides and 23 drug-related deaths through 11/5/21
- Discuss 988 National Suicide Lifeline rollout in July 2022
- Discuss re-entry supports for 272 adults released from IL Dept. of Corrections in FY21
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health will meet in person to approve November bills totaling $289,004.59, adopt a resolution establishing fees for services, approve 2022 contracts for dental and medical staff, and set 2022 meeting dates. The board will also discuss strategic planning and receive reports on COVID-19 contact tracing and other division activities.
- Approval of November bills totaling $289,004.59
- Resolution establishing fees for service
- 2022 contracts for dental clinician Dr. Caruso, dental hygienists Anderson and Flahaven, and medical advisor OSF Multispecialty Group
- 2022 Board of Health meeting dates
- Epicare link confidentiality agreement with Carle Foundation Hospital
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health will consider approving several agreements and contracts, including memorandums of understanding with Chestnut Health Systems and Illinois State University for COVID-19 vaccine distribution sites, as well as FY22 contracts for tobacco-free communities, HIV services, and other grants. The board will also review October 2021 bills totaling $427,652.48 and receive reports on COVID-19 cases, vaccination efforts, and program statistics.
- Approve October 2021 bills totaling $427,652.48
- Memorandum of Understanding with Chestnut Health Systems as closed Point of Dispensing (POD) site
- Memorandum of Understanding with Illinois State University as open/closed POD and Strategic National Stockpile drop site
- FY22 Illinois Tobacco Free Communities Contract
- FY22 HIV Quality of Life Contract and Comprehensive Health Protection Grant
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health will consider approving the CY22 budget for multiple health programs, a contract for a contact tracer team lead, and a recommendation to provide $102,000 to the Regional Office of Education for embedded school programs. The board will also receive reports on behavioral health grants, COVID-19 vaccine updates, and strategic planning.
- Approval of CY22 budget for Health Department Fund 0112 and AIDS/Communicable Disease Control Fund 0107
- Approval of Contact Tracer Team Lead Contract
- Recommendation to provide $102,000 to Regional Office of Education for embedded school programs
- September 2021 bills totaling $294,590.19
- COVID-19 booster shot recommendations and vaccine clinic updates
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health Behavioral Health Standing Committee will discuss the 2nd Quarter program report and a by-law amendment defining the Mental Health Advisory Board's role, then vote on recommendations for CY22 funding for several mental health and social service programs. The agenda includes specific funding amounts for programs such as the Adult Psychiatry Program, Mobile Crisis Unit, and youth suicide prevention.
- Approve 7/30/21 minutes
- Recommend approval to fund McLean County Center for Human Services Adult Psychiatry Program at $478,550.32
- Recommend approval to fund McLean County Center for Human Services Mobile Crisis Unit Program at $392,528.64
- Recommend approval to fund Project Oz Youth Suicide Prevention: NAMI Ending the Silence Program at $71,526.24
- Recommend approval to fund Project Oz Youth Substance Use Prevention Education Program at $100,470
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health will consider approving the CY22 budget, an intergovernmental agreement for influenza vaccine, a youth mental health first aid training contract with Illinois State University, a guest room block for COVID-19 contact tracing, a memorandum of understanding with the City of Bloomington, a subaward amendment for the CAUSE grant, and a budget amendment for community outreach. The board will also hear reports on behavioral health, environmental health, and maternal and child health programs, including a COVID-19 vaccine update for immunocompromised individuals.
- Approval of CY22 Health Department budget
- Amendment to IGA with Illinois Department of Central Management Services for influenza vaccine
- Agreement with Illinois State University for Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor Certification Course
- Contract for guest block of rooms for alternate housing through COVID-19 Contact Tracing grant (Sept 9-Dec 31, 2021)
- MOU with City of Bloomington
HD - Mental Health Advisory Board Agendas and Minutes
The scheduled meeting for the Mental Health Advisory Board was postponed to a later date because a quorum was not met. The agenda included reviewing previous minutes and discussing county-wide behavioral health initiatives.
- Approval of 6-17-21 MHAB Meeting Minutes
- Update on County Wide Behavioral Health Initiatives and Collaborations
- Board of Health Update on CY22 Funding Process
HD - Mental Health Advisory Board Agendas with Attachments
The scheduled meeting for August 19, 2021, was postponed to a later date because the board did not meet quorum. The original agenda included approving previous minutes and discussing county-wide behavioral health initiatives and funding processes.
- Approval of June 17, 2021, meeting minutes
- Update on County Wide Behavioral Health Initiatives and Collaborations
- Board of Health update on CY22 funding process
- Discussion on providing counsel and advice to the Board of Health
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health will consider approving $1,313,545.81 in behavioral health grant renewals for fiscal year 2022, a 2% increase over 2021 and restoration of Project Oz's youth substance use prevention program. The board will also vote on freezing the automatic annual increase for geo-thermal exchange system permit fees for FY22. Reports will cover COVID-19 case increases, the 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment survey, and staffing vacancies in clinical services.
- Approval of $1,313,545.81 in CY22 behavioral health grants to MCCHS, Project Oz, Baby Fold, and PATH
- Freeze on automatic annual increase for geo-thermal exchange system permit fees for FY22
- July 2021 bills totaling $370,592.96
- COVID-19 update: average daily cases rose from 7 in June to 31 in July; Delta variant now over 80% of cases
- 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment survey launching August 12
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health is holding a special meeting to consider approving an amended Letter of Agreement with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing for a three-day virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor training. The training is scheduled for August 18-20, 2021, at a cost of $24,000. The board will also take public participation and handle routine procedural items.
- Approval of amended Letter of Agreement with National Council for Mental Wellbeing for Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor training
- Training cost: $24,000
- Training dates: August 18-20, 2021 (virtual)
- Training limited to 16 participants
- Contract No. 00203111
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health will vote on paying $371,020.59 in June bills and approve a letter of agreement for Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor training. They will also discuss extending the COVID-19 contact tracing/call center team through December 31, 2021, and receive reports on behavioral health programs and the American Rescue Plan Act.
- Approval of bills totaling $371,020.59 for June 2021
- Letter of agreement with National Council for Mental Wellbeing for Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor training
- Extension of COVID-19 contact tracing/call center team of 25 through December 31, 2021
- COVID-19 vaccine update: McLean County at 47.39% fully vaccinated, in top 10 of 102 counties
- Spring 2021 COVID-19 media campaign with $10,500 spent on TV, radio, and printing
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health is holding a special meeting to consider approving a modification to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Bloomington. The agenda includes public participation and the action item for the MOU modification.
- Approval of modification to MOU with City of Bloomington
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health Behavioral Health Standing Committee will discuss the Behavioral Health Report and review the Request for Proposals (RFP) for 2022 behavioral health funding. The RFP outlines four focus areas—crisis response, youth services, adult services, and specialty courts—and is limited to organizations currently holding a contract with the Board. The committee will also consider approving the June 3, 2021 meeting minutes.
- Review of RFP for Calendar Year 2022 behavioral health grants, with proposals due August 23, 2021
- Funding focus areas: Crisis Response, Youth Services, Adult Services, Specialty Courts
- RFP limited to non-profits with current Board contracts
- Public comment deadline: June 24, 2021 by 9am via email
- Approval of 6/03/21 meeting minutes
HD - Mental Health Advisory Board Agendas and Minutes
The Mental Health Advisory Board is meeting to approve the May 20, 2021 meeting minutes and the board's by-laws. Members will also discuss initiatives regarding housing, community mental health, and connection to community resources.
- Approval of MHAB By-Laws
- Approval of 5-20-2021 meeting minutes
- Discussion on housing and community mental health initiatives
HD - Mental Health Advisory Board Agendas with Attachments
The McLean County Mental Health Advisory Board met to approve its 5-20-2021 minutes and adopt new By-Laws. The board discussed three key initiatives: stable and safe housing resources, mental health programs for youth and seniors, and connection to community resources including a new Reentry Council. Specific funding details were noted for Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor training.
- Approval of MHAB By-Laws
- Discussion of United Way Housing Coalition and Illinois Rental Payment Program (max $25,000 per household)
- Board of Health approved funding for Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructors with goal to train by end of August
- Launch of McLean County Reentry Council with next meeting scheduled for June 25, 2021
- Review of Bloomington CDBG ($5,000 max) and Normal CDBG ($3,000 max) emergency assistance programs
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health will vote on funding $12,000 for Youth Mental Health First Aid trainer instruction, approve a contract for alternate housing through the COVID-19 Contact Tracing grant, and consider an amendment to the FY2021 position resolution. The board will also hear updates on the dental clinic, COVID-19 vaccination progress, and environmental health activities.
- Approval of $12,000 for Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainers' instruction course
- Approval of contract for guest block of rooms for alternate housing from June 11 to August 27, 2021 via COVID-19 Contact Tracing grant
- Approval of amendment to FY2021 Full-Time Equivalent Position Resolution and appropriation transfer for Fund 0107-0062
- Consent agenda includes May 2021 bills totaling $466,317.13
- Dental clinic update: adult clinic suspended, children's clinic has hygienist vacancy
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health Behavioral Health Standing Committee will discuss the behavioral health budget, review the CY21 first quarter funding report, and receive updates on Mental Health First Aid. Action items include approving the April 28 minutes and a $12,000 expenditure for a youth Mental Health First Aid trainer's instruction course.
- Approve $12,000 for Funds for Youth MHFA Trainer’s Instruction Course
- Review MCHD Behavioral Health Budget
- Review Board of Health Behavioral Health Funding CY21 Quarter One Report
- Mental Health First Aid Updates
- Approve 4/28/21 minutes
HD - Mental Health Advisory Board Agendas and Minutes
The Mental Health Advisory Board is meeting to approve its by-laws and the minutes from the February 22, 2021 meeting. Members will receive updates on human service programs and discuss initiatives regarding housing and community mental health resources.
- Approval of MHAB By-Laws
- Approval of 2-22-2021 meeting minutes
- Discussion on housing and community mental health initiatives
HD - Mental Health Advisory Board Agendas with Attachments
The McLean County Mental Health Advisory Board will meet to approve meeting minutes and adopt its bylaws. They will also receive updates on human service programs, including the Mental Health Action Plan revision, crisis call volumes, and Mental Health First Aid training. The board will discuss initiatives on housing, community mental health, and connection to community resources.
- Approve 2-22-2021 meeting minutes
- Approve MHAB By-Laws
- Update on Mental Health Action Plan revision led by County Board Member Susan Schafer
- Crisis call volume data: April 2021 total 865 calls, 67 COVID-related, 37 suicide-related
- Mental Health First Aid training updates, including District 87 staff training and new virtual courses
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health will consider approving four priority funding areas for FY2022 (Youth Services, Adult Mental Health, Crisis and Justice) and an extension plan for COVID-19 contact tracing/call center beyond May 31, 2021. The board will also receive informational reports on contact tracing, committee updates, and the Health Department Administrator's report, which includes COVID-19 vaccination and positivity data. The agenda includes approval of minutes and a consent agenda for bills totaling $471,361.96.
- Approval of four priority funding areas for FY2022: Youth Services, Adult Mental Health, Crisis and Justice
- Approval of Extension Plan for COVID-19 Contact Tracing/Call Center beyond May 31, 2021
- Consent agenda: bills to be paid totaling $471,361.96 for April 2021
- Informational report: 'Day in the Life of' Contact Tracer/Case Investigation
- Public participation via email or in-person with COVID-19 restrictions
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health is holding a special meeting to consider two action items: an administrative adjustment of salaries for Vaccine Supervisors and a temporary waiver of vacation accrual limits for Point of Dispensing (POD) staff. The salary adjustment would amend the FY2021 budget for the AIDS/Communicable Disease Fund to address compensation inequity for staff with supervisory duties at COVID-19 vaccination clinics.
- Approval of administrative salary adjustment for Vaccine Supervisors per Section 104-47.A of the McLean County Code
- Approval of temporary waiver of vacation accrual limits for POD staff per Section 108-33.D
- Budget amendment for Fund 0112, Department 0061, Program 0062: Full-time Employees Salary increase of $38,304 to $273,080
- Employee Medical/Life Insurance increase of $4,805 to $42,014
- Public participation via email or in-person with COVID-19 Phase 4 gathering limits
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health Behavioral Health Standing Committee will discuss the CY22 funding application renewal process, consider the Regional Office of Education as a funding hub for embedded school programs, and review a report template for funded programs. They will also vote on approving the March 26, 2021 meeting minutes.
- Discussion of Board of Health Funding Application Renewal Process
- Regional Office of Education as funding hub for embedded school programming
- Review of Board of Health Funded Programs Report Template
- Action item: Approve 03/26/21 minutes
- CY22 funding timeline includes release of RFP on July 12, 2021 and applications due August 23, 2021
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health Behavioral Health Standing Committee will review Quarter 4 and 2020 annual reports for Board-funded programs, including school-based behavioral health projects, crisis intervention, and psychiatry services. They will also discuss the Calendar Year 2022 funding process and timeline, and review MHAB funding priorities for 2022. The committee will consider approving the minutes from the December 2, 2020 meeting.
- Review of 2020 annual reports for funded programs, including Chestnut Health Systems and McLean County Center for Human Services school-based projects
- Discussion of Calendar Year 2022 funding process and timeline
- Review of MHAB funding priorities for 2022
- Approval of 12/02/20 meeting minutes
- Public comment accepted via email by March 25, 2021 at 5pm
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health is meeting to review COVID-19 vaccination progress, including the rollout at Grossinger Motors Arena and the arrival of Illinois National Guard teams, and to consider several action items. These include approving a resolution and appropriation transfer for Fund 0107-0062, a CAUSE grant agreement, an Illinois Tobacco Free Communities contract, an amendment to the FY2021 full-time equivalent position, and a Limited Data Use Agreement. The board will also hear reports on behavioral health, maternal and child health, and environmental health programs.
- COVID-19 vaccination update: ~10,000 doses administered since Jan 5; National Guard teams arriving week of March 8 for at least 90 days
- Resolution and Appropriation Transfer for Fund 0107-0062
- Approval of CAUSE grant agreement
- Approval of Illinois Tobacco Free Communities contract
- Approval of amendment to FY2021 Full-Time Equivalent Position
HD - Mental Health Advisory Board Agendas and Minutes
The Mental Health Advisory Board will meet to approve by-law updates and previous meeting minutes. The board will also receive updates and discuss the strengths and challenges of human service programs in McLean County.
- Approval of MHAB By-Law updates
- Approval of 9-25-20 MHAB and BHPFC meeting minutes
- Updates on McLean County human service programs
HD - Mental Health Advisory Board Agendas with Attachments
The McLean County Mental Health Advisory Board will meet to discuss the current climate of human service strengths and challenges, hear updates on local programs, and vote on proposed bylaw updates and approval of previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes reports on the Carle behavioral health unit expansion, PATH call volume increases, and the Mobile Crisis Unit's rising psychiatric hospitalization rates.
- Vote on MHAB Bylaw updates
- Approve 9-25-20 MHAB and BHPFC meeting minutes
- Carle remodeled behavioral health unit: capacity increase from 13 to 19 mental health beds, 5 to 9 detox beds
- PATH call volume: 986 calls in Jan 2021, up 30% from Jan 2020; homeless calls up 115% year-over-year
- Mobile Crisis Unit: 22% of Q4 crisis calls led to psychiatric hospitalization, up 4% from prior quarter
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health will meet to approve minutes, consent agenda, and action items, including a contract for a Call Center Supervisor. They will also receive informational updates on COVID-19 vaccination efforts, a budget amendment for contact tracing, and environmental health activities.
- Approval of Call Center Supervisor Contract
- Budget amendment for Fund 0107 (Emergency Preparedness/Contact Tracing) increasing salary and benefits by $18,200
- Bills to be paid totaling $321,057.65 for January 2021
- COVID-19 vaccine update: 5,000+ doses administered at Grossinger Motors Arena, clinics at ARC
- Environmental Health report: 128 food inspections, 3 food establishments not renewed permits
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health will meet to approve minutes, pay bills totaling $434,043.19, and consider three memorandums of understanding for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine housing with Woodford County, the City of Bloomington, and Illinois State University. The agenda also includes informational updates on COVID-19 vaccine distribution and annual reports from the Maternal and Child Health and Environmental Health divisions.
- Approval of bills for December 2020 totaling $434,043.19
- Memorandum of Understanding with Woodford County Health Department for COVID-19 alternative housing
- Memorandum of Understanding with City of Bloomington for COVID-19 quarantine housing
- Memorandum of Understanding with Illinois State University for COVID-19 quarantine housing
- Amendment to funded full-time equivalent positions for FY2021 Health Fund