McLean County public meetings in 2023
64 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The Board of Health is reviewing the Health Department Administrator's end-of-year summary and approving several 2024 operational items. Key actions include approving medical contracts, a fee resolution, and budget revisions for the Marcfirst Behavioral Health Clinic.
- Approval of 2024 Dental Clinician contract for Dr. Caruso
- Approval of 2024 Medical Advisor contract with OSF Multispecialty Group
- Approval of CY23 Budget revision for Marcfirst Behavioral Health Clinic
- Approval of a new Fee Resolution
- Payment of November 2023 bills totaling $336,361.02
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee will meet to discuss the McLean County Health Department’s Mental Health First Aid Collaborative. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the October 27, 2023, meeting.
- Approval of October 27, 2023, meeting minutes
- Discussion regarding Mental Health First Aid Collaborative
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The Board of Health will review various action items including service agreements and training contracts. The agenda also includes a consent agenda for October 2023 bills totaling $301,257.45.
- October 2023 bills totaling $301,257.45
- CY24 Behavioral Health Service Agreements
- Approval of Fee Resolution
- Training contract with David Giovagnoli
- Training agreements with Heartland Community College
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The Board of Health is meeting to review several action items, including the approval of 2024 behavioral health service agreements and various training contracts. The agenda also includes reviewing October 2023 bills totaling $301,257.45 and receiving updates on community health statistics.
- Approval of CY24 Behavioral Health Service Agreements with eight organizations including The Baby Fold and PATH
- Review of October 2023 bills totaling $301,257.45
- Approval of training agreements with Heartland Community College
- Approval of a fee resolution
- Approval of a training contract with David Giovagnoli
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee is reviewing edits to several 2024 service agreements. These agreements cover various mental health and substance use prevention programs across the county.
- Review of $112,000 agreement for Regional Office of Education Embedded School Program
- Discussion of Project Oz youth substance use prevention and NAMI programs
- Discussion of The Baby Fold Healthy Start program
- Discussion of PATH 211 Call Center services
- Review of McLean County Center for Human Services mobile crisis and adult psychiatric services
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council will receive presentations on the Gateway Foundation and treatment courts, a research update from the ISU Stevenson Center, a behavioral health update, and an update on Family Treatment Court. The council will also discuss SAFE-T Act implementation with Judge William Yoder and Chief Judge Casey Costigan. The meeting is informational with no voting items listed.
- Gateway Foundation and Treatment Courts presentation by Sandra Beecher
- Research and Reporting Update from ISU Stevenson Center's Dr. Frank Beck
- Behavioral Health Update by Kevin McCall
- Family Treatment Court update by William Scanlon
- SAFE-T Act Implementation discussion with Judge William Yoder and Chief Judge Casey Costigan
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The committee will discuss bylaws changes to create a standing committee and plans for spending balances in the 112 and 109 funds. The agenda also includes a discussion on the 2025 budget timeline.
- Bylaws change to form a standing committee
- Plan for spending down balances in the 112 and 109 funds
- Approval of letter of intent for Fund Balance management
- 2025 Budget Timeline discussion
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The committee will discuss the committee charter and the timeline for the 2025 budget. An action item is scheduled to approve a letter of intent regarding Fund Balance management.
- Approval of August 2, 2023 minutes
- Discussion of Committee Charter
- Discussion of 2025 Budget Timeline
- Approval of letter of intent for Fund Balance management
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The Budget Committee will discuss bylaws changes to create a standing committee and plans for spending balances in the 112 and 109 funds. The committee will also review the 2025 budget timeline.
- Discussion of bylaw changes to form a standing committee
- Plan for spending down balances in the 112 and 109 funds
- Review of the 2025 Budget Timeline
- Action item to approve a letter of intent for Fund Balance management
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The Board of Health is meeting to approve various media contracts, fee resolution amendments, and contract updates. The agenda also includes reviewing the 2024 budget and behavioral health funding recommendations.
- Approval of $650,000 for Mobile Crisis Program
- Approval of $393,303 for Adult Psychiatry Program
- Approval of media contracts for Opioid Overdose Prevention and 2023 COVID Vaccination campaigns
- Payment of September 2023 bills totaling $305,997.58
- Approval of Statement of Work Amendment to the HealthWorks Contract with Centene
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee is reviewing recommendations for 2024 Adult Psychiatry and Mobile Crisis funding. The committee will also consider revisions to the Regional Office of Education’s Youth 2-24 Mental Health First Aid Service Agreement.
- Recommend CY24 Adult Psychiatry and Mobile Crisis Funding
- Recommend revision of Regional Office of Education’s Youth 2-24 Mental Health First Aid Service Agreement
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee is reviewing recommendations for 2024 Adult Psychiatry and Mobile Crisis funding. The committee is also considering a budget revision for the Regional Office of Education's Youth Mental Health First Aid program.
- Recommendation for CY24 Adult Psychiatry and Mobile Crisis Funding
- Revision of Regional Office of Education’s Youth 2-24 Mental Health First Aid Service Agreement
- Proposed $6,600 budget transfer from contractual services to training and education for virtual trainer certification
- Training cost of $2,200 per individual for virtual trainer instruction
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee is meeting to review grant presentations from applicants seeking CY23 funding. The committee will also discuss these presentations as part of the funding process.
- Approval of August 21, 2023, minutes
- Approval of September 13, 2023, minutes
- Behavioral Health Grant Presentations for CY23 funding
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee will meet to hear presentations from applicants seeking CY23 funding. The committee will also discuss these grant presentations.
- Approval of August 21, 2023, minutes
- Approval of September 13, 2023, minutes
- Behavioral Health Grant Presentations for CY23 funding
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The committee is scheduled to meet to discuss items related to crisis management. No specific decisions or further details were provided in the agenda.
- Discussion regarding Crisis
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The Board will decide on the CY24 budget, approve behavioral health funding recommendations, and consider several agreements and grant proposals.
- Approval of CY24 McLean County Health Department Budget
- Approval of CY24 Behavioral Health funding recommendations totaling over $687,000
- Approval of SIPA-24 grant agreement with Illinois Department of Public Health
- Approval to accept proposal from Central Illinois Commercial Flooring for CD Clinic
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee will meet to discuss crisis-related items. No specific decisions or further details were provided in the agenda.
- Discussion regarding Crisis
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The Board of Health is meeting to review the CY24 McLean County Health Department Budget and several behavioral health funding recommendations. The agenda also includes an appropriation amendment for various health programs and approval of several service agreements.
- Approval of the CY24 McLean County Health Department Budget
- Behavioral health funding recommendations including $151,888.89 for Project Oz Youth Suicide Prevention and $210,569.54 for The Baby Fold Health Start
- Approval of an appropriation amendment for Fund 0112.0061 covering multiple health programs
- Approval of agreement with Illinois State University School of Social Work
- Approval of a proposal from Central Illinois Commercial Flooring for the CD Clinic
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The committee will decide on funding recommendations for several behavioral health initiatives in the fiscal year 2024 budget.
- Recommend approval to fund Regional Office of Education's Embedded School Program
- Recommend approval to fund Project Oz youth suicide prevention education
- Recommend approval to fund The Baby Fold's Healthy Start program
- Recommend approval to fund PATH 2-1-1 Call Center
- Recommend approval to fund McLean County Court Services Problem Solving-Courts
The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee recommended funding several mental health and substance use programs for calendar year 2024. The committee also discussed the need for the Problem Solving-Courts program to seek additional funding sources.
- Recommended funding Regional Office of Education Embedded School Program at $112,000.00
- Recommended funding Project Oz Youth Suicide Prevention Education (NAMI) at $151,888.89
- Recommended funding Project Oz Youth Substance Use Prevention Education at $113,797.21
- Recommended funding The Baby Fold Healthy Start at $210,569.54
- Recommended funding PATH 2-1-1 Call Center at $91,285.88
- Recommended funding McLean County Court Services Problem Solving-Courts at $209,200.00
- Approved 7/28/23 meeting minutes
- Approved 8/15/23 meeting minutes
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee will meet to hear presentations from applicants seeking funding for calendar year 2023. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public participation.
- Behavioral health grant presentations for CY23 funding
The committee heard presentations from the Regional Office of Education and The Baby Fold regarding behavioral health grant requests. No final decisions or votes on funding were recorded in the minutes.
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee will meet to hear presentations from applicants seeking funding for calendar year 2023. The meeting includes informational presentations regarding these grant applications.
- Behavioral Health Grant Presentations for CY23 funding
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The Board of Health will review July meeting minutes and approve various departmental bills totaling $320,170.94. The agenda includes discussions regarding future opioid settlement plans and updates on the CY24 budget.
- Approval of July 2023 bills totaling $320,170.94
- Approval of appropriation amendment for COVID Vaccination Grant fund
- Proposal to freeze automatic annual increase for geo thermal exchange system permit fees
- Informational discussion on future Opioid Settlement plans
The Board of Health approved a COVID vaccination grant appropriation amendment and froze automatic annual increases for geothermal exchange system permit fees for 2024. The board also approved July 2023 bills totaling $320,170.94.
- Approved July 12, 2023, meeting minutes
- Approved July 2023 bills totaling $320,170.94
- Approved Appropriation Amendment for Fund 0107.0061.0062 for COVID Vaccination Grant
- Approved freeze to automatic annual increase for geothermal exchange system permit fees for CY24
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The Board of Health is reviewing an updated CY24 budget proposal that increases the total budget to $10,455,146. The meeting includes discussions on COVID-19 vaccination grant amendments and a proposed freeze on geothermal exchange system permit fee increases.
- Approval of appropriation amendment for COVID-19 Vaccination Grant (Fund 0107.0061.0062)
- Proposed freeze to the automatic annual increase for geothermal exchange system permit fees for CY24
- Review of July 2023 bills totaling $320,170.94
- Update on Local Health Protection Grant increase from $207,249 to $300,000
- Report on HIV/PrEP services showing doubled prescription rates in the past year
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The committee will discuss the current fund balance and budget surplus. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the 2025 budget calendar.
- Discussion of fund balance and budget surplus
- Discussion of 2025 Budget calendar
- Approval of July 5, 2023 minutes
The committee reviewed budget projections showing a projected $28,472 surplus and discussed ways to spend down the fund balance due to staffing vacancies. Members proposed several initiatives including tuition reimbursement for nurses, clinic updates, and supportive housing. No formal votes were taken on these proposals.
- Approved July 5, 2023, minutes
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The committee will discuss fund balance, budget surplus, and the 2025 budget calendar. It is procedural with no decisions made.
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee is meeting to discuss the CY24 contract process, funding timelines, and administrative cost rates. The committee will also review renewal applications for the Mobile Crisis Program and a Request for Proposal for an Adult Psychiatry Program.
- CY24 Behavioral Health Contract process and funding timeline
- Mobile Crisis Program renewal application
- Request for Proposal (RFP) for Adult Psychiatry Program
- MCHD’s Opioid Settlement Funding Project Plan for CY23 and proposed projects for CY24
The committee approved the June 23, 2023, meeting minutes and set the funding amount for the Adult Psychiatry Program Request for Proposal. Members decided to maintain the indirect administrative cost rate at 10% and identified specific reporting requirements for the Mobile Crisis Program renewal application.
- Approved 6/23/23 Minutes
- Maintained indirect administrative cost rate at 10%
- Set RFP amount for Adult Psychiatric Services at $650,000.00
- Agreed to include treatment, medication management, and case management referral plans in Adult Psychiatry Services
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee is reviewing the CY24 funding timeline and contract processes. The meeting includes discussions on renewal applications for the Mobile Crisis Program and a Request for Proposal for an Adult Psychiatry Program.
- Review of CY24 Behavioral Health Contract process and funding timeline
- Discussion regarding renewal application for Mobile Crisis Program
- Discussion regarding Request for Proposal (RFP) for Adult Psychiatry Program
- Discussion of MCHD’s Opioid Settlement Funding Project Plan for CY23 and proposed projects for CY24
- Review of CY24 indirect administrative cost rate
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee will review the 2024 contract process and funding timeline. Members will also discuss renewal applications for the Mobile Crisis Program and a Request for Proposal for an Adult Psychiatry Program.
- CY24 Behavioral Health Contract process and funding timeline
- Mobile Crisis Program renewal application
- Request for Proposal (RFP) for Adult Psychiatry Program
- MCHD’s Opioid Settlement Funding Project Plan for CY23 and proposed projects for CY24
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
The McLean County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is meeting quarterly to hear updates on juvenile recidivism and adult bookings, the Family Treatment Court, case and jail management systems, and the Pretrial Fairness Act. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting consists of informational presentations and updates.
- Juvenile Recidivism and Adult Bookings update by Sarah Patterson (ISU Stevenson Center)
- Family Treatment Court update by Judge J. Brian Goldrick and William Scanlon
- Case Management System / Jail Management System update by William Scanlon and Craig Nelson
- Pretrial Fairness Act update
The Council reviewed implementation plans for the SAFE-T Act and received a presentation on juvenile recidivism from the ISU Stevenson Center. Members discussed updates to juvenile justice grants and the development of new case management software.
- Postponed regularly scheduled October meeting by one week due to behavioral health forum
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The Board of Health will review June 2023 bills totaling $395,822.73 and receive informational updates on grant budgets and opioid settlement funds. The meeting also includes reports from various health-related committees and the Health Department Administrator.
- Approval of June 2024 bills including $265,000.22 for Health Department operations
- Review of SIPA Grant Budget
- Update on Opioid Settlement Fund
- CY24 Budget Preview report
The Board approved the June 2023 bills and the minutes from the June 14 meeting. Members discussed a $350,000 CDC grant for staff recruitment and a proposed 2024 budget that reduces the tax levy by 5% while increasing fund balance usage.
- Approved June 14, 2023, Regular Meeting minutes
- Approved June 2023 bills totaling $395,822.73
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The Board of Health is reviewing a proposal for nurse sign-on and retention bonuses funded by a $350,000 SIPA grant. The meeting also covers plans for utilizing Opioid Settlement Funds for media campaigns and youth outreach.
- Proposed $350,000 SIPA Grant budget for nurse recruitment and retention incentives
- Approval of June 2023 bills totaling $395,822.73
- $5,000 allocation from Opioid Settlement Funds for 'Play for Prevention 2023' event
- Proposed use of Opioid Settlement Funds for media campaigns and Project Oz outreach
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The Board approved the May 10, 2023 minutes and discussed strategies to reduce the health department's fund balance. Members debated target reserve levels and identified potential spending areas, including staff salaries and recruiters, to decrease reliance on the tax levy.
- Approved May 10, 2023 minutes
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee is meeting to review the CY24 behavioral health budget and receive an update on the Mental Health Advisory Board. The committee will also discuss the procedural process for CY24 behavioral health grant applications.
- Approval of May 19, 2023, minutes
- CY24 Behavioral Health Budget update
- Mental Health Advisory Board update
- Discussion on CY24 Behavioral Health Grant Application procedures
The committee reviewed a proposed CY2024 draft budget of approximately $1.8 million for community behavioral health grants. Members discussed updates to the grant application process, including a requirement for in-person presentations from agencies.
- Approved 5/19/23 Minutes
- Agreed to require in-person proposal presentations from grant agencies
- Decided to add prescriptive clientele descriptions to adult psychiatry service RFPs
- Tabled funding discussions for Mobile Crisis and Adult Psychiatric Services until the next meeting
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The committee will review the CY24 behavioral health budget and receive an update on the Mental Health Advisory Board. Members will also discuss the procedural process for CY24 behavioral health grant applications.
- CY24 Behavioral Health Budget review
- Mental Health Advisory Board update
- Discussion of CY24 Behavioral Health Grant Application procedures
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The Board of Health will review May 2023 bills totaling $358,158.87 and consider several service agreements. The agenda also includes informational updates on a public health administration grant and committee reports.
- Approval of May 2023 bills totaling $358,158.87
- Authorization for Board President to approve FY'24 State of Illinois renewals and contracts
- Approval of All Our Kids Early Childhood Networks (AOK) Theraplay contract
- Approval of Marcfirst service agreement through December 31, 2023
- Approval of Baby Fold and Regional Office of Education service agreements through December 31, 2023
The Board approved several health service agreements and authorized the Board President to sign FY'24 State of Illinois renewals. The Board also approved a consent agenda for bills totaling $358,158.87.
- Approved May 10, 2023, meeting minutes
- Approved $358,158.87 in bills for May 2023
- Authorized Board President to approve FY'24 State of Illinois renewals and contracts
- Approved All Our Kids Early Childhood Networks (AOK) Theraplay contract
- Approved Marcfirst service agreement (July 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023)
- Approved The Baby Fold service agreement (July 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023)
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The Board of Health is considering several service agreements with organizations including Marcfirst, The Baby Fold, and the Regional Office of Education. The meeting also includes reviewing FY'24 State of Illinois contract renewals for programs such as WIC and Public Health Emergency Preparedness.
- Approval of FY'24 State of Illinois contract renewals including $499,926 for the WIC Program
- Approval of All Our Kids Early Childhood Networks (AOK) Theraplay contract
- Approval of Marcfirst’s Board of Health service agreement through December 31, 2023
- Approval of The Baby Fold’s Board of Health service agreement through December 31, 2023
- Approval of May 2023 bills totaling $358,158.87
HD - Mental Health Advisory Board Agendas and Minutes
The McLean County Mental Health Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, receive an update on the county's Mental Health Action Plan workgroups, and discuss current needs, gaps, and priorities in the behavioral health service system. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no major funding or policy decisions listed.
- Approve minutes from the February 16, 2023 meeting
- Update on McLean County Mental Health Action Plan workgroups
- Discussion of needs, gaps, and priorities in the behavioral health service system
- Discussion of collaborative efforts related to needs and gaps
The board approved the minutes from the February 16, 2023 meeting. Members discussed service gaps including gambling addiction, affordable housing, and adult dental care, and received updates on behavioral health funding and workgroups.
- Approved 2-16-23 MHAB Meeting Minutes (All Approve)
HD - Mental Health Advisory Board Agendas with Attachments
The McLean County Mental Health Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, receive an update on the county's Mental Health Action Plan workgroups, and discuss current needs, gaps, and priorities in the behavioral health service system. The meeting is largely informational and discussion-focused, with the only action item being approval of the February 16, 2023 meeting minutes.
- Approve 2-16-23 MHAB meeting minutes
- Update on McLean County Mental Health Action Plan workgroups
- Discussion of needs, gaps, and priorities in the behavioral health service system
- Discussion of collaborative efforts related to needs and gaps
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The McLean County Board of Health Budget Committee meeting scheduled for June 7, 2023, has been cancelled.
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health Budget Committee meeting scheduled for June 7, 2023, has been cancelled.
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The committee will review service agreements for Marcfirst, The Baby Fold, and the Regional Office of Education. Members will also discuss the CY24 Behavioral Health Budget and grant application processes.
- Service agreement: Marcfirst (July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023)
- Service agreement: The Baby Fold (July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023)
- Service agreement: Regional Office of Education (July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023)
- Discussion of CY24 Behavioral Health Budget
- Discussion of CY24 Behavioral Health Grant Applications process
The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee recommended approval of service agreements for Marcfirst, The Baby Fold, and the Regional Office of Education. The board also requested a review of the Adult Psychiatric Services intake process due to high rates of incomplete screenings.
- Approved 4/28/23 minutes with amendment (unanimous)
- Approved 5/03/23 minutes with amendment (Cory Tello and Scott Hume abstained)
- Recommended approval of Marcfirst service agreement (July 1–Dec 31, 2023)
- Recommended approval of The Baby Fold service agreement (July 1–Dec 31, 2023) (Cory Tello abstained)
- Recommended approval of Regional Office of Education service agreement (July 1–Dec 31, 2023)
- Approved amendment to ROE contract to include MHFA Collaborative data collection
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The committee will review service agreements for Marcfirst, The Baby Fold, and the Regional Office of Education. Members will also discuss the CY24 behavioral health budget and grant application processes.
- Service agreement: Marcfirst (July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023)
- Service agreement: The Baby Fold (July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023)
- Service agreement: Regional Office of Education (July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023)
- Discussion of CY24 Behavioral Health Budget
- Discussion of CY24 Behavioral Health Grant Applications process
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The McLean County Board of Health will consider approving several funding agreements and contracts, including $20,500 for youth mental health first aid, $31,775.97 for expanding behavioral health services, and a contract for a mobile health unit. The board will also review a COVID after-action summary and approve routine bills totaling $252,179.52.
- Recommend approval of $20,500 for Regional Office of Education Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Recommend approval of $31,775.97 for Marcfirst expanding behavioral health services
- Approval of contract for mobile health unit with Southern Bus & Mobility
- Approval of COVID-19 Vaccination Grant-2023 through Illinois Department of Public Health
- Approval of Dental Hygienist contract
The Board of Health approved several funding requests for youth mental health and community services. It also approved a COVID-19 vaccination grant and a contract for a mobile health unit. A dental hygienist contract was approved pending legal review.
- Approved $20,500 for Regional Office of Education Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Approved $31,775.97 for Marcfirst Expanding BH Services and Equity of Care
- Approved $12,315.13 for Baby Fold's 'Beyond Dysregulation' program
- Approved Dental Hygienist position pending legal discussion
- Approved COVID-19 Vaccination Grant-2023 from Illinois Department of Public Health
- Approved John M. Scott Health Care Trust Funding Agreement
- Approved Heartland Community College Essential Workplace Skills Training Agreement
- Approved contract with Southern Bus & Mobility for Mobile Health Unit
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The McLean County Board of Health Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the current CY23 budget, preparation for the CY24 budget, the presentation format for the CY24 budget, and long-term 3- and 5-year budget planning. The meeting is in-person and includes public participation.
- Discussion of CY23 budget
- Preparation for CY24 budget
- CY24 budget presentation format
- 3- and 5-year budget planning
The committee appointed a new chairman and reviewed the 2023 budget and fund balance. Members discussed creating a 3-5 year spend-down plan for the fund balance to improve facilities and staffing, though no formal spending plan was approved.
- Appointed David Selzer as Committee Chairman (carried)
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The Board of Health is reviewing several funding recommendations for community programs, including youth mental health and expanded behavioral services. The meeting also includes discussions on dental hygienist contracts and a new mobile health unit agreement.
- Recommend $20,500 to fund Regional Office of Education Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Recommend $31,775.97 to fund Marcfirst Expanding BH Services and Equity of $of Care
- Approval of contract with Southern Bus & Mobility for Mobile Health Unit
- Approval of COVID-19 Vaccination Grant-2023 through IDPH
- Approval of April 2023 bills totaling $252,179.52
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The committee is meeting to discuss the CY23 budget and begin preparations for the CY24 budget. The agenda also includes discussions on budget presentation formats and 3-year and 5-year budget planning.
- CY23 Budget discussion
- CY24 Budget preparation
- CY24 Budget presentation format
- 3- & 5-Year budget planning
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee met to review recommendations for contract funding. The meeting included the approval of previous meeting minutes and discussions regarding allocations for the period of July 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
- Approval of February 24, 2023, minutes
- Approval of funding allocation recommendations for six-month contracts (July 1 – December 31, 2023)
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The McLean County Board of Health's Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from February 24, 2023, and to approve recommendations for funding allocations for six-month contracts running from July 1 to December 31, 2023. These recommendations will then be forwarded to the full Board of Health for final approval.
- Approve 2/24/23 minutes
- Approve funding allocation recommendations for six-month contracts (July 1–December 31, 2023)
The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee approved three six-month funding contracts (July 1–December 31, 2023) for The Baby Fold ($12,315.15), Marcfirst ($31,755.97), and ROE ($20,500). All motions passed unanimously. The committee also added data-sharing and reporting conditions to the Marcfirst and ROE contracts. The minutes from February 24, 2023, were approved. No public comments were received.
- Approved 2/24/23 minutes (motion by Pohl, second by Schafer)
- Approved $12,315.15 six-month contract for The Baby Fold (Cory Tello abstained from discussion and vote; all other members approved)
- Approved $31,755.97 six-month contract for Marcfirst, with added data-sharing and reporting requirements (all members approved)
- Approved $20,500 six-month contract for ROE, with added data-sharing and MHFA Collaborative coordination requirements (all members approved)
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee is meeting to review recommendations for six-month contracts running from July 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. The committee will also discuss potential edits or additional outcomes for these upcoming contracts.
- Approval of February 24, 2023, meeting minutes
- Approval of funding allocation recommendations for six-month contracts (July 1–Dec 31, 2023)
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The McLean County Board of Health's Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee will consider approving funding allocations for six-month contracts (July 1–December 31, 2023) and discuss any edited or additional outcomes for those contracts. The agenda also includes approval of the February 24, 2023, minutes and public participation.
- Approve recommendations for six-month contract funding allocations (July 1–December 31, 2023)
- Discuss edited or additional outcomes for six-month contracts
- Approve February 24, 2023, meeting minutes
The committee was unable to vote on approving previous minutes or funding allocations for six-month contracts due to a lack of quorum. Members discussed three grant applications for behavioral health services, but no official approvals were recorded.
- Approval of 2/24/23 minutes: No action taken
- Approval of funding allocations for six-month contracts: No action taken
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
The McLean County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is meeting quarterly to receive updates on juvenile recidivism and adult bookings, the Family Treatment Court, case and jail management systems, and the Pretrial Fairness Act. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Juvenile Recidivism and Adult Bookings update by Sarah Patterson (ISU Stevenson Center)
- Family Treatment Court update by Judge J. Brian Goldrick and William Scanlon
- Case Management System / Jail Management System update by William Scanlon and Craig Nelson
- Pretrial Fairness Act update
The council reviewed mental health and emerging adult research from ISU and provided updates on four IT system contracts. Sheriff Matt Lane discussed staffing shortages and the housing of inmates in LaSalle County. The council also discussed a planning grant for a potential Family Treatment Court.
- Approved contract on April 14 to address jail staffing issues
- Awarded Records Management System contract to Caliber Public Safety
- Awarded Jail Management System contract to Atims
- Awarded Court Case Management System contract to Journal Technologies Inc.
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The McLean County Board of Health is meeting to consider three action items: renewing the Heartland Nursing Affiliate Agreement, approving an Interpretation and Translation Services Agreement with Western Avenue Community Center, and approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Chestnut Health Systems. The agenda also includes informational updates on various health programs and a first-quarter budget report.
- Approval of Heartland Nursing Affiliate Agreement renewal
- Interpretation and Translation Services Agreement with Western Avenue Community Center
- Memorandum of Understanding with Chestnut Health Systems
- 1st Quarter FY23 Budget Report
- March 2023 bills totaling $331,656.30
The Board approved the March 2023 bills and the minutes from the March 8 meeting. Members discussed a proposal for Chestnut Health Systems to co-locate community health workers at the health department, though no formal action was taken on the MOU. The Board also received updates on a mobile unit RFP and an environmental justice grant application.
- Approved March 8, 2023, regular meeting minutes
- Approved March 2023 bills totaling $331,656.30
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The McLean County Board of Health will meet in person to approve the February 2023 bills totaling $330,741.11, the 2022 annual report, a memorandum of understanding with Chestnut Health Systems, and a staff training contract with S. Consulting/Tracey Smith. They will also receive informational updates on the 2022 end-of-year budget and committee reports.
- Approval of February 2023 bills totaling $330,741.11, including $275,010.44 for the Health Department and $22,772.47 for AIDS/COMM Disease Control
- Approval of 2022 McLean County Health Department Annual Report
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Chestnut Health Systems
- Approval of contract with S. Consulting/Tracey Smith for staff training
- Informational item: 2022 End-of-Year Budget Report
The Board approved the 2022 Annual Report and a contract with S. Consulting/Tracey Smith for staff training. A proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Chestnut Health Systems was tabled pending further information.
- Approved February 8, 2023, meeting minutes
- Approved February 2023 bills totaling $330,741.11
- Approved 2022 McLean County Health Department Annual Report
- Tabled Memorandum of Understanding with Chestnut Health Systems
- Approved contract with S. Consulting/Tracey Smith for staff training
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health will meet in person on March 8, 2023, to approve the 2022 annual report, a memorandum of understanding with Chestnut Health Systems, and a contract with S. Consulting/Tracey Smith for staff training. They will also review the 2022 end-of-year budget report and hear committee and administrator reports. The consent agenda includes paying February bills totaling $330,741.11.
- Approval of 2022 McLean County Health Department Annual Report
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Chestnut Health Systems
- Approval of contract with S. Consulting/Tracey Smith for staff training
- February 2023 bills totaling $330,741.11, including $275,010.44 for Health Department
- 2022 End-of-Year Budget Report showing total HD expenses of $8,234,531.47
The Board approved the 2022 Annual Report and a contract with S. Consulting/Tracey Smith for staff training. A proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Chestnut Health Systems was tabled pending further information. The Board also approved February 2023 bills totaling $330,741.11.
- Approved February 8, 2023, meeting minutes
- Approved $330,741.11 in bills for February 2023
- Approved 2022 McLean County Health Department Annual Report
- Tabled Memorandum of Understanding with Chestnut Health Systems
- Approved contract with S. Consulting/Tracey Smith for staff training
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health's Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee will consider approving the funding focus areas for a Request for Proposals (RFP) that allocates up to $65,000 for mental health and substance use services. The committee will also review the CY22 fourth quarter and annual program report for the Board's Behavioral Health Program. The meeting includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes.
- Approve funding focus areas for RFP with up to $65,000 available
- RFP period: February 27 to April 10, 2023, for grants from July 1 to December 31, 2023
- Discussion of CY22 Q4 and annual Behavioral Health Program report
- Approve minutes from January 27, 2023 meeting
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The McLean County Board of Health's Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee will consider approving the funding focus areas outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the remaining budgeted amount for mental health contracts. They will also discuss the CY22 4th quarter and annual Behavioral Health Program Report, and approve the minutes from the January 27, 2023 meeting.
- Approve 1/27/23 meeting minutes
- Approve funding focus areas in RFP for remaining mental health contract budget
- Discuss CY22 4th quarter and annual Behavioral Health Program Report
The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee approved the funding parameters for a Request for Proposals (RFP) for mental health contracts. The approved parameters prioritize evidence-based education, innovative services, and agency collaboration for a six-month contract period. The board also reviewed the CY22 annual program report and discussed funding sustainability for Drug Court services.
- Approved 1/27/23 meeting minutes
- Approved RFP funding parameters for mental health contracts (6-month cycle, prioritizing evidence-based education, innovative services, and collaboration)
HD - Mental Health Advisory Board Agendas and Minutes
The Board approved the meeting minutes from October 7, 2022. Members established specific funding focus areas for a Request for Proposals (RFP) scheduled for posting on February 27, 2023, which will fund six-month contracts.
- Approved 10-07-22 MHAB Meeting Minutes
- Established RFP funding focus areas for Youth/Senior MHFA and training for at-risk populations
- Approved RFP focus on increasing agency IT support and hardware for data collection
- Approved RFP focus on providing resources for specific populations, including those experiencing homelessness
- Approved RFP focus on supporting the Social Service Work Force
- Approved RFP focus on reducing emergency department and criminal justice admissions
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health will consider several action items, including amendments to county code for food service fees and farmers' market permits, a full-time equivalent resolution, a budget amendment, and a subaward agreement renewal for HIV prevention. The board will also receive informational updates on the compensation plan, COVID-19 data, and the behavioral health contract funding timeline.
- Approval of amendments to Chapters 216 and Section 35 of the McLean County Code regarding food service fees and farmers' market permits
- Approval of Full-Time Equivalent Resolution for Fund 0102-0061-0062
- Approval of CY23 Combined Appropriation and Budget amendment for Fund 0107-0062
- Approval of Subaward Agreement renewal with Illinois Public Health Association for Federal Comprehensive HIV Prevention Project
- Consent agenda includes January 2023 bills totaling $166,752.20
The Board approved several administrative updates, including a budget increase for COVID-19 testing and housing. Members also approved a county code amendment to assist small farms with food preparation permitting and updated a staff position for dental services.
- Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved January 2023 bills totaling $166,752.20
- Approved Amendment to Chapters 216 and Section 34 of the McLean County Code
- Approved Amendment of Full-Time Equivalent Resolution for Fund 0102-0061-0062
- Approved $269,540 budget amendment for Fund 0107-0062 for alternate housing and COVID testing
- Approved Subaward Agreement renewal with Illinois Public Health Association for HIV Prevention Project
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The McLean County Board of Health will meet in person to approve minutes, pay bills totaling $166,752.20, and consider several action items, including amendments to county code chapters, a full-time equivalent resolution, a budget amendment, and a subaward agreement renewal. Informational items include the county compensation plan, COVID-19 data reporting, and behavioral health contract process.
- Approval of amendment to Chapters 216 and Section 35 of McLean County Code
- Approval of amendment to Full-Time Equivalent Resolution for Fund 0102-0061-0062
- Approval of amendment to CY23 Combined Appropriation and Budget for Fund 0107-0062
- Approval of subaward agreement renewal with Illinois Public Health Association for HIV prevention
- Bills to be paid totaling $166,752.20 for January 2023
The Board approved amendments to the McLean County Code to assist small farms and updated the budget to include $269,540 in continued COVID grant funding. The Board also approved a new Administrative Dental Assistant position and renewed an HIV prevention project agreement.
- Approved Amendment to Chapters 216 and Section 34 of the McLean County Code to reduce permit fees for small farms
- Approved $269,540 budget amendment for Fund 0107-0062 for alternate housing and COVID testing
- Approved creation of a budget-neutral Administrative Dental Assistant position
- Approved Subaward Agreement renewal with Illinois Public Health Association for HIV Prevention Project
- Approved January 2023 bills totaling $166,752.20
- Approved minutes from January 11, 2023 meeting
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The McLean County Board of Health's Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and 2023 meeting dates, and to discuss the funding process for 2024 behavioral health services, including how to award remaining budgeted funds for mental health contracts.
- Approve 10/28/22 minutes
- Approve CY23 meeting dates
- Discuss CY24 behavioral health funding process
- Discuss process of awarding remaining budgeted funds for mental health contracts
The committee approved the minutes from October 28, 2022, and the 2023 meeting calendar, adding dates on February 24 and October 27. Members discussed the 2024 funding process and potential uses for $65,000 in remaining mental health contract funds.
- Approved 10/28/22 Minutes
- Approved CY23 Meeting Dates as amended to include February 24 and October 27, 2023
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee will discuss the process for awarding the remaining budgeted funds for mental health contracts, including a $65,000 request for proposals (RFP) for the July-December 2023 contract period. They will also approve the October 28, 2022 minutes and the 2023 meeting dates. The agenda includes a detailed timeline for the CY24 funding cycle, with decisions on funding allocations scheduled for later in 2023.
- Discuss CY24 Behavioral Health Funding Process
- Discuss process for awarding remaining budgeted funds for mental health contracts
- Approve 10/28/22 minutes
- Approve CY23 meeting dates
- Release RFP for up to $65,000 for mental health contracts
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
The McLean County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is meeting to hear presentations on gun violence and juvenile crime trends, community behavioral health, the Family Treatment Court, and research from ISU's Stevenson Center. Members will also discuss the 2023 Pretrial Fairness Act and participation in the NACo Leadership Network. The agenda consists of informational updates and discussions, with no votes or action items listed.
- Gun Violence and Juvenile Crime Trends presentation by Jack McQueen
- Community Behavioral Health and BHCC update by Kevin McCall
- McLean County Family Treatment Court update by Judge Brian Goldrick
- ISU Stevenson Center research update by Dr. Frank Beck and Sarah Patterson
- McLean County efforts regarding the 2023 Pretrial Fairness Act by Judge Costigan
The council received updates on the AOIC Behavioral Health Initiative and the opening of a behavioral health urgent care facility in downtown Bloomington. Members discussed the status of the Family Treatment Court planning grant and the current legal stay of the Pretrial Fairness Act.
- Reported opening of downtown Bloomington behavioral health urgent care facility on January 1, 2023
- Confirmed receipt of AOIC planning grant for Family Treatment Court through September 30, 2023
- Noted Pretrial Fairness Act implementation is currently stayed by the Illinois Supreme Court
HD - Board of Health Agenda with Attachments
The McLean County Board of Health will consider approving the 2023 fee schedule and the 2023-2025 Community Health Improvement Plan, and will discuss budget goals for fiscal year 2024. The board will also review December 2022 bills totaling $122,561.82 and hear committee and administrator reports.
- Approval of CY2023 Fees
- Approval of 2023-2025 Community Health Improvement Plan
- Discussion of CY24 Budget Goals and Direction
- December 2022 bills totaling $122,561.82
- Consent agenda: bills for Dental Sealant, WIC, Preventive Health, Family Case Management, AIDS/Comm Disease Control, Health Department
HD - Board of Health Agenda and Minutes
The McLean County Board of Health will consider approving the CY2023 fees and the 2023-2025 Community Health Improvement Plan. The board will also discuss CY24 budget goals and receive reports from committees and the health department administrator.
- Approval of CY2023 Fees
- Approval of the 2023-2025 Community Health Improvement Plan
- Discussion of CY24 Budget Goals and Direction
- Consent agenda: bills to be paid for December 2022
- Committee reports: Behavioral Health Coordinating Council, Mental Health Advisory Board, County Board, Behavioral Health Policy and Funding Committee
The Board approved the 2023-2025 Community Health Improvement Plan and the CY2023 fee schedule. Members also discussed strategies to reduce the 112 Fund balance through building improvements, staff training, and outreach.
- Approved 2023-2025 Community Health Improvement Plan
- Approved CY2023 Fees
- Approved December 2022 bills to be paid totaling $122,561.82
- Approved December 14, 2022, meeting minutes