McHenry County

Board of Health - Regulation, Ordinance, Promotion & Planning Committee - Public Meeting

MINUTES

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County Board Conference Room
Administration Building, 667 Ware Rd., Woodstock, IL 60098
Members Present:
  • Cindy Gaffney, 
  • Kyle Marcussen, 
  • and Joseph Clarke 
Members Absent:
  • Jay Gulati, 
  • Kristen Maguire, 
  • and Melissa Katz 

Full comments on all agenda items are included in the audio recording of this meeting.


Meeting called to order by K. Marcussen at 6:40 pm. 

  • Mover: Cindy Gaffney
    Seconder: Joseph Clarke
    Approved by Voice
  • Mover: Cindy Gaffney
    Seconder: Joseph Clarke
    Approved by Voice

Ms. Marrin informed members this was the final draft of the MCDH Strategic Plan. She reviewed the three top priorities of the plan, reviewed goals and objectives for each of the priorities and discussed the importance of each priority and how staff and teams were involved overall.  Ms. Adamson noted that there is a lot of emphasis on the workforce in retention, recruitment and recognition and trying diligently to get staff input and feedback. She also stated that she would like to see input from the Board on how often they would like updates and information on the progress of the plan. 

Ms. Gaffney said it’s obvious a lot of work went into this plan and suggested sending out a short survey to all who were involved on how the process went for them, and what they would like to see in the future. Board members agreed this was a good idea. 

Mr. Marcussen stated that it’s important to keep this in the forefront that this is serious.  It’s to everyone’s advantage to offer their feedback. 

Ms. Gaffney also added this may help with future funding. Ms. Adamson said the Department does have a grant and is aware of some other funding that will help get us started on our work. We will also be using some of the ARPA dollars for the Priority 3 goals. 

 

Ms. Marrin informed members this was the final draft of the MCDH Strategic Plan. She reviewed the three top priorities of the plan, reviewed goals and objectives for each of the priorities and discussed the importance of each priority and how staff and teams were involved overall.  Ms. Adamson noted that there is a lot of emphasis on the workforce in retention, recruitment and recognition and trying diligently to get staff input and feedback. She also stated that she would like to see input from the Board on how often they would like updates and information on the progress of the plan. 

Ms. Gaffney said it’s obvious a lot of work went into this plan and suggested sending out a short survey to all who were involved on how the process went for them, and what they would like to see in the future. Board members agreed this was a good idea.                                               

Mr. Marcussen stated that it’s important to keep this in the forefront that this is serious.  It’s to everyone’s advantage to offer their feedback. 

Ms. Gaffney also added this may help with future funding. Ms. Adamson said the Department does have a grant and is aware of some other funding that will help get us started on our work. We will also be using some of the ARPA dollars for the Priority 3 goals. 

 

  • Mover: Joseph Clarke
    Seconder: Cindy Gaffney
    Approved by Voice

Motion made by C. Gaffney, second by J. Clarke to go out of Regular Session and into Executive Session to discus Executive Session minutes. Motion passed unanimously with a voice vote.

Motion made by J. Clarke, second by C. Gaffney to go out of Executive Session at 6:27 pm and enter back into Regular Session Motion passed unanimously with a voice vote.

  • Mover: Cindy Gaffney
    Seconder: Joseph Clarke
    Approved by Voice

Motion made by C.Gaffney, second by J. Clarke to adjourn meeting at 6:29 pm. Motion approved unanimously with a voice vote.