DuPage County Health and Human Services Committee met Sept. 5.
Here is the agenda provided by the Committee:
1. Call To Order
10:15 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Robert L Larsen at 10:19 AM.
2. Roll Call
Present: Chaplin, Grant (10:22 AM), Khouri, Larsen, Tornatore
Absent: Grasso
3. Public Comment No public comments were presented at this meeting.
4. Chairman's Report - Chair Larsen
5. Approval Of Minutes
Health & Human Services - Regular Meeting - Aug 15, 2017 10:15 AM
Result: Accepted [Unanimous]
Mover: Sam Tornatore, Vice Chair
Seconder: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2
Ayes: Chaplin, Khouri, Larsen, Tornatore
Absent: Grant, Grasso
6. Community Services - Mary Keating
CS Requests That Also Require Finance And/Or County Board Approval
A. FI-R-0374-17 RESOLUTION -- Acceptance and Appropriation of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ComEd Rate Relief Program Grant FY17 Company 5000-Accounting Unit 1500 - Grant Funded - $30,000
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2
Seconder: Sam Tornatore, Vice Chair
Ayes: Chaplin, Khouri, Larsen, Tornatore
Absent: Grant, Grasso
B. HHS-R-0375-17 RESOLUTION -- Authorization of Applications for Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding for PY17
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2
Seconder: Sam Tornatore, Vice Chair
Ayes: Chaplin, Khouri, Larsen, Tornatore
Absent: Grant, Grasso
7. Community Development Commission - Mary Keating
CDC Requests for Parent Committee Final Approval
1. Change Order -- Amendment to Contract 2969-0001-SERV issued to GrantAnalyst.com dba ZoomGrants, for the purchase of an additional subscription to the web-based grant application (CDBG Capital), increasing the encumbrance in the amount of $2,000.00 resulting in an amended contract total of $10,500.00, an increase of 23.53%. (Grant funded).
Mary Keating answered questions posed by the committee, explaining the increase in the contract is to incorporate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Capital applications, combining all grant applications (Human Services Grant Fund (HSGF), CDBG Capital, Continuum of Care, Public Services) on the same platform.
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Tonia Khouri, District 5
Seconder: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2
Ayes: Chaplin, Khouri, Larsen, Tornatore
Absent: Grant, Grasso
8. Dupage Care Center - Janelle Chadwick
DuPage Care Center Requests That Also Require Finance And/Or County Board Approval
A. FI-R-0376-17 RESOLUTION -- Acceptance of an extension of the DuPage Convalescent Center Foundation - Recreation Therapy Grant PY16 Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 2120
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2
Seconder: Tonia Khouri, District 5
Ayes: Chaplin, Khouri, Larsen, Tornatore
Absent: Grant, Grasso
Member Grant arrived at 10:22 AM
B. FI-R-0377-17 RESOLUTION -- Acceptance of an extension of the DuPage Convalescent Center Foundation- Music Therapy Grant PY16 Company 5000- Accounting unit 2120
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Tonia Khouri, District 5
Seconder: Sam Tornatore, Vice Chair
Ayes: Chaplin, Grant, Khouri, Larsen, Tornatore
Absent: Grasso
C. FM-P-0367-17 Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Wheaton Sanitary District, for sanitary sewer utility services, for the County campus, for Facilities Management, for the period October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, for a total contract amount not to exceed $336,000.00. Per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022 “Competitive Bids” (c) Not Suitable For Competitive Bidding - Public Utility (Facilities Management portion is $246,000 and the DuPage Care Center's portion is $90,000)
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2
Seconder: Sam Tornatore, Vice Chair
Ayes: Chaplin, Grant, Khouri, Larsen, Tornatore
Absent: Grasso
D. FM-P-0368-17 Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to the City of Wheaton, for water utility services for the County campus, for Facilities Management, for the period October 1, 2017 through September 30. 2018, for a total contract amount not to exceed $690,000. Per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022 “Competitive Bids” (c) Not Suitable For Competitive Bidding - Public Utility (Facilities Management portion is $540,000 and the DuPage Care Center's portion is $150,000)
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2
Seconder: Sam Tornatore, Vice Chair
Ayes: Chaplin, Grant, Khouri, Larsen, Tornatore
Absent: Grasso
E. FM-P-0369-17 Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Nicor Gas, for natural gas utility and distribution services for County facilities, for Facilities Management, for the four year period October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2021, for a total contract amount not to exceed $937,482. Per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022 “Competitive Bids” (c) Not Suitable For Competitive Bidding. Public Utility (Facilities Management portion is $788,970 and the DuPage Care Center's portion is $148,512)
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2
Seconder: Sam Tornatore, Vice Chair
Ayes: Chaplin, Grant, Khouri, Larsen, Tornatore
Absent: Grasso
9. Budget Transfers Items 9.A. and 9.B. were combined and approved.
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Sam Tornatore, Vice Chair
Seconder: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2
Ayes: Chaplin, Grant, Khouri, Larsen, Tornatore
Absent: Grasso
A. Budget Transfers -- Community Services - DuPage Care Center - To allow payments for Carevoyant maintenance agreement, printing services for the pharmacy department, and office chairs for the reception area staff - $36,978.00.
B. Budget Transfers -- Community Services - Community Development Commission - Additional funds needed for estimated payroll expenses through the current fiscal year FY17- $9500.00
Staff answered all questions posed by the committee.
C. Budget Transfers -- Community Services - Community Development Commission - To transfer funds budgeted, but no longer needed, to fund three (3) new municipal projects: Two (2) new funds are in Bensenville (Stormwater Reservoir and George Street Bypass) and one is in Villa Park (Second Street Sewer). Remaining funds were from projects such as Armstrong Park, Warrenville River Restoration, Buyout funds, and five (5) cancelled activities. - $3,675,518.00 Discussion ensued. Staff answered all questions posed by the committee.
10. Travel Requests - Overnight - Require County Board
Approval Items 10.A. through 10.G. were combined and approved.
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Sam Tornatore, Vice Chair
Seconder: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2
Ayes: Chaplin, Grant, Khouri, Larsen, Tornatore
Absent: Grasso
A. Authorization to Travel -- Community Services Case Manager to attend the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference in Springfield, Illinois from September 26, 2017 through September 28, 2017. Expenses to include lodging and per diem for approximate total of $285.70. Grant funded.
B. Authorization to Travel -- Community Services Case Manager Coordinator to attend the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference in Springfield, Illinois from September 26, 2017 through September 28, 2017. Expenses to include lodging, miscellaneous expenses, including parking, mileage etc., and per diem for approximate total of $335.70. Grant funded.
C. Authorization to Travel -- Community Services Case Manager for Adult Protective Services (APS) to attend the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference in Springfield, Illinois from September 26, 2017 through September 28, 2017. Expenses to include lodging and per diem for approximate total of $285.70. Grant funded.
D. Authorization to Travel -- Community Services Manager for Adult Protective Services (APS) to attend the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference in Springfield, Illinois from September 26, 2017 through September 28, 2017. Expenses to include lodging, miscellaneous expenses including mileage, parking, etc., and per diem for approximate total of $487.55. Grant funded.
E. Authorization to Travel -- Community Services Senior Community Development Specialist to attend the Annual Housing Action Illinois Conference in Bloomington, Illinois from October 26, 2017 through October 27, 2017. Expenses to include registration, transportation, lodging, and per diem for approximate total of $566.42. Grant funded.
F. Authorization to Travel -- Community Services Administrator of Housing Supports to attend the Annual Housing Action Illinois Conference in Bloomington, Illinois from October 26, 2017 through October 27, 2017. Expenses to include registration, transportation, lodging, and per diem for approximate total of $566.42. Grant funded.
G. Authorization to Travel -- Community Services Ombudsman Manager to attend the Regional Ombudsman Quarterly Meeting at the Adult Protective Advocacy Conference in Springfield, Illinois from September 26, 2017 through September 27, 2017. Expenses to include transportation, lodging, miscellaneous expenses including parking, mileage, etc., and per diem for approximate total of $407.00. Grant funded.
11. Residency Waivers - Janelle Chadwick
A. Out of County Residency Waiver One
Result: Approved [Unanimous]
Mover: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2
Seconder: Sam Tornatore, Vice Chair
Ayes: Chaplin, Grant, Khouri, Larsen, Tornatore
Absent: Grasso
B. Out of County Residency Waiver Two
Result: Approved [Unanimous] Mover: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2 Seconder: Amy L Grant, District 4 Ayes: Chaplin, Grant, Khouri, Larsen, Tornatore Absent: Grasso
12. Community Services Update - Mary Keating
Mary Keating, Director of Community Services, announced the start of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The application process will open to seniors and persons with disabilities starting October 1, 2017; for people with disconnection notices on November 1, 2017; and for income qualified general public on December 1, 2017.
The open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Market Place will run from November 1, 2017 to December 15, 2017. This enrollment period has been shortened by the federal government and they will not be actively marketing the enrollment period. There will be a meeting at the DuPage County Health Department next week to engage community partners in getting the word out, especially reaching out to our previous clients.
Ms. Keating updated the committee on the Community Care Program (CCP) statewide task force which was created under the new state budget to look at streamlining and cost savings within the Community Care Program. Ms. Keating and Brandy Schank, our Seniors' Case Manager Coordinator, a delegate on the task force, stressed the cost benefits of the CCP in a meeting last week with State Representative Olson, also on the taskforce. Ms. Keating distributed a CCP overview created by Ms. Schank, which was used as an outline at the meeting. The overview highlights the CCP basics and emphasizes the individual cost savings of the program, including the savings to the state by keeping individuals in their homes to age in place versus the costs of long term care. The presentation handout is attached hereto, and made part of the minutes packet.
Chairman Larsen asked if the state released the LIHEAP funds. Ms. Keating replied that the funds have been appropriated but we have not received the grant agreements.
Overview of Community Care Program
13. Dupage Care Center Update - Janelle Chadwick
Janelle Chadwick, Administrator of the DuPage Care Center, reminded the committee about the DuPage Care Center's 50th Annual Fall Festival on September 16, and announced that staff and residents will be outside of the County Board meeting on Tuesday, September 12, selling raffle tickets.
Ms. Chadwick added they are anticipating the annual survey to arrive as usual from the Illinois Department of Public Health by the second or third week in September.
Ms. Chadwick began doing a tagalong observation at bedside with the direct care staff to learn the processes to have a better understanding of efficiencies and seek opportunities for improvement.
14. Old Business
15. New Business
16. Informational Items
A. Grant Proposal Notifications -- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ComEd Rate Relief Program Grant FY17 - Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA) - Community Services - $30,000.00
Chairman Larsen requested a motion to receive and place the GPN for the LIHEAP - ComEd Rate Relief Program FY17 on file. Member Tornatore so moved, Member Chaplin seconded, motion carried, all ayes.
B. Informational -- 16-17-847 : Mansfield Power & Gas LLC
Chairman Larsen requested a motion to receive and place the Mansfield Power & Gas informational item on file. Member Chaplin so moved, Member Tornatore seconded, motion carried, all ayes.
17. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:42 a.m.
http://dupage.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=15&ID=6122&Inline=True
Alerts Sign-up