McHenry County Mental Health Board met Feb. 24
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Members Present: Carolyn Schofield, Christina Bruhn, Adam Carson, Linda Hoch, DeAnna Kell, Thomas Langhenry, John Reinert (out at 6:25PM)
Members Absent: Amy Rath, James Swarthout
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at: 6:00PM by C. Schofield.
Also in attendance: MHB Staff, members of the public, and provider agencies.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment provided by the following:
Diane Hodges and Chanel White – Cait & Jess Hodges Recovering Addicts Scholarship, Inc.
Darbi Carbone – Options & Advocacy
Charlie Sullivan – Live4Lali
Bobby Gattone – Meetopolis
Clay Mutert – Warp Corps
Sonia Richardson – AID
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – FOR ACTION
Mover: Thomas Langhenry
Seconder: Christina Bruhn
Approve previous minutes as amended.
Recommended
3.1 Minutes of the January 27, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
3.2 Minutes of the February 7, 2026 Special Board Meeting
4. PRESENTATION
5. REPORTS
5.1 President’s Report – C. Schofield
5.2 Operational Report
B. Geenen provided overview.
5.3 Finance Updates
M. Duran provided overview of financial reports included in the packet.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mover: Adam Carson
Seconder: Linda Hoch
To approve the consent agenda
Aye (6): Carolyn Schofield, Christina Bruhn, Adam Carson, Linda Hoch, DeAnna Kell, and Thomas Langhenry
Absent (3): Amy Rath, John Reinert, and James Swarthout
Recommended (6 to 0)
6.1 202602-12: Finance Reports for the Periods ending January 31, 2026
6.2 202602-07 Finance Reports for the Period Ending November 30, 2025 v3
6.3 202602-08 Opioid Fund Reports for the Period Ending January 31, 2026
6.4 202602-09: Opioid Fund Reports for the Period Ending November 30, 2025 v3
6.5 202602-10: MHB Monthly Bills
7. OLD BUSINESS – FOR DISCUSSION/FOR ACTION
7.1 202602-11 Employee Relations
C. Schofield presents plan for use of Employee Relations funds.
Mover: Linda Hoch
Seconder: Christina Bruhn
To approve the use of Employee Relations funds for a $150 bonus given to each McHenry County Mental Health Board employee employed in 2025.
Aye (6): Carolyn Schofield, Christina Bruhn, Adam Carson, Linda Hoch, DeAnna Kell, and Thomas Langhenry
Absent (3): Amy Rath, John Reinert, and James Swarthout
Recommended (6 to 0)
7.2 Outside Network Grant Writer Utilization
7.3 Strategic Plan Question Discussion
Group discussion regarding upcoming Strategic Planning.
8. NEW BUSINESS – FOR DISCUSSION/FOR ACTION
8.1 Annual Review of Policies and Procedures
9. MEMBERS’ COMMENT
T. Langhenry makes member comment.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION – AS NEEDED
No Executive Session
11. APPENDIX
12. ADJOURN
Mover: Adam Carson
Seconder: Christina Bruhn
To adjourn the meeting at 7:06PM.
Approved by Voice
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