McHenry County Mental Health Board met Nov. 25
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Members Present: Christina Bruhn, Adam Carson, Linda Hoch, Amy Rath, Carolyn Schofield, Connee Meschini
Members Absent: Ray Lapinas, John Reinert, James Swarthout
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1. CALL TO ORDER – C. MESCHINI
Meeting called to order at: 6:00 pm by Connee Meschini
Also in attendance: MHB Staff, members of the public, and provider agencies.
Video and audio of meeting can be found at the following link: November 25, 2025 MHB Board Meeting
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
No Public Comment
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – FOR ACTION
Mover: Carolyn Schofield
Seconder: Adam Carson
To approve previous minutes.
Approved by Voice
3.1 Minutes of the October 28, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
4. PRESENTATION
No presentation.
5. REPORTS
5.1 President’s Report – C. Meschini
5.1.a December Board Meeting | December 16, 2025 at 5pm
5.1.b New MHB Board Member Interviews | December 3, 2025
5.1.c New MHB Committee Assignments | Announced December MHB Board Meeting
5.1.d People in Need Forum | January 31, 2026
5.1.e Training and Educational Opportunities – See link in Operational Report
5.2 Operational Report
B. Geenen provides overview. M. Duran provides financial updates.
5.3 Ethics and Compliance – A. Rath
A. Rath provides the overview of the reports included in the packet.
5.4 Finance and Audit Committee – C. Schofield
C. Schofield provided an overview.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mover: Carolyn Schofield
Seconder: Amy Rath
To approve the consent agenda.
Aye (6): Christina Bruhn, Adam Carson, Linda Hoch, Amy Rath, Carolyn Schofield, and Connee Meschini
Absent (3): Ray Lapinas, John Reinert, and James Swarthout
Recommended (6 to 0)
6.1 202511-115 Finance Reports for the Period Ending October 31, 2025
6.2 202511-116 Opioid Fund Reports for the Period Ending October 31, 2025
6.3 202511-117 MHB Monthly Bills
6.4 202511-118 FY26 Cost Allocation Plan
7. OLD BUSINESS – FOR DISCUSSION/FOR ACTION
7.1 MHB Investment Update
M. Duran provides overview.
8. NEW BUSINESS – FOR DISCUSSION/FOR ACTION
8.1 202511-119 FY26 Insurance Renewal
M. Duran provides overview. Vote will be moved to the December MHB Board Meeting.
9. MEMBERS’ COMMENT
Following members made comments: Connee Meschini
10. APPENDIX
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION – AS NEEDED
No Executive Session
12. ADJOURN
Mover: Carolyn Schofield
Seconder: Linda Hoch
To adjourn the meeting at 6:27pm
Approved by Voice
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