McHenry Times

McHenry County Mental Health Board met Feb. 22.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. CALL TO ORDER - C. MESCHINI

Connee Meschini called the meeting to order at 6:00PM. Roll call was taken. Ray Lapinas arrived at 6:20PM.

Board Members Present: Greg Alexander, Mike Baber, Rachel Boldman, Adam Carson, Tracy Champion, Cathy Ferguson (on phone), Ray Lapinas, Connee Meschini, Paula Yensen Board Members Absent: None

Others Present: Ann Almgren, Justin Bradley, Terry Braune, Melanie Duran, Suzanne Hoban with Family Health Partnership Clinic, Leonetta Rizzi

2. PUBLIC COMMENT

• Suzanne Hoban with Family Health Partnership Clinic thanked the MHB for its help in funding their uninsured primary and mental health care integrated with no separation between mental and physical health.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FOR ACTION

Mike Baber motioned to approve the Minutes of the November 18, 2021, Special Board Meeting, the Minutes of the November 23, 2021, Regular Board Meeting, the Minutes of the December 21, 2021, Regular Board Meeting and the Minutes of the January 25, 2022, Regular Board Meeting. Seconded by Rachel Boldman. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. Greg Alexander -Yes, Mike Baber -Yes, Rachel Boldman -Yes, Adam Carson -Yes, Tracy Champion - Yes, Cathy Ferguson -Yes, Ray Lapinas -Yes, Paula Yensen -Yes, Connee Meschini -Yes. All in favor. Motion carried.

4. REPORTS

A. President's Report - C. Meschini

• Connee made mention of the yearly forms in the packet that needed to be signed.

• Connee made mention of the Board Development Day meeting on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Lunch choices need to be turned in.

• Educational opportunities coming up include an online presentation “State of Addiction” on Monday, February 28, 2022.

• Connee mentioned the NATCON22 in Washington D.C., April 11-13 as a great opportunity and asked for any volunteers interested in attending this conference.

B. Director's Report - L. Rizzi

• Thanked the Mental Health Board members and Staff for all their support.

• Leonetta also noted old mail that the board members received that were cards from agencies to the board, that had not been previously delivered.

• Leonetta stated she will not go through all that is in her Director’s report but wanted to highlight some items. She discussed continuing her stakeholder meetings which have currently been focused on funded providers which she thought she’d have completed in her first 60-days; however, these are continuing and she will focus on securing meetings with other stakeholders in the coming weeks/months.

• Leonetta offered clarification on some general updates in the board packet page 39, surrounding the voting of board members calling in.

• Leonetta talked about two Special Meetings, one on February 26, 2022, and the second on March 8, 2022. Greg asked about the duration of the March 8 meeting and it was noted that the meeting is at 5:00PM and will last approximately two hours.

• Leonetta mentioned partnering with Peter Austin and SAO to be the future recipient of the Opioid Recovery Fund dollars in order to disburse these funds to SUD related providers in the county. Connee mentioned desire to fund “new” providers with some of these dollars. Working with Peter and Pat to develop an IGA/MOU.

C. Finance and Audit Committee - R. Lapinas

• Melanie mentioned that in the packet there remains one open item from 2021 to be wrapped up. All funding agreements for January 2022 are now in place.

• There was mention of opiate lawsuit settlement dollars and Connee, Paula and Leonetta had a meeting with Peter Austin. Paula said it was very positive and the County understand the value of the MHB.

• There will be discussion at Development Day about FY23 priorities in discussing gaps in services and recommendations of funding priorities.

D. Network Council - C. Ferguson

• Cathy mentioned she did not have any new information on Network Council as the next meeting will be February 28th.

5. CONSENT AGENDA - FOR ACTION

A. 2022 02-04 Treasurer’s Reports for Periods Ending January 31, 2022(V2) and November 31, 202 (V3)

B. Balance Sheet for the Period Ending December 31, 2021(V2)

C. 2022 02-05 MHB Monthly Bills through February 16, 2022

D. 2022 02-06 Board Approved Vendor List - updated 1-11-2022

E. 2022 02-07 Fy23 Funding Application Timeline

Greg Alexander motioned to accept the consent agenda; Tracy Champion seconded. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. Greg Alexander -Yes, Mike Baber -Yes, Rachel Boldman -Yes, Adam Carson -Yes, Tracy Champion -Yes, Cathy Ferguson -Yes, Ray Lapinas -Yes, Paula Yensen -Yes, Connee Meschini -Yes. All in favor. Motion Carried

6. OLD BUSINESS - FOR DISCUSSION/FOR ACTION

A. Statement of Economic Interest Forms - Update

• Adam said the forms were very different this year and asked for more information on how elected officials handled their financials. Paula mentioned possible future litigation on the statement.

B. American Rescue Plan Act - McHenry County Allocation

• The McHenry County ARPA allocation for the community is $59,000,000 which will be distributed to projects within the community agencies. Child efficacy received $500,000. Leonetta explained the allocation of the funds and talked about the possibility of the Board applying for the funds at any time in the future; however, for now we are encouraging providers to apply directly.

7. NEW BUSINESS - FOR DISCUSSION/FOR ACTION

A. 2022 02-08 Pioneer Center Request: New EHR

• Pioneer Center requested $200,000 for a new Electronic Health Record system. Mike stated that they should apply for the grant mentioned in the American Rescue Plan. Paula stated that we had funded their system in 2015-2016 and wondered if that system could be upgraded. She felt the Board needed more information. Cathy stated that perhaps it should have gone into their regular funding request for FY22. Opinion was expressed by Rachel, Greg, Mike, and Paula that more information is needed, such as how many clients are served. Adam agreed we need more information.

Adam Carson motioned to ask for more information on the request. Seconded by Mike Baber. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. Greg Alexander -Yes, Mike Baber -Yes, Rachel Boldman -Yes, Adam Carson -Yes, Tracy Champion -Yes, Cathy Ferguson -Yes, Ray Lapinas -Yes, Paula Yensen -Yes, Connee Meschini -Yes. All in favor. Motion carried.

B. 2022 02-06 CHP FY22 Funding Application Resubmitted

• The CHP Funding Application asked for $109,710. The staff recommendation for funding was for $48,750, to prorated for the remaining 9 months of FY22, starting 3/1/22. This funding is in alignment with FY21 funding awarded of $65,000 for the program. Mike expressed his disagreement on not rewarding bad behavior and Adam agreed. Terry talked about increasing the frequency of compliance audits and the possibility of providing no notice to CHP. Checks and balances were mentioned as being needed. Rachel pointed out how this program in particular is focused on a high need vulnerable population which Leonetta reiterated is part of our three-year strategic plan initiatives.

Paula Yensen motioned to approve the request at the staff recommended amount of $48,750; funding to begin on 3/1/22 and contracted as Purchase of Position; Tracy Champion seconded. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN. Greg Alexander -Yes, Mike Baber -No, Rachel Boldman -Yes, Adam Carson -Yes, Tracy Champion -Yes, Cathy Ferguson - Yes, Ray Lapinas -Yes, Paula Yensen -Yes, Connee Meschini -Yes. Motion Carried by Majority

C. Annual Report Draft in Progress for FY"21

• The first impression was that the yellow color was not liked, and that the overall layout did not look like the “brand” of the MHB. Further discussion will follow. There are some type corrections to be made. Report will be printed in 4-color. The draft will be brought up next month.

D. Fund Balance Reserve Policy and Spend Down Plan

• Spend Down Plan will need to be drafted for this FY. FY23 funding priorities assist in this process.

E. Property Tax Levy History - For Discussion

• Melanie talked about the history of the property taxes that MCMHB receives over the past 12 years and confirmed that our levy is lower today than in past

• Leonetta discussed her assessment of current and future MHB annual budget and how fund balance has been used as part of the budget, which is not sustainable and if levy isn’t increased, other revenue is needed to fund at current level.

• Ray, Mike, and Paula talked about the Tax Levy and Valley High asking for a software program for modeling. Mike asked if the levy does change would we get more money? With the revenue history across other county programs, Paula explained if revenue is taken from one place, it will affect the other county departments. Leonetta discussed concern for current and future budgets if more revenue does not come into the MHB due to fact that almost a $1M fund balance has been placed into MHB annual budget cycle the least several years and this is not sustainable, Provider program cuts will need to be made if other revenue sources are not put into place with current levy status and Leonetta does not want to see this occur.

Paula Yensen motioned to engage in a discussion with the County about the financial model. Seconded by Mike Baber. A VOICE VOTE WAS TAKEN. All in favor. Motion carried.

8. MEMBERS' COMMENT

• Paula commented about the Transportation Study funded by MHB, Deb Thelan and the MCC Foundation.

• Cathy said tomorrow night that in MCCDG initiatives, the County will support the MH services Police SW Program.

9. PUBLIC COMMENT

• None

PAULA YENSEN MOTIONED TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:10PM. SECONDED BY TRACY CHAMPION. A VOICE VOTE WAS TAKEN. ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIED. EXECUTIVE SESSION 5ILCS 120/2 (C)(1) PERSONNEL MATTERS

1. 2022 02-11 Resolution Authorizing the Reclassification of Position 25002307, Position 25005419, and Position 25001399 within the McHenry County Mental Health Board Roster.

Paula Yensen motioned to come out of Executive Session at 7:25PM. Seconded by Mike Baber. A VOICE VOTE WAS TAKEN. All in favor. Motion carried.

10. ADJOURN

Adam motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:26PM. Rachel seconded the motion. A VOICE VOTE WAS TAKEN. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned.

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