Committee of the Whole Meeting

Committee of the Whole Meeting - Feb 10 2026 Agenda Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:06 PM Council Chambers Page 1. Meeting Opening 1.1 Call to Order 1.2 Roll Call 1.3 Public Comments on Agenda Topics 1.4 Informational Presentation from 708 Board Mental Health 3 - 15 Board Presentation (1).pptx 2. Consent Agenda 2.1 Approve Minutes of Previous Committee of the Whole January 16 - 17 13, 2026 Committee of the Whole Minutes 1 13 2026.docx 3. Old Business 4. New Business 4.1 CMT Engineering Updates 4.2 Village Manager Update 4.3 Public Property & Recreation Committee Discussion 4.4 Public Comments Village Business 5. Next Scheduled Meeting Page 1 of 17  5.1 Committee of the Whole Meeting 6:05 PM March 10, 2026 6. Closed / Executive Session 6.1 Personnel under 2(c)(1) 6.2 Collective Negotiating Matter (2)(c)(2) 6.3 Litigation under 2(c)(11) 6.4 Setting the price for sale of public property (2)(c)(6). 6.5 Review of Executive Session Minutes 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) 6.6 Purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired 2(c)(5) 7. Adjournment 7.1 Adjourn Meeting Page 2 of 17  Sangamon County Mental Health Board More treatment. Faster Help. Less Crisis. Page 3 of 17  What Is a “Mental Health Board” and What Does It Do? A “Mental Health Board” is a board established through a local ballot referendum under the Illinois Community Mental Health Act to plan, fund, and coordinate local mental health services, including services for developmental disorders, youth programming, intellectual/developmental disorders, and substance use disorders. 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Page 7 of 17  What are the Core Duties of a Mental Health Board ● Prepare an annual budget, a 12-month plan, and a three-year plan (modifiable as needed) ● Hire staff for day-to-day operations ● Review and evaluate local services for mental illness, treatment of alcoholism, drug addiction, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders ● Approve disbursements from the Community Mental Health Fund and publish an annual financial report ● Contract with public or private entities to provide services and facilities ● Consult and coordinate with other public/private agencies to improve delivery of mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services ● Enter multi-year contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and review funding proposals Page 8 of 17 for organizations seeking state/federal mental health funds ● Receive gifts from private sources and accept federal, state, and local funds  In Summary, a Mental Health Board: ● Is created by a voter-approved referendum ● Is funded by a dedicated sales tax, grants, donations, and income from provider agreements ● Evaluates and funds community services for mental health, substance use, and developmental/intellectual disabilities ● Fills service gaps through contracts and coordinates federal, state, and local providers to meet community needs Page 9 of 17  Key Takeaways from the Community Survey ● Awareness & Access: 42% of respondents are somewhat/very familiar with services; 47% did not know about accessibility; 13% found services easy to access; 21% reported services were limited and very difficult to access ● Funding: Only 5% of respondents believe the county dedicates enough money to mental health services; 89% support allocating more funding to address gaps ● Service Providers: Priorities of respondents include crisis services (suicide prevention, mobile crisis response), counseling, services for veterans, and substance use treatment; homeless individuals, veterans, and youth were cited as groups with unmet needs ● Experience with Care: 41% reported an unmet mental health need in the past three years (barriers: wait times 58%, cost 52%, lack of culturally responsive providers 52%); 24% reported unmet substance use treatment needs (barriers: cost 55%, wait times 43%) ● Stress Management: 60% “keep it to themselves,” citing lack of knowledge, stigma, cost, or confidentiality Page 10 of 17 concerns ● Community Perceptions: 83% support including mental health professionals as first responders alongside police  Key Takeaways from the Professional Survey ● Perceived Adequacy of Services: Only 17% rated mental health services adequate; 28% rated substance use services adequate ● Encounter Frequency: Professionals report seeing mental health concerns daily (68%), weekly (25%), and monthly (6%) at their work ● Connecting to Care: Just 10% find it easy to connect clients to appropriate services; 69% say it is challenging, 18% difficult, and 3% impossible ● “Falling Through the Cracks”: 65% encounter gaps frequently and 33% occasionally ● Top Barriers: Long wait lists 70%, costs/insurance issues 70%, lack of local providers 58%, transportation 56%, stigma/fear 44%, lack of culturally responsive services 35% ● Greatest Service Needs: Psychiatric care/medication management 75%, youth mental health 69%, SUD Page 11 of 17 treatment and recovery 65%, outpatient counseling 62%, housing/supportive services 60%, crisis services/suicide prevention 55%  Priority Populations These are Sangamon County groups with the highest risk or greatest unmet needs, and should be prioritized for targeted programs and resources: ● Individuals with elevated mental illnesses ● Jails (justice involved individuals) ● Unhoused population ● Culturally appropriate services for Black/African Americans (specifically males), low-income Page 12 of 17 individuals, rural residents, LGBTQ individuals, youth, veterans, and aging populations  Recommendations to the Sangamon County Board The following are six (6) recommendations made by the Mental Health Committee to the County Board: ● Establish a 708 Mental Health Board ● Prepare for the appointment of board members ● Plan for staffing of the Mental Health Board ● Plan for core activities in the Board’s first 12-18 months ● Finalize and address priority populations and service priorities Page 13 of 17 ● Develop cross-cutting Strategies to close gaps  What Comes Next? Talk to people in your immediate circle about the logistics of the board, to disprove both misinformation and disinformation campaigns and bad actors Host an informational session where Massey staff can come and present/talk to the group or organization Sit down with Massey staff to see how you can best help ensure the success of the Mental Health Board Page 14 of 17 Thank You! Page 15 of 17 Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Committee of the Whole – 6:05 p.m. or immediately after the Regular Village Board Meeting Municipal Hall 117 East Mulberry Street Chatham, IL 62629 1. Meeting Opening 1.1 Call to Order Chairperson Kirsten Chiaro called the Committee of the Whole meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. 1.2 Roll Call Present: Village Trustee Kristen Chiaro; Village Trustee Carl Try; Village; Village Trustee Tim Nice; Village Trustee Brett Gerger and Village President Dave Kimsey. Absent: Village Trustee Meredith Ferguson and Village Trustee John Fletcher Others Present: Village Manager Pat McCarthy; Deputy Chief Police Scott Tarter, Village Attorney Lisa Petrilli; General Foremen Dustin Patterson; Chief Budget Officer and Treasurer Kayla Piehl; Village Emergency Manager Trent Thompson and Village Clerk Dan Holden 1.3 Public Comments on Agenda Topics There were no Public Comments on Agenda topics at this meeting. 2. Consent Agenda 2.1 Approve Minutes of Previous Committee of the Whole December 9, 2025 A motion was made by Trustee Nice to bring the Consent Agenda to the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Try. By an affirmative voice vote of the members present, the motion passed, and the Consent Agenda was approved. 3. Old Business There was no Old Business discussed at this meeting 4. New Business 4.1 CMT Engineering Updates There was no update at this meeting. 4.2 Village Manager Update Village Manager McCarthy provided his update during the Public Comments on Agenda Topics portion of the Regular Board Meeting. See the Agenda and Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting on 1/13/26. -Jeff Johnston with CBSI spoke to the Board regarding a request to increase the rates for reserving the Baseball and Softball Fields within the Chatham Parks. In addition, Mr. Johnston also requested approval for a sign to be put up at Field 4 with the names of the businesses and individuals who contributed to the recent upgrades to Field 4. A motion was made by Trustee Nice to approve the increase in reservation rates at the baseball and softball fields. This motion was seconded by Trustee Try. By an affirmative voice vote the motion passed. The request will now proceed to the next Village Regular Board Meeting as an Ordinance for final approval. A motion was made by Trustee Nice to approve the placement of a sign at Field 4. This motion was seconded by Trustee Gerger. By an affirmative voice vote the motion passed. The request will now proceed to the next Village Regular Board Meeting as a Resolution for final approval. Page 16 of 17 -Kayla Piehl, Chief Budget Officer and Treasurer provided an overview of the requested transfer appropriations. An Ordinance to allow the transfer of funds will be on the agenda at the next Regular Village Board meeting on January 27, 2026. 4.3 Public Property & Recreation Committee Discussion Trustee Try provided a brief overview of the January 12, 2026 Public Property & Recreation meeting. -the Dog Park is needing rock or cement in certain areas. Waiting for directions from the Village. -Discussion continues on the work that needs to be done at the football fields in Community Park. The cost estimate for the project has gone down. -Light Up the Park had 7569 vehicles go through the Park this past Holiday Season. Less than the year before but there were some weather challenges this year. The Parks and Recreation Committee members gave praise to the Village Street crews for keeping the main road in the park cleared and usable for Light Up the Park. -The Parks and Recreation Committee is researching putting Exercise Stations at various spots on the Bike Trail. 4.4 Public Comments Village Business There were no Public Comments on Village Business. 5. Next Scheduled Meeting 5.1 Committee of the Whole Meeting 6:05 p.m. on February 10, 2026 6 Closed/Executive Session 6.1 Personnel under 2(c)(1) 6.2 Collective Negotiating Matter (2)(c)(2) 6.3 Litigation under 2(c)(11) 6.4 Setting the price for sale or lease of public property (2)(c)(6) 6.5 Review of Closed Session Minutes 2(c)(5) 6.6 Purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired 2(c)(5) There was no need for Closed/Executive Session during this meeting. 7. Adjournment 7.1 A motion was made by Trustee Try to adjourn the Committee of the Whole Meeting. This motion was seconded by Trustee Gerger. By an affirmative voice vote of the members present, the motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m. Dan Holden, Chatham Village Clerk A video of this meeting is available through the Village of Chatham website or on YouTube under “2026- 01-13 Village Board Meeting”. Page 17 of 17