DuPage County public meetings in 2024

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review budget transfers and numerous procurement contracts. Notable items include a $1,000,000 ARPA transfer for Facilities and Stormwater capital expenses, a $20,050,000 contract amendment for Judicial Annex improvements and courtroom expansions, and a $2,849,134 payment for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance. The committee also considers contracts for sheriff uniforms, medical supplies, and equipment for various departments.

• $20,050,000 amendment for Judicial Annex improvements, Bond Courtroom expansion, and new courtrooms
• $1,000,000 transfer from ARPA funds for Facilities and Stormwater capital expenses
• $2,849,134 in payments to energy assistance providers through LIHEAP
• $358,000 contract for sheriff office uniforms
• $1,115,000 contract for medical/surgical supplies for DuPage Care Center

The DuPage County Finance Committee approved all agenda items, including budget transfers, procurement contracts, and finance resolutions. A $1,000,000 transfer was approved for additional Facilities and Stormwater capital expenses, and a $150,000 transfer was approved for Family Shelter Service funding. The committee also approved numerous contracts, including a $290,536 liability insurance policy for the DuPage Care Center and a $1,115,000 medical supplies contract. All items were approved without recorded dissent.

• Approved $150,000 transfer for Family Shelter Service funding (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 transfer for Facilities and Stormwater capital expenses (unanimous)
• Approved $290,536 liability insurance contract for DuPage Care Center (unanimous)
• Approved $1,115,000 medical supplies contract for DuPage Care Center (unanimous)
• Approved $358,000 Sheriff's Office uniforms contract (unanimous)
• Approved $20,050,000 amended contract for Judicial Annex improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $2,849,134 in energy assistance payments (unanimous)
• Approved $1,968,985.33 ARPA fund reallocation (unanimous)

Legislative Committee

The DuPage County Legislative Committee will consider a resolution to adopt the county's 2025 State Legislative Program. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Treasurer's Office, approval of prior meeting minutes, and other routine items.

• Resolution to adopt the County's 2025 State Legislative Program (LEG-R-0005-24)

The DuPage County Legislative Committee approved the 2025 State Legislative Program, with a member voting affirmatively on condition that amendments strengthening the 'Keeping Our Communities Safe' section on pre-trial detainment be added before or during County Board. The committee also discussed a property tax overpayment issue raised by Treasurer Gwen Henry, who requested state legislation to allow refunds for errors going back three years and to lower penalties for late payments. No public comments were offered, and no old or new business was discussed.

• Approved 2025 State Legislative Program (committee vote)
• Accepted October 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussed property tax overpayment refund request (no action)
• Discussed Home Rule pros and cons (no action)

Development Committee

The DuPage County Development Committee will consider two budget transfers totaling $65,000 for year-end expenses, three zoning relief recommendations, and a contract for court reporting services. The committee will vote on a recommended denial of a conditional use to increase hens from 5 to 23 and a side setback variation for a chicken coop.

• Transfer $64,000 from salaries to benefits and employee insurance for FY24 year-end personnel expenses
• Recommended approval of a variation to reduce corner side setback from 30 to 22 feet for a garage addition (Hajek, at Delles Road and 39th Street)
• Recommended approval of a variation to reduce front setback from 30 to 22.7 feet for a new house on existing foundation (Invest a Little, LLC, at Woodland Avenue and Shady Lane)
• Recommended denial of a conditional use to increase hens from 5 to 23 and a variation to reduce side setback for a chicken coop from 25 to 6 feet (Goin, near Herrick Road and Cove Lane)
• Contract to Veritext, LLC for court reporting services, not to exceed $24,213.75

The Development Committee approved two budget transfers totaling $65,000 for year-end expenses, two zoning variations for property setbacks, and a $24,213.75 contract with Veritext, LLC for court reporting services. It also recommended denial of a zoning request to increase hens and reduce a setback. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Krajewski absent.

• Approved $1,000 budget transfer for IT equipment capital lease (5-0)
• Approved $64,000 budget transfer for personnel benefits (5-0)
• Approved zoning variation for garage setback at Delles Road and 39th Street (5-0)
• Approved zoning variation for house setback at Woodland Avenue and Shady Lane (5-0)
• Recommended denial of zoning request for 23 hens and reduced coop setback (5-0)
• Approved $24,213.75 contract with Veritext, LLC for court reporting services (5-0)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will consider a resolution to authorize use of County-owned land and future financing for a proposed Highway Maintenance Facility. The agenda also includes multiple procurement contracts for equipment, repair parts, and professional services, as well as intergovernmental agreements for sidewalk and multi-use path projects. Several change orders and an informational contract for electrical supplies are also on the docket.

• Resolution for Highway Maintenance Facility land and financing (DT-R-0044-24)
• Contract for Active Transportation Plan concept study, $147,851.66 (H.W. Lochner)
• Contract for 91st Street sidewalk enhancements Phase I engineering, $292,448.90 (d'Escoto, Inc.)
• Intergovernmental agreements for CH 8/York Road multi-use path: Elk Grove Village $149,500, Bensenville $557,031
• Contract for Bobcat compact excavator ($61,550.44) and chipper truck ($142,219) for Division of Transportation

Ad-Hoc Collective Bargaining Committee

The committee will meet to conduct business and enter an executive session. The executive session is designated for collective negotiating matters under the Open Meetings Act.

• Approval of October 8, 2024 meeting minutes (24-3097)
• Executive session regarding collective negotiating matters

The Ad-Hoc Collective Bargaining Committee approved the minutes from its October 8, 2024 regular meeting. The committee then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss collective negotiating matters, as permitted under the Illinois Open Meetings Act. No other substantive business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 11:48 PM.

• Approved October 8, 2024 meeting minutes (moved by Childress, seconded by Tornatore)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for collective negotiating matters (5-0, all present voting aye)

Development Committee

The committee will consider two zoning ordinance items where the Zoning Board of Appeals and Zoning Hearing Officer recommended denial: one for lot size and width variations at 90th and Madison in Downers Grove, and another for a sign setback variation at Belmont and Maple in Lisle. Two purchase orders for building code consulting are being decreased and closed, totaling $150,270. A proposed text amendment to the zoning code regarding two-family dwelling conversion on principal arterials will be scheduled for a public hearing. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Zoning variation to reduce lot size from 100,000 sq. ft. to ~16,556 sq. ft. (Lot 1) and ~17,788 sq. ft. (Lot 2) at northeast corner of Madison St. and 90th St., Downers Grove (recommended denial)
• Zoning variation to reduce front setback for a pole sign from 15 ft. to 10 inches at northeast corner of Belmont Rd. and Maple Ave., Lisle (recommended denial)
• Purchase Order #6081-0001 for SAFEBuilt Illinois, LLC decreased by $100,270 and closed
• Purchase Order #6230-0001 for TPI Building Code Consultants, Inc. decreased by $50,000 and closed
• Proposed text amendment T-3-24 to zoning code for Principal Arterial Two Family Dwelling Conversion Use (public hearing requested)

The Development Committee voted to recommend denial of a zoning petition by Construction Solutions, LLC to subdivide a property at Madison Street and 90th Street into two lots, following the Zoning Board of Appeals' recommendation. The committee separately voted on two requested variations (lot size and lot width), and both motions failed with all nays. The committee also approved closing two purchase orders and approved a text amendment for two-family dwelling conversions on principal arterials.

• Recommended denial of lot size variation for Construction Solutions (all nays, motion failed)
• Recommended denial of lot width variation for Construction Solutions (all nays, motion failed)
• Approved closing PO #6081-0001 for SAFEbuilt Illinois, decreasing $100,270
• Approved closing PO #6230-0001 for TPI Building Code Consultants, decreasing $50,000
• Approved text amendment T-3-24 for two-family dwelling conversions on principal arterials
• Approved minutes of November 5, 2024 meeting

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will consider several contract extensions, an amendment to increase a Cummins engine repair contract by $25,000, and multiple procurement contracts for software, signs, and lubricants for the Division of Transportation.

• Amendment to increase Peterbilt Illinois-Joliet engine repair contract by $25,000 to $85,000
• Contract extensions for Civiltech Engineering, Santacruz Land Acquisitions, Chastain & Associates, HW Lochner, and Primera Engineers through Oct 31, 2025
• Software renewal of five OpenRoads Designer SELECT licenses from Carahsoft Technology for $16,210
• Contract with US Standard Sign Company for aluminum sign blanks up to $49,667.88
• Contract with Lightle Enterprises for roll-up signs up to $40,020 and sign faces up to $65,107.67

Animal Services Committee

The committee will consider a budget transfer of $4,121,000 to align shelter renovation project coding and cover overtime, benefits, and insurance. It will also vote on four procurement contracts: software licensing for PetPoint ($22,600), veterinary supplies from Zoetis ($29,000), spay/neuter services from Spay Illinois ($31,000), and vehicle upfitting for two vans ($87,745). Additionally, an ordinance amending the Animal and Rabies Control Ordinance is proposed.

• Budget transfer of $4,121,000 for shelter renovation and expenses
• Contract to MAVRON for vehicle upfit of two vans, $87,745
• Contract to Spay Illinois for no-cost spay/neuter, up to $31,000
• Contract to PetHealth Services for PetPoint software and microchips, $22,600
• Ordinance amending Chapter 5, Section 5-71 (Animal and Rabies Control)

The Animal Services Committee approved four procurement contracts totaling about $170,345 for shelter software, veterinary supplies, spay/neuter services, and van upfitting, and approved a $4,121,000 budget transfer for the shelter renovation and FY24 personnel and insurance costs. It also approved an ordinance amendment to the Animal and Rabies Control Ordinance and the October 15, 2024 minutes. All items were approved and sent to Finance; no public comment or old/new business was recorded.

• Approved October 15, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Approved $22,600 PetHealth Services USA contract for PetPoint software and 24PetWatch microchips (Dec 1, 2024–Nov 30, 2025)
• Approved $29,000 Zoetis US LLC contract for veterinary pharmaceuticals and supplies (Dec 15, 2024–Dec 14, 2025)
• Approved Spay Illinois Pet Well Clinics purchase order, not to exceed $31,000, for no-cost spay/neuter (Dec 1, 2024–Nov 30, 2025)
• Approved MAVRON, Inc. contract not to exceed $87,745.20 for upfit of two Ford Transit vans (Nov 27, 2024–Nov 26, 2026)
• Approved ordinance AS-O-0002-24 amending Chapter 5, Section 5-71, Animal and Rabies Control Ordinance
• Approved $4,121,000 budget transfer for shelter renovation coding, overtime, benefits, and insurance

Economic Development Committee

The committee will consider the appropriation of $183,635 in state supplemental funds and review incumbent worker training. Members will also discuss a request from the Village of Westmont and a fine arts feasibility study.

• Appropriation of $183,635 from Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (IGA #25-071006)
• Incumbent worker training for C. Cretors & Company and Webster-Hoff Corporation
• Closing of a $29,215.86 purchase order for Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce due to contract termination
• Fine Arts Feasibility Study presentation by Webb Management, Inc.
• Discussion of a request letter from the Village of Westmont

The DuPage County Economic Development Committee approved the October 15, 2024 meeting minutes, accepted incumbent worker training items, and approved decreasing and closing a purchase order for the Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce. The committee also approved the acceptance and appropriation of state grant funds and heard a presentation on a fine arts feasibility study.

• Approved October 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Accepted and placed on file C. Cretors & Company incumbent worker training item
• Accepted and placed on file Webster-Hoff Corporation incumbent worker training item
• Approved decreasing and close purchase order #5234-0001 SERV with Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $29,215.86
• Approved and sent to Finance the acceptance and appropriation of Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity PY25 State Supplemental Funds in the amount of $183,635

Development Committee

The DuPage County Development Committee will decide on two contracts: a $75,000 professional services agreement with SAFEBuilt Illinois, LLC for building and plumbing plan reviews and inspections, and a $18,526.83 amendment to extend and upgrade software integration for permitting and plan review. The meeting also includes procedural items such as minutes approval and public comment.

• $75,000 contract with SAFEBuilt Illinois, LLC for building & plumbing plan reviews and inspections (RFP #24-006-BZP)
• $18,526.83 amendment to Accela, Inc. software subscription and integration (Velosimo) for permitting and plan review
• Minutes approval for September 17, 2024 Development Committee meeting (24-2620)
• Public comment period

The DuPage County Development Committee approved a contract with SAFEBuilt Illinois, LLC for building and plumbing plan reviews in unincorporated areas, capped at $75,000. The committee also approved an amendment to extend Accela software integration services, increasing the total contract value by $18,526.83. Both items were approved unanimously by the five members present and sent to Finance.

• Approved SAFEBuilt Illinois contract for plan reviews/inspections (not to exceed $75,000)
• Approved Accela software subscription extension and cost increase (total increase $18,526.83)
• Approved September 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will discuss a pilot rideshare access program for the Hinsdale Lake Terrace and Willowbrook Corners neighborhoods. The body is also reviewing several contract extensions, closures, and a grant proposal for sidewalk and lighting improvements.

• Agreement with PACE for a pilot rideshare program (estimated cost $100,000)
• Grant proposal for $500,000 for a sidewalk and lighting system along 91st Street in unincorporated Downers Grove
• Contract for Hey and Associates, Inc. for landscape design and construction engineering not to exceed $150,000
• Contract extensions for Baxter & Woodman, Inc., BLA, Inc., Huff & Huff, Inc., RM Chin & Associates, Inc., STATE Testing, LLC, V3 Companies, Ltd., and Christopher B. Burke Engineering
• Closing of expired contracts for Al Warren Oil Company, Applied Research Associates, K-Tech Specialty Coatings, Leech Tishman, and Wheatland Title Company

DuPage County Board

The DuPage County Board will consider several grant appropriations for workforce and justice programs, as well as multiple contracts for HVAC and weatherization services. The board is also reviewing rate increases for the DuPage Care Center and labor negotiation consulting contracts.

• Rate increases for DuPage Care Center: Standard Custodial Care to $468/day, Alzheimer's Special Care to $487/day, and Post-Acute Care to $668/day
• Five LIHEAP Emergency Heat Program contracts not to exceed $230,909.54 each for furnace repair/replacement
• Three Weatherization Program contracts for HVAC and architectural labor not to exceed $866,434 each
• Labor negotiation consulting contracts for Rock, Fusco & Connelly, LLC (up to $50,000) and Castle Law, LLC (up to $115,000)
• Appropriation of $5,408,075 and $150,000 for WIOA Grants PY 24

The DuPage County Board approved a series of consent and finance items, including acceptance of a $5,408,075 WIOA grant and authorization of up to $2,546,526 in payments to training providers and youth contracts. The board also approved a $150,000 appropriation for WIOA-related rent reimbursements, a $339,842 DNA backlog reduction grant, and a $50,000 contract for collective bargaining consultation services. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Covert and Krajewski absent.

• Approved $5,408,075 WIOA grant acceptance and appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved $2,546,526 in WIOA training provider and youth contract payments (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 WIOA rent reimbursement appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved $339,842 DNA backlog reduction grant (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 contract with Rock, Fusco & Connelly for labor negotiations (unanimous)
• Approved $115,000 contract with Castle Law for labor negotiations (unanimous)
• Approved DuPage Care Center rate increases effective Dec 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 HOME funds agreement with DuPage Pads (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The committee is reviewing several procurement requests and contract extensions for transportation services. Members will discuss winter readiness and consider a budget transfer to cover overtime costs.

• Funding increase of $89,844.93 for TranSystems Corporation for engineering services at CH 23/Naperville Road and Illinois 38
• Purchase order for Zips Car Wash, LLC (Jet Brite Car Wash) not to exceed $25,000
• Contract for MSC Industrial Supply Company for maintenance and repair supplies not to exceed $35,000
• Budget transfer of $40,000 from Contingencies to Overtime for anticipated call-outs
• Informational vehicle replacement orders from Haggerty Ford ($164,827) and Willowbrook Ford ($30,859.03)

Animal Services Committee

The DuPage County Animal Services Committee will review minutes from the September meeting, receive an administrative update, and discuss the Community Room event space rental. The meeting also includes standard items such as public comment and chairman's remarks.

• Discussion of Animal Services Community Room event space rental

The Animal Services Committee approved the September 17, 2024 meeting minutes. Chair Krajewski reported that Midwestern University is interested in partnering with DuPage County Animal Services to send veterinary students to the shelter. Administrative updates noted a delay in the new administrative space move-in to mid-to-late November due to shipping delays, and the completion of the entire project is still projected for February. No new business was discussed, and no formal action was taken on the community room rental policy, which is expected to be reviewed in November.

• Approved September 17, 2024 meeting minutes (moved by DeSart, seconded by Garcia)
• Discussed potential partnership with Midwestern University veterinary school (no action taken)
• Noted delay in administrative space move-in to mid-to-late November (no action taken)
• Deferred community room rental policy discussion to November meeting

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will consider several resolutions related to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant, including a $5,408,075 appropriation, a $2,546,526 payment approval, and an additional $150,000 funding allocation. The committee will also amend the County contract with World Relief, extending the agreement to September 30, 2025 and raising the contract total to $742,068. Other agenda items include approval of September meeting minutes, a grant proposal notification for $183,635 supplemental state funding, and a presentation on the Choose DuPage initiative.

• Resolution 8.A – Acceptance and appropriation of $5,408,075 WIOA grant
• Resolution 8.B – Approval of $2,546,526 payments to training providers and youth contracts under WIOA
• Resolution 8.C – Acceptance of additional $150,000 funding for WIOA grant
• Change Order 9.A – Amendment to County Contract 6029-0001 with World Relief, extending to 9/30/2025 and increasing total to $742,068
• Grant Proposal Notification GPN 039-24 – $183,635 supplemental state funding for LWIA's

The DuPage County Economic Development Committee approved several workforce development funding items, including a $5.4 million WIOA grant, $2.5 million in training provider payments, and $150,000 in additional WIOA funding. It also approved a $253,378 contract amendment for World Relief and a $183,635 state grant notification. All items were sent to the Finance Committee. No public comments were made, and no substantive discussion occurred beyond routine approvals.

• Approved $5,408,075 WIOA grant acceptance and appropriation (sent to Finance)
• Approved $2,546,526 in WIOA payments to training providers and youth contracts (sent to Finance)
• Approved $150,000 additional WIOA grant funding (sent to Finance)
• Approved $253,378 contract amendment for World Relief, new total $742,068 (sent to Finance)
• Approved $183,635 state grant notification for LWIA supplemental funding (sent to Finance)
• Approved minutes of September 17, 2024 meeting
• Approved remote participation under Open Meetings Act

Ethics Commission

The DuPage County Ethics Commission is meeting to approve previous minutes and establish its 2025 meeting schedule. The body will also discuss ethics training updates for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.

• Approval of June 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• 2025 Ethics Commission Meeting Schedule
• FY24 Ethics Training Update
• FY25 Ethics Training

The DuPage County Ethics Commission approved the minutes from its June 12, 2024 meeting and the 2025 meeting schedule. Members discussed the FY25 ethics training, including how to handle complaints outside the Commission's jurisdiction. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (moved by Donner, seconded by Cahalan)
• Approved 2025 Ethics Commission meeting schedule (moved by Cahalan, seconded by Donner)

Ad-Hoc Collective Bargaining Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct business and enter an executive session to discuss collective negotiating matters. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the September 10, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of September 10, 2024, meeting minutes
• Executive session regarding collective negotiating matters
• Review and action on executive session minutes

The Ad-Hoc Collective Bargaining Committee met and approved the minutes from its September 10, 2024 meeting. It then voted to enter executive session to discuss collective negotiating matters and review executive session minutes. After reconvening, the committee approved a motion to keep a long list of executive session minutes from 2010 through 2024 confidential. No other substantive business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of September 10, 2024 meeting
• Approved entering executive session for collective negotiating matters and review of executive session minutes (all ayes)
• Approved keeping executive session minutes from 2010-2024 confidential (all ayes)

Legislative Committee

The DuPage County Legislative Committee will hold its regular meeting on October 8, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting, public comment, and chair's remarks. The primary discussion item is a preview of a veto session involving DuPage County lobbyists. The meeting will conclude with old business, new business, and adjournment.

• Approval of Legislative Minutes from August 13, 2024 (Agenda Item 3.A.)
• Discussion: Veto Session Preview – DuPage County Lobbyists (Agenda Item 6.A.)
• Public Comment (Agenda Item 4)
• Chair's Remarks by Chair Desart (Agenda Item 5)
• Old Business and New Business (Agenda Items 8 and 9)

The DuPage County Legislative Committee called its meeting to order at 12:18 PM and approved the regular meeting minutes from August 13, 2024. The committee heard a discussion from lobbyist Chip Humes previewing the upcoming Springfield veto session and pending legislative items. No old or new business was conducted before adjournment.

• Approved Legislative Minutes from the August 13, 2024 regular meeting

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee received a schematic design presentation for the 421 Heritage Gallery replacement project from Taylor Studios. Committee members provided feedback, emphasizing a desire for more DuPage County history content. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; presentation and discussion only

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee is reviewing several procurement contracts, intergovernmental agreements for road and bridge work, and budget transfers. The body is deciding on funding for engineering services and construction projects across the county.

• Awarding Resolution to Triggi Construction, Inc. for CH 47 Illinois Prairie Path-Carlton Avenue Improvements: $394,472.65
• Contract to Ciorba Group, Inc. for engineering services at CH 40/College Road and CH 17/Maple Ave: $290,142.24
• Intergovernmental Agreement with IDOT for bridge aesthetic improvements on IL 38 at IL 53: $2,428,527 total cost
• Additional appropriation of $200,000 for Fabyan Parkway Improvements
• Payment of $16,000 annual membership fee to JULIE, Inc. for locating services

Transportation Committee

The DuPage County Transportation Committee will vote on a $55,000 solid waste disposal contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems and two budget transfers totaling $8.41 million to shift funds from delayed bridge projects to expanded pavement maintenance. The committee will also discuss grant applications for a Stearns Road multi-use path and a 91st Street sidewalk project, and consider intergovernmental agreements including a reimbursable $118,792 plan for an Active Transportation Plan.

• $55,000 contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems for solid waste disposal (24-097-DOT)
• $660,000 budget transfer from bridge projects to pavement maintenance (24-2465)
• $7,750,000 budget transfer from bridge projects to pavement maintenance (24-2467)
• Stearns Road multi-use path grant application ($3M ITEP grant)
• 91st Street sidewalk and lighting project grant application (CDBG Neighborhood Investment Grant)

Animal Services Committee

The Animal Services Committee will meet to discuss a significant funding increase for the Animal Services Fund. The body will also discuss the rental of the Animal Services community room as an event space.

• Additional appropriation of $4,500,000 for the Animal Services Fund (FI-R-0165-24)
• Discussion regarding Animal Services Community Room Event Space Rental

The Animal Services Committee approved an additional $4.5 million appropriation for the Animal Services Fund and unanimously supported renting the new multi-purpose room for special events, including allowing food, beverage, and alcohol. The rental details will be drafted and sent to the full County Board for approval. The committee also approved the August 2024 minutes and allowed remote participation.

• Approved $4.5M additional appropriation for Animal Services Fund (voice vote)
• Approved August 20, 2024 committee minutes (motion by Garcia, seconded by DeSart)
• Approved remote participation for Member Rutledge (voice vote, all ayes)
• Consensus to rent new event space to outside groups
• Consensus to allow food, beverage, and alcohol in the event space

Economic Development Committee

The DuPage County Economic Development Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and vote on a $20,000 contract for One-Stop Operator services with Chamber 630 for the Workforce Development Division. A workNet update will also be presented.

• Approval of $20,000 contract with Chamber 630 for One-Stop Operator services (RFP #24-053-WIOA)
• Presentation by Lisa Schvach on workNet update

The Economic Development Committee approved a $20,000 contract with Chamber630 for One-Stop Operator services for the Workforce Development Division, covering October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. The committee also approved the August 20, 2024 meeting minutes and a motion to allow remote participation. A presentation on workforce development outcomes was given, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $20,000 contract with Chamber630 for One-Stop Operator services (period Oct 1, 2024-Sep 30, 2025)
• Approved August 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved motion to allow remote participation

Ad-Hoc Collective Bargaining Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct regular business and enter an executive session. The executive session is designated for collective negotiating matters under the Open Meetings Act.

• Approval of minutes from the April 16, 2024 meeting
• Executive session regarding collective negotiating matters

The Ad-Hoc Collective Bargaining Committee approved the minutes from its April 16, 2024 regular meeting and then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss collective negotiating matters under the Open Meetings Act. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 12:07 PM.

• Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes (moved by Tornatore, seconded by Schwarze)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for collective negotiating matters (5-0, Covert absent)

Development Committee

The Development Committee will consider amending Chapter 34 of the county code that governs administrative adjudication of ordinance violations. It will also approve a contract purchase order for one 2024 Ford Bronco costing $30,699.03. A presentation of the FY25 Building and Zoning Budget is scheduled. Minutes from the August 20 meeting will be approved.

• Approval of a contract purchase order for one 2024 Ford Bronco ($30,699.03) from Willowbrook Ford Inc.
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 34 Administrative Adjudication of Ordinance Violations (DC-O-0057-24)
• FY25 Building and Zoning Budget presentation
• Approval of minutes from the August 20, 2024 Development Committee meeting

The Development Committee approved an ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the DuPage County Code to update the Administrative Adjudication of Ordinance Violations program, allowing the State's Attorney's Office to handle collection efforts on outstanding liens. The committee also approved minutes from the August 20, 2024, regular and joint special meetings. Informational items included a purchase order for a Ford Bronco and a FY25 budget presentation for Building and Zoning.

• Approved ordinance DC-O-0057-24 amending Chapter 34 for lien collections (6-0)
• Approved August 20, 2024 Development Committee minutes (4-0)
• Approved joint Development and Environmental Committee minutes from August 20, 2024 (4-0)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee is meeting to review procurement requisitions and intergovernmental agreements. The body will discuss a contract for liquid calcium chloride and an agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for road improvements.

• Intergovernmental Agreement for Illinois 64 improvements from Smith/Kautz Road to York Street (total cost $14,452,688; County cost $221,088)
• Contract purchase order to Gasaway Distributors, Inc. for liquid calcium chloride not to exceed $20,000
• Closing of a contract purchase order for Kevin's Auto Service & Repair regarding Heavy Duty Diesel Trucks and Equipment

Sheriff's Merit Commission

The DuPage County Sheriff’s Merit Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct closed one-on-one interviews and certify candidates for a specific employee position. The public portion includes roll call and public comment; the executive session covers personnel matters under state law.

• Executive session for one-on-one interviews under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
• Certification of candidates subject to interviews on August 22, 2024

The DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission met in special session and certified four candidates for law enforcement positions following an executive session. The commission certified one lateral transfer candidate and three corrections candidates, while one corrections candidate was not certified. The meeting was procedural, with no public comment and no other substantive decisions.

• Certified Lateral Transfer to Law Enforcement candidate 2222 (all ayes)
• Certified Corrections candidates 2801, 2803, and 2804 (all ayes)
• Did not certify Corrections candidate 2805

Judicial and Public Safety Committee

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee will review and likely approve several budget transfers to cover courtroom AV equipment, jail medical services, and radio dispatch costs, plus close multiple Sheriff’s Office contracts that have expired. The meeting also includes informational reports from the Public Defender’s Office and budget presentations from the 18th Judicial Circuit Court and Circuit Court Clerk.

• Transfer $6,496 for courtroom AV equipment (CTI service agreement)
• Transfer $708,000 for Radio Dispatch and jail medical services (DuComm/Sheriff’s Office)
• Transfer $90,000 to support Coroner’s Office salaries
• Close 6 Sheriff’s Office contracts totaling $1,164,474 in savings (Currie Motors, Ray O’Herron, Streicher’s, Carol Stream Holiday Inn, Contract Pharmacy Services)

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee approved three budget transfers totaling $804,496, including funds for courtroom AV equipment, Coroner's Office salaries, and DuComm radio dispatch and jail medical services. It also adopted six contract closures for the Sheriff's Office, reducing contract amounts by a combined total of over $1.2 million. The committee heard FY2025 budget presentations from the Chief Judge and Circuit Court Clerk, and discussed a future resolution to increase the Public Defender's salary.

• Approved $6,496 transfer for courtroom AV equipment fees (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved $90,000 transfer to support Coroner's Office salaries (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved $708,000 transfer for DuComm radio dispatch and jail medical services (voice vote, all ayes)
• Adopted closure of Currie Motors contract, decreasing amount by $735,029 (voice vote, all ayes)
• Adopted closure of Ray O'Herron contract, decreasing amount by $103,594 (voice vote, all ayes)
• Adopted closure of Ray O'Herron contract, decreasing amount by $24,748.89 (voice vote, all ayes)
• Adopted closure of Streicher's Inc. contract, decreasing amount by $64,260 (voice vote, all ayes)
• Adopted closure of Carol Stream Holiday Inn contract, decreasing amount by $134,298 (voice vote, all ayes)

Joint Special Call Meeting of the Development and Environmental Committee

The Development and Environmental Committee will discuss text amendments to the DuPage County Zoning Ordinance regarding beekeeping. A previous committee vote recommended approval, but the County Board voted to remand the matter to a joint meeting.

• Text amendments to Zoning Ordinance T-1-24(b) regarding beekeeping
• County Board vote to remand beekeeping petition to joint committee
• Public comment period of up to 30 minutes

The Development and Environmental Committee held a joint special call meeting to discuss proposed text amendments to the DuPage County Zoning Ordinance regarding beekeeping. Presentations were made by county staff, the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and beekeeping and environmental groups. No vote was taken on the proposal; the meeting was informational only.

• Appointed Member Dawn DeSart and Member Grant Eckhoff to the Environmental Committee for quorum purposes (all ayes)
• Heard presentation on proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendments relative to beekeeping (no vote)
• Received public comment from six individuals and online submissions (no action)

Development Committee

The Development Committee will review Zoning Hearing Officer recommendations on six individual zoning relief requests, including a denial for a boat trailer setback and approvals for a larger home size, setback reductions, a 4‑H project, and a shed conditional use. The committee will also vote on the Zoning Board of Appeals' proposed text amendments to the DuPage County Zoning Ordinance that add provisions for electric‑vehicle charging stations and new rules for accessory dwelling units. All items are listed on the agenda for the August 20 meeting.

• Denial of boat‑on‑trailer variance at Home Avenue and Butterfield Frontage Road (ZONING‑24‑000023)
• Approval to increase single‑family home size near Geneva Road and Morse Street (ZONING‑24‑000035)
• Approval of setback reductions for a house addition near Indian Knoll Road and Hickory Lane (ZONING‑24‑000040)
• Approval of 4‑H project allowing miniature horse and donkey near Roosevelt Road and River Glen Road (ZONING‑24‑000050)
• Text amendments to allow EV charging stations and new ADU regulations (DC‑O‑0056‑24)

The Development Committee recommended denial of a zoning request to park a boat on a trailer in a front yard, and approved several other zoning variations and text amendments. The committee also approved minutes from the previous meeting. All recommendations will go to the County Board.

• Approved minutes of August 6, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Recommended denial of Griese boat/trailer front yard variance (0-4)
• Approved Bagalanon home size increase variance (4-0)
• Approved Jimenez side setback reductions for house addition (4-0)
• Approved Stout miniature horse and donkey for 4-H project (4-0)
• Approved McElligott shed setback conditional use (4-0)
• Approved text amendments for EV charging stations and accessory dwelling units (4-0)
• Approved beekeeping text amendments (4-1)

Transportation Committee

The committee is considering several contracts and funding increases for the East Branch DuPage River Trail. Members will also review the proposed FY2025 Division of Transportation budget.

• Contract for Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for East Branch DuPage River Trail improvements (St. Charles Road to Illinois Prairie Path) not to exceed $539,499
• Contract amendment for Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for East Branch DuPage River Trail (Butterfield Road to Illinois Prairie Path) increasing funding by $126,429
• Contract purchase order to Patson, Inc. d/b/a TransChicago Truck Group for Freightliner parts not to exceed $15,000
• Amendment to Local Agency Agreement with Illinois Department of Transportation to increase County share by $126,429 for East Branch DuPage River Trail
• Presentation of the FY2025 Division of Transportation Proposed Budget

Animal Services Committee

The committee will consider a new contract for veterinary pharmaceuticals and medical supplies. Members will also review the FY2025 Animal Services budget presentation and a budget transfer to cover expenses for the new shelter.

• Contract for Covetrus North America, LLC for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies not to exceed $90,000
• Closing of contract 3608-0001 with PetHealth Services Inc, decreasing amount by $171,600
• Closing of contract 6301-0001 with Imaging Systems d/b/a IDT, decreasing amount by $18,765.82
• Budget transfer of $113,166 from automotive equipment to cover personnel, IT, and supplies for the new shelter

The Animal Services Committee approved the FY2025 budget presentation, which includes a proposed increase in rabies registration tag fees and a plan to increase staff headcount for the new shelter. The committee also approved several procurement actions, including closing two expired contracts and renewing a veterinary supplies contract. A budget transfer of $113,166 was approved to cover expenses for the new shelter.

• Approved minutes of June 18, 2024 meeting
• Adopted contract decrease and closure for PetHealth Services Inc ($171,600)
• Adopted contract decrease and closure for Imaging Systems d/b/a IDT ($18,765.82)
• Approved and sent to Finance contract renewal with Covetrus North America LLC (up to $90,000)
• Approved budget transfer of $113,166 for new shelter expenses
• Presented FY2025 budget with proposed rabies tag fee increase

Economic Development Committee

The DuPage County Economic Development Committee will vote on two key items: a $50,000 annual financial commitment to support the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau for FY2024 and a $25,000 contract with Lightcast for a clean energy workforce analysis report. The meeting will also include remarks from the chair, public comment, and updates from the convention bureau.

• $50,000 annual commitment for DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau (FY2024)
• $25,000 contract with Lightcast for clean energy workforce analysis report (Sept 2024–Nov 2025)
• Incumbent worker training for All Star Molds & Programming, Matrix Plastic Products, and Laser Technologies
• Presentation by Beth Marchetti on DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau update

The Economic Development Committee approved annual funding for the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau and a contract for a clean energy workforce analysis. The committee also accepted several incumbent worker training memos for the record.

• Approved $50,000 in annual financial commitments for DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau FY 2024
• Approved contract to Lightcast for clean energy workforce analysis report not to exceed $25,000
• Accepted and placed on file incumbent worker training for All Star Molds & Programming
• Accepted and placed on file incumbent worker training for Matrix Plastic Products
• Accepted and placed on file incumbent worker training for Laser Technologies
• Approved June 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Sheriff's Merit Commission

The Sheriff's Merit Commission will meet to discuss the LEB Sergeant Rank List. The body will also hold an executive session for one-on-one employee interviews and potential action on candidate certification.

• LEB Sergeant Rank List
• One-on-one interviews for employee appointment, compensation, performance, discipline, or dismissal
• Certification of candidates subject to one-on-one interviews

The DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission approved the 2024 LEB Sergeant Rank List and certified four candidates for corrections and law enforcement positions. One corrections candidate was not certified. The commission also entered executive session for employee interviews and discussed vacancies in the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved 2024 LEB Sergeant Rank List (unanimous)
• Certified Corrections candidates 2630, 2637, and 2638 (unanimous)
• Certified Law Enforcement candidate 2707 (unanimous)
• Candidate 2640 not certified

Police Records Management System Oversight

The Police Records Management System Oversight committee is meeting to appoint members and select a new Vice Chair. The body is reviewing a contract for professional services to help select a new records system and an amendment to a maintenance contract with Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure. Members will also discuss the proposed FY2025 budget.

• Contract for DeltaWRX, LLC to develop an RFP and evaluate responses for the PRMS for $192,269.36
• Amendment to Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure contract resulting in a total of $22,477,706.78
• Mutual termination agreement between the County and the Village of Addison
• Appointments of Evan Walter, Jason Bielawski, and Michael Guttman to the committee
• Presentation of the proposed FY2025 Budget

The DuPage County Police Records Management System Oversight Committee approved a $192,269.36 contract with DeltaWRX to develop an RFP and support vendor selection for the PRMS, and approved a mutual termination agreement with the Village of Addison. It also approved a contract amendment with Hexagon reducing maintenance costs, and selected Member Franz as Vice Chair. The proposed FY2025 budget was presented but not voted on, and an amended IGA discussion resulted in no action.

• Approved DeltaWRX contract for $192,269.36 (PRMS-P-0001-24), sent to Finance
• Approved mutual termination agreement with Village of Addison (ETS-R-0059-24)
• Approved Hexagon contract amendment, total $22,477,706.78 (decrease -0.42%)
• Approved Member Franz as Vice Chair (10 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Accepted appointments of Walter, Bielawski, and Guttman to committee
• Presented FY2025 budget, vote deferred to September meeting
• Discussed amended IGA, no action required

ETSB - Ad Hoc Finance Committee

The Ad Hoc Finance Committee will review and vote on the FY25 budget for the Emergency Services and Transportation Board. It will also approve the minutes from the July 10, 2024 meeting as a consent item. No other substantive items are listed.

• Consent item: approval of July 10, 2024 meeting minutes (24-2051)
• Discussion and vote on the FY25 budget

The ETSB Ad Hoc Finance Committee recommended approval of the July 10, 2024 meeting minutes and expressed consensus support for four FY25 capital projects: two carryovers (Digital Fixed Station Interface and Multi-factor Authentication) and two new projects (10-digit dial phone system and CAD-to-CAD grant). Staff noted the COLA was budgeted at 3% and an additional staff position was included even if unfilled. No formal votes were recorded; the committee reached consensus on the projects.

• Recommended approval of July 10, 2024 meeting minutes (moved by Srejma, seconded by Robb)
• Consensus support for FY25 capital projects: DFSI, MFA, 10-digit dial phone system, CAD-to-CAD grant

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee is meeting to review recommendations for two consulting contracts. These contracts would provide lobbyists to represent DuPage County before the Illinois General Assembly and State Executive Branch.

• Contract for Raucci & Sullivan Strategies, LLC for lobbying services not to exceed $52,500
• Contract for Marquardt & Humes, Inc. for lobbying services not to exceed $94,500

The DuPage County Legislative Committee approved two lobbyist contracts: $52,500 for Raucci & Sullivan Strategies and $94,500 for Marquardt & Humes, both for the upcoming year. The contracts were approved and sent to the Finance Committee. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included updates on federal and state legislative activities.

• Approved $52,500 lobbyist contract with Raucci & Sullivan Strategies (sent to Finance)
• Approved $94,500 lobbyist contract with Marquardt & Humes (sent to Finance)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee is reviewing several contract awards and funding increases for infrastructure maintenance. The body is deciding on expenditures for traffic signal upgrades and retaining wall repairs.

• Contract renewal with AT&T Corp. for traffic signal telecommunication services not to exceed $40,000
• Funding increase of $76,405.80 for Knight E/A, Inc. for design engineering on CH 21/Fabyan Parkway
• Award to H&H Electric Company for LED traffic signal head replacements estimated at $329,999.42
• Award to Alliance Contractors, Inc. for the 2024 Retaining Wall Repair Program estimated at $354,804.00
• Agreement with RPAI Darien, LLC regarding traffic signal maintenance at CH33/75th Street and Lyman Avenue and Fairmount Avenue

ETSB - Ad Hoc Finance Committee

The committee will conduct a review of the FY24 Mid-Year Budget. The agenda also includes discussion regarding the FY25 budget.

• FY24 Mid-Year Budget Review (Item 24-1963)
• FY25 BUDGET

The committee reviewed a proposed FY25 budget showing a $1.9M decrease in the overall budget. Members discussed staffing needs, 9-1-1 system costs, and the use of contingency accounts. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Judicial and Public Safety Committee

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee is reviewing contract recommendations for the Sheriff's Office and Probation and Court Services. The agenda also includes several grant acceptance and appropriation items for the State's Attorney's Office, 18th Judicial Circuit Court, and Sheriff's Office.

• Contract for CloudGavel, LLC for Warrant Management System not to exceed $652,500
• Contract for Lauren McLaughlin as Recovery Coach Coordinator not to exceed $37,500
• Acceptance of ILDCFS Children's Advocacy Center Grant for $346,127
• Acceptance of Victims of Crime Act - Child Advocacy Center Services Program Grant for $67,740
• Acceptance of Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council Grant for $49,000

The committee approved a five-year contract for a new warrant management system and a contract for a Recovery Coach Coordinator. Several grants for the State's Attorney's Office and 18th Judicial Circuit Court were accepted and appropriated.

• Approved $652,500 contract with CloudGavel, LLC for Warrant Management System (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved $37,500 contract for Lauren McLaughlin as Recovery Coach Coordinator (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved $346,127 ILDCFS Children's Advocacy Center Grant (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved $67,740 Victims of Crime Act Grant (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved $49,000 Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council Grant (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved $7,172 Tobacco Enforcement Program Grant (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved $103,119 Donated Funds Initiative Program Grant (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved $124,580 budget transfer for Sheriff's Office building leases (voice vote, all ayes)

Development Committee

The Development Committee will consider several zoning relief requests including conditional uses and variations. The committee will also review recommended text amendments to the DuPage County Zoning Ordinance.

• Conditional Use for a Planned Development at East 4th Street and Poss Road
• Renewal of Conditional Use for Group Quarters near 80th Street and Modaff Road
• Denial of Conditional Use for auto sales and repair at Route 83 and Honeysuckle Rose Street
• Variation to increase Floor Area Ratio northwest of Page Street and Cooley Avenue
• Text amendments regarding places of assembly, restaurants, fences, and video gaming

The Development Committee approved five zoning matters for County Board consideration: a conditional use letting an existing Naperville duplex remain, a renewal of a group quarters conditional use at 27W121 80th Street, a conditional use for auto sales with auto repair at Somerset Plaza in Downers Grove, a floor area ratio variation for a new house in Milton, and text amendments to the DuPage County Zoning Ordinance. The committee also approved minutes from its June 4, 2024 meeting. All items passed with no recorded nays; one member was absent throughout and another left partway through the meeting.

• Approved minutes of the June 4, 2024 Development Committee meeting (5-0, 1 absent)
• Approved conditional use for Sur Mac Builders, LLC to keep an existing duplex at Naperville/District 5 (5-0, 1 absent); ZBA recommended approval 6-1
• Approved renewal of conditional use for group quarters at 27W121 80th Street Investments, LLC, Naperville/District 5 (5-0, 1 absent); ZBA recommended approval 7-0
• Approved conditional use for auto sales with auto repair at Somerset Plaza, LLC, Downers Grove/District 3 (4-0, 2 absent); ZBA had recommended denial 6-1
• Approved floor area ratio variation for a new house with detached garage on the Bates property, Milton/District 4 (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved text amendments T-1-24(a) to the DuPage County Zoning Ordinance covering places of assembly, restaurants, fences, vehicles, video gaming, accessory structures, and historic lots of record (4-0, 2 absent); ZBA recommended approval 7-0

Transportation Committee

The committee is considering several contract recommendations for tools, tires, and engineering services. The agenda also includes multiple purchase order extensions, easement assignments for sidewalk improvements, and a federal grant proposal.

• Contract to H.W. Lochner, Inc. for 31st Street multiuse path engineering up to $358,415.10
• Contract to EXP U.S. Services, Inc. for design engineering services up to $1,500,000
• Contract to Snap-on Industrial for tools and diagnostic equipment not to exceed $30,000
• Contract to Auto Tech Centers, Inc. for Goodyear tires not to exceed $175,000
• Grant proposal for $2,250,000 for 63rd Street safety and congestion improvements

Animal Services Committee

The committee will review the May 21 meeting minutes and discuss resident animal welfare concerns. The session also includes a grant item regarding interest earned on a capital project.

• Acceptance of $142,082 in interest for DuPage Animal Friends Phase II Capital Project Grant
• Discussion of resident animal welfare concerns

The DuPage County Animal Services Committee approved minutes from its May 21, 2024 meeting and approved acceptance and appropriation of $142,082 in interest earned on investment for the DuPage Animal Friends Phase II Capital Project Grant, sending it to Finance. Staff reported the shelter is at critical capacity with 225 animals and is turning away out-of-county owner surrenders due to construction, with move-in to a new addition expected in early October. The committee also discussed four resident complaints about shelter policies, with staff confirming two policies (no adopting two unfamiliar dogs together; no working with rescues using shock or prong collars unless they embrace fear-free methods) and disputing two others (stray hold handling of two French Bulldogs; refusal to share rescue names). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 21, 2024 regular meeting minutes (moved by Rutledge, seconded by Garcia)
• Approved and sent to Finance: acceptance and appropriation of $142,082 interest earned on investment for DuPage Animal Friends Phase II Capital Project Grant (moved by Cronin Cahill, seconded by Garcia)

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review training memos and grant proposal notifications. The agenda includes a procurement recommendation for workforce development services and an update from Choose DuPage.

• WIOA Grant notification: $5,408,075
• $27,152 contract purchase order for Walker-Miller Energy Services
• Vonberg Valve, Inc. training memo
• Choose DuPage update presentation

The Economic Development Committee approved sending a $5,408,075 Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act grant proposal to Finance, and approved a $27,152 contract purchase order to Walker-Miller Energy Services for workforce training tied to the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant. It also accepted and placed on file a Vonberg Valve training memo and approved the May 21, 2024 minutes. Public comment and a presentation on Choose DuPage were heard; no old or new business was discussed.

• Approved May 21, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Accepted and placed on file Vonberg Valve, Inc. training memo (24-1815)
• Approved and sent to Finance WIOA PY24 grant proposal GPN 025-24, $5,408,075
• Approved $27,152 contract purchase order to Walker-Miller Energy Services for workforce training, July 1-October 31, 2024
• Allowed Vice Chair Galassi to attend remotely under Open Meetings Act 7(A)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will conduct its final regular meeting of the period. The agenda includes a review of previous minutes and an update on FY24 ethics training.

• Approval of October 11, 2023, meeting minutes
• FY24 Ethics Training Update

The DuPage County Ethics Commission approved the minutes of its October 11, 2023 regular meeting. Staff reported that the new ethics training launched April 1, 2024, with about 553 of roughly 1,000 employees (51.16%) completed and 247 outside-agency individuals trained. Staff announced that Jason Blumenthal will leave the Commission effective July 1, 2024 to become Assistant Director of Operations, with Jeremy Custer becoming the new staffer. Member Donner disclosed a client matter involving Building & Zoning and said he would recuse himself from any related votes, which the Chair accepted given an Ethics Adviser opinion.

• Approved minutes of the October 11, 2023 regular meeting (moved by Donner, seconded by Cahalan)
• Adjourned at 10:45 A.M. (moved by Cahalan, seconded by Donner, no objection)
• No public comments were offered
• No vote recorded on ethics training compliance or staff transition; both were reported as updates

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct a wrap-up discussion regarding DuPage County lobbyists.

• Approval of March 26, 2024, Legislative Minutes
• Approval of April 23, 2024, Joint Judicial and Public Safety and Legislative Minutes
• End of Session Wrap-Up discussion regarding DuPage County Lobbyists

The Legislative Committee approved minutes from two previous meetings. State lobbyists provided a wrap-up of the Illinois legislative session, noting the passage of a balanced budget and an Impact Fee bill, while highlighting that Public Defender legislation did not pass. No new business or votes on local measures occurred during this session.

• Approved Legislative Minutes from March 26, 2024
• Approved Joint Judicial and Public Safety and Legislative Minutes from April 23, 2024
• Discussed state legislative outcomes including Impact Fee bill passage and Public Defender bill failure

Transportation Committee

The committee is considering several procurement contracts for vehicle repairs, parts, and sidewalk cutting. It is also reviewing landscaping awards and intergovernmental agreements regarding road resurfacing and jurisdiction transfers.

• $2,362 budget transfer for employee PTO payout and mechanic apparel
• Contract with Al Piemonte Ford for heavy duty body repairs up to $15,000
• Contract with Bonnell Industries, Inc. for Force America parts up to $25,000
• Contract with Barricade Lites, Inc. for traffic cones and barricades up to $25,000
• Contract with Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc. for sidewalk saw cutting up to $45,000

Human Services

The committee is considering an increase in funding for the IDHS Supportive Housing Grant. The agenda also includes informational updates on several Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Weatherization grants.

• Increase of $13,816 for IDHS Supportive Housing Grant (totaling $167,996)
• Travel expenses of approximately $2,717 for NACCED Summer Meeting
• $3,487,312 LIHEAP Grant PY 25 update
• $3,681,051 LIHEAP State Supplemental Grant PY 25 update
• Weatherization grants totaling approximately $2.1 million across four items

The committee approved an increase in funding for a supportive housing grant and several energy assistance and weatherization grants. Members discussed the allocation of $500,000 for a second round of food pantry infrastructure grants and decided to deny cash payouts for township pantry opt-outs.

• Approved increasing IDHS Supportive Housing Grant funding from $154,180 to $167,996
• Approved $2,717 for Community Services administrator to attend NACCED meeting in Florida
• Approved LIHEAP Grant PY25 for $3,487,312
• Approved LIHEAP State Supplemental Grant PY25 for $3,681,051
• Approved Weatherization DOE Grant PY25 for $734,681
• Approved Weatherization HHS Grant PY25 for $967,886
• Approved Weatherization State Grant PY25 for $426,227
• Decided to deny cash payouts for township pantry opt-outs

Strategic Planning Committee

The Strategic Planning Committee will hold a presentation regarding the establishment of the DuPage County Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the March 19, 2024, regular meeting.

• Presentation on establishing the DuPage County Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
• Approval of minutes from the March 19, 2024, regular meeting

The committee received a presentation on the status and goals of the DuPage County Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. Staff noted that a resolution to authorize the program's implementation will be drafted for the June meeting following upcoming reviews by the County Board and Finance Committee.

• Approved minutes from March 19, 2024 meeting

Transportation Committee

The committee will review recommendations for several contracts, including a $1,108,500 purchase of bulk rock salt. Members will also consider bridge inspection services and road resurfacing along Meyers Road. A presentation on the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan is also scheduled.

• $1,108,500 contract for bulk rock salt from Morton Salt, Inc.
• $250,000 contract for bridge inspection services by Collins Engineers, Inc.
• Road resurfacing agreement with York Township for side streets along Meyers Road
• Maintenance agreement for traffic signals at 31st Street and IL Route 83 ramps
• $36,052 contract for Centracs ATMS software maintenance

Animal Services Committee

The committee will review a contract for canine and feline pet food and an additional $152,000 appropriation for the Animal Services Fund. The agenda also includes information regarding a foundation coordinator grant and electric utility services.

• Contract with Hill's Pet Nutrition Sales, Inc. for pet food not to exceed $29,300
• $5,000 DuPage Animal Friends FY 24 Foundation Coordinator Grant
• Electric utility supply contract with ComEd not to exceed $4,374,742
• $152,000 additional appropriation for the Animal Services Fund

The committee approved a pet food contract with Hill's Pet Nutrition Sales, Inc. and a county-wide electric utility contract with ComEd. Members also approved the minutes from the March 19, 2024, meeting.

• Approved contract with Hill's Pet Nutrition Sales, Inc. for pet food not to exceed $29,300
• Approved ComEd contract for electric utility services not to exceed $4,374,742 (including $22,797 for Animal Services)
• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discharged committee on DuPage Animal Friends FY24 Foundation Coordinator Grant for $5,000
• Discharged committee on $152,000 additional appropriation for Animal Services vehicle purchase

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review several change orders to increase funding for workforce development programs. These items include contract extensions and increased purchase orders for youth services in DuPage County.

• Increase Turning Pointe Autism Foundation contract to $228,582
• Increase Parents Alliance Employment Project contract to $371,775
• Increase Parents Alliance Employment Project contract to $1,069,409
• Workforce Development update presentation by Lisa Schvach

The Economic Development Committee approved three change orders increasing purchase orders for workforce development vendors. Turning Pointe Autism Foundation's order rose by $139,441 to $228,582, and two Parents Alliance Employment Project orders rose by $123,925 to $371,775 and by $434,123 to $1,069,409. All three were approved and sent to Finance. The committee also accepted an incumbent worker training memo for Kenyeri Engineering & Manufacturing and heard a workforce development update.

• Approved increase of $139,441 (156.43%) to purchase order 6457-0001 SERV for Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, new total $228,582, contract extended through May 31, 2025
• Approved increase of $123,925 (50%) to purchase order 6027-0001 SERV for Parents Alliance Employment Project, new total $371,775, contract extended through September 30, 2025
• Approved increase of $434,123 (68.34%) to purchase order 6028-0001 SERV for Parents Alliance Employment Project, new total $1,069,409, contract extended through September 30, 2025
• Accepted and placed on file the Incumbent Worker Training memo for Kenyeri Engineering & Manufacturing
• Approved the April 16, 2024 committee minutes

Police Records Management System Oversight

The Police Records Management System Oversight body will hold a special call meeting. The agenda includes a demonstration of the Hexagon MFR & OCR 10.0 system.

• Hexagon MFR & OCR 10.0 demonstration (Item 24-1507)

The DuPage County Police Records Management System Oversight body met on May 16, 2024, with Chair Berlin presiding. Member McPhearson said the newer Hexagon MFR/OCR 10.0 products have the functionality the user-base needs, and Hexagon's Tammy Heaton and her team gave a demonstration, followed by discussion. No public comments were offered, and no old or new business was discussed. The minutes record no votes or decisions; the meeting was adjourned with no further business.

Development Committee

The Development Committee will review several zoning requests including accessory building adjustments, livestock variations, and residential setbacks. The committee is also considering a $65,000 budget transfer for Regulatory Services staffing.

• $65,000 budget transfer from contractual expenses to regular salaries for job reclassification and headcount
• Zoning relief for Cabral regarding accessory building setbacks and total area in Winfield
• Zoning relief for Roman regarding a chicken coop variation and 4-H program conditional use in Downers Grove
• Zoning relief for Sanchez regarding front and corner side yard setbacks for a new house in Downers Grove

The committee approved zoning relief for properties in Winfield and Downers Grove and a $65,000 budget transfer for regulatory services. Two requests for zoning variations regarding a chicken coop and a rooster in Downers Grove were recommended for denial.

• Approved $65,000 budget transfer for job reclassification and one additional headcount (6-0)
• Approved zoning relief for Cabral in Winfield regarding setbacks and accessory buildings (6-0)
• Recommended denial of rear yard setback variation for Roman chicken coop (2-4)
• Recommended denial of variation for Roman 4-H program rooster (2-4)
• Approved conditional use for Roman 4-H program goat (6-0)
• Approved front and corner side setback variations for Sanchez in Downers Grove (6-0)
• Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Transportation Committee

The committee is considering several procurement contracts for equipment, repair services, and engineering projects. Items include a $327,647.17 contract for road improvements and a $54,000 budget transfer between equipment accounts.

• $327,647.17 contract for CH 43/County Farm Road at CH 21/Geneva Road engineering
• $45,970 contract for Army Trail Road at Regency Boulevard improvements
• $248,037.81 funding increase for CH 31/87th Street construction engineering
• $54,000 budget transfer from Automotive Equipment to Construction & Other Motor Equipment
• Easement assignment from Village of Lisle for College Road sidewalk improvements

Joint Special Meeting of the Judicial and Public Safety and Legislative Committees

The Judicial and Public Safety and Legislative Committees are holding a joint special meeting. The primary agenda item is a discussion concerning Senate Bill 595, which pertains to a Statewide Public Defender.

• Discussion of Senate Bill 595 - Statewide Public Defender

The Joint Special Meeting of the Judicial and Public Safety and Legislative Committees met on April 23, 2024, to hear a presentation and discussion on a proposed Amendment to Illinois Senate Bill 595, which would encourage the Illinois Supreme Court to establish a framework for a statewide Office of Public Defense Trial Support. Chief Public Defender Jeff York presented his thoughts on the proposed legislation, and lobbyist John "Chip" Humes also spoke. No votes were taken and no decisions were made; the meeting was discussion-only, with no old or new business, and adjourned at 2:37 PM.

• No substantive decisions made; meeting was discussion-only on proposed Senate Bill 595 amendment
• Adjourned at 2:37 PM (moved by Member Gustin, seconded by Member Yoo)

Ad-Hoc Collective Bargaining Committee

The Ad-Hoc Collective Bargaining Committee will hold its regular meeting to approve January minutes and enter executive session for collective negotiating matters under state open meetings law. The agenda contains only procedural items and does not list specific contracts, policy changes, or public hearings.

• Executive session for collective bargaining negotiations per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)

The Ad-Hoc Collective Bargaining Committee approved the minutes of its January 16, 2024 regular meeting and then moved into closed executive session to discuss collective negotiating matters under the Open Meetings Act. No old business or new business was discussed, and no public comments were offered. The committee adjourned at 2:00 P.M. by voice vote, all ayes.

• Approved January 16, 2024 regular meeting minutes (moved by Schwarze, seconded by Garcia)
• Entered executive session to discuss collective negotiating matters under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)
• Adjourned at 2:00 P.M. by voice vote, all ayes

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review minutes from the March 19 meeting and a $177,099.32 workforce services grant notification. The agenda also includes a $315,078 budget transfer for Workforce Development Division lease expenses. A presentation on the Choose DuPage Feasibility Study is scheduled.

• $177,099.32 Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity workforce services grant notification
• $315,078 budget transfer for Workforce Development Division lease expenses
• Choose DuPage Feasibility Study presentation

The Economic Development Committee approved a workforce services grant and a budget transfer for office lease expenses. Members also reached consensus to proceed with the next phases of fine arts and sports feasibility studies.

• Approved $177,099.32 workforce services grant for low-moderate income individuals (Approved and sent to Finance)
• Approved $315,078 budget transfer to cover Workforce Development Division monthly rent
• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Reached consensus to move forward with next phase of fine arts feasibility study
• Reached consensus to move forward with next phase of sports feasibility study

Police Records Management System Oversight

The Police Records Management System Oversight body will discuss the PRMS Consortium and an IGA. The agenda also includes discussion regarding a new funding model execution and the PRMS Teams channel.

• PRMS Consortium (24-1106)
• IGA Open Discussion (24-1107)
• New Funding Model Execution (24-1076)
• PRMS Teams Channel (24-1077)

The committee reached a consensus to draft a new intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with a revised end date of June 2027 to provide more certainty for member agencies. Members discussed the merits of staying in the consortium versus moving to alternative systems like Axon.

• Reached consensus to draft a new IGA with a June 2027 end date
• Agreed to provide a demo of the OCR10 upgrade to agencies
• Agreed to begin exploring alternative system options and vendors
• Agreed to bring Hexagon to the table to address agency concerns

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and address action items. The agenda includes remarks from Chair Desart and a review of the Key Bill List.

• Approval of March 5, 2024, legislative minutes
• Review of Action Item - Key Bill List 3-26-2024

The committee accepted the minutes from the March 5 meeting and an updated key bill list. Members discussed the progress of various bills, including concerns regarding local crime-free housing and stalled domestic violence victim protections.

• Accepted March 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Accepted Key Bill List 3-26-2024

Strategic Planning Committee

The Strategic Planning Committee will meet to review and potentially adopt the 2024-2029 DuPage County Strategic Plan. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the March 5, 2024, regular meeting.

• Adoption of the 2024-2029 DuPage County Strategic Plan (SP-R-0001-24)

The Strategic Planning Committee approved three amendments to the draft 2024-2029 DuPage County Strategic Plan, adding language on arts, sporting and cultural events under the Thriving Economy priority, adding "policies mandating secure gun storage" to Objective 1 of the Safe Community priority, and deleting "as it relates to public safety" from Objective 1 of the Fiscal Responsibility priority. The committee then approved resolution SP-R-0001-24 as amended, all ayes, sending it forward at committee. The March 5, 2024 regular meeting minutes were also approved. No public comments were offered, and no old or new business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of the March 5, 2024 regular meeting (mover Rutledge, second Yoo)
• Approved amendment adding arts, sporting and cultural events language to Thriving Economy priority (all ayes)
• Approved amendment adding 'policies mandating secure gun storage' to Safe Community Objective 1 (all ayes)
• Approved amendment deleting 'as it relates to public safety' from Fiscal Responsibility Objective 1 (all ayes)
• Approved resolution SP-R-0001-24, the 2024-2029 DuPage County Strategic Plan as amended, at committee (all ayes)

Animal Services Committee

The Animal Services Committee is reviewing an ordinance amendment that affects various sections and fees within Chapter 5 of the DuPage County Code. The agenda also includes a $35,000 budget transfer for part-time help and information on a vehicle replacement purchase.

• $35,000 budget transfer to re-classify one full-time position as part-time
• Ordinance amendment AS-O-0001-24 regarding Chapter 5 fees
• $59,851.00 vehicle replacement purchase from Haggerty Ford, Inc.
• Discussion on DuPage Wildlife

The Animal Services Committee approved a $35,000 budget transfer to reclassify a full-time position as part-time for FY24. They also approved an ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the County Code, including fees, and sent it to Finance. An informational update noted a $59,851 vehicle purchase order was issued.

• Approved Feb 20, 2024 minutes
• Approved $35,000 budget transfer for personnel reclassification
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 5 fees and sent to Finance
• Accepted informational report on $59,851 vehicle purchase order

Economic Development Committee

The committee will conduct its final regular meeting of the period. The agenda includes a presentation by Greg Bedalov regarding Choose DuPage.

• Presentation: Choose DuPage Update by Greg Bedalov

The committee approved the minutes from the February 20, 2024, regular meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of a presentation from Choose DuPage and procedural items.

• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes

Ad-Hoc Committee for Housing Solutions

The Ad-Hoc Committee for Housing Solutions will meet to approve August minutes, hear from the Grounded Solutions Network, and discuss development techniques for a housing program staff is pursuing. The agenda lists only discussion items and public comment; no votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of meeting minutes from Tuesday, August 22, 2023
• Presentation by the Grounded Solutions Network on current status
• Discussion of development techniques for a housing program staff is pursuing
• Public comment period and remarks by co-chairs Chaplin and Tornatore

The Ad-Hoc Committee for Housing Solutions met on March 12, 2024 and approved minutes from its August 22, 2023 regular meeting. The committee then heard two presentations: one from Grounded Solutions Network on the ForEveryoneHome program, and one from county staff on three possible affordable housing program directions. No new business or old business was discussed, and no decisions were made on the housing programs themselves.

• Approved minutes of the August 22, 2023 regular meeting (moved by DeSart, seconded by Gustin)
• Allowed Member Eckhoff to participate remotely via ZOOM (all ayes)

Sheriff's Merit Commission

The Commission will review the February 24, 2024 Corrections Entrance Exam Results and discuss adding a part-time, full-time, or contracted Background Investigator. The meeting also includes action on certifying candidates following one-on-one interviews.

• Review of February 24, 2024 Corrections Entrance Exam Results
• Discussion regarding adding a part-time, full-time, or contracted Background Investigator
• Action on the certification of candidates subject to one-on-one interviews
• Approval of February 1 and February 8, 2024 meeting minutes

Legislative Committee

The DuPage County Legislative Committee will meet to approve minutes from the February 27, 2024, meeting. The agenda also includes a resolution to adopt the county's 2024 Federal Legislative Program.

• Resolution adopting the 2024 Federal Legislative Program (LEG-R-0002-24)
• Approval of February 27, 2024, meeting minutes

The Legislative Committee approved at committee the resolution adopting the County's 2024 Federal Legislative Program, after agreeing to amendments. Members reached consensus to add Amendment #1 to the "Protect the Environmental Health of our Communities" section, and to merge Amendments #2 and #3 into a revised amendment for the "Protect Our Residents from Gun Violence" section. Chair Dawn DeSart moved to amend the program with the agreed changes; Member Liz Chaplin seconded, and the roll call was all Ayes (Chaplin, Childress, DeSart, Eckhoff, Galassi; Zay absent). The committee also accepted the minutes of its February 27, 2024 regular meeting, and no old or new business was discussed.

• Approved at committee the resolution adopting the County's 2024 Federal Legislative Program, as amended (roll call: all Ayes; Zay absent)
• Consensus to add Amendment #1 to the "Protect the Environmental Health of our Communities" section
• Consensus to merge Amendments #2 and #3 into a revised amendment for the "Protect Our Residents from Gun Violence" section
• Accepted the Legislative Committee minutes of the February 27, 2024 regular meeting (mover: DeSart; seconder: Chaplin)

Strategic Planning Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting. The primary action item is the adoption of the 2024-2029 DuPage County Strategic Plan.

• Adoption of the 2024-2029 DuPage County Strategic Plan (SP-R-0001-24)
• Approval of February 20, 2024 meeting minutes

The Strategic Planning Committee voted to table Resolution SP-R-0001-24, the 2024-2029 DuPage County Strategic Plan, until March 19, 2024. Members questioned why the plan's "Safe Community" priority did not address crime reduction; staff explained the plan covers only departments under the County Board's jurisdiction, not the Sheriff's Office, State's Attorney, Public Defender, Probation or Circuit Court. The committee agreed the plan be amended to include language on allocating funds for community safety, then return for approval March 19 and go to the County Board March 26. The February 20, 2024 minutes were approved.

• Tabled Resolution SP-R-0001-24 (2024-2029 Strategic Plan) to March 19, 2024 (roll call, all ayes)
• Agreed the strategic plan be amended to include language on allocating funds for community safety
• Approved minutes of the February 20, 2024 regular meeting

Legislative Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from the February 13, 2024 meeting and address legislative programs. The agenda includes a resolution to adopt the County's 2024 Federal Legislative Program.

• Adoption of the 2024 Federal Legislative Program (LEG-R-0002-24)
• Approval of February 13, 2024 meeting minutes

The Legislative Committee approved as amended the County's 2024 Federal Legislative Program, changing the "Protect Our Residents" item title to "Protect Our Residents from Gun Violence" and reverting that section to its previous language. A roll call vote was taken with all Ayes. The committee agreed to other highlighted changes, scheduled another meeting for March 5, 2024, and will take another vote then to approve the revised document. The February 13, 2024 minutes were also approved.

• Approved as amended the 2024 Federal Legislative Program (roll call, all Ayes)
• Amended title "Protect Our Residents" to "Protect Our Residents from Gun Violence" and reverted that section to previous language
• Agreed all other highlighted changes to the revised Federal Legislative Program were acceptable
• Scheduled another meeting for March 5, 2024, with a vote to approve the revised document
• Approved minutes of the February 13, 2024 regular meeting

Strategic Planning Committee

The Strategic Planning Committee will review a draft of the 2024 Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the October 17, 2023, special call meeting.

• Review of Draft 2024 Strategic Plan
• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2023, Special Call Meeting

The committee received a presentation from BerryDunn on the Draft 2024 Strategic Plan, which includes priorities such as Community Well-Being and Fiscal Responsibility. The draft plan was formally accepted and placed on file. A final version is expected for approval on March 5, 2024.

• Approved minutes from October 17, 2023 meeting
• Accepted and placed on file the Draft 2024 Strategic Plan for DuPage County

Animal Services Committee

The Animal Services Committee is reviewing the acceptance of two grants from DuPage Animal Friends. These items involve unrestricted grant funds and interest earned on previous investments.

• Acceptance of $50,000 DuPage Animal Friends FY 24 Unrestricted Grant
• Acceptance and appropriation of $1,200 in interest from the DuPage Animal Friends FY23 Grant

The DuPage County Animal Services Committee approved acceptance of a $50,000 FY24 unrestricted grant from DuPage Animal Friends and $1,200 in interest earned on a prior FY23 grant, both sent to Finance. The committee also approved minutes from its January 16, 2024 meeting. No public comment was offered, and no ordinance changes were voted on; staff said suggested animal ordinance language is coming soon.

• Approved January 16, 2024 meeting minutes (DeSart moved, Rutledge seconded)
• Approved acceptance of $50,000 DuPage Animal Friends FY24 unrestricted grant and sent it to Finance (Rutledge moved, Garcia seconded)
• Approved acceptance and appropriation of $1,200 interest earned on the FY23 DAFUNR23 grant and sent it to Finance (Garcia moved, DeSart seconded)

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review a $5,000 fund transfer for employee benefit payments and a $156,760.41 decrease to a purchase order for Jobs for Progress, Inc. Other items include resolutions regarding the DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau and an accounting unit correction.

• $5,000 transfer from Software Licenses to Benefit Payments
• Decrease of $156,760.41 for Jobs for Progress, Inc. purchase order # 6456-0001 SERV
• Designation of Representation for DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau (FY 2025)
• Correction of accounting unit from 2840 to 2841 in Resolution FI-R-0016-24

The committee approved a $5,000 budget transfer to cover employee benefit payouts and approved a change order cutting a Central States SER, Jobs for Progress, Inc. purchase order by $156,760.41, leaving a new contract amount of $153,582.59. It also approved a resolution designating representation for the DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau grant for FY2025 and approved a scrivener's error correction changing an accounting unit from 2840 to 2841, sending it to Finance. The DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau presented on marketing and future sporting events, and Workforce Development noted a computer skills training series with College of DuPage. No public comments or new business were recorded.

• Approved remote participation for Chair LaPlante and Vice Chair Galassi
• Approved January 16, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Approved $5,000 transfer from Software Licenses to Benefit Payments for vacation/sick payouts and FY23 compensated absences
• Approved change order decreasing purchase order #6456-0001 to Central States SER, Jobs for Progress, Inc. by $156,760.41 (50.51% decrease), new contract amount $153,582.59
• Approved resolution ED-R-0001-24 designating DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau representation for FY2025 grant purposes (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025)
• Approved and sent to Finance resolution FI-R-0042-24 correcting a scrivener's error, changing Accounting Unit 2840 to 2841

Legislative Committee

The committee will meet to review and consider the adoption of the County's 2024 Federal Legislative Program. The agenda also includes a request for approval of the minutes from the January 9, 2024, meeting.

• Resolution Adopting the County's 2024 Federal Legislative Program (LEG-R-0002-24)

The Legislative Committee voted to table the resolution adopting the County's 2024 Federal Legislative Program (LEG-R-0002-24) until its next meeting on 2/27/24, after agreeing to several requested changes. Members asked to add O'Hare-area noise reduction relief funds and local infrastructure upgrades, change the title of the 'Keeping our Communities Safe' section, strike the first sentence of the 'Immigration Reform' section and add the number of buses and/or migrants dropped off in DuPage, and add mental health language. Staff member Sheryl Markay will draft a revised program. The committee also accepted the January 9, 2024 regular meeting minutes, and Member Eckhoff stated his opposition to HB4339, which staff said is being monitored.

• Tabled Resolution Adopting the County's 2024 Federal Legislative Program (LEG-R-0002-24) until 2/27/24
• Accepted minutes of the January 9, 2024 regular meeting (Member Galassi not available for the vote)
• Agreed to add O'Hare-area noise reduction relief funds to the Federal Legislative Program
• Agreed to change the title of the 'Keeping our Communities Safe' section
• Agreed to strike the first sentence of the 'Immigration Reform' section and add the number of buses and/or migrants dropped off in DuPage
• Agreed to add mental health language similar to the state agenda
• No action taken on HB4339; Member Eckhoff stated opposition and staff said the bill is being monitored

Police Records Management System Oversight

The Police Records Management System Oversight body will discuss invoicing adjustments, funding models, and intergovernmental agreement renewals. The agenda also includes provisions for public comment and chairman's remarks.

• Invoicing adjustment (24-0367)
• PRMS funding models (24-0368)
• Intergovernmental agreement renewal and recommendations (24-0369)

The Police Records Management System Oversight committee discussed proposed revisions to the Intergovernmental Agreement and future cost projections. The committee reached a consensus to move forward with funding model #3 for the system.

• Approved remote participation by Member Scalera (All ayes)
• Reached consensus to move forward with funding model #3

Animal Services Committee

The committee will review a $20,015.00 budget transfer to cover FY23 employee salaries and benefits. An informational update regarding a $58,971.26 vehicle replacement purchase from Willowbrook Ford, Inc. is also scheduled.

• $20,015.00 budget transfer for employee salaries and benefits
• $58,971.26 vehicle replacement purchase order to Willowbrook Ford, Inc.

The committee approved a budget transfer to cover FY23 employee salaries and benefits. Members also acknowledged a vehicle replacement purchase and received updates on shelter construction and 2023 live release rates.

• Approved minutes from November 21, 2023 meeting
• Approved $20,015 budget transfer for FY23 salaries, insurance, and benefits
• Approved informational item for $58,971.26 vehicle purchase from Willowbrook Ford, Inc.

Economic Development Committee

The committee approved the appropriation of $65,165 in state supplemental funds from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. A budget transfer of $5,300 for employee benefit payments was also approved.

• Approved November 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved $5,300 budget transfer from Software Licenses to Benefit Payments
• Approved $65,165 appropriation of Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity PY24 State Supplemental Funds (sent to Finance)

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee will consider a recommendation to approve a contract with McGuireWoods Consulting LLC. This contract would provide lobbying services for several county departments before the U.S. Congress and Federal Executive Branch. The committee will also review minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting.

• Recommendation to approve a $96,000 contract with McGuireWoods Consulting LLC for lobbying services
• Approval of Legislative Committee minutes from December 12, 2023

The Legislative Committee approved a recommendation for a contract with McGuireWoods Consulting LLC to provide lobbying services before the U.S. Congress and Federal Executive Branch. The committee also discussed federal immigration reform and border security.

• Approved minutes from December 12, 2023 (24-0238)
• Approved recommendation for McGuireWoods Consulting LLC lobbying contract not to exceed $96,000 (4-2)