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DuPage County Health and Human Services Committee met June 6.

Meeting 05

DuPage County Health and Human Services Committee met June 6.

Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:

1. Call to Order

10:15 am meeting was called to order by Chair Robert L Larsen at 10:21 am.

2. Roll Call

Present: Chaplin, Grasso, Khouri, Larsen, Tornatore

Absent: Grant

3. Public Comment

No public comments were recieved at this meeting.

4. Chairman's Report - Chair Larsen

Chairman Larsen reminded committee members of the DuPage Care Center Foundation's 14th Annual Golf Outing on June 20, 2017.

5. Approval of Minutes

Health & Human Services - Regular Meeting - May 16, 2017 10:15 am

Result: Accepted [Unanimous]

Mover: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2

Seconder: Gary Grasso, District 3

Ayes: Chaplin, Grasso, Khouri, Larsen, Tornatore

Absent: Grant

6. Community Development Commission - Mary Keating

CDC Requests That Also Require Finance And/Or County Board Approval

HHS-R-0288-17 Resolution -- Recommendation for approval of Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Agreement between DuPage County and DuPage Habitat for Humanity, Project Number HM16-02, in the amount of $500,000, to fund acquisition and rehabilitation of five residential properties in the Greenbrook Tanglewood area of Hanover Park.

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Sam Tornatore, Vice Chair

Seconder: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2

Ayes: Chaplin, Grasso, Khouri, Larsen, Tornatore

Absent: Grant

7. DuPage Care Center - Jennifer Ulmer

DuPage Care Center Requests for Parent Committee Final Approval

Items 7.A. through 7.C. were combined and approved.

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Tonia Khouri, District 5

Seconder: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2

Ayes: Chaplin, Grasso, Khouri, Larsen, Tornatore

Absent: Grant

A. 2017-154 Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Alco Sales and Services, to furnish and deliver wheelchair parts, supplies and accessories, for the DuPage Care Center, for the period August 6, 2017 through August 5, 2019, for a contract total not to exceed $19,618.87, per lowest, responsible Quote #17-098- GV.

B. 2017-155 Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Space Tables c/o Jana Charvat & Company, for the purchase of twenty (20) 48" square table tops and adjustable bases for the Resident Dining Room, for the DuPage Care Center, for a contract not to exceed $15,943.20, per low quote #Q17-105-GV. (Foundation funded)

C. Change Order -- HHS-CO-0165A-16 Amendment to Resolution HHS-CO-0165-16 (P.O 1871-0001 Serv), issued to Sysco Food Service, for primary supplier of food, supplies and chemicals, for the DuPage Care Center, for the period June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017, to increase County Contract in the amount of $12,000.00, resulting in an amended contract total amount not to exceed $1,102,436.00, an increase of 1.10%

8. Travel Requests - Overnight - Require County Board Approval

Authorization to Travel -- Community Services Manager to attend the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) annual Vendor Conference to meet continued training requirements in New Orleans, Louisiana, from August 6, 2017 through August 9, 2017. Expenses to include registration, transportation, lodging, and per diem for approximate total of $1,825.00. Grant funded 5000-1470.

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Tonia Khouri, District 5

Seconder: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2

Ayes: Chaplin, Grasso, Khouri, Larsen, Tornatore

Absent: Grant

9. Consent Items

Consent Item -- Decrease Contract 2521-0001 Serv issued to Space Tables Inc. in the amount of $22,032.60, for the purchase of twenty (20) 60" round tables for the Resident Dining Room at the DuPage Care Center.

Result: Approved [Unanimous]

Mover: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2

Seconder: Gary Grasso, District 3

Ayes: Chaplin, Grasso, Khouri, Larsen, Tornatore

Absent: Grant

10. Residency Waivers - Jennifer Ulmer

11. Community Services Update - Mary Keating

12. DuPage Care Center Update - Jennifer Ulmer

13. Old Business

14. New Business

Member Chaplin raised some concern about recent suicides in the community high schools. Ms. Chaplin asked about contacting the County Coroner, Richard Jorgensen, to determine the number of suicides this year and if suicides are on the rise. If so, she proposes the Health and Human Services committee consider further conversation regarding public awareness and possibly involving the DuPage County Health Department. Chairman Larsen replied that he will look into whether this is a trend or a cluster of events that occur during a particular period of time.

15. Informational Items

Chairman Larsen requested a motion to combine and place items 15.A., 15.B., and 15.C. on file. Member Chaplin so moved, Member Tornatore seconded; motion carried, all ayes.

A. Grant Proposal Notifications -- Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program Department of Energy (DOE) Grant No. 17-401028 - Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity - Community Services - $228,287.00

B. Grant Proposal Notifications -- Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program Health and Human Services (HHS) Grant No. 17-221028 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity - Community Services - $762,212.00

C. Grant Proposal Notifications -- Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program State Supplemental Grant No. 18-251028 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity - Community Services - $332,157.00

16. Adjournment

Ther being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:28 am.

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