DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee met February 20.
Here is the minutes as provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
8:15 am meeting was called to order by Chairman Grant Eckhoff at 8:15 am.
2. Roll Call
Present: Hart, DiCianni (8:19 AM), Eckhoff, Grant, Healy, Khouri, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Zay
Absent: Grasso, Tornatore
3. Public Comment
None
4. Chairman's Remarks
None
5. Approval of Minutes:
A. Judicial/Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting - Feb 6, 2018 8:15 am
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Donald Puchalski, District 1
SECONDER: Sean T Noonan, District 2
AYES: Hart, Eckhoff, Grant, Healy, Khouri, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Zay
ABSENT: DiCianni, Grasso, Tornatore
6. Action Items
A. JPS-P-0052-18 Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to
Aramark Correctional Services, LLC, to provide inmate and officer meals in the Jail.
This contract covers the period March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 for a contract
total amount not to exceed $646,936.95, other than lowest responsible bid 17-194-GV.
Member DiCianni arrived at 8:19 AM.
Member Puchalski voiced a concern about the bidding process central to this action item.
He additionally questioned why the County Correctional Services and Procurement did
not also pursue a contract that was minimally 3 years in duration. Puchalski went on to
question the motive behind putting six menus out to bid and whether or not, the process
had been unduly complicated. Further asking, why the menu that was selected was
chosen, as it was not the most inexpensive option.
Member Healy then stated that the Care Center may be an option moving forward and
should be considered in the future. Member Larson questioned what criteria was utilized
for choosing the "winning" menu.
Chairman Eckhoff did propose that the item be passed at this committee and come before
the Finance Committee for final approval, pending new insights provided by Correctional
Services and Procurement. This concept was echoed by Chief Kruse who voiced the
concern that with the current contract ending on February 28th, the inmates welfare
needed to be considered in the event that the current contract could not be extended until
a suitable conclusion was reached.
RESULT: APPROVED [8 TO 2]
MOVER: Sean T Noonan, District 2
SECONDER: Greg Hart, District 3
AYES: Hart, DiCianni, Eckhoff, Grant, Healy, Khouri, Larsen, Noonan
NAYS: Puchalski, Zay
ABSENT: Grasso, Tornatore
B. JPS-P-0053-18 Recommendation for the payment of invoice 141928 to Business IT
Source for IBM software subscription and renewal support. This contract covers the
period of April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019 for the Circuit Court Clerk, for a contract
total no to exceed $83,896.91, per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022 “Competitive Bids” (c) not suitable
for competitive bids.
Member Puchalski did question why this item was not out as a competitive bid. The
Circuit Court Clerk will consider expanding the County's options with the next contract if
possible.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Robert L Larsen, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Sean T Noonan, District 2
AYES: Hart, DiCianni, Eckhoff, Grant, Healy, Khouri, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Zay
ABSENT: Grasso, Tornatore
C. JPS-P-0054-18 Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Dr.
Lesley Kane to provide and complete comprehensive evaluation of offenders that are
referred by the court, for Probation & Court Services. The hourly rate for this contract is
$50.00 per hour, for the period March 15, 2018 through March 14, 2019, for a contract
total not to exceed $95,000.00. Other Professional Services not subject to competitive
bidding per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(a). Vendor selected pursuant to DuPage County Code
Section2-300.4-108 (1) (b).
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Robert L Larsen, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Tonia Khouri, District 5
AYES: Hart, DiCianni, Eckhoff, Grant, Healy, Khouri, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Zay
ABSENT: Grasso, Tornatore
D. 2018-67 Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Community
Career Center, to provide workshop series for Probationers to learn job skills for
employment, for the period of March 4, 2018 through March 3, 2019, for a contract total
amount not to exceed $14,300.00. Other Professional Service not subject to competitive
bidding per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(a). Vendor selected pursuant to DuPage County Code
Section 2-300.4-108 (1) (b).
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Robert L Larsen, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Sean T Noonan, District 2
AYES: Hart, DiCianni, Eckhoff, Grant, Healy, Khouri, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Zay
ABSENT: Grasso, Tornatore
E. 2018-71 Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Judicial
System, Inc., for the annual maintenance for Jury Management System for the Jury
Commission. This contract covers the period of March 1, 2018 through February 28,
2019, for a contract total amount not to exceed $8,706.00, per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022
“Competitive Bids” (c) not suitable for competitive bids - Sole Source. (Maintenance for
Jury Management System)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Robert L Larsen, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Sean T Noonan, District 2
AYES: Hart, DiCianni, Eckhoff, Grant, Healy, Khouri, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Zay
ABSENT: Grasso, Tornatore
F. Grant Proposal Notifications -- Grant Proposal Notification and Report - FY18 Tobacco
Grant State of Illinois - Department of Human Services For the Sheriff's Office Judicial
Public Safety/Finance Committees - $4,400.00
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter DiCianni, District 2
SECONDER: Robert L Larsen, Vice Chair
AYES: Hart, DiCianni, Eckhoff, Grant, Healy, Khouri, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Zay
ABSENT: Grasso, Tornatore
7. Informational Items
A. Informational -- Health Department Data-Driven Justice Presentation
Executive Director of the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD), Karen Ayala, and
Assistant Director of Community Services, Lori Carnahan, presented to the JPS
committee on the value add of the partnerships forming between the DCHD, various
municipalities, and the DuPage Sheriff's Office. They spoke of the positive effects and
additional training that many officers are seeking as they work with individuals who may
identify as being mentally or behaviorally challenged (while also supporting family
members). Together, the DCHD and law enforcement are providing a support system
that recognizes a need for intervention in an effort to break a potentially criminal cycle.
Committee members responded to the presentation with a few questions but mainly with
heartfelt appreciation for the efforts put forth by the DCHD and the Sheriff's Office.
8. Old Business
9. New Business
10. Adjournment
A. Motion to Adjourn
Without objection, the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 am.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter DiCianni, District 2
SECONDER: Robert L Larsen, Vice Chair
AYES: Hart, DiCianni, Eckhoff, Grant, Healy, Khouri, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Zay
ABSENT: Grasso, Tornatore
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