DuPage County Legislative and Governmental Affairs Committee met February 27.
Here is the minutes as provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
9:15 am meeting was called to order by Chair Sam Tornatore at 9:15 am.
2. Roll Call
Present: DiCianni, Elliott, Khouri, Tornatore, Zay, Krajewski
Absent:
Other County Board Members present: Liz Chaplin, Paul Fichtner, Greg Hart, Jim Healy,
Don Puchalski, Kevin Wiley
County Staff Present: Dennis Brennan, Tony Charlton, Tom Cuculich, Sarah Hunn, Mary
Keating, Conor McCarthy, Sheryl Markay, Joan Olson, Doreen Phillipp, Evan Shields, Chris
Snyder, Christopher Walton
Public Present: Dawn Dinna, Robert Sanchez
3. Approval of Minutes
A visual roll call for a quorum was made by Chairman Tornatore.
A. Legislative & Governmental Affairs Committee - Regular Meeting - Jan 9, 2018 9:30 am
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter DiCianni, District 2
SECONDER: James Zay, District 6
AYES: DiCianni, Elliott, Khouri, Tornatore, Zay, Krajewski
4. Public Comment
There was no public comment.
5. Chairman's Remarks
The Committee Meeting today focused on the 2018 Federal Legislative Program. Due to the
Parkland shooting in Florida, both State and Federal Legislators are addressing gun control and
school safety. Chairman Tornatore believes there is legislation that needs to be properly vetted
and discussed by this Committee and suggested scheduling another Legislative & Governmental
Affairs Committee Meeting to further discuss the paramount issue of public safety.
Chairman Tornatore spoke about the importance of current bills in Springfield that effect
DuPage County’s core values. In addition, the Committee was reminded of the April 11, 2018
Springfield drive down event.
A. 15 year Anniversary Award- Sheryl Markay
Chairman Tornatore deferred to County Administrator Tom Cuculich to congratulate Sheryl
Markay, Deputy County Administrator, on her 15 years of employment with DuPage County. A
Certificate of Recognition for her loyal dedication and service was presented to Ms. Markay.
6. Discussion
Committee Member DiCianni inquired about H.R. Missing Americans Alert Program Act of 2017 as
being a part of DuPage County’s Federal Legislative Priorities. The Resolution was confirmed as one of
the priorities.
7. Action Items
A. LEG-R-0082-18 RESOLUTION -- Resolution Adopting the County's 2018 Federal
Legislative Program
LEG-R-0039-18, Resolution Adopting the County’s 2018 Federal Legislative Program, was
adopted unanimously. Ms. Markay briefly talked about each legislative priority. The issue of
Internet Sales Tax was discussed and how it can benefit DuPage County. This issue is currently
before the United States Supreme Court. Committee Member Krajewski brought up a time
sensitive issue regarding the Federal Opportunity Zones Program. The Governor can designate a
portion of eligible Census Tracts as an opportunity zone for investors. Member Krajewski would
like some of those opportunity zones slated for DuPage. Member Chaplin thanked the Legislative
Committee for including Environmental Health and Water Quality as a legislative priority item.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Zay, District 6
SECONDER: Tim Elliott, District 4
AYES: DiCianni, Elliott, Khouri, Tornatore, Zay, Krajewski
8. Old Business
There was no old business.
9. New Business
Committee Member Elliott talked about core values and the importance of ensuring the safety of our
residents. Member Elliott would like DuPage County to take a leadership role in the interest of public
safety. Member Elliott would like the Committee to support SB2247 and take a no position on HB4208,
which takes away police presence in the schools throughout the state. Member Chaplin mentioned SB559
and would like the Committee’s support on this legislation. The Committee will further research these
bills and discuss them at the next meeting.
Committee Member Zay stated that local issues should be handled by local government, not Springfield.
Member Zay would like to communicate with Springfield Legislators on policy that affects the citizens
and revenue of DuPage County.
Member Healy discussed the formation of a new state association, named the Illinois State Association of
Counties. This Association will be present in Springfield and represent the interests of Illinois Counties.
10. Adjournment
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 9:57 a.m
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