Du Page County Judicial and Public Safety Committee met March 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. CALL TO ORDER
8:00 AM meeting was called to order by Chairman Grant Eckhoff at 8:00 AM.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Elliott, Healy, Krajewski, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Renehan, Tornatore, Zay
ABSENT: Covert
Member Renehan participated via phone. Other board members present were Liz Chaplin, Dawn DeSart, Greg Hart, Sheila Rutledge, and Ashley Selmon.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4. CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR ECKHOFF
Chairman Eckhoff announced that the meeting was being streamed today so that people could get the COVID-19 update that will be at the end of the meeting. Chairman Cronin sent an email to the board members regarding personnel and asked the committee to review the message.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. Judicial/Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting - Mar 3, 2020 8:00 AM
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tim Elliott, District 4
SECONDER: Brian J. Krajewski, District 3
AYES: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Elliott, Healy, Krajewski, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Renehan, Tornatore, Zay
ABSENT: Covert
6. RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions A through D were combined and approved.
A. FI-R-0294-20 RESOLUTION -- Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement With Bloomingdale Township for Police Services
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brian J. Krajewski, District 3
SECONDER: Peter DiCianni, District 2
AYES: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Elliott, Healy, Krajewski, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Renehan, Tornatore, Zay
ABSENT: Covert
B. FI-R-0295-20 RESOLUTION -- Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement With Milton Township for Police Services
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brian J. Krajewski, District 3
SECONDER: Peter DiCianni, District 2
AYES: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Elliott, Healy, Krajewski, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Renehan, Tornatore, Zay
ABSENT: Covert
C. FI-R-0296-20 RESOLUTION -- Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement With Wayne Township for Police Services
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brian J. Krajewski, District 3
SECONDER: Peter DiCianni, District 2
AYES: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Elliott, Healy, Krajewski, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Renehan, Tornatore, Zay
ABSENT: Covert
D. FI-R-0297-20 RESOLUTION -- Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement With York Township for Police Services
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brian J. Krajewski, District 3
SECONDER: Peter DiCianni, District 2
AYES: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Elliott, Healy, Krajewski, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Renehan, Tornatore, Zay
ABSENT: Covert
E. FI-R-0298-20 RESOLUTION -- Revision to Personnel Budget - County Sheriff
This item was tabled until the next meeting on April 7, 2020.
RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/7/2020 8:00 AM
MOVER: Tim Elliott, District 4
SECONDER: Peter DiCianni, District 2
AYES: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Elliott, Healy, Krajewski, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Renehan, Tornatore, Zay
ABSENT: Covert
7. PROCUREMENT REQUISITIONS
A. JPS-P-0088-20 Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Trinity Services Group, Inc. to provide inmate and officer meals at the DuPage County Jail. This contract covers the period of May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021 for a contract total not to exceed $584,182.50. Per most qualified offer per Proposal 19-009-SHF-Managed Food Service for the DuPage County Jail.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Peter DiCianni, District 2
SECONDER: Brian J. Krajewski, District 3
AYES: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Elliott, Healy, Krajewski, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Renehan, Tornatore, Zay
ABSENT: Covert
B. JPS-P-0089-20 Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to West Publishing d/b/a Thomson Reuters-West, for the purchase of fifty (50) online passwords for Westlaw Proflex Online Research for the 18th Judicial Circuit Court, for the period of April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2025, for a contract total amount not to exceed $124,482.96. 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: James Healy, District 5
SECONDER: Sean T. Noonan, District 2
AYES: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Elliott, Healy, Krajewski, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Renehan, Tornatore, Zay
ABSENT: Covert
C. JPS-P-0090-20 Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Mac's Body Shop, Inc., to provide auto body repairs for the Sheriff's vehicles on an "as needed" basis. The contract covers the period of June 1, 2020-May 31, 2021. This is the third and final renewal-bid 17-032-JM
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Zay, District 6
SECONDER: James Healy, District 5
AYES: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Elliott, Healy, Krajewski, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Renehan, Tornatore, Zay
ABSENT: Covert
D. TE-P-0091-20 Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Insight Public Sector for the purchase of Network Switches for the Sheriff's Department, for Information Technology, for a contract total of $117,224.11, per lowest responsible bid #20-004-SHF.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Zay, District 6
SECONDER: James Healy, District 5
AYES: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Elliott, Healy, Krajewski, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Renehan, Tornatore, Zay
ABSENT: Covert
E. 2020-65 Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Life Technologies Corporation for the purchase of software upgrade data collection v4.0 and XE2 computer. Total contract not to exceed $12,000.00. Sole Source
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: James Zay, District 6
SECONDER: James Healy, District 5
AYES: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Elliott, Healy, Krajewski, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Renehan, Tornatore, Zay
ABSENT: Covert
8. GRANTS
A. Grant Proposal Notifications -- GPN 023-20 - DCFS Children's Advocacy Center Grant PY21 - Illinois Dept. Of Children's & Family Services - U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services - DuPage County State's Attorney (Children's Center) - $64,180
RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tim Elliott, District 4
SECONDER: Robert L. Larsen, Vice Chair
AYES: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Elliott, Healy, Krajewski, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Renehan, Tornatore, Zay
ABSENT: Covert
B. Grant Proposal Notifications -- GPN 025-20 Donated Funds Initiative - Illinois Dept. of Human Services - DuPage State's Attorney (Children's Center) - $77,339.00
RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tim Elliott, District 4
SECONDER: Robert L. Larsen, Vice Chair
AYES: DiCianni, Eckhoff, Elliott, Healy, Krajewski, Larsen, Noonan, Puchalski, Renehan, Tornatore, Zay
ABSENT: Covert
Chairman Eckhoff announced that the Chief Judge passed an administrative order yesterday. This is generally continuing most court cases 30 days, except for certain emergencies, jury trials and bond court. Traffic court has been continued 30 days. Chris Kachiroubas clarified April 20 will potentially be the first day traffic court. Most cases are being pushed to May. No marriages/civil unions are currently taking place, courthouse school tours and training have been cancelled.
9. PRESENTATION
A. COVID-19 Update
Sheriff Mendrake observed that the county has gone through a number of other crises in the recent past, such as Ebola, swine flu, hepatitis, meningitis, SARS and even weaponized anthrax. Corona virus will be faced with the same dedication and professionalism as the others. He has added many new precautions to deal with this situation. He cautioned everyone not to panic. He had Chief Romanelli explain to the committee the efforts they are going through at the jail. They are limiting access to the facility and suspending visitation in the short-term, while at the same time giving the inmates added phone time free of charge. New inmates are separated from existing ones. Deputy Barklow spoke about CDC guidelines regarding personal protective equipment. State's Attorney, Bob Berlin described how his department is handling cases, while reducing staff. Many tasks can be done electronically. Bond court will still take place twice a day and orders of protection in domestic violence cases will be handled. Other cases will be continued 60-90 days. Public safety will not be effected. Dennis Brennan, External Affairs Manager at the Health Department explained they have set up phone lines to help answer people's questions are working closely with the CDC and the Illinois Department of Health, following their guidelines. Anyone who can work from home is doing so. They are also screening people before they enter the building. Nick Kottmeyer, Chief Administrative Officer described how the county employees were working together and expressed his appreciation. The departments are operating according to the COOP (Continuity of Operations) plan. All of the departments are meeting the needs of the residents. Some services are done differently, but the core mission is met. Telework, split shifts, weekend shifts, night shifts and isolated work locations are being implemented where possible. Cleaning routines have been shifted, the buildings are now circulating outside air. Everything we can be doing, we are doing and adapting as necessary. Notification to the public of any changes will soon be available on the website in one central location. The information is now being compiled. They are considering a change to the personnel policy that could go before the board for their approval allowing the ability to front employees 10 days of sick time specifically to handle needs related to the current situation. This time would be used after their existing time had been exhausted and they would pay it back as they accrue more time. Meetings of the board were discussed and the logistics of participating by phone as some the Open Meetings Act was relaxed by the Governor. Murray Snow, Director of Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management announced Chairman Cronin signed a disaster declaration on Sunday. In terms of purchasing, this relaxes the threshold of $5,000 for board approval. The purchase can be made but, it still requires the departments to bring the item before the board as soon as possible after the purchase. They have cancelled all the classes held in his building until April. Mr. Snow described how his department is working together with the Health Department and the Election Division.
10. OLD BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
Member Chaplin asked all to encourage social distancing, and taking the current situation with COVID-19 seriously.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Without objection the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
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