Dupage Policy Journal

DuPage County Judicial/Public Safety Committee Met May 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

A. Motion to permit members to participate via video teleconference

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mary Ozog, District 4 SECONDER: Paula Deacon Garcia, District 2 AYES: Chaplin, Ozog, DeSart, Deacon Garcia, Schwarze, Eckhoff, Krajewski, Puchalski, Renehan, Zay ABSENT: Selmon, Covert

1. CALL TO ORDER

8:00 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Julie Renehan at 8:00 AM. 

2. ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Chaplin, Selmon (Remote 8:05 AM), Ozog, DeSart (Remote), Deacon Garcia, Schwarze (Remote), Eckhoff, Krajewski (Remote), Puchalski, Renehan, Zay

ABSENT: Covert

County Board member Tornatore was also in attendance.

3. PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comment was offered.

4. CHAIRWOMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR RENEHAN

Chair Renehan indicated that the Safety, Accountability, Fairness, and Equity Today (SAFE-T) Act requirements continue to be analyzed by the county. She reminded the committee that headcount revisions would be addressed during the FY2022 budget discussions this summer. The Chief Financial Officer will prepare a memo for the committee regarding the county's funding levels, sources for limitation, and 21 million dollar surplus from fiscal year 2020. She expressed concern regarding the circulation of false information related to the county's support of law enforcement and public safety. Budget documents, which are available on the county's website www.dupageco.org, were reviewed to demonstrate the county's profound support of law enforcement and public safety.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A. Judicial/Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting - Apr 20, 2021 8:00 AM

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2 SECONDER: Paula Deacon Garcia, District 2 AYES: Chaplin, Ozog, DeSart, Deacon Garcia, Schwarze, Eckhoff, Krajewski, Puchalski, Renehan, Zay ABSENT: Selmon, Covert

6. BUDGET TRANSFERS

A. Budget Transfers -- Transfer of funds from account no. 53828 (contingencies) to account no. 52000 (furn/mach/equip small value) in the amount of $303 to cover the cost of two chairs. (Law Library)

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2 SECONDER: Paula Deacon Garcia, District 2 AYES: Chaplin, Selmon, Ozog, DeSart, Deacon Garcia, Schwarze, Eckhoff, Krajewski, Puchalski, Renehan, Zay ABSENT: Covert

B. Budget Transfers -- Transfer of funds from account nos. 4400-52000, 4400-52100, 4400- 52200, 4400-52210, 4400-52220, 4400-52320, 4410-50000, 4410-50040, 4410-52000, 4410-52200, 4410-52210, 4410-52220, 4410-52230, 4410-52280, 4410-52320, 4410- 53510, 4410-53520, 4415-51080, 4415-52200, 4415-53510, 4415-53520, 4415-53600 to account nos. 4405-50000 and 4415-50000 in the amount of $427,163 to cover FY20 retro MAP contract originally paid in FY21. Journal entry posted to correct expense. (Sheriff's Office)

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2 SECONDER: Paula Deacon Garcia, District 2 AYES: Chaplin, Selmon, Ozog, DeSart, Deacon Garcia, Schwarze, Eckhoff, Krajewski, Puchalski, Renehan, Zay ABSENT: Covert

7. RESOLUTIONS

A. JPS-P-0103-21 Recommendation for the approval of a renewal contract purchase order to HOV Services, to provide professional consultation and technical assistance with application systems. This contract covers the period of June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2022 for the Circuit Court Clerk, for a contract total amount not to exceed $723,699.37. Renewal from purchase order 4623-SERV (RFP 20-029-CRT). (Circuit Court Clerk)

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2 SECONDER: Paula Deacon Garcia, District 2 AYES: Chaplin, Selmon, Ozog, DeSart, Deacon Garcia, Schwarze, Eckhoff, Krajewski, Puchalski, Renehan, Zay ABSENT: Covert

8. INFORMATIONAL

Items A through D were combined and approved.

A. Change Order -- County Contract 756-0001 SERV, issued to Logicalis, to decrease the total contract amount by $31,762.00 and close the contract. (Circuit Court Clerk) 

B. Change Order -- County Contract 2892-0001 SERV, issued to Source HOV, to decrease the total contract amount by $69,865.60 and close the contract. (Circuit Court Clerk) 

C. Change Order -- County Contract 3503-0001 SERV, issued to HOV Services Inc, to decrease the total contract amount by $33,326.40 and close the contract. (Circuit Court Clerk)

D. Change Order -- County Contract 757-0001 SERV, issued to Tritech Software Systems, to decrease the total contract amount by $212,500.00 and close the contract. (Circuit Court Clerk)

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2 SECONDER: Paula Deacon Garcia, District 2 AYES: Chaplin, Selmon, Ozog, DeSart, Deacon Garcia, Schwarze, Eckhoff, Krajewski, Puchalski, Renehan, Zay ABSENT: Covert

9. OLD BUSINESS

Several members provided commentary regarding the Chair's opening remarks, legislation and public safety expenses. Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Martynowicz briefed the committee on public safety expenses, reserves, and availability of 21 million dollars for fiscal year 2020. A memo summarizing the CARES Act expenditures in 2020 will be prepared and distributed to the Board at the next meeting.

10. NEW BUSINESS

11. ADJOURNMENT

A. Motion to adjourn

Without objection, the meeting was adjourned at 8:16 A.M.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2 SECONDER: Donald Puchalski, Vice Chair AYES: Chaplin, Selmon, Ozog, DeSart, Deacon Garcia, Schwarze, Eckhoff, Krajewski, Puchalski, Renehan, Zay ABSENT: Covert

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