DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee met Jan. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. CALL TO ORDER
8:00 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Julie Renehan at 8:02 AM.
Motion to add County Board Member Rutledge as a member of the Committee for the purpose of establishing a quorum
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ashley Selmon, District 1 SECONDER: Donald Puchalski, Vice Chair AYES: Chaplin, Selmon, Deacon Garcia, Schwarze, Eckhoff, Puchalski, Renehan, Zay ABSENT: Ozog, DeSart, Covert, Krajewski |
PRESENT: Chaplin, Selmon (8:00 AM - 8:29 AM), Ozog (8:04 AM), Deacon Garcia, Schwarze, Eckhoff (8:00 AM - 8:30 AM), Puchalski, Renehan, Zay
ABSENT: DeSart, Covert, Krajewski
Motion for Members Garcia and Zay to participate remotely
Chair Renehan informed the Committee of the requests from Members Garcia and Zay to participate remotely due to personal illness or employment purposes, pursuant to Section 7(a) of the Open Meetings Act.
Member Chaplin moved, seconded by Member Schwarze, to allow Members Garcia and Zay to participate remotely. The motion passed with all ayes on a voice vote:
Chaplin-Aye, Selmon-Aye, Deacon-Garcia-Aye, Schwarze-Aye, Echoff-Aye, Puchalski Aye, Renehan-Aye, Zay-Aye, Rutledge-Aye.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2 SECONDER: Greg Schwarze, District 6 AYES: Chaplin, Selmon, Deacon Garcia, Schwarze, Eckhoff, Puchalski, Renehan, Zay ABSENT: Ozog, DeSart, Covert, Krajewski |
No public comment was offered.
4. CHAIRWOMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR RENEHAN
No remarks were made.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. Judicial/Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting - Jan 4, 2022 8:00 AM
Member Chaplin moved, seconded by Member Puchalski, to approve the minutes of January 4, 2022. The motion passed with all ayes on a voice vote:
Chaplin-Aye, Selmon-Aye, Deacon-Garcia-Aye, Schwarze-Aye, Echoff-Aye, Puchalski Aye, Renehan-Aye, Zay-Aye, Rutledge-Aye.
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2 SECONDER: Donald Puchalski, Vice Chair AYES: Chaplin, Selmon, Deacon Garcia, Schwarze, Eckhoff, Puchalski, Renehan, Zay ABSENT: Ozog, DeSart, Covert, Krajewski |
A. 2022-15 Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Clear Loss Prevention, Inc., to provide repair and replacement of County Campus security cameras, for the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (OHSEM), in the amount of $8,975.88, to cover additional expenses totaling over $15,000. (Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management)
Member Chaplin moved, seconded by Member Puchalski, to approve item 6A. The motion passed with all ayes on a voice vote:
Chaplin-Aye, Selmon-Aye, Deacon-Garcia-Aye, Schwarze-Aye, Echoff-Aye, Puchalski Aye, Renehan-Aye, Zay-Aye, Rutledge-Aye.
Vice Chair Puchalski asked for clarification on the project. Chief of Security Keith Briggs explained the present item is for repairing cameras and they are in the process of obtaining bids for the replacement and addition of new cameras on the campus. Cameras were being replaced as part of a six-year plan and they are back on track again with the project. Chair Renehan added that the camera replacements and additions were part of a Campus Safety project.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2 SECONDER: Donald Puchalski, Vice Chair AYES: Chaplin, Selmon, Ozog, Deacon Garcia, Schwarze, Eckhoff, Puchalski, Renehan, Zay ABSENT: DeSart, Covert, Krajewski |
Member Puchalski moved, seconded by Member Schwarze, to approve item 6B. The motion passed with all ayes on a voice vote:
Chaplin-Aye, Selmon-Aye, Ozog-Aye, Deacon-Garcia-Aye, Schwarze-Aye, Echoff-Aye, Puchalski-Aye, Renehan-Aye, Zay-Aye, Rutledge-Aye.
Chair Renehan, Vice Chair Puchalski, as well as Members Chaplin, Eckhoff, Garcia, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze, Selmon, and Zay asked several questions and provided commentary regarding the Vehicle Replacement Fund, budgeting, reassigning or selling of the vehicles, reimbursing the Coroner, hybrid vehicles, vehicle safety, vehicle longevity, and simultaneous replacement. Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Martynowicz, Chief Administrative Officer Nick Kottmeyer, and Coroner Dr. Richard Jorgensen answered the members' questions. Two of the vehicles met the criteria to be funded through the Vehicle Replacement Fund. Five of the Ford Escape vehicles would be inspected, sanitized, and detailed by the Department of Transportation and repurposed within the County. They would replace five vehicles within the county that are eligible for replacement under the same end-of-life criteria. Five of the seven hybrid Ford Utility Police Interceptor vehicles were funded through the Coroner's budget and included in last year's budget presentation. The Coroner was thanked for saving up over the years and utilizing his own funds to replace five of the vehicles. The current fleet of Ford Escape vehicles were purchased nine years ago and have long been deemed unsafe and inadequate for the Coroner's unique operations. Acquiring environmentally-friendly vehicles remains a priority within the county and progress was being made in this effort. However, there are supply chain issues, especially with hybrid vehicles. Chair Renehan thanked the Committee for vetting this contract and the great conversation. She expressed concern for the board of the future and how vehicles would be funded if simultaneously replaced again ten years from now. She had further concerns about employee safety over the years in using inadequate vehicles while fulfilling their duties.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Donald Puchalski, Vice Chair SECONDER: Greg Schwarze, District 6 AYES: Chaplin, Selmon, Ozog, Deacon Garcia, Schwarze, Eckhoff, Puchalski, Renehan, Zay ABSENT: DeSart, Covert, Krajewski |
Member Chaplin moved, seconded by Member Selmon, to approve item 6B. The motion passed with all ayes on a voice vote:
Chaplin-Aye, Selmon-Aye, Ozog-Aye, Deacon-Garcia-Aye, Schwarze-Aye, Echoff-Aye, Puchalski-Aye, Renehan-Aye, Zay-Aye, Rutledge-Aye.
Chair Renehan asked Robert McEllin, Director of Probation & Court Services, to provide additional information regarding this item. McEllin noted this agency specializes in providing services to at-risk youth, including individual and family counseling. Raymond Stubner, Deputy Director of Juvenile Probation, explained this will serve at-risk children in their diversion program on probation. The program operates on campus one evening a week for twelve weeks. The step-up program has been in place for about a decade, is for adolescent youths charged with domestic battery and involves both the minors and their parents. Fees are only incurred if they attend.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2 SECONDER: Ashley Selmon, District 1 AYES: Chaplin, Selmon, Ozog, Deacon Garcia, Schwarze, Eckhoff, Puchalski, Renehan, Zay ABSENT: DeSart, Covert, Krajewski |
Members Rutledge and Selmon departed following the vote on item 6C to attend the Economic Development Committee meeting.
Motion to add County Board Member Tornatore as a member of the Committee for the purpose of establishing a quorum
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2 SECONDER: Paula Deacon Garcia, District 2 AYES: Chaplin, Ozog, Deacon Garcia, Schwarze, Eckhoff, Puchalski, Renehan, Zay ABSENT: Selmon, DeSart, Covert, Krajewski |
Member Chaplin moved, seconded by Member Deacon-Garcia, to approve item 7A. The motion passed with all ayes on a voice vote:
Chaplin-Aye, Ozog-Aye, Deacon-Garcia-Aye, Schwarze-Aye, Echoff-Aye, Puchalski Aye, Renehan-Aye, Zay-Aye, Tornatore-Aye.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2 SECONDER: Paula Deacon Garcia, District 2 AYES: Chaplin, Ozog, Deacon Garcia, Schwarze, Eckhoff, Puchalski, Renehan, Zay ABSENT: Selmon, DeSart, Covert, Krajewski |
Member Eckhoff departed following the vote on item 7A to attend the Economic Development Committee meeting.
A. Informational -- Public Defender's Office December 2021 Monthly Statistical Report (Public Defender)
Member Chaplin moved, seconded by Member Deacon-Garcia, to receive and place on file item 8A. The motion passed with all ayes on a voice vote:
Chaplin-Aye, Ozog-Aye, Deacon-Garcia-Aye, Schwarze-Aye, Puchalski-Aye, Renehan Aye, Zay-Aye, Tornatore-Aye.
| RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2 SECONDER: Paula Deacon Garcia, District 2 AYES: Chaplin, Ozog, Deacon Garcia, Schwarze, Eckhoff, Puchalski, Renehan, Zay ABSENT: Selmon, DeSart, Covert, Krajewski |
Member Schwarze questioned whether selling the Ford Escape vehicles would be financially beneficial to the County; Chief Administrative Officer Kottmeyer indicated it would cost more to purchase five new vehicles to replace those that have met the Vehicle Replacement Fund criteria.
Member Garcia indicated she had not received a response from the Sheriff's Office regarding the six-hundred percent fee increase for GLT tablets, which was mentioned at the January 4, 2022 meeting. Policy and Program Manager Jason Blumenthal indicated he would follow up with the Sheriff's Office and ensure she receives a response.
Chair Renehan stated that although the Sheriff had offered to provide members tours of the facility, COVID has caused a delay in this happening.
10. NEW BUSINESS
No new business was offered.
11. ADJOURNMENT
A. This meeting has been adjourned to Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 8:00 A.M.
On a voice vote and without objection, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 A.M:
Chaplin-Aye, Ozog-Aye, Deacon-Garcia-Aye, Schwarze-Aye, Puchalski-Aye, Renehan-Aye, Zay-Aye, Tornatore-Aye.
| RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2 SECONDER: Donald Puchalski, Vice Chair AYES: Chaplin, Ozog, Deacon Garcia, Schwarze, Puchalski, Renehan, Zay ABSENT: Selmon, DeSart, Covert, Eckhoff, Krajewski |
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