DuPage County Health & Human Services Committee met Sept. 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. CALL TO ORDER
9:30 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Julie Renehan at 9:30 AM.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: LaPlante, Chaplin, DeSart, Renehan, Schwarze, Selmon
ABSENT:
Also in attendance were Deputy Chief Paul Bruckner, Chief Communications Officer Joan Olson, County Board Members Paula Deacon Garcia and Sheila Rutledge, Buyer Nickon Etminan, Community Services Director Mary Keating, Administrators Natasha Belli, Gina Strafford-Ahmed, and David McDermott, and Supervisor of Assessments Helen Krengel.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. CHAIR REMARKS - CHAIR RENEHAN
Chair Renehan introduced Helen Krengel, Supervisor of Assessments. Ms. Renehan explained that many on HHS committee have been interested on the topic of affordable housing. The state has initiated some new legislation regarding affordable housing, and Helen, being quite knowledgeable, was invited to clarify the legislation to the committee.
The Chair spoke on behalf of the Care Center, encouraging more participation from the County Board to support the DuPage Care Center Foundation. As a reminder to the committee, she stated the Care Center Fall Festival is online again this year. There are various treats and raffle tickets for purchase.
The Chair referenced an editorial from the Daily Herald, talking about how the county is really committed to the modernization of the Care Center. Ms. Renehan concluded it is great to see our values and support of the Care Center’s senior citizens and residents being recognized. The editorial is attached hereto and made part of the minutes packet.
Handout - DuPage Care Center Renovation Daily Herald Editorial
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Health & Human Services - Regular Meeting - Aug 16, 2022 9:30 AM
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2
SECONDER: Ashley Selmon, District 1
AYES: LaPlante, Chaplin, DeSart, Renehan, Schwarze, Selmon
6. COMMUNITY SERVICES - MARY KEATING
CS Requests That Also Require Finance And/Or County Board Approval
A. FI-R-0359-22 RESOLUTION -- Acceptance And Appropriation of the HUD 2020 Continuum of Care Planning Grant Agreement No. IL1775L5T142100, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1510, $155,478. (Community Services)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Schwarze, Vice-Chair
SECONDER: Dawn DeSart, District 5
AYES: LaPlante, Chaplin, DeSart, Renehan, Schwarze, Selmon
B. FI-R-0360-22 RESOLUTION -- Acceptance and Appropriation of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) PY23, Inter-Governmental Agreement No. FCSBH03761, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1695, $54,445. (Community Services)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Schwarze, Vice-Chair
SECONDER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2
AYES: LaPlante, Chaplin, DeSart, Renehan, Schwarze, Selmon
C. HHS-R-0361-22 RESOLUTION -- Authorization of Applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding for PY22. (Community Services)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Schwarze, Vice-Chair
SECONDER: Ashley Selmon, District 1
AYES: LaPlante, Chaplin, DeSart, Renehan, Schwarze, Selmon
7. DUPAGE CARE CENTER - JANELLE CHADWICK
DuPage Care Center Requests for Parent Committee Final Approval
A. 2022-77 Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Lifescan Labs of Illinois, LLC, for patient phlebotomy and laboratory services, for the DuPage Care Center, for the period of September 20, 2022 through September 19, 2023, for a contract total not to exceed $20,000, per renewal under RFP #21-049-CARE, first of three one year optional renewals.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Schwarze, Vice-Chair
SECONDER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2
AYES: LaPlante, Chaplin, DeSart, Renehan, Schwarze, Selmon
B. Change Order -- Central DuPage Hospital - Decrease and close in the amount of $10,947.34 - contract expired (4619-0001)
Chair Renehan requested a motion to combine and approve items 7.B. through 7.D. Member Chaplin so moved, Vice-Chair Schwarze seconded, all ayes on a voice vote to combine.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Schwarze, Vice-Chair
SECONDER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2
AYES: LaPlante, Chaplin, DeSart, Renehan, Schwarze, Selmon
C. Change Order -- EZ Way, Inc. - Decrease and close in the amount of $18,957.03 - contract expired (5224-0001)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Schwarze, Vice-Chair
SECONDER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2
AYES: LaPlante, Chaplin, DeSart, Renehan, Schwarze, Selmon
D. Change Order -- Midwest X-Ray - Decrease and close in the amount of $10,037.62 - contract expired (5148-0001)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Schwarze, Vice-Chair
SECONDER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2
AYES: LaPlante, Chaplin, DeSart, Renehan, Schwarze, Selmon
8. CONSENT ITEMS
Chair Renehan requested a motion to combine Consent items 8.A. through 8.J. Member Selmon so moved, Member Chaplin seconded, all ayes to combine on a voice vote, motion carried.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Ashley Selmon, District 1
SECONDER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2
AYES: LaPlante, Chaplin, DeSart, Renehan, Schwarze, Selmon
A. Change Order -- Advacare Systems - Decrease and close in the amount of $147,626.50, contract expired (5149-0001)
B. Change Order -- The American Bottling Company - Decrease and close in the amount of $29,858.45 - contract expired (4008-0001)
C. Change Order -- ATC Healthcare - Decrease and close in the amount of $74,064.25 - contract expired (1595-0001)
D. Change Order -- CMI - Decrease and close in the amount of $22,565.00 - contract expired (3791-0001)
E. Change Order -- Excel Electric - Decrease and close in the amount of $78,711.36 - contract expired (4816-0001)
F. Change Order -- Direct Supply - Decrease and close in the amount of $17,069.86 - contract expired (4769-0001)
G. Change Order -- Delta-T Group - Decrease and close in the amount of $74,056.25 - contract expired (5199-0001)
H. Change Order -- Medline Industries - Decrease and close in the amount of $10,627.60 - contract expired (5007-0001)
I. Change Order -- Washburn Machinery - Decrease and close in the amount of $20,872.17 - contract expired (5050-0001)
J. Change Order -- Washburn Machinery - Decrease and close in the amount of $10,167.53 - contract expired (3639-0001)
9. INFORMATIONAL
A. Grant Proposal Notifications -- GPN 046-22: Emergency Solutions Grant PY22 - Illinois Department of Human Services - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - $54,445. (Community Services)
RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Schwarze, Vice-Chair
SECONDER: Elizabeth Chaplin, District 2
AYES: LaPlante, Chaplin, DeSart, Renehan, Schwarze, Selmon
B. Grant Proposal Notifications -- GPN 050-22: Giving DuPage Staffing Grant FY23 - Giving DuPage - $20,000. (Community Services)
RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Lynn LaPlante, District 4
SECONDER: Elizabeth Chaplin, Ashley Selmon
AYES: LaPlante, Chaplin, DeSart, Renehan, Schwarze, Selmon
10. RESIDENCY WAIVERS - JANELLE CHADWICK
11. DUPAGE CARE CENTER UPDATE - JANELLE CHADWICK
Anita Rajagopal, Assistant Administrator for the DuPage Care Center, attended remotely in place of Janelle Chadwick. Ms. Rajagopal stated no units are on quarantine effective Monday, September 5, 2022.
The Care Center staff are actively preparing for their annual Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) survey, expecting them at any time within the current survey window.
The Care Center Annual Fall Festival is Saturday, September 17. It is virtual again this year. Ms. Rajagopal referred to all the emails regarding the festival and encouraged the committee to participate and support the sales of apple slices, cake rolls and other baked goods, and the several tiers of raffle prizes. “Your support is appreciated”.
Ms. Rajagopal updated the committee on the Care Center renovation, stating they met with the design team last week, focusing on selecting finishes for the cabinetry, doors, floors, etc. Samples were ordered from the vendor.
Member DeSart asked if the stake holders are excited now that the news of the scope of renovation was announced in the media. Ms. Rajagopal replied that the residents are extremely excited and curious about the appearance of their rooms. Staff are also excited for new spaces. The Care Center will keep the committee abreast of the families’ opinions as the project moves along.
12. COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE - MARY KEATING
Mary Keating, Director of Community Services, announced the LIHEAP program is in effect as of September 1. This year the department is fully staffed at nine, compared to having two intake employees last year in October. Additionally, residents that applied for water assistance this summer are able to carry over their applications into LIHEAP, which is very helpful.
Ms. Keating stated that during the Finance Special Call Committee meeting on September 23, Member Krajewski mentioned that staff and committee members met to discuss issues expressed by some of the food pantries. Ms. Keating responded that there will be specific information regarding the discussion and the food pantries’ issues at the Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, September 13.
13. SUPERVISOR OF ASSESSMENTS - HELEN KRENGEL
Public Act 102-0175 - Affordable Housing Porperty Tax Credit
Helen Krengel, Supervisor of Assessments, spoke regarding the affordable housing tax credit, noting the state general assembly realizes there is a need for affordable housing. Ms. Krengel highlighted the eligibility; properties must be newly constructed or newly rehabbed multifamily dwellings consisting of a minimum of seven units, and the building and/or remodeling must be complete at the time of application to be considered for the tax credit.
An owner of a property can commit to a period of ten years, provided at least 15% of the units will have rents at or below maximum rents, or a period of 30 years with at least 20% of the units at or below maximum rents.
Ms. Krengel answered committee questions. Mary Keating commented that there are no 30-year projects county funded. Community Development has a lot of funded projects, the majority are already tax exempt, owned by non-profits. Ms. Keating added the tax credit may be a benefit for profit developers. Considering the purchase price of properties and building to code, it is extremely difficult in DuPage County to make the numbers work without capital infusion or operating subsidies. An additional drawback is monitoring the rentals for the annual certification.
Helen Krengel’s presentation handouts are attached hereto and made part of the minutes packet.
Handout - Affordable Housing Tax Credit Documents
14. OLD BUSINESS
Per Chair Renehan’s request Mary Keating gave an update on the DuPage Foundation partnership.
Ms. Keating stated Friday, September 2, was the cutoff for the applications for the larger scale of funding, known as the transformation grants. Agencies were encouraged to request funding to increase capacity, efficiency, or effectiveness of their services. About 36 to 40 organizations submitted a Letter of Intent. Twenty of those organizations were invited to complete a full application, with two of them declining. The first review of the full applications as a committee is on September 15, decisions will be made in early October. The majority of applications will be allocated for mental health and substance abuse, an enormous need in DuPage County.
Mary Keating, Joan Olson, Julie Renehan, and the Foundation Public Relations team met to discuss how to roll out the awards and celebrate the partnership as $4-$5M is significant.
Chair Renehan also asked Ms. Keating to give an update on how the partnership between the DuPage Foundation and DuPage County is going. Ms. Keating replied that the volunteer community members that make up the committee at the foundation that are involved in the grant making process, are so impressive. Their knowledge and understanding of the social services and network, and the level of detail that goes in their analysis is extraordinary. Mary has a strong working relationship with the DuPage Foundation Vice President for Programs, Barb Szczepaniak.
15. NEW BUSINESS
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 AM. Chair Renehan requested a motion to adjourn. Member Chaplin so moved, Member Selmon seconded, all ayes to adjourn on a voice vote, motion carried.
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