Dupage Policy Journal

DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee met July 2

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. CALL TO ORDER

8:00 AM meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Grant Eckhoff at 8:05 AM.

2. ROLL CALL

Remote attendee: Member Liz Chaplin

Other Board Members in attendance: Member Paula Garcia

Staff in attendance: Nick Kottmeyer (Chief Administrative Officer), Joan Olson (Chief Communications Officer), Conor McCarthy (Assistant State's Attorney), Jason Blumenthal (Assistant Director of Operations), Suzanne Armstrong (Court Administrator), Robert McEllin (Chief of Administration - State's Attorney's Office), Barbara Reynolds (Deputy Chief Assistant State's Attorney), Nick Alfonso (Assistant State's Attorney), Jeff Martynowicz (Chief Financial Officer), Valerie Calvente (Chief Procurement Officer), Henry Kocker (Buyer), Evan Shields (Public Information Officer), Robert McEllin (Director - Probation and Court Services), Edmond Moore (Undersheriff), Dan Bilodeau (Deputy Chief - Sheriff's Office), John Putnam (Commander - Sheriff's Office) and Mark Garcia (Chief - Sheriff's Office).

Presenters: Craig Dieckman, Director - Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and Robert Berlin, DuPage County State's Attorney

PRESENT Childress, DeSart, Eckhoff, Gustin, Krajewski, Schwarze, Tornatore, Zay, and Yoo

ABSENT Evans, and Ozog

REMOTE Chaplin

MOTION TO ALLOW REMOTE PARTICIPATION

Member DeSart moved, seconded by Member Schwarze, to allow Member Chaplin to participate remotely.

The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".

3. PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comment was offered.

4. VICE CHAIR REMARKS - VICE CHAIR ECKHOFF

Vice Chair Eckhoff did not offer any comments.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5.A. 24-1886

Judicial and Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".

RESULT: APPROVED

MOVER: Sam Tornatore

SECONDER: Yeena Yoo

6. PROCUREMENT REQUISITIONS

6.A. JPS-P-0019-24

Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order issued to CloudGavel, LLC, for the implementation and annual service of the Warrant Management System, for the Sheriff's Office, for the period of July 10, 2024 through July 9, 2029, for a contract total amount not to exceed $652,500; per bid 24-075-SHF. (Sheriff's Office)

Member DeSart asked for an explanation of what CloudGavel is and whether the contract amount is for the five-year period or for each year individually. Commander John Putnam explained that this warrant management system will replace the current system they are using that is outdated. Chief Mark Garcia explained that this system is used to store over 50,000 warrants for the County. Member DeSart then inquired if training is part of the system or if it is extra. Chief Garcia explained that training is included in the implementation of the system. Member Yoo then commented that the Technology Committee has been awaiting the implementation of this new warrant management system and they are looking forward to the conversion from the current system.

The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".

RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

MOVER: Yeena Yoo

SECONDER: Jim Zay

6.B. JPS-P-0020-24

 Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Lauren McLaughlin, as a Recovery Coach Coordinator to work with Serenity House and PATH to Recovery, Coaches, Probation, and other Stakeholders to provide services to the participants in the program, for the period July 9, 2024 through July 8, 2025, for a contract total amount not to exceed $37,500. Other Professional Service not subject to competitive bidding per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(a). Vendor selected pursuant to DuPage County Code Section 2-353(1)(b). (Probation and Court Services) (Grant Funded)

Member Yoo inquired as to approximately how many clients Ms. McLaughlin will work with and is there anticipated to be an increase in the number of people she serves. Robert McEllin, Director of Probation and Court Services, explained that Ms. McLaughlin will be supervising approximately 15 recovery coaches that work with participants of both the Drug and Veterans Courts.

The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".

RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

MOVER: Patty Gustin

SECONDER: Brian Krajewski

7. RESOLUTIONS

7.A. FI-R-0113-24

Acceptance and appropriation of the ILDCFS Children's Advocacy Center Grant PY25 - Intergovernmental Agreement No. 3871779025, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 6580, $346,127. (State's Attorney's Office)

The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".

RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

MOVER: Dawn DeSart

SECONDER: Yeena Yoo

7.B. FI-R-0114-24

Acceptance and appropriation of the Victims of Crime Act - Child Advocacy Center Services Program Grant PY25 - Agreement No. 222003, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 6600, $67,740. (State's Attorney's Office)

The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".

RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

MOVER: Patty Gustin

SECONDER: Yeena Yoo

7.C. FI-R-0115-24

Acceptance and appropriation of the Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council Grant PY25 - Intergovernmental Agreement No. 322518, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 6000, $49,000. (18th Judicial Circuit Court)

The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".

RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

MOVER: Yeena Yoo

SECONDER: Brian Krajewski

7.D. FI-R-0117-24

Acceptance and appropriation of the Tobacco Enforcement Program Grant PY25 - Intergovernmental Agreement No. 43CDZ03636, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 4495, $7,172. (Sheriff's Office)

The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".

RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

MOVER: Patty Gustin

SECONDER: Dawn DeSart

7.E. FI-R-0118-24

Acceptance and appropriation of the Donated Funds Initiative Program Grant PY25 - Intergovernmental Agreement No. FCSDJ00210, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 6560, $103,119. (State's Attorney's Office)

The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".

RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

MOVER: Patty Gustin

SECONDER: Yeena Yoo

8. BUDGET TRANSFERS

8.A. 24-1900

Transfer of funds from account no. 1000-4400-53400 (rental of office space) to account no. 1000-4400-54000-0700 (building leases) in the amount of $124,580, necessary due to new accounting treatment for lease. (Sheriff's Office)

The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".

RESULT: APPROVED

MOVER: Yeena Yoo

SECONDER: Brian Krajewski

9. INFORMATIONAL

9.A. 24-1887

Informational - Public Defender's Office Monthly Statistical Report - May 2024. (Public Defender's Office)

The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".

RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE

MOVER: Patty Gustin

SECONDER: Dawn DeSart

10. PRESENTATIONS

10.A. Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management FY25 Budget Presentation - Craig Dieckman, Director

Craig Dieckman, Director of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, presented the FY25 Budget Request on behalf of his agency (OHSEM). He informed the Committee members that a copy of his presentation would be emailed to them following the meeting. Director Dieckman provided an overview of the variances for the reimbursements and expenses being requested for FY25 as compared to the actual amounts adopted in FY24. He then commented that the consolidated budget request for FY25 is 1% less than in FY24. He concluded his presentation by stating that, in regard to the FY24 expenses, he anticipates finishing as budgeted. At this time, Director Dieckman asked if there were any questions.

Member Krajewski requested a more detailed budget report which reflects not only the actual dollar amounts, but the budgeted amounts as well. Jason Blumenthal responded to his feedback and assured him that this additional information will be included on all future budget reports.

Member Garcia inquired whether or not Campus Security will be providing security services in the Judicial Building. Chief Administrative Officer Nick Kottmeyer explained that all security services for this building are provided by the Sheriff's Office, not Campus Security.

10.B. Domestic Violence Statistics Update - Robert Berlin, State's Attorney

DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin provided an update on domestic violence cases both prior to and after September 18, 2023, the date in which the Pretrial Fairness Act portion of the SAFE-T Act went into effect. These cases include domestic battery (bodily harm), domestic battery (physical contact) and VOOP (violation of Order of Protection). Initially, Mr. Berlin reviewed the conditions that must be present in order to detain an offender. He then compared data on the number of arrests and the number of petitions filed and granted for these types of cases for two time periods: September 18, 2023 through April 28, 2024 and April 29, 2024 through June 25, 2024. The April 28, 2024 date is significant as that is when the State's Attorney's Office instituted a new policy which added staff to cover evening shifts as well as First Appearance Court on weekends. These individuals handle domestic violence intake calls from police which provide information about the case, as well as the offender's background, which is needed to prepare a Petition. Mr. Berlin stated that, according to a study published by Loyola University on April 24, 2024, DuPage County surpasses the surrounding counties that have dashboards with the highest percentage of offenders being detained. Mr. Berlin concluded his presentation by recognizing his staff for their outstanding work. At this time, questions and comments were brought forth by Members Zay, Yoo, DeSart, Chaplin and Tornatore. Topics discussed included: ways to increase percentage of offenders detained, repeat offenders, victim cooperation and changes to Orders of Protection.

11. OLD BUSINESS

Member DeSart extended her thanks to Dr. Richard Jorgensen, the DuPage County Coroner and Chris Hoff, Deputy Director of the DuPage County Health Department, for presenting last week at the District 5 meeting.

12. NEW BUSINESS

No new business was offered.

13. ADJOURNMENT

With no further business, Member Schwarze moved, seconded by Member Zay, to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 AM. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 8:00 AM.

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