Dupage Policy Journal

DuPage County Economic Development Committee met Nov. 19

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. CALL TO ORDER

8:30 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Lynn LaPlante at 8:40 AM.

2. ROLL CALL

PRESENT Childress, Covert, Galassi, LaPlante, Rutledge, and Yoo

Members Cahill, Chaplin, DeSart, Evans, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Tornatore, and Zay were also in attendance.

3. CHAIRWOMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR LAPLANTE

Chair LaPlante welcomed the Committee and briefly discussed the upcoming presentation on the results of Phase II of the Feasibility Study. Results from Phase I of the Feasibility Study were presented on April 16, 2024. Phase II focuses solely on the DuPage County Fairgrounds as a potential site for a performing arts venue. Phase I concluded with the analysis that there was not sufficient reasons to move forward at this time with pursuing sports. However, Phase I showed that there is room and a need for more growth in the area of the arts. This report is the most comprehensive study to-date on the arts in DuPage County. Chair LaPlante thanked the consultants for their diligent and thoughtful work on this study. There is no need for action today on this matter as this is a presentation only. There will be opportunities for further in-depth discussions at future meetings.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comments were offered.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5. A. 24-3078

Economic Development Committee -Regular Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2024

RESULT: APPROVED

MOVER: Sheila Rutledge

SECONDER: Kari Galassi

6. INCUMBENT WORKER TRAINING

6. A. 24-3103

C. Cretors & Company

RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE

MOVER: Yeena Yoo

SECONDER: Kari Galassi

6. B. 24-3104

Webster-Hoff Corporation

RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE

MOVER: Sheila Rutledge

SECONDER: Yeena Yoo

6. C. 24-2996

Decrease and close purchase order #5234-0001 SERV, issued to Carol Stream Chamber of Commerce, in the amount of $29,215.86, due to termination of the contract. (Workforce Development Division)

RESULT: APPROVED

MOVER: Yeena Yoo

SECONDER: Kari Galassi

7. RESOLUTIONS

7. A. FI-R-0221-24

Acceptance and appropriation of the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity PY25 State Supplemental Funds, Inter-Governmental Agreement # 25-071006, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 2841, $183,635. (Workforce Development Division)

RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

MOVER: Sheila Rutledge

SECONDER: Yeena Yoo

8. PRESENTATION

8. A. Fine Arts Feasibility Study: Webb Management, Inc.

The Feasibility Study was completed by Webb Management, Wight & Company, and Schuler Shook. The presentation opened with a summary of assessment recommendations. The consultants covered the business plans and operating budgets for a Civic Plaza, a Large Outdoor Event Venue, and Arts Education facilities. The recommended next steps were reviewed.

Discussion and questions from County Board Members took place.

9. DISCUSSION: Village of Westmont Request

9. A. 24-3096

Request letter from Village of Westmont. 

Chair LaPlante opened the discussion regarding the Natatorium. Topics of the discussion included whether to move forward with the request, where the funds should be drawn from to meet the request, and if the agreement should be with Village of Westmont or the Natatorium.

Discussion and questions from County Board Members took place. This item will move to the Finance Committee in December.

10. OLD BUSINESS

No old business was discussed.

11. NEW BUSINESS

No new business was discussed.

12. ADJOURNMENT

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 AM.

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