Dupage Policy Journal

DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee met April 1

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. CALL TO ORDER

8:00 A.M. meeting was called to order by Chair Lucy Evans at 8:00 A.M.

2. ROLL CALL

Staff in attendance: Barb Reynolds (Deputy Chief Assistant State's Attorney), Nick Kottmeyer (Chief Administrative Officer), Joan Olson (Chief Communications Officer), Jason Blumenthal (Assistant Director of Operations), Jeff Martynowicz (Chief Financial Officer), Valerie Calvente (Chief Procurement Officer), Steve Travia (Director of Transportation), Craig Dieckman (Director of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management) and Jeff York (Public Defender).

Other Board members in attendance: Member Paula Garcia and Member Sheila Rutledge

Remote attendees: Member Saba Haider and Undersheriff Edmond Moore

PRESENT Childress, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Honig, Schwarze, Tornatore, and Zay

ABSENT Krajewski, Ozog, and Yoo

REMOTE Haider

MOTION TO ALLOW REMOTE PARTICIPATION

Member Childress moved, seconded by Member Tornatore, to allow Member Haider to participate remotely.

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

RESULT: APPROVED

MOVER: Michael Childress

SECONDER: Sam Tornatore

3. PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comment was offered.

4. CHAIR REMARKS - CHAIR EVANS

Chair Evans welcomed all to the meeting and hoped everyone had a great weekend. She also mentioned that today is Election Day.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5.A. 25-0888

Judicial and Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

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

RESULT: APPROVED

MOVER: Michael Childress

SECONDER: Andrew Honig

6. RESOLUTIONS

6.A. JPS-R-0005-25

Resolution to rescind JPS-P-0039-24, issued to Video and Sound Service, Inc., to provide maintenance and repair of the campus security system, as needed, for the County campus.

(Contract total amount of $301,582) (Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management)

Member Garcia inquired if there is still remaining work to be performed which is being done through another contract. Valerie Calvente responded that Video and Sound Service, Inc. was awarded a contract in November 2024, but their performance was not acceptable with the County. Therefore, the County went out for bid and selected a new vendor. The contract with this new vendor was approved in February 2025.

RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

MOVER: Michael Childress

SECONDER: Jim Zay

7. ACTION ITEMS

7.A. 25-0889

Currie Motors Frankfort, Inc. - P.O. 5660-0001 SERV - This purchase order is decreasing in the amount of $308,518 and closing due to expiration of the contract. (Coroner's Office)

Member Zay asked for further explanation on why this contract and the contract referred to in item 9.B. are being closed. DOT Director, Steve Travia, responded that the County is currently having success in securing vehicles through dealerships. These particular contracts that are decreasing and closing are older contracts which were problematic during the pandemic and post-pandemic years. The purpose in closing these contracts is to simply remove them from their books. Any needed vehicles have been purchased through other means. Member Zay inquired if co-ops find a vehicle that meets the County's needs at a local dealership, would it then be purchased. Director Travia stated that it is in the best interest of the County to work with co-ops. Chair Evans asked Director Travia whether or not the County currently has all of the vehicles it needs. He responded that he has almost completed fulfilling the master list of needed vehicles.

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

RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

MOVER: Michael Childress

SECONDER: Jim Zay

8. GRANTS

8.A. 25-0890

GPN 006-25: Family Violence Coordinating Council SFY26 - Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority - $49,000 (18th Judicial Circuit Court)

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

RESULT: APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

MOVER: Dawn DeSart

SECONDER: Andrew Honig

9. INFORMATIONAL

9.A. 25-0891

Informational - Public Defender's Office Monthly Statistical Report - February 2025.

(Public Defender's Office)

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

RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE

MOVER: Dawn DeSart

SECONDER: Michael Childress

9.B. 25-0829

72 Hour LLC D/B/A Chevrolet of Watsonville, National Auto Fleet Group - PO # 6070 -1-SERV (Sourcewell Cooperative purchase) Decrease remaining encumbrance and close contract that was initially for sixteen (16) Ford Broncos for various DuPage County departments-Probation -$202,925.28, Children's Center -$135,283.52, and DOT -$33,820.88; contract entered October 18, 2022 and cancelled by Vendor shortly thereafter due to supply chain interruptions and reduced inventory. (Five vehicles were purchased under this PO, and the remaining vehicles have been purchased and approved by the County Board).

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

RESULT: ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE

MOVER: Michael Childress

SECONDER: Jim Zay

10. OLD BUSINESS

No old business was offered.

11. NEW BUSINESS

Member Schwarze brought forth the topic of noise complaints he has received from several residents of unincorporated DuPage County. He learned that there is an existing noise ordinance pertaining to industrial-type noise, but nothing specific to residential noise. Member Schwarze brought this to the attention of the State's Attorney's Office who then drafted an ordinance that applies to residential noise complaints in the unincorporated areas of the County. Chair Evans asked for more information to be shared with the Committee. Jason Blumenthal and Barb Reynolds then explained some of the details and exceptions found in this ordinance. A discussion took place with questions and comments offered by Members Honig, Zay, Haider, DeSart, Rutledge and Garcia. In addition, Undersheriff Moore commented that his department is in agreement with this ordinance and has no concerns with enforcing it, when necessary. Chair Evans was in favor of bringing this matter forward at a future meeting. Jason Blumenthal stated that this ordinance will be placed on the April 15, 2025 agenda.

Member DeSart asked Undersheriff Moore to explain how his deputies go about enforcing Karina's Law. He responded that the first step is to obtain a search warrant which allows the deputy to enter the residence. Then a thorough search takes place and the deputy confiscates any and all firearms found in the home. Undersheriff Moore mentioned that his staff will be participating in upcoming training pertaining to Karina's Law which went into effect in February 2025.

12. ADJOURNMENT

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 A.M. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 8:00 A.M.