421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
DU PAGE COUNTY  
www.dupagecounty.gov  
ETSB - Emergency Telephone System  
Board  
Final Summary  
Wednesday, August 13, 2025  
9:00 AM  
Room 3500B  
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1.  
2.  
CALL TO ORDER  
9:00 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Schwarze at 9:02 AM.  
ROLL CALL  
ETSB STAFF:  
Linda Zerwin  
Gregg Taormina  
Eve Kraus  
Andres Gonzalez  
Prithvi Bhatt (Remote)  
COUNTY CLERK:  
Chad Pierce, Deputy Clerk  
STATE'S ATTORNEY:  
Mark Winistorfer  
ATTENDEES:  
Gwen Henry, County Treasurer, Member Ex-Officio  
Jason Blumenthal, County Board Office  
Eric Burmeister, ACDC  
Chris Clark, Glen Ellyn Fire  
Don Ehrenhaft, County IT  
Colin Fleury, West Chicago PD  
Nick Kottmeyer, County Board Office  
Nancy Llaneta, County Finance  
Eileen Roberts, County Treasurer's Office  
Roy Selvik, Addison PD  
Ellen Smith, County Treasurer's Office  
Jan Barbeau, State’s Attorney’s Office (Remote)  
Tyler Benjamin, DU-COMM (Remote)  
Kimberly Blair, DMMC (Remote)  
Jacquie Bucher, DU-COMM (Remote)  
Kevin Fleege, Oak Brook Fire (Remote)  
Joe Grage, Lombard PD (Remote)  
Jeffery Keefe, West Chicago Fire (Remote)  
Jimmy Lahanis, Darien-Woodridge Fire (Remote)  
Brad Malloy, Glendale Heights PD (Remote)  
Erik Maplethorpe, DU-COMM (Remote)  
Robert McMahon, Downers Grove PD (Remote)  
Anthony McPhearson, County CIO (Remote)  
Ryan Miller, DU-COMM (Remote)  
Bret Mowery, York Center Fire (Remote)  
Jason Norton, Darien PD (Remote)  
Suzette Quintell, DMMC (Remote)  
Matt Theusch, Citizen (Remote)  
DuPage County Finance Department (Remote)  
Livingston County ETSB (Remote)  
Steven (Remote)  
On roll call, Members Schwarze, Franz, Eckhoff, Hernandez, Honig, Johl, Maranowicz, Markay,  
McCarthy, Robb, and Wolber were present. Member Schar was absent.  
Schwarze, Franz, Eckhoff, Hernandez, Honig, Johl, Maranowicz,  
Markay, McCarthy, Robb, and Wolber  
PRESENT  
Schar  
ABSENT  
3.  
4.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
There was no public comment.  
CHAIR'S REMARKS - CHAIR SCHWARZE  
Chair Schwarze said that the meeting would have a hard stop at 9:40am because many members  
would be attending the Crisis Recovery Center ribbon cutting at 10:00am. He said he would skip  
his usual job well done recognitions this morning but would recognize those personnel next  
month. He said the Ad Hoc Finance Committee meeting scheduled for 8:00am was not held that  
morning because policy matters needed to be discussed first, so the Ad Hoc Finance Committee  
meeting would be rescheduled.  
Chair Schwarze said the meeting would begin with Executive Session and that once they  
returned, the agenda would be followed beginning with the Treasurer’s report and then  
comments from the PAC. Chair Schwarze said the Emergency Telephone System Board would  
enter executive session to discuss pending litigation matters pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11).  
At 9:02am, a motion was made by Member Johl, seconded by Member Wolber, for ETSB to  
enter into Executive Session. On roll call, all "Ayes", motion carried. Pursuant to the carried  
vote, ETSB entered Executive Session.  
4.A. Treasurer's Report  
At 9:13am, the regular meeting of the ETSB reconvened. On roll call, Members Schwarze,  
Franz, Eckhoff, Hernandez, Honig, Johl, Maranowicz, Markay, McCarthy, Robb, and Wolber  
were present.  
Upon returning from Executive Session, Chair Schwarze gave the floor to County Treasurer  
Henry who said the purpose of this meeting was to address investment income for the Emergency  
Telephone System Board. Treasurer Henry introduced Chief Deputy Treasurer Ellen Smith, who  
would make the presentation, along with Deputy Treasurer of Collections Eileen Roberts.  
Ms. Smith said she is responsible for accounting and investments and that she was there to  
explain the ETSB investment portfolio. She said the funds were divided between a money  
market account at Wheaton Bank and Trust, which held about 25 percent for short-term liquid  
needs, and a managed bond fund handled by Great Lakes Advisors for longer term investment.  
Ms. Smith said the structure followed a 30-40-30 split between short, medium, and long  
maturities and that this balance kept funds available for projects, met contractual obligations like  
the Motorola agreement, and generated steady earnings.  
Ms. Smith said the money market account reflected the trend of short-term rates, which had risen  
in 2022-2023 during Federal Reserve hikes and provided strong returns for ETSB, though rates  
were now beginning to decline. She said Great Lakes Advisors had managed ETSB funds since  
2013 and after a 2022 RFP were given an additional $25 million to invest. Ms. Smith said the  
investments were required to remain in high-grade securities and were currently placed largely in  
U.S. Treasuries and government agency bonds, with about 20 percent in corporate bonds from  
firms such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Allstate, SunTrust, Simon Property Group, Estee  
Lauder, Bristol Myers, and AstraZeneca.  
Ms. Smith said about $25 million would mature over the next eight quarters to provide liquidity  
and that she and County Treasurer Henry met with the fund manager semiannually to provide  
guidance. She explained a forecast showing that ETSB had reached its peak interest earnings in  
2024, with slightly lower returns projected for 2025 due to expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.  
Ms. Smith said the forecast showed about $1.5 million in earnings for 2025 and that the  
estimates would be updated as conditions changed. She ended by saying she was available to  
answer questions.  
Vice Chair Franz asked if the interest income was identified as a separate line item in the revenue  
section of the budget and how it was tracked. Executive Director Zerwin said that the interest  
income was not typically tracked in the budget and that it was reported through the Treasurer’s  
Report because it was handled on an annual basis. She said that this information would be useful  
for the Ad Hoc Finance Committee when discussions began on capital equipment. She said there  
were charts prepared for the capital contingencies account that showed where the ETS Board was  
financially.  
Chair Schwarze thanked Chief Deputy Smith and Treasurer Henry and said the presentation  
showed very positive news. He then said he would ask the PAC Chiefs to come forward and  
share updates on the radios.  
5.  
6.  
MEMBERS' REMARKS  
There were no Members' remarks.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
Chairman Schwarze asked for a motion to combine Consent Agenda Items A/Monthly Report for  
August 13; B/Revenue Report for August 13; C/Minutes Approval Policy Advisory Committee  
for July 7; D/Minutes Approval ETS Board for July 9. Member Johl motioned, seconded by  
Member Wolber. On voice vote, all Members voted "Aye", motion carried.  
Chairman Schwarze asked for a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items A/Monthly Report for  
August 13; B/Revenue Report for August 13; C/Minutes Approval Policy Advisory Committee  
for July 7; D/Minutes Approval ETS Board for July 9. Member Johl motioned, seconded by  
Member Maranowicz. On voice vote, all Members voted "Aye", motion carried.  
6.A. Monthly Staff Report  
6.A.1.  
25-1889  
Monthly Report for August 13 Regular Meeting  
On voice vote, all Members voted "Aye", motion carried.  
August Meeting Monthly Report  
Attachments:  
6.B. Revenue Report 911 Surcharge Funds  
7.B.1.  
25-1887  
ETSB Revenue Report for August 13 Regular Meeting for Fund 5820/Equalization  
On voice vote, all Members voted "Aye", motion carried.  
Revenue Report Regular Meeting 8.13.25 Fiscal Year.pdf  
Revenue Report Regular Meeting 8.13.25 History.pdf  
Attachments:  
6.C. Minutes Approval Policy Advisory Committee  
7.C.1.  
25-1804  
ETSB PAC Minutes - Regular Meeting - Monday, July 7, 2025  
On voice vote, all Members voted "Aye", motion carried.  
2025-07-07 PAC Minutes Summary  
Attachments:  
6.D. Minutes Approval ETS Board  
6.D.1.  
25-1886  
ETSB Minutes - Regular Meeting - Monday, July 9, 2025  
On voice vote, all Members voted "Aye", motion carried.  
2025-07-09 ETSB Minutes Summary.pdf  
Attachments:  
APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA  
Pat Johl  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Joseph Maranowicz  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Schwarze, Franz, Eckhoff, Hernandez, Honig, Johl, Maranowicz,  
Markay, McCarthy, Robb, and Wolber  
Schar  
ABSENT:  
7.  
VOTE REQUIRED BY ETS BOARD  
7.A. Budget Transfers  
7.A.1.  
ETS-R-0043-25  
Transfer of funds for FY25 from 4000-5820-54199 (Capital Contingency) to  
4000-5820-54100 (Capital IT Equipment) in the amount of $88,776 for milestone  
payments associated with the Hexagon PO 950900/1914-1.  
A motion to approve was made by Member Wolber seconded by Member Honig to  
approve.  
Executive Director Zerwin said that the Members had received a memorandum regarding  
the budget transfer. She said the transfer was being done so that if the payment was not  
approved through the PRMS Oversight Committee in August, the Board would still be  
able to process the invoice on the next bills list because it was covered under the contract.  
She said if PRMS decided not to proceed, then it would be handled as a reimbursement as  
previously done, which was why the budget transfer was needed.  
On roll call, all Members voted "Aye", motion carried.  
BT 54199 to 54110 Hexagon OnCall/MFR Upgrade.pdf  
Attachments:  
Memorandum for the Procedure of Payment of Hexagon  
Invoices.pdf  
APPROVED  
Kyle Wolber  
Andrew Honig  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Schwarze, Franz, Eckhoff, Hernandez, Honig, Johl, Maranowicz,  
Markay, McCarthy, Robb, and Wolber  
Schar  
ABSENT:  
7.B. Payment of Claims  
7.B.1.  
25-1888  
Payment of Claims for August 13, 2025 for FY25 - Total for 4000-5820 (Equalization):  
$221,050.33.  
On voice vote, all Members voted "Aye", motion carried.  
Payment of Claims 8.13.25 FY25.pdf  
APPROVED  
Attachments:  
RESULT:  
Pat Johl  
MOVER:  
Andrew Honig  
SECONDER:  
7.C. Resolutions  
7.C.1.  
ETS-R-0041-25  
Resolution to amend and approve Policy 911-010: Expenditure Policy.  
Chair Schwarze said he would take a motion to table items 7C1, 7C2, and 7C3 until the  
next meeting since there were only five minutes left before the meeting would adjourn.  
Executive Director Zerwin said the discussion affected how the Ad Hoc Finance  
Committee could make recommendations for budgeting and suggested starting with at  
least the first item. Member Robb made a motion to approve, seconded by Member  
Honig.  
Vice Chair Franz asked about page four, section two of the Policy, which mentioned  
“ETSB and its member agencies.” He asked what “member agencies” meant. Executive  
Director Zerwin said member agencies were originally defined at the time of referendum  
when the ETSB was formed for those that did not opt out, and others had become  
members by IGA. She said the term could depend on which part of the statute was being  
applied, since call handling agreements required both PSAPs and individual Police or  
Fire departments to sign, which in that regard made them member agencies. Vice Chair  
Franz said it would be helpful to have more clear definitions of terms like PSAP and  
member agency.  
Member Maranowicz said from a budgetary perspective, the Policy was well done but  
raised questions about how to differentiate needs, wants, and priorities. He said if  
something was a need for both PSAPs, even if it cost $300,000, ETSB should cover it,  
potentially from the $1 million set aside for PSAPs. He said if something was just a want,  
then the PSAP should fund it on its own. He said ownership and operational questions  
also needed to be clarified.  
Executive Director Zerwin said ETSB had to be very strict with financial policies because  
of past misuse of funds and because state and federal governments monitored surcharge  
usage. She said the Policy was intended to address Member Robb’s purchase question but  
also to help guide the Ad Hoc Finance Committee in considering broader budget issues.  
Executive Director Zerwin said the Board needed to decide what expenses should be  
covered by ETSB versus treated as access requests, noting that ETSB funds were limited.  
Vice Chair Franz said it would be better to continue this discussion in the Finance  
Committee. Executive Director Zerwin said she placed it on this agenda because the full  
Board would need to vote eventually and wanted to move it forward. Chair Schwarze said  
there was not enough time left to continue and said staff would work on rescheduling the  
Ad Hoc Finance Committee meeting. Vice Chair Franz made a motion to table the matter  
until the next meeting, seconded by Member Maranowicz.  
On voice vote, all Members voted "Aye", motion carried.  
911-010 Expenditure ETS-R-009-004P executed  
2.12.2009_Redacted.pdf  
Attachments:  
Policy 911-010: Expenditure Policy draft  
Memorandum re ETSB Policies 8.13.25.pdf  
TABLED  
RESULT:  
Mark Franz  
MOVER:  
Joseph Maranowicz  
SECONDER:  
7.C.2.  
ETS-R-0042-25  
Resolution to amend and approve Policy 911-018: 9-1-1 System Administration.  
Chair Schwarze asked for a motion was to table items 7C2 and 7C3. A motion to table  
was made by Member Honig, seconded by Member Johl. On voice vote, all Members  
voted “Aye,” motion carried.  
Policy 911-018: 9-1-1 System Administration draft  
Policy 911-018: Exhibit A.pdf  
Attachments:  
TABLED  
RESULT:  
Andrew Honig  
Pat Johl  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.C.3.  
ETS-R-0039-25  
Resolution to amend and approve Policy 911-013.1: 9-1-1 System Interface Access and  
Fees.  
Policy 911-013.1 9-1-1 System Interface Access and Fees  
July 9 2025 draft  
Attachments:  
Policy 911-013.1: 9-1-1 System Interface Access and Fees  
August 2025 draft redline JR edits 8.5.25.pdf  
TABLED  
RESULT:  
Andrew Honig  
Pat Johl  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
8.  
DEDIR SYSTEM  
PAC Chair Selvik said that all Fire test radios had been distributed. He said some questions were  
submitted on Monday.com and were reviewed at the last PAC meeting. He said some of those  
questions involved channel naming conventions, which had previously been decided, so the  
Chiefs were reminded of those decisions. He gave an example where one agency asked why FD1  
was not labeled ACDC FD1, and he said that matter had been settled long ago.  
He said one question required PAC action and involved the use of ViQi with some channels,  
specifically a request to create a duplicate helicopter channel name. He said PAC decided not to  
do that because it would cause confusion, and instead they would educate users that they must  
say “eight eight” instead of “eighty-eight” when using ViQi. He said ETSB staff would provide  
information to clarify that with users.  
He said all affidavits, Fleetmaps, and IGAs were now loaded into Monday.com for submission  
and that some agencies had already turned in their affidavits, with one agency having completed  
everything. He said ETSB staff would begin full rollout for agencies that had all documents  
submitted. He said everything was moving along and then asked if there were any questions.  
Vice Chair Franz said he wanted to make a comment rather than a question. He said there was a  
significant issue raised at the last meeting regarding IGAs. He said DU-COMM had signed a  
Police IGA on behalf of its members, which had been approved by the County and worked well,  
and in his view, there was no reason to revisit the Police IGAs. He said he had requested at the  
last meeting that the same approach be taken for Fire, with DU-COMM signing one agreement  
for all its members. He said DU-COMM had held internal and external conversations and  
requested that same process. He said if ACDC wanted to do individual IGAs that was fine, but  
he wanted this matter placed on the agenda for next month’s meeting.  
Member Maranowicz asked if the agency that had submitted everything was Carol Stream and  
whether it was a DU-COMM member. Executive Director Zerwin confirmed it was Carol Stream  
Fire, a DU-COMM Member.  
Vice Chair Franz repeated that he wanted the Board to vote to place this matter on next month’s  
agenda. He said the issue had not been properly vetted, despite three years of work, and now  
there was disagreement. He said this Board had not been given a full explanation of why the  
same approach used with Police could not be applied to Fire. He said DU-COMM’s attorneys  
had reached out but had not received a response. ASA Winistorfer said there had been a  
response and discussion with DU-COMM’s attorneys.  
Chair Schwarze said the Board could discuss the matter at the next meeting. He said it would  
likely be a lengthy discussion, so they would move on to Members' remarks.  
8.A. Police  
8.B. Fire  
9.  
DU PAGE ETSB 9-1-1 SYSTEM DESIGN  
10.  
OLD BUSINESS  
There was no old business.  
11.  
12.  
NEW BUSINESS  
There was no new business.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION  
12.A. Minutes Review Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (21)  
12.B. Personnel Matters Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (C ) (1)  
12.C. Security Procedures and the Use of Personnel and Equipment Pursuant to 5 ILCS  
12.D. Pending Litigation Matters Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (11)  
MATTERS REFERRED FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION  
13.  
14.  
At 9:13am, the regular meeting of the ETSB reconvened. On roll call, Members Schwarze,  
Franz, Eckhoff, Hernandez, Honig, Johl, Maranowicz, Markay, McCarthy, Robb, and Wolber  
were present.  
There was nothing referred from Executive Session. The meeting agenda continued with the  
Treasurer's Report under Chair's Remarks.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Without objection, the meeting of the ETS Board was adjourned at 9:44 a.m.  
14.A. Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 10 at 9:00am in 3-500B