421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD
WHEATON, IL 60187
DU PAGE COUNTY
Technology Committee
Final Summary
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
11:00 AM
Room 3500B
1.
CALL TO ORDER
11:00 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Covert at 11:00 AM.
2.
ROLL CALL
Conor McCarthy was present as a representative for Bob Berlin, State's Attorney.
Guillermo Franco was present as a representative for Liz Chaplin, County Recorder.
Chad Pierce was present as a representative for Jean Kaczmarek, County Clerk.
Paul Hinds was present as a representative for Gwen Henry, County Treasurer.
Berlin, Chaplin, Childress, Covert, Eckhoff, Henry, Kaczmarek,
Martinez, and White
PRESENT
Lukas, and Yoo
Galassi
ABSENT
REMOTE
3.
CHAIRWOMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR COVERT
Chair Covert made the following remarks:
I want to thank Jim Watson, a senior mainframe programmer in our IT department, for all his
efforts on the mainframe shutdown project, especially as he approaches his retirement this
Friday. He has dedicated over 38 years to serving DuPage County with skill, commitment, and a
friendly attitude. Jim considered retiring earlier, but chose to stay until the mainframe was fully
shut down-an act of genuine dedication as a public servant. Thank you so much, Jim.
As a reminder, the IT department will host Insights & Innovations Day in DuPage County on
Wednesday, December 17, at the 421-building auditorium. The DuPage I&I (Insights &
Innovations) event aims to bring together municipal, county, and state leaders to explore
practical, forward-looking solutions through technology, focusing on AI, automation, intranet
updates, and community engagement. Please register if you are interested in participating.
MOTION TO ALLOW FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION
Member Childress moved, seconded by Member White, to allow remote participation. All ayes.
Motion carried.
4.
5.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments were offered.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.A.
Approval of Minutes for the Technology Committee - Regular Meeting - Tuesday,
November 18, 2025
