421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
DU PAGE COUNTY  
Human Services  
www.dupagecounty.gov  
Final Summary  
Tuesday, November 5, 2024  
9:30 AM  
Room 3500A  
1.  
CALL TO ORDER  
9:30 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Greg Schwarze at 9:32 AM.  
2.  
ROLL CALL  
Staff in Attendance: Nick Kottmeyer (Chief Administrative Office) at 9:40 a.m., Paul Bruckner  
(State's Attorney Office), Valerie Calvente (Procurement Officer), Janelle Chadwick (DuPage  
Care Center Administrator), Mary Keating (Community Services Director)  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, and Schwarze  
LaPlante  
PRESENT  
ABSENT  
3.  
4.  
5.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
No public comments were offered.  
CHAIR REMARKS - CHAIR SCHWARZE  
Chair Schwarze wished everyone a Happy Election Day.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
5.A.  
24-2951  
Human Services Committee - Regular Meeting - Tuesday, October 15, 2024  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Michael Childress  
Paula Garcia  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
6.  
COMMUNITY SERVICES - MARY KEATING  
6.A.  
FI-R-0205-24  
Acceptance and appropriation of the Section 5310 Regional Transportation Authority  
(RTA) Grant PY24, Agreement No. S5310-2024-04, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit  
1710, in the amount of $607,086. (Community Services)  
Mary Keating, Director of Community Services, referred to her statement from the  
previous Human Services Committee meeting that there was a difference of opinion on  
whether to resolve contract disputes in Cook County or DuPage County courts, the RTA  
insisting any disputes be adjudicated in Cook County. Although we are not prohibited in  
signing this agreement, Ms. Keating noted our State’s Attorney preferred a different  
outcome.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Dawn DeSart  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Paula Garcia  
SECONDER:  
6.B.  
FI-R-0207-24  
Acceptance and appropriation of additional funding for the Low Income Home Energy  
Assistance Program (LIHEAP), HHS Grant PY24 Inter-Governmental Agreement No  
24-224028, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1420, from $2,948,471 to $3,298,471 (an  
increase of $350,000), for the period of October 1, 2023 through August 31, 2025.  
(Community Services)  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Michael Childress  
SECONDER:  
6.C.  
HS-R-0020-24  
Approval of issuance of payments by DuPage County to energy assistance providers  
through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) HHS Grant PY24  
Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 24-224028 in the amount of $301,000 for the period  
of October 1, 2023 through August 31, 2025. (Community Services)  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Kari Galassi  
SECONDER:  
6.D.  
6.E.  
6.F.  
HS-P-0046-24  
Awarding resolution issued to Chicago United Industries, LTD., to furnish, deliver and  
install Energy Star Appliances, for the Weatherization Program, for Community Services,  
for the period of October 29, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for a contract total of $67,367,  
per bid #22-065-CS, second of three optional renewals.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Dawn DeSart  
SECONDER:  
HS-P-0047-24  
Awarding Resolution issued to Optimum Management Resources, Inc., to provide  
technical assistance and consultation services to the DuPage County Homeless  
Continuum of Care (CoC), for Community Services, for the period of January 1, 2025  
through December 31, 2025, for a contract total amount not to exceed $30,660.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Kari Galassi  
SECONDER:  
HS-CO-0003-24  
Amendment to Purchase Order 6640-0001 SERV, issued to Benevate, Inc. D/B/A  
Neighborly Software, for grants management software, to increase the contract in the  
amount of $99,000, resulting in an amended contract total of $241,000. (Community  
Services)  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Dawn DeSart  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Kari Galassi  
SECONDER:  
7.  
DUPAGE CARE CENTER - JANELLE CHADWICK  
7.A.  
7.B.  
7.C.  
HS-P-0048-24  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order issued to Symbria Rehab,  
Inc., for Community Wellness Partner for the Wellness Center staffing and management  
for Outpatient Center at the DuPage Care Center, for the period December 1, 2024  
through November 30, 2025, for a contract total not to exceed $66,000; per renewal  
under RFP #21-073-CARE, third and final optional renewal.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Dawn DeSart  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Kari Galassi  
SECONDER:  
HS-P-0049-24  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order issued to Symbria Rehab,  
Inc., for Physical, Occupational, Speech and Respiratory Therapy and Consulting  
Services at the DuPage Care Center, for the period December 1, 2024 through November  
30, 2025, for a contract total not to exceed $700,000; per renewal under RFP  
#21-057-CARE, third and final optional renewal.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Kari Galassi  
SECONDER:  
HS-P-0050-24  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order issued to Sysco Chicago,  
Inc., for primary food, supplies and chemicals, for the DuPage Care Center, for the period  
December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2025, for a total contract amount not to exceed  
$1,297,000; under bid renewal #22-082-DCC, second of three one-year optional  
renewals.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Kari Galassi  
SECONDER:  
7.D.  
HS-P-0051-24  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order issued to Professional  
Medical & Surgical, to provide examination gloves, for the DuPage Care Center, for the  
Period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, for a total contract amount not to  
exceed $95,000; under bid renewal #23-102-DCC, first of three one-year optional  
renewals.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Michael Childress  
SECONDER:  
7.E.  
HS-P-0052-24  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order issued to National Auto  
Fleet Group, for a 2024 Ford Super Duty F-550 XL Bus (6 passenger & 7 wheelchairs),  
for the DuPage Care Center, for the period of November 13, 2024 through November 30,  
2025, for a contract not to exceed $202,044.27. Contract pursuant to the  
Intergovernmental Cooperation Act - Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #091521-NAF.  
Dawn DeSart asked if the vehicle purchase was in the budget for this year and if the  
vehicle was a replacement or brand new. Janelle Chadwick, Administrator of the DuPage  
Care Center, replied that the purchase of the vehicle is a replacement and the current  
vehicle is beyond useful life. The miles are low, but parts are becoming obsolete. The  
funding is in the 2025 budget. The one-year contract is due to not knowing the length of  
time to get the vehicle built.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Kari Galassi  
SECONDER:  
8.  
BUDGET TRANSFERS  
8.A.  
24-2952  
Transfer of funds from account no. 1200-2035-52000 (furniture/machinery/equipment  
small value) to 1200-2035-54110 (equipment and machinery) in the amount of $3,800, to  
allow for the purchase of Advanced Sanitation Verification System for the DuPage Care  
Center.  
Janelle Chadwick stated the Advanced Sanitation Verification System audits the infection  
control effectiveness of the staff. This process is not mandated by the Illinois Department  
of Public Health (IDPH) but new guidance from IDPH is pushing a robust infection  
control program. The Care Center had an Infection Control Assessment and Response  
Survey (ICAR), completed by a person representing the Health Department and IDPH  
specifically for infection control. They are always very pleased with the Care Center’s  
serious and conservative approach.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Michael Childress  
Dawn DeSart  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
8.B.  
24-2953  
Transfer of funds from account no. 5000-1495-53807 (Subscription IT arrangements) to  
account no. 5000-1495-54107 (Software) in the amount of $1,500, to comply with the  
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Total contract with renewal will be  
greater than $30,000 and longer than one year, necessitating all budget related to  
Carahsoft Survey software and implementation to be recorded to Capital Outlays in  
54107, for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). (Community  
Services)  
APPROVED  
Dawn DeSart  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
8.C.  
24-2954  
Transfer of funds from account no. 5000-1555-53807 (Subscription IT Arrangements)  
and from account no. 5000-1555-53090 (Other Professional Services) to account no.  
5000-1555-54107 (Software) in the amount of $9,341, to comply with the Generally  
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Total contract with renewal will be greater  
than $30,000 and longer than one year, necessitating all budget related to Carahsoft  
Survey software and implementation to be recorded to Capital Outlays in 54107, for the  
Income Eligible Retrofits Program Grant. (Community Services)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Paula Garcia  
MOVER:  
Michael Childress  
SECONDER:  
8.D.  
24-2955  
Transfer of funds from account no. 5000-1720-53807 (Subscription IT Arrangements) to  
account no. 5000-1720-54107 (Software) in the amount of $6,317, to comply with the  
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Total contract with renewal will be  
greater than $30,000 and longer than one year necessitating all budget related to  
Carahsoft Survey software and implementation to be recorded to Capital Outlays in  
54107, for the Aging Case Coordinator Unit Grant. (Community Services)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Michael Childress  
Paula Garcia  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
8.E.  
24-2956  
Transfer of funds from account no. 5000-1650-53807 (Subscription IT Arrangements) to  
account no.5000-1650-54107 (Software) in the amount of $7,000, to comply with the  
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Total contract with renewal will be  
greater than $30,000 and longer than one year necessitating all budget related to  
Carahsoft Survey software and implementation to be recorded to Capital Outlays in  
54107, for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). (Community Services)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Paula Garcia  
MOVER:  
Michael Childress  
SECONDER:  
8.F.  
24-2957  
Transfer of funds from account no. 5000-1420-53090 (Other Professional Services) to  
account no. 5000-1420-54107 (Software) in the amount of $1,500, to comply with the  
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Total Contract with renewal will be  
greater than $30,000 and longer than one year, necessitating all budget related to  
Carahsoft Survey software and implementation to be recorded to Capital Outlays in  
54107, for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). (Community  
Services)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Michael Childress  
Paula Garcia  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
9.  
TRAVEL  
9.A.  
24-2958  
Community Services Administrator to attend the 2025 National Community Action  
Partnership Management and Leadership Training Conference in New Orleans,  
Louisiana, travel from January 27, 2025 through January 31, 2025. Expenses to include  
registration, transportation, lodging, and per diems, for approximate total of $3,199.  
Grant funded.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Michael Childress  
Paula Garcia  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, and Schwarze  
LaPlante  
ABSENT:  
9.B.  
24-2959  
Community Services Director to attend the NACCED and NACo Legislative conferences  
in Washington D.C. from February 27, 2025 through March 4, 2025. Expenses to include  
registration , transportation, lodging, and per diems for approximate total of $3,635.  
Grant funded.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Dawn DeSart  
Kari Galassi  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, and Schwarze  
LaPlante  
ABSENT:  
10.  
CONSENT ITEMS  
Motion to Combine Items  
Member Childress moved and Member Garcia seconded a motion to combine items 10.A.  
through 10.E. The motion was approved on voice vote, all "ayes".  
10.A.  
24-2960  
Direct Supply, Inc., Contract 6576-0001 SERV - this purchase order is decreasing in the  
amount of $16,710.05 and closing due to purchase order has expired.  
10.B.  
10.C.  
10.D.  
24-2961  
Medline Industries, Contract 6518-0001 SERV - this purchase order is decreasing in the  
amount of $22,012.94 and closing due to purchase order has expired.  
24-2962  
Prescription Supply, Contract 6481-0001 SERV - this purchase order is decreasing in the  
amount of $23,796.93 and closing due to purchase order has expired.  
24-2963  
Professional Medical & Surgical Supply, Inc., Contract 6530-0001 SERV - this purchase  
order is decreasing in the amount of $27,057.57 and closing due to the purchase order has  
expired.  
10.E.  
24-2964  
The Standard Companies, Contract 6484-0001 SERV - this purchase order is decreasing  
in the amount of $32,555.50 and closing due to purchase order has expired.  
APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Paula Garcia  
Dawn DeSart  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, and Schwarze  
LaPlante  
ABSENT:  
11.  
RESIDENCY WAIVERS - JANELLE CHADWICK  
No residency waivers were offered.  
12.  
DUPAGE CARE CENTER UPDATE - JANELLE CHADWICK  
Although there are no units under quarantine, the IDPH requirements are keeping them in  
outbreak status.  
The construction of the front entry way is complete. It was wonderful to see the flatbed of plants  
arrive. The completed entryway was included in some pictures Ms. Chadwick sent the members  
and on the website. They are currently installing Acrovyn in the lobby, a very durable material  
that will go along the lower edge of the walls to guard against wheelchairs and other markings on  
the walls. The renovation created so much space in the lobby, which will prevent overcrowding  
when multiple residents are waiting for transport.  
The construction in 3N and 3C are doing well.  
The Care Center will hold a flag raising ceremony with their three new flagpoles on November  
12 at 2:00 PM in the front circle. They are including the Veterans Service Association (VETSO).  
Ms. Chadwick invited the members to attend.  
13.  
COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE - MARY KEATING  
Mary Keating explained all the similar budget transfers are to replace Survey Monkey, which  
was a cost effective and simple survey tool but did not give the department the ability to survey  
in depth. Carahsoft will be the new platform for surveys. Members can contact Gina  
Strafford-Ahmed for a tutorial, if interested. Carahsoft will be used for many different programs,  
thus the multiple budget transfers to spread the cost over the various grants.  
Happy Election Day and best of luck to anyone on the ballot.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
OLD BUSINESS  
No old business was discussed.  
NEW BUSINESS  
No new business was discussed.  
ADJOURNMENT  
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 AM.