421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
DU PAGE COUNTY  
www.dupagecounty.gov  
Judicial and Public Safety Committee  
Final Summary  
Tuesday, October 3, 2023  
8:00 AM  
County Board Room  
1.  
CALL TO ORDER  
8:00 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Lucy Evans at 8:05 AM.  
2.  
ROLL CALL  
Staff Present:  
Nick Kottmeyer (Chief Administrative Officer), Joan Olson (Chief Communications Officer),  
Conor McCarthy (Assistant State's Attorney), Lisa Smith (Chief - Civil Bureau), Paul Bruckner  
(Assistant State's Attorney), Jason Blumenthal (Policy and Program Manager), Jeff Martynowicz  
(Chief Financial Officer) and Evan Shields (Public Information Officer).  
Chaplin, Eckhoff, Evans, Gustin, Krajewski, Schwarze, Tornatore,  
Zay, and Yoo  
PRESENT  
Childress, DeSart, and Ozog  
ABSENT  
3.  
4.  
5.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
No public comment was offered.  
CHAIR REMARKS - CHAIR EVANS  
Chair Lucy Evans welcomed all and hoped that everyone had a great weekend.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
5.A.  
23-3165  
Judicial and Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting - Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED  
Liz Chaplin  
Patty Gustin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
6.  
PROCUREMENT REQUISITIONS  
6.A.  
JPS-P-0065-23  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc., for the purchase  
of Officer Safety Plan 10 Premium to allow for upgraded taser devices, for the Sheriff's  
Office, for a contract total not to exceed $3,400,000; per Sourcewell Contract  
#070720-AXN. (Sheriff's Office)  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Patty Gustin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Liz Chaplin  
SECONDER:  
JPS-P-0066-23  
6.B.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc., for the purchase  
of the Fleet 3 System to provide updated technology in all patrol and prisoner transport  
vehicles, for the Sheriff's Office, for a contract total not to exceed $1,515,000; per  
Sourcewell Contract #070720-AXN. (Sheriff's Office)  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Patty Gustin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Liz Chaplin  
SECONDER:  
7.  
RESOLUTIONS  
7.A.  
FI-R-0227-23  
Additional appropriation for the Public Defender, Company 1000, Accounting Unit 6300,  
$33,000. (Public Defender's Office)  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Greg Schwarze  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Yeena Yoo  
SECONDER:  
FI-R-0228-23  
7.B.  
Recommendation for approval to change the annual compensation for the members of the  
Sheriff's Merit Commission. (Sheriff's Merit Commission)  
Member Schwarze brought forward the topic of eliminating the education requirements  
currently in place in order to be considered as a candidate for a sheriff's deputy position.  
He proposed recommending this idea to members of the Sheriff's Merit Commission.  
Member Krajewski agreed with this recommendation which he feels will expand the pool  
of candidates to chose from. Further, Member Krajewski proposed increasing the  
Sheriff's Merit Commission from the current three members up to five members. Policy  
and Program Manager Jason Blumenthal commented that it was his understanding that  
discussions are underway to increase the membership. Members Zay, Tornatore and  
Eckhoff were of the opinion that while these are important topics, it would be more  
appropriate to discuss them at a future Committee meeting. Chair Evans agreed and  
informed the Committee that this topic will be discussed at an upcoming meeting.  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Sam Tornatore  
SECONDER:  
8.  
BUDGET TRANSFERS  
8.A.  
23-3166  
Transfer of funds from account no. 1000-6510-50000 (Regular Salaries) to account nos.  
1000-6510-53040 (Interpreter Services) and 1000-6510-53817 (Jurors/Witness Fees) in  
the amount of $39,000 to pay for anticipated translation/transcription costs for a case  
going to trial. Also needed to pay for anticipated witness costs for two cases going to  
trial in FY23 that involve out-of-state witnesses. (State's Attorney's Office/Children's  
Advocacy Center)  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED  
Patty Gustin  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
23-3167  
8.B.  
Transfer of funds from account no. 1000-1180-53828 (Contingencies) to account no.  
1000-6300-50000 (Regular Salaries) in the amount of $40,000 needed for unfilled public  
defender positions due to the SAFE-T Act which were budgeted for in Contingencies.  
(Public Defender's Office)  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED  
Yeena Yoo  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
23-3168  
8.C.  
Transfer of funds from account no. 5000-6570-51010 (Employer Share I.M.R.F.) to  
account no. 5000-6570-51050 (Flexible Benefit Earnings) in the amount of $250 needed  
to cover an FY23 shortage for an employee that receives a flex benefit in lieu of taking  
health insurance coverage. (State's Attorney's Office)  
Member Krajewski inquired if there could be a threshold placed on budget transfers  
under $251 so they could be approved by the Finance Department without having to bring  
them before the Committee. Chief Financial Officer Jeff Martynowicz responded that,  
per guidance from the Attorney General's office, any budget transfer involving personnel  
must be brought before the Committee for their approval.  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED  
Liz Chaplin  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
9.  
ACTION ITEMS  
9.A.  
9.B.  
9.C.  
9.D.  
23-3169  
Thomson Reuters, Purchase Order #3727-0001 SERV - This Purchase Order is  
decreasing in the amount of $12,207.20 and closing because the contract has expired.  
(Law Library)  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED  
Liz Chaplin  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
23-3170  
Insight Public Sector, Inc., 6528-0001 SERV - This Purchase Order is decreasing in the  
amount of $11,912 and closing due to lower pricing after the original bid. (Clerk of the  
Circuit Court)  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED  
Liz Chaplin  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
23-3171  
HOV Services, INC 5970-0001 SERV - Contract expiration has been extended from  
August 22, 2023 to November 30, 2024 due to vendor and Circuit Court Clerk manpower  
limitations. There is no change in the contract total amount. (Clerk of the Circuit Court)  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED  
Liz Chaplin  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
23-3172  
Logicalis 5040-0001 SERV - Contract expiration date has been extended from January 1,  
2024 to March 31, 2024 due to services starting two months after the purchase order start  
date. There is no change in contract total amount. (Clerk of the Circuit Court)  
Member Yoo asked what type of services Logicalis provides. Director Kevin Vaske from  
the Circuit Court Clerk's office responded that Logicalis provides managed services for  
the IT infrastructure for the case management system at the courthouse as well as for their  
DR environment which is hosted in Phoenix.  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED  
Liz Chaplin  
Patty Gustin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
10.  
INFORMATIONAL  
10.A.  
23-3173  
Public Defender's Office Monthly Statistical Reports for July and August, 2023. (Public  
Defender's Office)  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE  
Sam Tornatore  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Liz Chaplin  
SECONDER:  
11.  
OLD BUSINESS  
Member Krajewski referred back to item number 9.C. on the agenda. He wanted to know why  
this contract extension is being brought forward at this time if the contact expiration date was  
back on August 22, 2023. Director Kevin Vaske with the Circuit Court Clerk's office explained  
that this was an ARPA contract to scan a large number of old case files into their case  
management system. His office thought they would be able to finish scanning the documents by  
the original contract end date. However, they were not able to which necessitated extending the  
contract to November 30, 2024. Director Vaske indicated his office will continue to work  
towards completing the project before the new contract end date. Member Krajewski  
emphasized the importance of bringing these type of items forward for the Committee's approval  
in advance of the contract expiration date.  
Member Chaplin brought forward the topic of the reporting of inmate deaths. She went on to say  
that the SAFE-T Act mandates that the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority collects  
data pertaining to deaths while in custody from various agencies. It then compiles a quarterly  
report which is posted on their website. She asked for consideration that this quarterly report be  
sent to the Committee members for their review. Member Zay commented that it would be more  
appropriate to discuss this topic in a closed session meeting.  
12.  
13.  
NEW BUSINESS  
No new business was offered.  
ADJOURNMENT  
With no further business, Member Zay moved, seconded by Member Yoo to adjourn the meeting  
at 8:26 AM. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 8:00 AM.