421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
DU PAGE COUNTY  
www.dupagecounty.gov  
Local Emergency Planning Committee  
Final Summary  
Tuesday, November 21, 2023  
1:30 PM  
OHSEM Training Room  
1.  
CALL TO ORDER  
1:30 PM meeting was called to order by Chair Jeff Janus at 1:32 PM.  
2.  
ROLL CALL  
Additional attendees:  
John Carroll - INX International  
Dieckman, Eidson, Esterquest, Falsey, Hinz, Janus, Johl, Kadolph,  
PRESENT  
Loveless, Mitchell, Radzinski, Schultz, and Selvik  
Bostick, Boyle, Duval, Eckhoff, Godden, Hronek, Hunn, Knight,  
Kosak, Lutz, Mansfield, McLean, Medrano, Pradel, Reusch, Ross,  
Schwarze, Shay, Williams, Wiza, and Zbinden  
ABSENT  
3.  
4.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
No public comment was offered.  
CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR JANUS  
Chair Janus welcomed all to the meeting and recognized the achievements of two of the  
Committee members. First, he congratulated Roy Selvik on his recent appointment to Interim  
Chief of the Addison Police Department. He also congratulated Pat Johl on his promotion to  
Fire Chief of the Wood Dale Fire Protection District.  
5.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
5.A.  
23-3658  
Approval of Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Minutes from the August 22,  
2023 meeting.  
Member Radzinski moved, seconded by Member Hinz to approve the Minutes from the  
August 22, 2023 LEPC Meeting. The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
ACCEPTED  
John Radzinski  
Joy Hinz  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
6.  
OLD BUSINESS  
6.A. Election of Officers  
The only individuals declaring their candidacy for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary/Treasurer  
were the incumbents.  
Motion to Approve Re-Election of Chair Jeff Janus  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
Motion to Approve Re-Election of Vice Chair John Radzinski  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
Motion to Approve Re-Election of Secretary/Treasurer Don Schultz  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
6.B. LEPC Bylaws - Update  
Chair Janus indicated that the LEPC Bylaws are out of date and need to be revised. He asked if  
any of the Committee members would be willing to assist in doing this. Member Dieckman  
offered to help out. Further, he indicated that he may be reaching out to some of the other  
members to get their input on various components of the Bylaws.  
7.  
NEW BUSINESS  
7.A. Meeting Dates 2024: February 20, May 21, August 20, November 19  
Motion to Approve 2024 Meeting Dates  
Member Selvik moved, seconded by Member Schultz to approve the following 2024 Meeting  
Dates: February 20, May 21, August 20 and November 19. The motion was approved on a voice  
vote, all "ayes". Member Dieckman commented on a possible conflict regarding the August 20  
meeting. Chair Janus indicated that he would address this issue as the meeting date draws closer.  
APPROVED  
Roy Selvik  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Don Schultz  
SECONDER:  
7.B. Goals for 2024  
Chair Janus commented on the Committee's goals for 2024. These include continuing to work  
on getting vital Tier II information into the hands of first responders, however, this project is  
currently at a standstill. Another important goal is lithium ion battery safety which continues to  
be a topic of discussion at various meetings. In addition, Chair Janus indicated that he would  
like to plan a tabletop exercise on railroad safety. This will provide an opportunity for the  
members to come together and share information relating to their area of expertise. In  
conclusion, Chair Janus encouraged all members to contact him if they have other goals to bring  
forward.  
8.  
OPEN TO FLOOR  
At this time, Chair Janus provided an opportunity for members to give updates related to their  
specific area of expertise. Member Dieckman indicated that the DuPage County Office of  
Homeland Security and Emergency Management needs to update its THIRA as well as its  
Emergency Preparedness Plan. He believes that it is important to include the whole community  
when revising these plans. He may be asking members to attend a one-day workshop at the  
DuPage OHSEM where the participants will review and discuss these plans and offer input on  
their area of expertise. Member Dieckman then thanked all members, but specifically the  
officers, for their contributions to this important Committee.  
Member Eidson provided an update on DuPage County's snow removal operations. He  
encouraged anyone with issues concerning County roadways to contact the DuPage County  
Department of Transportation (DuDOT) which operates 24/7 during the snow season. He also  
mentioned that DuDOT oversees and maintains the Opticom Systems on the County roadways.  
Again, any concerns with the Opticom System should be directed to DuDOT.  
Member Radzinski then gave an update on the area railways. Lawsuits are still pending on the  
CPKC. The increase in the number of new trains is slowly progressing, with several new trains  
anticipated in the next 10-15 years depending on the demand. Member Radzinski also  
mentioned that a few train events are scheduled for 2024. The steam engine "Big Boy" is  
anticipated to be coming to West Chicago and a CP steam engine is expected to pass through  
Cook County. In addition, he commented on how well Metra's Division 12 drill went last year.  
He will be coordinating with UP to plan an upcoming tabletop exercise in 2024. In conclusion,  
Member Radzinski commented on the amount of road salt used on railroad tracks which can be  
problematic.  
At this time, Member Hinz commented on lithium ion battery safety. She and her staff have  
created a video for households and businesses on the proper way to dispose of these batteries.  
This video can be viewed here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRHCCkXNZWs. Further,  
she updated potential 2024 legislation proposed by a group of organizations in the waste industry  
as well as the Illinois Retail Merchants. Chair Janus and Member Johl offered comments on the  
pros and cons of lithium batteries. A brief discussion then ensued on this topic.  
Member Mitchell from the EPA commented on the tabletop exercise he participated in a few  
months ago in Lake County. He thought it was a very worthwhile experience. Chair Janus  
agreed and encouraged the members to participate in Lake County's next exercise.  
9.  
ADJOURNMENT  
With no further business, Member Johl moved, seconded by Member Loveless to adjourn the  
meeting at 1:57 PM. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 1:30 PM.