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RESIDENCY WAIVERS - JANELLE CHADWICK
No residency waivers were offered.
DUPAGE CARE CENTER UPDATE - JANELLE CHADWICK
Janelle Chadwick stated after containing a covid outbreak to one unit for one month, there is an
individual in another unit with covid. This unit will now go on outbreak status and be guided by
the Care Center’s stringent standards that have kept their covid outbreaks to a minimum.
The construction company is preparing a color storyboard for Ms. Chadwick so they can see and
follow what colors and designs have been chosen, which she will share with committee. They
are trying to keep everything neutral with classic timeless finishes. They will add touches of
current trends as desired.
One of the things the construction company identified as a need are the fire dampers and chutes
that go between the floors for fire prevention. The Care Center was not expecting the additional
issue but is taking how they address the new construction standards a step further to stay ahead
of fire prevention safety.
It was noted that the DuPage Care Center has placed third in Illinois for long-term care facilities
by Newsweek Magazine’s annual ranking. Ms. Chadwick commented that it is hard enough to
get a five-star rating but even harder to maintain one.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE - MARY KEATING
Mary Keating alluded to the conversation at the last meeting regarding the Weatherization unit’s
having only one contractor for all projects. Ms. Keating said the State has agreed to return to the
multiple vendor contractor model. Having multiple contractors allows for competition between
vendors to supply the most efficient and economic services. Five vendors bid, three for the
architectural work and two for the mechanical work. Ms. Keating expressed her appreciation to
David Watkins, Gina Strafford-Ahmed, and Nickon Etminan, for their hard work to get through
the five bids. Because of the increased workload to obtain the five vendors, the bids did not make
it to the Human Services Committee on October 17, 2023. These five bids will go to Finance on
October 24, 2023. Chair Schwarze will discharge Human Services as the contracts will begin on
November 1, 2023.
The Community Services Block Grant Advisory Committee is meeting at 11:30 on Tuesday,
October 18, 2023. The Strategic Planning Session will begin at 12:00 p.m., or immediately after
the Technology Committee. If there are action items at the CSBG Advisory meeting, they will be
completed first for board members that need to leave early to attend the Strategic Planning
Session.
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OLD BUSINESS
No old business was discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
No new business was discussed.
ADJOURNMENT