421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
DU PAGE COUNTY  
Human Services  
www.dupagecounty.gov  
Final Summary  
Tuesday, July 11, 2023  
9:30 AM  
Room 3500A  
1.  
CALL TO ORDER  
9:30 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Greg Schwarze at 9:35 AM.  
Chair Schwarze stated that Member DeSart and Member Garcia were present but will be late to  
the Human Services meeting due to attending the Public Works meeting, which was running late.  
2.  
ROLL CALL  
Other Board members present: Member Patty Guston and Member Yeena Yoo  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, LaPlante, and Schwarze  
PRESENT  
3.  
4.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
No public comments were offered.  
CHAIR REMARKS - CHAIR SCHWARZE  
Chair Schwarze announced the DuPage Care Center Renovation Kickoff will be held today at  
1:00 p.m. in the north wing. He looks forward to seeing everyone there.  
Chair Schwarze said he has been meeting with Vice Chair Garcia, Mary Keating, and the local  
food pantries over the last several months. DuPage County has approximately $1.75M left  
earmarked strictly for food. The team will hold a final meeting with the Township Supervisors  
and their pantry staff on July 13 in room 3500B to discuss the pantry needs and get additional  
feedback about the quality of the food they are receiving.  
Member Galassi asked if there has been improvement since the concerns were raised after the  
discussion at the County Board meeting. Chair Schwarze responded Addison had a delivery that  
same day and reported the food was good. We also met with six of the smaller pantries and they  
all left positive feedback. Member Childress asked if we do we do random inspections? Chair  
Schwarze responded that we had staff attend the Addison delivery but was not sure if random  
checks were done. Mary Keating responded that she has received unsolicited feedback that the  
product is outstanding and feels there is a significant disconnect in information. The food  
pantries report to her that the food from Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) has been below the  
10% industry wide spoilage level.  
Member Galassi stated all food pantries are seeing significant increases in need. This was  
confirmed by Chair Schwarze and Mary Keating. Ms. Keating added this is why we released the  
additional $500,00 to the individual food pantries so they can source food on their own. The  
meetings continue to determine if the needs are being met and if the funds are better spent on  
longer term success, refrigerators, transportation, etc., or more food. Member Galassi asked that  
the results from Thursday’s meeting be sent to the committee members.  
5.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
5.A.  
23-2357  
Human Services Committee - Regular Meeting - Tuesday, June 20, 2023  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Michael Childress  
Lynn LaPlante  
Childress, Galassi, LaPlante, and Schwarze  
DeSart, and Garcia  
LATE:  
6.  
LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARDS  
Length of Service Award - Laura Ekelund - 20 Years - Community Services  
Mary Keating and Gina Strafford-Ahmed presented Laura Ekelund with a 20 Year Anniversary  
Award.  
Length of Service Award - David Watkins - 10 Years - Weatherization  
Mary Keating and Gina Strafford-Ahmed presented David Watkins with a 10 Year Anniversary  
Award.  
7.  
COMMUNITY SERVICES - MARY KEATING  
7.A.  
FI-R-0165-23  
Acceptance and appropriation of the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program  
State Grant FY24 Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 24-251028, Company 5000 -  
Accounting Unit 1490, $368,559. (Community Services)  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Michael Childress  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Kari Galassi  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, LaPlante, and Schwarze  
7.B.  
FI-R-0166-23  
Acceptance and appropriation of the Illinois Weatherization Assistance Program HHS  
Grant PY24 Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 23-221028, Company 5000 -  
Accounting Unit 1430, $736,590. (Community Services)  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Dawn DeSart  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Michael Childress  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, LaPlante, and Schwarze  
8.  
DUPAGE CARE CENTER - JANELLE CHADWICK  
8.A.  
HS-P-0062-23  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Professional Medical &  
Surgical Supply, Inc., to furnish and deliver Ostomy, Tracheostomy, Urological and  
Enteral supplies and services (MED B) and Eternal feeding formulas, for the DuPage  
Care Center, for the period July 30, 2023 through July 29, 2024, for a total contract not to  
exceed $72,000, under bid renewal #22-040-DCC, first of three on-year optional  
renewals.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Dawn DeSart  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Michael Childress  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, LaPlante, and Schwarze  
8.B.  
8.C.  
8.D.  
HS-P-0063-23  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Medline Industries,  
Inc., to provide various linens, for the DuPage Care Center, for the period August 10,  
2023 through August 9, 2024, for a contract total not to exceed $72,000, contract  
pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act OMNIA Partners Cooperative  
Contract #2021003157.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Michael Childress  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Paula Garcia  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, LaPlante, and Schwarze  
HS-P-0064-23  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Alpha Baking  
Company, to provide assorted sliced breads, rolls and sandwich buns, for the DuPage  
Care Center, JTK Administration Building and JOF Building Cafes, for the period  
August 5, 2023 through August 4, 2024, for a contract total not to exceed $37,000, under  
bid renewal #22-055-DCC, first of three one-year optional renewals.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Michael Childress  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Paula Garcia  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, LaPlante, and Schwarze  
23-2358  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Keurig Dr. Pepper, for  
canned, bottled and fountain beverages, for the DuPage Care Center, for the period July  
30, 2023 through July 29, 2024, for a contract amount not to exceed $21,000, under bid  
renewal #22-056-DCC.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Paula Garcia  
Kari Galassi  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, LaPlante, and Schwarze  
8.E.  
23-2359  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to NDC Homecare, LLC  
dba Preferred Medical, for rental of Zyno pumps and accessories as needed, for the  
DuPage Care Center, for the period August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024, for a contract  
not to exceed $17,000, under quote renewal #21-048-CARE, second of three one-year  
optional renewals.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Michael Childress  
Kari Galassi  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, LaPlante, and Schwarze  
8.F.  
23-2325  
FM-P-0103A-22 - Amendment to Resolution FM-P-0103-22, issued to Door Systems  
ASSA ABLOY US Inc., for preventive maintenance and repair services for automatic and  
manual doors with threshold closers, as needed for County Facilities, for Facilities  
Management, for a change order to include the DuPage Care Center and increase the  
contract in the amount of $35,000, resulting in a new total contract amount not to exceed  
$95,780, an increase of 57.58%  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Michael Childress  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Paula Garcia  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, LaPlante, and Schwarze  
9.  
BUDGET TRANSFERS  
9.A.  
23-2360  
Budget Transfer to transfer funds to provide for payment of overtime in the LIHEAP  
program - $9,500. (Community Services)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Paula Garcia  
Michael Childress  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, LaPlante, and Schwarze  
9.B.  
23-2361  
Budget Transfer to transfer funds since the Illinois Housing Development Authority  
ended its ERA2 program early prior to spending out allotted funds, there is surplus in the  
ERA2 program. To use this federal funding, going forward the Eviction Mediation  
Program will be charged to ERA2 instead of ARPA. Surplus Funding will be used to  
directly pay the Project Manager's salary, which is fully eligible under the ERA2 grant.  
Transfer is to cover the remainder of FY23 - $50,500. (Community Services)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Dawn DeSart  
Paula Garcia  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, LaPlante, and Schwarze  
10.  
TRAVEL  
Member Childress moved and Member DeSart seconded a motion to combine items 10.A.  
through 10.G. The motion was approved on voice vote, all "ayes".  
10.A.  
23-2362  
Travel Request - Community Services Manager to attend the mandatory Regional  
Ombudsman Quarterly Meeting and Long-Term Care Advisory Group Meeting for Senior  
Services in Springfield, Illinois from July 11, 2023 through July 13, 2023. (Travel  
approved by Human Services Chair Greg Schwarze) Expenses to include transportation,  
lodging, and per diems for approximate total of $560. Senior Services grant funded  
5000/1720.  
10.B.  
23-2363  
Travel Request - Community Services Manager to attend the National Adult Protective  
Services Conference to Learn the most current trends in Adult Protective Services (APS)  
in Boston, MA, from August 27, 2023 through August 31, 2023. Expenses to include  
registration, transportation, lodging, miscellaneous expenses (parking, mileage, etc.), and  
per diems for approximate total of $2,506.50. Senior Services grant funded - 5000/1720.  
10.C.  
10.D.  
23-2364  
Travel Request - Community Services Case Manager to attend the National Adult  
Protective Services Conference to Learn the most current trends in Adult Protective  
Services (APS) in Boston, MA, from August 27, 2023 through August 31, 2023.  
Expenses to include registration, transportation, lodging, miscellaneous expenses  
(parking, mileage, etc.), and per diems for approximate total of $2,516.50. Senior  
Services grant funded - 5000/1720.  
23-2365  
Travel Request - Six employees working with the Low Income Home Energy Assistance  
Program (LIHEAP) will travel to Springfield, Illinois for the annual LIHEAP mandated  
grant training pertaining to the 2024 funding for the State and Federal LIHEAP/PIPP  
grants, from August 7, 2023 through August 8, 2023. Expenses to include lodging,  
miscellaneous expenses (parking, mileage, etc.), one car rental to drive all six staff to  
training, and per diems, for approximate combined total cost of $1,463. LIHEAP Grant  
funded. (Community Services)  
10.E.  
10.F.  
10.G.  
23-2366  
Travel Request - Community Services Administrator to attend the annual Weatherization  
Roundtable put on by DECO and IACAA to discuss Weatherization Strategic Plan for the  
State of Illinois in Springfield, Illinois from July 19, 2023 through July 20, 2023.  
Expenses to include lodging and per diems for approximate total of $186. Weatherization  
grant funded.  
23-2367  
Travel Request - Community Services Supervisor to attend the annual Weatherization  
Roundtable put on by DECO and IACAA to discuss Weatherization Strategic Plan for the  
State of Illinois in Springfield, Illinois from July 19, 2023 through July 20, 2023.  
Expenses to include lodging, miscellaneous expenses (parking, gasoline for County  
vehicle, etc.), and per diems for approximate total of $261. Weatherization grant funded.  
23-2368  
Travel Request - Four (4) Community Development staff to attend the National  
Association for County Community And Economic Development (NACCED) Annual  
Educational Conference and Training in Salt Lake City, Utah, from September 18, 2023  
through September 21, 2023. Expenses to include registration, transportation, lodging,  
miscellaneous expenses (parking, mileage, etc.), and per diems for an approximate total  
for all four employees of $9,261., 100% funded by the Community Development Block  
Grant. (Community Services)  
APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Kari Galassi  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, LaPlante, and Schwarze  
11.  
INFORMATIONAL  
Member DeSart moved and Member Childress seconded a motion to combine items 11.A.  
through 11.C. The motion was approved on voice vote, all "ayes".  
11.A.  
23-2369  
GPN 037-23 Weatherization DOE Grant FY24 - Illinois Department of Commerce and  
Economic Opportunity - U.S. Department of Energy - $595,551. (Community Services)  
11.B.  
23-2370  
GPN 038-23 Weatherization HHS Grant FY24 - Illinois Department of Commerce and  
Economic Opportunity - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - $736,590.  
(Community Services)  
11.C.  
23-2371  
GPN 039-23: Weatherization State Grant FY24 - Illinois Department of Commerce and  
Economic Opportunity - $368,559. (Community Services)  
APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA  
Dawn DeSart  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Paula Garcia  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, LaPlante, and Schwarze  
12.  
RESIDENCY WAIVERS - JANELLE CHADWICK  
Janelle Chadwick stated that there are nine male and twenty-three female beds available at the  
DuPage Care Center. Four beds have been offered to DuPage County residents. There will be no  
DuPage County residents misplaced by accepting the three residency waivers.  
12.A. Out of County Residency Waiver One  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Dawn DeSart  
Michael Childress  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, LaPlante, and Schwarze  
12.B. Out of County Residency Waiver Two  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Paula Garcia  
Dawn DeSart  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, LaPlante, and Schwarze  
12.C. Out of County Residency Waiver Three  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Michael Childress  
Dawn DeSart  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, LaPlante, and Schwarze  
13.  
DUPAGE CARE CENTER UPDATE - JANELLE CHADWICK  
Janelle Chadwick, Administrator of the DuPage Care Center, stated that for those that cannot  
attend the DuPage Care Center Renovation Kickoff Tuesday, there will be a special ceremony  
Wednesday for their Resident Executive Council residents. There will one resident representative  
at Tuesday’s kickoff, but the special blessing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on the fourth floor  
Wednesday and all are welcome.  
The DuPage Care Center is still Covid and Rhinovirus free.  
14.  
COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE - MARY KEATING  
Mary Keating commented on the travel requests, stating she continues to appreciate the support  
of the County Board. Community Services is a large department with a lot of state and federal  
funding and all the travel is grant funded and directly related to the programs Community  
Services runs. Ms. Keating added there has been discussion regarding the current travel policy at  
DuPage County. State law requires that local units of government must have a travel policy  
approved by the board. Any travel by an elected official needs board approval, or any travel not  
in line with an accepted travel policy. Community Services consistently follows state law in  
terms of County Board approval and policy. Committee members gave input regarding the  
current travel and asked Ms. Keating what her recommendation was. Without giving a tangible  
financial threshold, Ms. Keating’s recommendation was that in-state travel, and some very low  
dollar amounts in travel should be a consideration of department head approval. Chair Schwarze  
suggested that this be discussed at the next Finance meeting.  
Ms. Keating stated that she submitted the Community Services’ budget materials on June 30.  
Typically, Mary presents her budget requests to Human Services at the first August meeting and  
Ms. Chadwick at the second August meeting. Mary will discuss this with Ms. Chadwick to see if  
the schedule works for her.  
Ms. Keating reported that we will receive just over $200,000 to support 211 from the State of  
Illinois. The plan is to use a significant amount for marketing and advertising to inform the  
public about the 211 service. She will also work with Finance to see if they want to offset some  
of the ARPA funds we are using for other resources. The ARPA funds currently support the  
Addison Dispatch Center contract to cover nights and weekends, as well as salaries for the 211  
staff we have in I&R. We are not at capacity for phone calls.  
Asked about marketing to individual towns and cities, Ms. Keating replied that the DuPage  
County Communications Office is part of a DuPage Communicators consortium, consisting of  
all the Public Information Officers. We can share any materials we create with them.  
Ms. Keating answered to the annual budget for 211, replying that the Addison Dispatch Center  
contract is about $190,000 annually. The county is budgeted for three headcounts (two call takers  
and a manager), for a total annual budget of $250,000 to $300,000.  
Gina Strafford-Ahmed recently completed the Annual Report for 2022, laying out some  
statistics, performance measures, and where the Community Services’ budget comes from. The  
report includes a summary of the client satisfaction survey. Community Services scored a 93.4%  
overall satisfaction rate. we do need improvement in ‘informing about other agencies and  
community services.’ Ms. Keating distributed the summary of all the surveys and the written  
comments, which are attached hereto and made part of the minutes packet.  
Member Galassi asked about the submission of applications to the small food agency portal. Ms.  
Keating replied there are presently 37 applications for a total of approximately $700,000. History  
tells us that with most grants, people submit their application within the last three days before the  
deadline, which is July 22nd. Chair Schwarze added that he will meet with Member Garcia and  
Ms. Keating and send an email to members regarding the next step.  
Ms. Keating confirmed that the agencies must physically be in DuPage County. The submissions  
will be broken down and distributed by district. It will be up to the district members to decide  
how they want to distribute and allocate funds within the individual districts.  
23-2396  
2022 Community Services Annual Report  
23-2398  
Client Survey Summary 2022  
15.  
16.  
17.  
OLD BUSINESS  
No old business was discussed.  
NEW BUSINESS  
No new business was discussed.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Chair Schwarze requested a motion to adjourn at 10:25 AM.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Dawn DeSart  
Paula Garcia  
Childress, DeSart, Galassi, Garcia, LaPlante, and Schwarze