421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
DU PAGE COUNTY  
Animal Services Committee  
Final Summary  
www.dupagecounty.gov  
Tuesday, February 20, 2024  
7:30 AM  
Room 3500A  
1.  
CALL TO ORDER  
7:30 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Krajewski at 7:30 AM.  
2.  
ROLL CALL  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill, District 5 Dawn DeSart, Grant Eckhoff, Paula  
Garcia, Krajewski and Sheila Rutledge  
PRESENT:  
3.  
4.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
No public comments were offered.  
CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR KRAJEWSKI  
Chair Krajewski reminded committee members of the DuPage Animal Friends gala on Friday,  
April 12th and requested the committee’s assistance in promoting ticket sales and sponsorship.  
5.  
MINUTES APPROVAL  
5.A.  
24-0714  
Animal Services Committee - Regular Meeting - Tuesday, January 16, 2024  
Summary Minutes Jan-2024  
Attachments:  
APPROVED  
Dawn DeSart  
Sheila Rutledge  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
6.  
GRANTS  
6.A.  
FI-R-0038-24  
Acceptance of the DuPage Animal Friends FY24 Unrestricted Grant, Company 5000,  
Accounting Unit 1310, $50,000. (Animal Services)  
DAFUNR24 Budget - Attachment I.pdf  
Attachments:  
DAFUNR24 Grant Agreement Letter Unrestricted Grant -  
Attachment II  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Sheila Rutledge  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Paula Garcia  
SECONDER:  
FI-R-0039-24  
6.B.  
Acceptance and Appropriation of Interest Earned on Investment for the DuPage Animal  
Friends DAFUNR23 Unrestricted FY23 Grant, Company 5000, Accounting Unit 1310,  
$1,200. (Animal Services)  
5000-1310 DAFUNR23 Resolution Attachment I Budget  
Attachments:  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Dawn DeSart  
SECONDER:  
7.  
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE  
Staff are preparing a construction update video to be shared publicly.  
DAF gala ticket sales are currently 200 of the total goal of 500-600 tickets sold. Member DeSart  
reminded everyone that the event is a benefit for the capital campaign for which we are  
attempting to raise several million dollars for the new shelter.  
Laura added that the DAF gala ticket price is in line with that of other area shelters and rescues.  
Anyone unable to afford the price of a gala ticket may volunteer for the event or bid on silent  
auction items remotely. For anyone unable to participate in the gala event, there are other  
upcoming fundraising opportunities to get involved in, such as Giving DuPage Days.  
Member DeSart requested that everyone do what they can to drive ticket sales, sponsorships and  
big ticket in-kind silent auction items for the gala event (sporting event or concert tickets,  
memorabilia, etc.). Sponsorship packets are available in the County Board office or at the shelter.  
Dog adoptions at the shelter have been terribly slow. Perfect Match fee-waived dog adoption  
promotion is in place through the end of February.  
Staff are in the process of planning several summertime vaccine and microchip clinics with  
Hinsdale Humane Society, including one specifically geared toward veterans.  
Staff are in the process of planning for the 2024 Specialty Veterinary Vehicle season, including  
planning for a few potential pre-season dates in response to the unseasonably warm winter.  
Another free police department training is being planned for this year featuring our own content  
and DCAS educator to make it more relevant to DuPage County municipal partners. Last year’s  
police department training was very successful. PDs were outfitted with animal supplies,  
microchip scanners, etc. It is our goal to be able to provide similar resources again this year.  
The shelter population is currently around 100 animals. This is due in part to the time of year  
and also in part due to our population management practices in place to help staff navigate the  
disruptions caused by construction.  
Member DeSart shared that NBC5 reporter Regina Waldroup had agreed to emcee the DAF gala  
event on April 12th. Regina is an avid animal lover and speaks at/supports animal-related  
causes.  
8.  
OLD BUSINESS  
Chair Krajewski mentioned that suggested language updating animal ordinance would be coming  
soon from ASA Prindle. Proposed amendments included changes to pricing for select services  
and feeding of wildlife.  
9.  
NEW BUSINESS  
Member Rutledge commented on Willowbrook Wildlife’s current policy on raccoons.  
10.  
ADJOURNMENT  
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.