421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
DU PAGE COUNTY  
www.dupagecounty.gov  
Judicial and Public Safety Committee  
Final Summary  
Tuesday, April 2, 2024  
8:00 AM  
County Board Room  
1.  
CALL TO ORDER  
8:00 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Lucy Evans at 8:03 AM.  
2.  
ROLL CALL  
Other Board member present: Paula Garcia  
Staff present: Nick Kottmeyer (Chief Administrative Officer), Joan Olson (Chief  
Communications Officer), Conor McCarthy (Assistant State's Attorney), Jeff Martynowicz  
(Chief Financial Officer), Valerie Calvente (Buyer-Procurement), Craig Dieckman  
(Director-Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management), Evan Shields (Public  
Information Officer), Jason Blumenthal (Policy and Program Manager) and Jenna Rossi (Policy  
Analyst).  
Remote attendee: Dan Bilodeau (Deputy Chief-Sheriff's Office)  
Chaplin, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Gustin, Ozog, Schwarze,  
Tornatore, Zay, and Yoo  
PRESENT  
Childress, and Krajewski  
ABSENT  
3.  
4.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
No public comment was offered.  
CHAIR REMARKS - CHAIR EVANS  
Chair Evans offered comments in response to a Committee member's request at the last meeting  
for an update on the investigation of the 2023 Juneteenth shooting. She indicated that she  
contacted Sheriff Mendrick and invited him to provide an update on the investigation at an  
upcoming meeting, if he so chooses. However, she stated that it would be inappropriate to  
discuss an open or pending investigation, either in open or closed session, at a Judicial and  
Public Safety Committee meeting or a County Board meeting. Further, Chair Evans encouraged  
members to contact Sheriff Mendrick directly with any questions they may have.  
Chair Evans then informed the Committee that she had recently met with Circuit Court Clerk  
Candice Adams, Chief Judge Bonnie Wheaton, State's Attorney Bob Berlin, Public Defender Jeff  
York and Probation and Court Services Director Bob McEllin to discuss the status of the Pretrial  
Fairness Act. A six-month update on the implementation of this legislation will be presented at  
the April 23, 2024 County Board meeting.  
In conclusion, Chair Evans reminded the Committee members of the proper procedures to follow  
when seeking recognition during meetings.  
5.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
5.A.  
24-1049  
Judicial and Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, March 19,  
2024.  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED  
Patty Gustin  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
6.  
PROCUREMENT REQUISITIONS  
6.A.  
JPS-P-0013-24  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Peter M. King, of King Holloway,  
LLC, to provide professional services as a conflict attorney assigned to juvenile cases, for  
the period of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025, for a contract total amount not to  
exceed $42,000. Other Professional Services not suitable for competitive bid per 55 ILCS  
5/5-1022(c). Vendor selected pursuant to DuPage County Procurement Ordinance  
2-353(1)(b). (18th Judicial Circuit Court)  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
24-1050  
Jim Zay  
Mary Ozog  
6.B.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to AED Professionals, for  
the purchase of Philips FRx Defibrillators, Infant/Child Keys and SMART Pads, for the  
Sheriff's Office, for the period of April 2, 2024 through April 1, 2025, for a contract total  
amount not to exceed $29,086.20, per lowest responsible quote/bid. (Sheriff's Office)  
Member Yoo asked if this request for 20 AEDs is to replace what they currently have or  
if they will be in addition to. She also asked how many units they currently have and for  
an explanation of the decision making process as to how this number of units will provide  
better coverage.  
Deputy Chief Dan Bilodeau responded that many of their existing units have aged out and  
it is necessary to take them out of service. Some of the new units will be used to replace  
their current ones. Since they are expanding, other units need to be readily available to  
provide coverage in other areas. These areas include patrol, the courthouse and the jail.  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
24-1051  
6.C.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Heartland Business  
Systems, for the purchase of Fortinet FortiSwitch Ethernet Switch & Support, for the  
Sheriff's Office, for the period of April 2, 2024 through April 1, 2025, for a contract total  
amount not to exceed $25,184.80. TIPS Contract # 220105. (Sheriff's Office)  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED  
Patty Gustin  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.  
BUDGET TRANSFERS  
7.A.  
24-1111  
Transfer of funds from account no. 1000-6700-50050 (temporary salaries) to account no.  
1000-6700-50040 (part time help) in the amount of $10,000 to create a part-time position  
for documents image review, which will aid in the effort for record destruction. (Clerk of  
the Circuit Court)  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED  
Liz Chaplin  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
24-1120  
7.B.  
Transfer of funds from account no. 1000-6700-53410 (rental of machinery and  
equipment) to account no. 1000-6700-54100-700 (IT equipment-capital lease) in the  
amount of $49,500 necessary to move funds to the newly created Capital Policy IT  
Equipment-Capital Lease line for postage equipment lease costs. GASB 87 changed the  
accounting standard regarding ownership criterium for the determining of capital assets in  
regards to leases. This change requires assets where the County has a non-cancelable  
right to control in excess of one year as to be considered capital in nature when  
determining ownership. (Clerk of the Circuit Court)  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED  
Yeena Yoo  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
8.  
ACTION ITEMS  
8.A.  
24-1112  
Axon Enterprise PO 6662-0001 SERV - Decrease contract encumbrance in the amount of  
$136,664, for a new contract total not to exceed $1,378,336. (Sheriff's Office)  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED  
Patty Gustin  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
9.  
GRANTS  
9.A.  
24-1113  
GPN 011-24: Paul Coverdell Forensic Science/NFSIA FFY 23 - Illinois Criminal Justice  
Information Authority (ICJIA) - DOJ/OJP/BJA - $75,000. (Sheriff's Office)  
The motion was approved on a voice vote, all "ayes".  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
RESULT:  
Jim Zay  
MOVER:  
Patty Gustin  
SECONDER:  
10.  
11.  
OLD BUSINESS  
No old business was offered.  
NEW BUSINESS  
Member Chaplin brought forth concerns regarding reproductive health care for pregnant inmates.  
She referenced a recent publication produced by the ACLU of Illinois, together with the  
Women's Justice Institute. This report was distributed to all Committee members for their  
review.  
Members DeSart and Gustin commented on potential legislation that will seek to create a  
statewide public defender system in Illinois. Questions arose as to whether it will be possible for  
the DuPage County Public Defender's Office to opt out, or for smaller counties to opt in. Both  
members suggested it will be important to track this legislation. Policy and Program Manager  
Jason Blumenthal stated that the official language for this bill has not yet been finalized. Once  
the bill language becomes available, Mr. Blumenthal suggested discussing this at a future  
Legislative Committee meeting.  
12.  
ADJOURNMENT  
With no further business, Member Gustin moved, seconded by Member Yoo to adjourn the  
meeting at 8:17 AM. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 8:00 AM.