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Key votes and outcomes recorded in the meeting transcript include: 1) CVR 35-25 — appointment of Mark Eddington to the Downers Grove Sanitary District (motion moved and seconded; roll call recorded as approved). 2) FIR 0065-25 — modification to a HOME agreement with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Inc., increasing HOPE funding by $110,339 to a total of $410,339 (vote recorded as approved). 3) FIR 0067-25 — additional appropriation for the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) polling-place accessibility grant program, year 2025, in the amount of $668,448 (approved). 4) FIR 0068-25 — additional appropriation for the Illinois Voter Registration Systems grant program, year 2025, in the amount of $848,376 (approved). 5) FIR 0073-25 and others — appropriations and transfers for various county funds including the DuPage Care Center and animal-friends capital grant interest were approved. 6) FIR 0078-25 — revision to the personnel policy manual (parental time policy) approved as amended (see separate article). 7) Multiple public-works contracting resolutions (awards and amendments) were approved, including pavement maintenance and sidewalk-improvement contract awards to builders and contractors (transcript lists the awarding resolutions and records roll-call approvals). 8) Judicial and public-safety purchases and amendments were approved, including contracts for medical and facilities services for the DuPage Care Center and a sheriff's intercom and access-door system.

Several votes were unanimous or near-unanimous on the roll calls recorded in the transcript. Where the transcript records roll-call results the motion was approved; where an item was moved and seconded and a roll call is recorded the transcript indicates approval. A high-dollar appropriation to the tort-liability budget was discussed at length but the transcript indicates members asked for additional legal information and no separate directive to commission an external review was adopted at the April 22 meeting.

For transparency, the transcript records many individual line-item votes and contract awards across committees. Below is a representative list of actions recorded in the meeting (not every single consent-packet line is repeated here); full minutes and staff packet should be consulted for the complete line-by-line roll-call record.

Votes at a glance (representative):

- CVR 35-25 — Appointment: Mark Eddington to the Downers Grove Sanitary District; outcome: approved (roll call recorded).

- FIR 0065-25 — HOME agreement modification with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Inc., additional HOPE funding +$110,339 (new total $410,339); outcome: approved (roll call recorded).

- FIR 0066-25 — DuPage Care Center Foundation funded projects, appropriation $21,112; outcome: approved (roll call recorded).

- FIR 0067-25 — HAVA polling-place accessibility grant, appropriation $668,448; outcome: approved (roll call recorded).

- FIR 0068-25 — Illinois Voter Registration Systems grant, appropriation $848,376; outcome: approved (roll call recorded).

- FIR 0073-25 and FIR 0074-25 (and related) — appropriations and budget transfers for county programs and the DuPage Care Center; outcome: approved (roll calls recorded in transcript for individual items).

- FIR 0078-25 — Revision to personnel policy manual (parental time) as amended; outcome: approved (roll call recorded). See separate article for details.

- Public Works awards and amendments: multiple project awarding resolutions for 2025 pavement maintenance, sidewalk improvements and other township projects (awardees include Geneva Construction Co., Builders Paving LLC, K5 Construction, and others); outcome: approved (roll calls recorded).

- Facilities and stormwater contracts: multiple contract awards and amendments for refuse disposal, parking-deck repairs, chemical supplies and participation in demand-response programs; outcome: approved (roll calls recorded).

- Judicial & Public Safety: contract amendments to support the sheriff's office and court services, and approval of a new ordinance to amend county code language on loud and raucous noise was moved for consideration (see committee records for full text and follow-up).

Ending: The board approved numerous consent and committee items during the April 22 meeting; items involving pending litigation or that raised questions about authority (notably the tort-liability matter and proposed operational reviews of the jail) were discussed at length and held for additional legal/procedural follow-up rather than immediate new direction from the board.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","DuPage County Board Meeting, Tuesday, 4/22/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The DuPage County Board approved a package of appointments, contract awards and appropriations at its April 22 meeting; many items passed on roll call and several committee-recommended contracts were awarded.","taxTitle","DuPage County, Illinois","taxId",2547,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6266979,"Board signals support for $71,000 ARPA-interest pilot to restore seniors meal deliveries",231,5206000,5437000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3080916-f2ca446ca64449608a6ae5eb874e2a53&start=5206&end=5437","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3080916-f2ca446ca64449608a6ae5eb874e2a53/thumbnail_5206000.jpg","/articles/6266979/DuPage-County/Illinois/Board-signals-support-for-71000-ARPA-interest-pilot-to-restore-seniors-meal-deliveries","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266979-766c8a01e50d64511af0087790306d07/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152445&Signature=hlAT0y4nKYdIlyoSe-1VgXb9tx92JSQeiJE82rW8S1rsc6lss8N5n5tIElhofAX0g7xPwLJgNNL5483xcy49felyDhFhG2lFh8gm767Rtmxnol5rNdvYI-PtGfz2SDRNnvYOLQOnrcqJVvN3YpD7tqlsUQjr8PNNn71ah5Z0VXllQb6xCVVhZFCR4G9IxDAsJyONVydXyD5I3mhDXQaD9wT42txXZBPBNEqEAupaA0kksBehiDDvSXOborct5IHN79jLmUNSPpro7w3o55foeHexD5Keua~90Doq7xCPfG0FvbXFP3dDwfjZzV7ctKr9vxdMsHPj83yat6rgQCSH5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several DuPage County Board members signaled support on April 22 for a proposed $71,000 pilot to restore a senior meals distribution program formerly run by the Senior Citizens Council, with delivery help from the sheriff's office.

Member Zay, a County Board member, outlined the proposal and said the sheriff's office has agreed to assist with deliveries and to tighten eligibility rules for recipients. \"It's $71,000 kinda as a pilot program,\" Zay said, noting the request would be funded from ARPA interest and that the program would be limited at first to a single monthly distribution with tighter age and income thresholds.

Board members who discussed the idea said the county previously funded the Senior Citizens Council operations and that new oversight and tighter eligibility were needed. Member Dysart, a County Board member, asked about the per-box cost and was told a box holds five packaged meals for $29.50 each (five meals per box), which she said made the cost reasonable for the pilot.

Member Ozog, a County Board member, asked that the sheriff's office note the county board's participation and circulate event notices to members in advance so board members could take part in distributions. Member Swartz and Member Garcia said they had met with the Senior Citizens Council and the sheriff's office and supported funding the program as a stop-gap while the county continues other food-security work.

Member Zay asked for a board consensus to direct staff to work with the sheriff's office and the senior services partner and to return with a formal item; the chair and multiple members indicated support for advancing the proposal to staff for formal consideration at a later meeting.

Ending: The board did not immediately appropriate funds in the April 22 meeting but expressed consensus to pursue the pilot with county staff and the sheriff's office, who will return with a formal funding item for board consideration.","A group of board members expressed support for a $71,000 pilot to restart a county senior meals distribution program with operational help from the sheriff's office; members sought consensus to pursue staff action and possible action at a future meeting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6266984,"DuPage County board amends parental leave policy to clarify eligibility, expands part-time coverage",262,3072000,3334000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3080916-f2ca446ca64449608a6ae5eb874e2a53&start=3072&end=3334","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3080916-f2ca446ca64449608a6ae5eb874e2a53/thumbnail_3072000.jpg","/articles/6266984/DuPage-County/Illinois/DuPage-County-board-amends-parental-leave-policy-to-clarify-eligibility-expands-part-time-coverage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266984-d5704bb482c5b378735dfae342ba18a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152445&Signature=kgH~isfFXRGBI73vINbWt9lfrgdzVe41ZONkZnl7NOuilT-b8t-8nPW4-b1bhHyY7lN5j5Y8-ol1d5EmDoHEhwiVhYW4jIwqvqs2NhqxpndDKOaL7jcHv47H~ctrSMUDduEfyojzsjy-BX10gc~m6WSdIMyyXwNcEh2rWYkZyQHVTWFRZDR3r24kN1HTaPxIORtAtJxXVysJTZT9~YEvLNcIC8mr8aFwidmTag5gNS2kKeBMwUiQL2BgkvGymJt8PHqyHWqV~GBEWSF~uFeqZJzzJ8gKxOQJnZcEPhNQePk-G2FVQwhlEFmzCl5zTIVBKOwCsaRzEouLLfsHoQLfmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The DuPage County Board voted to approve an amendment to the personnel manual that clarifies eligibility for parental time and extends coverage to more part-time employees.

The board approved the revision to the parental-time policy, which now specifies that full-time and part-time employees budgeted to work a minimum of 20 hours per week who have worked at least 1,250 hours or 12 months, and are not in a new-hire probationary period at the time of birth or adoption, are eligible for up to 12 weeks of parental time. The motion to amend and approve the policy passed on a roll-call vote.

A human-resources staff member who presented the change told the board the policy \"has been really well received\" and that the amendment aligned eligibility rules with other county policies while smoothing ambiguities discovered during five months of implementation.

Board members praised the policy. Member Ozak, a County Board member, noted the county's move contrasts with typical short private-sector maternity leaves and said the change helps families and recruitment. One board member asked about new hires who become parents before they meet eligibility; staff replied that other leave options (including paid leave and unpaid leave) are available for those employees.

The motion was moved and approved as amended; roll-call results in the transcript show unanimous or near-unanimous support. The policy change is effective immediately for county personnel and county HR indicated it will continue to monitor usage and implementation.

Ending: The board directed human resources to continue outreach about the revised parental-time policy and to provide clarifying guidance on eligibility for new hires and part-time staff.","County board voted to approve changes to the personnel manual clarifying parental-time eligibility for part-time employees and ending a probationary-period gap; board approved the revision by roll call.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6266989,"DuPage County board discusses $10 million tort liability appropriation amid calls for outside jail review",97,2185000,2282000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3080916-f2ca446ca64449608a6ae5eb874e2a53&start=2185&end=2282","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3080916-f2ca446ca64449608a6ae5eb874e2a53/thumbnail_2185000.jpg","/articles/6266989/DuPage-County/Illinois/DuPage-County-board-discusses-10-million-tort-liability-appropriation-amid-calls-for-outside-jail-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266989-db827e46c8ce3d9f6f710068922c08b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152445&Signature=AeRaTjiUDnkT0BJ4FjhRLbm-lFElZSM3GBtWuF4-5fKzNTfjebrYzu08qrKIzsg-~~Fu6y4BOhCUjwdZ2j0lxRp1UfqTfoXCFDEcLpnj~aEwErcYN9tAUJ9g~sSefiONCJXH0Sl0emn-mB8zpHmIOzoq5dbOVAm~8jfqgjaqt9btYsC3b1FlL-FppGbHZu0fQnQ1VZceAc7Pl80KcW1wEDrVhc5Jil4Y1nwvjGfdL47c7Oo~Sn6~PY9AevtzevtBpvE5w5GdnBUIK4GMVnJ~MC0dU7bACyFmZjTH4rzDGN1w2a7W6egDjc79kQkeKocDRoiMaEK59BAxv8UkIgjlAw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The DuPage County Board discussed moving $10 million within the county's tort liability fund to cover pending litigation related to the county jail, and multiple members called for an independent outside review of jail policies and medical care.

The appropriation under consideration was described as an allocation to the tort liability fund rather than new spending; County Board members said the money had been set aside previously and the action would place it into the appropriate budget line. Member Garcia moved the resolution to appropriate $10,000,000 to the tort liability fund; the meeting record shows discussion but does not record a final vote on a separate motion to commission an outside review.

Board member Desart, a County Board member, said the matter was broader than a single incident and called for outside oversight. \"People are dying in our jail,\" Desart said, adding concerns about detainees not receiving prescribed medication and other safety issues. Desart argued an outside review could reduce future lawsuits and protect taxpayers.

Other board members disagreed about the scope and timing. Member Evans, a County Board member, said the board lacks authority to dictate jail operations because the sheriff is an independently elected official, and noted existing outside accreditations. Evans said, \"I don't believe we have the authority to do that,\" referring to a board-directed operational review, and noted the sheriff's office undergoes accreditation processes, including by the American Correctional Association and medical accreditation reviews.

Member Ozog, a County Board member, supported an outside review as a taxpayer protection measure, while Member Eckhoff, a County Board member, urged caution and suggested timing and motives for renewed criticism be considered. Amber Ozak, a commenter in the meeting, said it was appropriate for the board to ask questions about jail care while the county is asked to authorize related funding and said, \"One death is certainly one death too many.\"

The board also discussed the administrative mechanics of the $10 million action. County staff and members clarified that the funds had been reserved previously in 2024 and the action before the board would move those reserved funds from a surplus-type account into the tort liability budget line (described in the meeting as moving money \"from your savings to your checking\"). Several members asked that the state's attorney and other staff notify the full board once settlement details are complete before further discussion.

No formal vote to require an independent outside review was recorded in the transcript. Members asked for more legal and procedural information and for the state's attorney to advise when pending litigation and settlement details permitted fuller discussion.

Members who pressed for an outside review said their goal was to reduce future litigation and to improve jail procedures and medical care; members who opposed or counseled delay pointed to limits on the board's authority over an elected sheriff's operations and to existing accreditation processes.

The board moved on to other items after the discussion. The meeting record shows the appropriation item was on the agenda and debated; staff and members indicated further information from legal counsel and the sheriff's office would be needed before the board took additional directed action.

Ending: The transcript shows the board did not adopt a separate directive to commission an independent outside review at the April 22 meeting. Members said they would revisit the matter after the state's attorney completes pending work and when procedural questions about authority and timing are resolved.","County board members debated use of a $10 million tort liability appropriation tied to recent litigation and several members urged an outside review of policies and medical care at the DuPage County Jail; no final vote on an independent review was recorded.","actionData","errors"]

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