Suzanne Armstrong

The meeting involved reviewing reports from the Treasurer, which included current account balances for the Operating and Emergency Accounts. A report from Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. was presented, noting the use of environmentally safe products. The Board unanimously approved the 2026 contract with Clarke Environmental. Under New Business, trustees discussed the review of the accounting firm Duton Agenda and upcoming meetings for March, and the 2026 meeting schedule was formally approved.

The committee meeting included discussions on a successful Valentine balloon fundraiser and the county's efforts to combat hunger, highlighted by grants to local food pantries. The committee addressed the approval of minutes, length of service awards, and construction updates. There were approvals for additional appropriations, contracts, and purchase orders related to community services and the DuPage Care Center. The committee also discussed publicity strategies for 211 Illinois, focusing on maximizing the reach of available funding.

The committee discussed and approved various action items, budget transfers, and contract renewals. These included an amendment to a county contract for water inclusion patrol program support, a budget transfer to cover unforeseen costs of restroom supplies, and the installation of water streamers at wastewater treatment plants. Additionally, approvals were given for contracts related to liquid ferric chloride delivery, the installation of an outdoor visitation area at the Child Advocacy Center, and the renewal of a bid for chemicals needed for campus facilities. The committee also discussed a potential special service area for water in Liberty Park, but it was determined that the project would not move forward due to lack of sufficient support from the neighborhood.

The committee discussed budget transfers for public works, including funds for payroll, vehicle maintenance, phosphorus remover, and schooling. They also covered consent items such as decreases and closures of purchase orders for various vendors. The committee approved a professional services agreement for engineering services at the Woodward Woodridge Green Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility. Additionally, they approved a bid award for window replacement at the care center and a contract for inspection and maintenance at public works facilities. Finally, they authorized overnight travel for a staff member to attend a floodplain and stormwater management conference.

The committee meeting included discussions and approvals related to budget adjustments, decreases and closeouts of various patchworks, and procurement requisitions. Approvals were granted for contracts with Pawlik Appraisal Group for professional appraisal services, Quintera Incorporated for geotechnical and materials engineering services, and Goldman Consulting Limited for phase 2 engineering services. Amendments to resolutions were approved for improvements along 75th Street and for the 2020 pavement programs. A new traffic light at 63rd Street and Springside Avenue was mentioned as a significant addition.