The October Conference Business Meeting will feature DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin, who will share highlights from his budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year, details of the DuPage ACT (Accountability, Consolidation and Transparency) Initiative, and also will touch on regional transportation issues. The meeting will be on Wednesday, October 17 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glen Ellyn. Click here to register or contact Kim Sumner, Member Services and Communications Manager, for more information.

The Conference held its second Coffee Break event on September 27, 2012 at the Naperville Municipal Center. Several area legislators attended the event including Representatives Bellock, Connelly, Fortner, McAsey, and Senger, and Senators Holmes, T. Johnson, Kotowski, and Sandack. During the informal open house, members spoke with the legislators about the upcoming veto session and other regional issues of importance. Thank you to all who participated for helping to make the Coffee Break a success. For more pictures from the event, visit the DMMC facebook page.   

(L-R) Rep. Fortner, Sen. Holmes, Sen. Johnson, Mayor Brummel, President Napoli, and Mayor Pruyn.

The Conference has begun preparations for a large group Springfield Drive Down on May 14-15 with bus transportation available to bring members to and from Springfield. Plans include an evening reception on May 14, an overnight stay at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel, a breakfast briefing, a morning of lobbying and meetings with state officials, and a closing lunch with a featured speaker. Members, municipal staff, and other elected officials are encouraged to attend. Further details will be provided at a later date.   

During the October Board of Directors meeting, members took a moment to remember longtime Conference member and former Lombard Village President William "Bill" Mueller. DMMC planted a tree on the southeast corner of the property, visible from both 31st Street and Jorie Boulevard.    

DMMC Board members at the dedication of the tree planted in memory of President William "Bill" Mueller.

Does your municipality have an innovative solution to a common problem? Submit it for our Municipal Innovation Spotlight series and you can be featured at one of our upcoming Conference Business Meetings. Presentations are short - just enough time to share what you've accomplished and help your fellow members out by giving them the tools they would need to implement a similar program. Now is your time to shine! Contact Kim Sumner, Member Services and Communications Manager, if you are interested in participating in the Municipal Innovation Spotlight or have any questions.   

The SPC Governing Board has awarded a one-year contract extension to Landmark Ford, Springfield, IL, on the 2013 Ford Expedition XL 4x4 Special Services Vehicle Contract #117A through October 4, 2013. This is the first of three possible contract extensions and the SPC reserves the right to extend this contract for up to two additional one-year terms upon mutual agreement of both the vendor and the SPC on a negotiated basis. For questions or additional information, please contact Lyle Snow directly at 800-798-9912 or 217-553-2508 (cell) or Suzette Quintell, DMMC Operations Director.

The SPC Governing Board has added a new program and selected a vendor to provide air filters and belts for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). The one year contract was awarded to Tri-Dim Filter Corporation, Elgin, IL from September 19, 2012 through September 18, 2013. For information or questions, please contact Kurt Bolin, District Sales Manager, 847-695-2600 or 773-410-8723 (cell) or Suzette Quintell, DMMC Operations Director.

The SPC Governing Board has voted to award the first of three possible contract extensions on the Dodge Charger 4 Door Rear Wheel Drive Sedan Police Vehicle from November 16, 2012 through November 15, 2013. For questions or additional information, please contact Bob Barr, 630-455-2911 or DMMC Operations Director, Suzette Quintell.