Public Health & Safety Committee
Regular MeetingHoffman Estates, IL · September 23, 2024
Minutes
Village of Hoffman Estates
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 23, 2024
I. Roll Call
Members in Attendance: Karen Mills, Chairperson
Gary Pilafas, Vice Chairperson
Anna Newell, Trustee
Gary Stanton, Trustee
Karen Arnet, Trustee
Pat Kinnane, Trustee
William McLeod, Mayor
Management Team Members
in Attendance:
Eric Palm, Village Manager
Jana Dickson Blake, Asst. Corp. Counsel
Rachel Musiala, Finance Director
Monica Saavedra, Director of HHS
Alan Wax, Fire Chief
Joe Nebel, Director PW
Paul Petrenko, Superintendent PW
Kasia Cawley, Police Chief
Darek Raszka, Director of IS
Alan Wenderski, Dir. Of Engineering
Ric Signorella, Multimedia Production Mgr.
The Public Health and Safety Committee meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m.
II. Approval of Minutes –
A. Public Health and Safety Committee 08-19-2024
B. Public Health and Safety Committee 09-09-2024 Special
Motion by Trustee Pilafas, seconded by Trustee Kinnane, to approve the Public Health and
Safety Committee minutes of August 19, 2024. Voice vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee Arnet, seconded by Trustee Pilafas, to approve the Special Public Health
and Safety Committee meeting minutes of September 9, 2024. Voice vote taken. All ayes.
Motion carried.
III. Public Comment
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NEW BUSINESS
A. Authorization to:
a. Waive formal bidding
b. Purchase twenty-three (23) DSR Stalker Radar Systems from Applies
Concepts, Inc., Richardson, TX, in an amount not to exceed $35,075.00.
An item summary sheet was presented by Chief Cawley to Committee.
Chief Cawley provided background on the request indicating the new radar systems will
allow for greater precision and reliability including the ability to run both front and back
radar systems simultaneously. It has additional features the current radar does not have.
Past radar distance was .25 miles. The new system can track up to one mile.
Trustee Mills inquired if the new systems came with a warranty. Chief Cawley indicated a
5-year warranty was included.
Motion by Trustee Arnet, seconded by Trustee Pilafas, to a.) Waive formal bidding and b.)
Purchase twenty-three (23) DSR Stalker Radar Systems from Applies Concepts, Inc.,
Richardson, TX, in an amount not to exceed $35,075.00. Voice vote taken. All ayes.
Motion carried.
B. Authorization to:
a. Waive formal bidding (due to sole source)
b. Purchase twenty (20) MedixSafe narcotic safe retrofit kits, software, and
a five-year service subscription from Bioconnect of Memphis, TN in an
amount not to exceed $38,977.
An item summary sheet was presented by Chief Wax to Committee.
Chief Wax provided background noting current safes are mounted in all the vehicles and
in each station. Concerns with current model is that they are no longer supported by the
company and biggest issue is that they can’t be remotely controlled. Staff must go to each
safe and manually program them if a person leaves or a new person comes on board. The
department is seeking to get a new model (just the front doors of the safe) which allows
the department to receive services if needed and to remotely program the safes.
Motion by Trustee Arnet, seconded by Trustee Pilafas, to a.) Waive formal bidding (due to
sole source) and b.) Purchase twenty (20) MedixSafe narcotic safe retrofit kits, software,
and a five-year service subscription from Bioconnect of Memphis, TN in an amount not to
exceed $38,977. Voice vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried.
REPORTS (INFORMATION ONLY)
1. Police Department Monthly Report
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The Police Department Monthly Report was received and filed.
2. Health and Human Services Monthly Report.
Trustee Pilafas praised Dr. Saavedra and the HHS department for their continued role in
the POC (Partners for our Communities).
The Health and Human Services Department Monthly Report was received and filed.
3. Emergency Management Monthly Report.
The Emergency Management Monthly Report was received and filed.
4. Fire Department Monthly Report.
The Fire Department Monthly Report was received and filed.
A. President’s Report
B. Other – Trustee Karen Mills happy birthday to Trustee Kinnane (September 28th)
and congratulated Mayor McLeod on 44 years of service (September 20th).
C. Items in Review
D. Adjournment
Motion by Trustee Arnet, seconded by Trustee Kinnane, to adjourn the meeting at 7:11
p.m. Voice vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried.
Minutes submitted by:
Jennifer Djordjevic, Director of Operations/ Date
Outreach, Office of the Mayor & Board
Agenda
AGENDA
Public Health & Safety Committee
Regular Meeting
Village Hall
1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
September 23, 2024 Council Chambers Immediately Following Public
Works & Utilities Committee
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Public Health & Safety Committee 08-19-2024
B. Public Health & Safety Committee 09-09-2024 Special
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Authorization to:
a. waive formal bidding
b. purchase twenty-three (23) DSR Stalker Radar Systems from Applied Concepts Inc.,
Richardson, TX, in an amount not to exceed $35,075.00.
B. Authorization to:
a. waive formal bidding (due to sole source)
b. purchase twenty (20) MedixSafe narcotic safe retrofit kits, software, and a five-year
service subscription from Bioconnect of Memphis, TN in an amount not to exceed
$38,977
5. REPORTS
A. Police Department Monthly Report
B. Health & Human Services Department Monthly Report
C. Emergency Management Division Monthly Report
D. Fire Department Monthly Report
6. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
7. ITEMS IN REVIEW
8. OTHER
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9. ADJOURNMENT
Further details and information can be found in the agenda packet attached hereto and incorporated herein and
can also be viewed online at www.hoffmanestates.org and/or in person in the Village Clerk's office. The Village of
Hoffman Estates complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For accessibility assistance, call the
ADA Coordinator at 847/882-9100.
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Packet
AGENDA
Public Health & Safety Committee
Regular Meeting
Village Hall
1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
September 23, 2024 Council Chambers Immediately Following Public
Works & Utilities Committee
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Public Health & Safety Committee 08-19-2024
B. Public Health & Safety Committee 09-09-2024 Special
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Authorization to:
a. waive formal bidding
b. purchase twenty-three (23) DSR Stalker Radar Systems from Applied Concepts Inc.,
Richardson, TX, in an amount not to exceed $35,075.00.
B. Authorization to:
a. waive formal bidding (due to sole source)
b. purchase twenty (20) MedixSafe narcotic safe retrofit kits, software, and a five-year
service subscription from Bioconnect of Memphis, TN in an amount not to exceed
$38,977
5. REPORTS
A. Police Department Monthly Report
B. Health & Human Services Department Monthly Report
C. Emergency Management Division Monthly Report
D. Fire Department Monthly Report
6. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
7. ITEMS IN REVIEW
8. OTHER
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September 23, 2024 Village of Hoffman Estates Public Health & Safety Committee
9. ADJOURNMENT
Further details and information can be found in the agenda packet attached hereto and incorporated herein and
can also be viewed online at www.hoffmanestates.org and/or in person in the Village Clerk's office. The Village of
Hoffman Estates complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For accessibility assistance, call the
ADA Coordinator at 847/882-9100.
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Village of Hoffman Estates DRAFT
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES August 19, 2024
I. Roll Call
Members in Attendance: Karen Mills, Chairperson
Anna Newell, Vice Chairperson
Gary Pilafas, Trustee
Gary Stanton, Trustee
Karen Arnet, Trustee
Pat Kinnane, Trustee
William McLeod, Mayor
Management Team Members
in Attendance: Eric Palm, Village Manager
Dan O’Malley, Deputy Village Manager
Art Janura, Corp. Counsel
Bryan Ackerlund, Asst. Dir. PW
Jon Pape, Assistant Village Manager
Rachel Musiala, Finance Director
Peter Gugliotta, Director of Dev. Services
Cathy Docezkalski, Asst. HRM Director
Patrick Seger, Director HRM
Freddy Segura, GIS Manager
Monica Saavedra, Director of HHS
Alan Wax, Fire Chief
Kasia Cawley, Police Chief
Justin Roach, IT Infrastructure Manager
Darek Raszka, Director of IS
Patty Richter, Village Clerk
Missy Brito, Communications Director
Alan Wenderski, Dir. Of Engineering
Ben Gibbs, GM Now Arena
Ric Signorella, Multimedia Production Mgr.
Guests: Mike Rapp (Lions Club)
Jennifer Hamilton (Share Services, CEO)
The Public Health and Safety Committee meeting was called to order at 7:20 p.m.
II. Approval of Minutes – July 15, 2024
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Public Health and Safety Committee -2- August 19, 2024
Motion by Trustee Pilafas, seconded by Trustee Kinnane, to approve the Finance
Committee meeting minutes of July 15, 2024. Voice vote taken. All ayes. (One abstention,
Trustee Mills) Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee Arnet, seconded by Trustee Pilafas, to approve the Special Finance
Committee meeting minutes of August 5, 2024. Voice vote taken. All ayes. Motion
carried.
III. Public Comment
NEW BUSINESS
REPORTS (INFORMATION ONLY)
1. Police Department Monthly Report
The Police Department Monthly Report was received and filed.
2. Health and Human Services Monthly Report.
The Health and Human Services Department Monthly Report was received and filed.
3. Emergency Management Monthly Report.
The Emergency Management Monthly Report was received and filed.
4. Fire Department Monthly Report.
The Fire Department Monthly Report was received and filed.
A. President’s Report
B. Other
C. Items in Review
D. Adjournment
Motion by Trustee Kinnane, seconded by Trustee Arnet, to adjourn the meeting at 7:24
p.m. Voice vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried.
Minutes submitted by:
Jennifer Djordjevic, Director of Operations/ Date
Outreach, Office of the Mayor & Board
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Village of Hoffman Estates
DRAFT
SPECIAL PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES September 9, 2024
1. ROLL CALL
Members in Attendance: Karen Mills, Chairman
Gary Pilafas, Vice Chairman
Anna Newell, Trustee
Gary Stanton, Trustee
Karen Arnet, Trustee
Pat Kinnane, Trustee
William McLeod, Mayor
Management Team Members
in Attendance: Eric Palm, Village Manager
Dan O’Malley, Deputy Village Manager
Arthur Janura, Corporation Counsel
Jon Pape, Assistant Village Manager
Alan Wax, Fire Chief
Kathryn Cawley, Police Chief
Patrick Seger, Director of HRM
Bryan Ackerland, Director of Code Enf.
Andy LoBosco, Sr. Program Mgr. – Eng.
Jennifer Horn, Dir. Planning and Trans.
Phil Green, Trans. & Long Range Planner
Kevin Kramer, Econ. Dev. Director
Sonia Zala, St. Transportation Eng.
Ric Signorella, Multimedia Production Mgr.
The Special Public Health and Safety Meeting was called to order at 8:17 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review and acceptance of the Construction Manager’s
Recommendation of the Qualified Low Bidders and Guaranteed
Maximum Price Proposal for the construction of Fire Station #21.
An item summary sheet from Dan O’Malley and Alan Wax was presented to Committee.
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Special Public Health and Safety Committee -2- September 9, 2024
Dan O’Malley addressed the Committee and reported that design of the fire station is
complete and the bid opening for all construction trades was conducted in August. Camosy
provided the Village with a recommendation of the qualified low bidders. There are 15
trade bids recommended ranging in work from earthwork/site utilities to landscaping to
complete the new station. Based on the bid results, the estimated construction total $9.1
million. This amount includes cost for drainage and parking lot reconstruction to the CAC,
but does not include design or furniture/furnishings.
Motion by Trustee Pilafas, seconded by Trustee Arnet for acceptance of the Construction
Manager’s Recommendation of the qualified low bidders and guaranteed maximum price
proposal for the construction of Fire Station #21. Voice vote taken. All ayes. Motion
carried.
4. ITEMS IN REVIEW
5. OTHER
6. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Arnet, seconded by Trustee Kinnane, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Voice vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried.
Minutes submitted by:
Debbie Schoop, Executive Assistant Date
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AGENDA ITEM REPORT
Public Health & Safety Committee
September 23, 2024
ITEM 4A
REQUEST: Authorization to:
a. waive formal bidding
b. purchase twenty-three (23) DSR Stalker Radar Systems from
Applied Concepts Inc., Richardson, TX, in an amount not to
exceed $35,075.00.
FROM: Kasia Cawley, Police Chief
ITEM TYPE: Action Item - Committee
REQUEST SUMMARY
The radar system in all front line police vehicles are currently outdated and not under
warranty, and purchasing new radars will allow for more precise and reliable speed
targeting. In previous years, the Police Department has utilized the State of Illinois
Joint Purchasing Program to provide the lowest costs based on volume discounting by
vendors to provide products or services. However, in FY2024 there is no state contract
awarded through this program. The police department requested quotes from three
reputable vendors to include the cost of the radar system and all necessary accessories
to be paired. Kustom Signals Inc of Lexena, KS, provided a quote at
$48,639.05. Dana Safety Supply of Miami, FL, was unable to provide a custom quote,
but the pricing listed on their website totaled $143,305.64. Applied Concepts Inc. of
Richardson, TX, was the lowest bidder and provided pricing for a complete radar
package for twenty-three (23) DSR Stalker Radars plus accessories including a 60-
month warranty for $35,075.00.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is sufficient funding in the asset forfeiture account to purchase twenty-three (23)
speed radar systems for all front line police vehicles.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorization to waive formal bidding and purchase twenty-three (23) DSR Stalker
Radar Systems from Applied Concepts Inc., Richardson, TX, in an amount not to
exceed $35,075.00.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Applied Concepts Quote
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AGENDA ITEM REPORT
Public Health & Safety Committee
September 23, 2024
ITEM 4B
REQUEST: Authorization to:
a. waive formal bidding (due to sole source)
b. purchase twenty (20) MedixSafe narcotic safe retrofit kits,
software, and a five-year service subscription from Bioconnect
of Memphis, TN in an amount not to exceed $38,977
FROM: Alan Wax, Fire Chief
ITEM TYPE: Action Item - Committee
REQUEST SUMMARY
Every paramedic vehicle (engines, ambulances, ladder trucks, squads) and fire station
in the Fire Department has a heavy-duty safe that is used to provide secure storage of
narcotics and certain other drugs used by paramedics. The current safes are
MedixSafes by Bioconnect, and they have been in use since 2018.
The only “operational” part of each safe is the front door. Each door has a latch,
keypad, and display screen. To access contents of the safes, each employee has their
own code to be entered on the keypad. Besides for entry to the safes, it allows for
tracking of who accessed the safes and when.
The following are issues of concern:
• The company will no longer service these older-model safes.
• Currently, every time an employee is hired, changes paramedic status, or leaves
the Department, each of the twenty safes must be physically hooked-up to a
computer and reprogrammed for the change. As this may happen several times
per year, and since the safes are scattered throughout the Village on the
vehicles and in the fire stations, this is a very time-consuming and inefficient
process.
The requested purchase leaves the current safes in place, as they are still in good
condition, but provides a retrofit kit that replaces the front doors of the current safes
with a new door that the company will service, and that will allow all safes to be
reprogrammed remotely through the “cloud.”
The Village’s IT Department has tested the new door and confirms that the remote-
programming function works well with the Village’s systems.
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Therefore, the Fire Department respectfully requests approval to purchase the retrofit
kits, software, and service subscription.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
$38,977 from the Fire Department’s EMS Division in the Operating Budget
RECOMMENDATION
Approval to waive bidding (due to sole source) and purchase twenty (20) MedixSafe
narcotic safe retrofit kits, software, and a five-year service subscription from Bioconnect
of Memphis, TN in an amount not to exceed $38,977.
ATTACHMENTS
None
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PATROL DIVISION ACTIVITY REPORT
During the month of August the Patrol Division responded to 4088 calls for service. The following is a
brief summary of some of the activities:
For the months of July and August various officers of the bike unit were assigned to
patrol in hot spot areas. Officers were also assigned to conduct foot patrols in areas
that had an uptick in crime trends. The officers targeted violations of drinking in
public areas, open area use of narcotics, burglaries and damage to property.
On 02 August, Officers Kowal and Kent responded to the 500 block of Avondale Lane
reference a missing suicidal 39-year-old male resident of Hoffman Estates.
Information obtained revealed the subject may be located at the 600 block of Bode
Road. Officers eventually located the subject, who was also wanted for trespassing by
our department, and he denied suicidal statements but had a wound to his arm. The
subject was taken into custody and transported by the fire department to the hospital for his wound.
Once at the hospital the suspect made an attempted to escape. He was taken back into custody, charged
with Theft Under $500.00, Escape and Trespass to Residence, cited and released.
On 07 August, Officer Patel initiated a traffic stop at Barrington and Bode Roads after being alerted from
the license plate recognition system that the registration was suspended. She met with the driver, a 21-
year-old male resident of Island Lake. She noticed the odor of burnt cannabis emitting from the vehicle
and a search of the vehicle produced unpackaged cannabis. The driver was issued a citation for
Possession of Cannabis, Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle, and Suspended Registration and
released.
On 08 August, Officers Chereck and Novello responded to the 3800 block of Winston Drive reference 3 to
4 juveniles attempting to steal packages from a front porch. Officers located the juveniles at the
intersection of Winston Drive and Freeman Road. The 16-year-old male resident of Hoffman Estates
immediately admitted to taking a package and later dropping it when confronted by a neighbor. The
juveniles were eventually turned over to their parents. This incident led to information reference these
juveniles starting fires in dumpsters resulting in the offenders being arrested.
On 09 August, Officer R. Miraglia initiated a traffic stop for several violations at Higgins Road and
Greenspoint Parkway. He met with the driver, a 57-year-old male resident of Roselle, who exhibited signs
of intoxication. He submitted to field sobriety testing and failed. He was arrested for Driving Under the
Influence of Alcohol and transported to the police department. While at the department he submitted to a
breath test which registered .097. He was cited and released for DUI, DUI Over .08, Improper Lane Usage,
Disregarding a Traffic Control Device, and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle.
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PATROL DIVISION REPORT CONT..
On 10 August, Officer Cardenas initiated a traffic stop for various violations near Barrington and Hassell
Roads. He met with the driver a, 48-year-old male resident of Hoffman Estates who exhibited signs of
narcotic use. The male consented to a search of his vehicle. While standing on the side of the road,
officers observed him drop a vial from his pocket. When he was confronted, he struggled with the officers
and kicked the vial down the sewer drain. He was handcuffed and searched but denied dropping any
items from his pocket. Hoffman Estates Fire Department was contacted, and they recovered the vial from
the sewer. The male still denied having possession, and a search of the vehicle produced a vial that
matched the vial from the sewer. Also found was a clear plastic bag with suspected cocaine as well as
three glass pipe containing burnt residue. The male was cited and released for Possession of Controlled
Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting a Peace Officer, and Driving Upon a Sidewalk.
On 13 August, Officer D. Miraglia observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed southbound on
Huntington Lane, but due to the center median, he was unable to immediately turn around. Moments
later he was dispatched to the 1600 block of Foltz Drive for a single vehicle traffic crash. Upon arrival he
met with the driver, a 29-year-old female resident of Palatine. The driver exited the vehicle and stated, “I
knew I made a bad choice.” Officer Miraglia immediately noticed signs of impairment. The driver
submitted to field sobriety tests and failed. She was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and
transported to the police department. She was offered a breath test which registered her BAC at .229.
She was cited and released for DUI, DUI Over .08, Failure to Reduce Speed, Driving on the Left Side, and
Improper Lane Usage.
On 23 August, Officer Bachman, while patrolling the area of Prairie Stone Parkway and Higgins Road,
observed a vehicle driving at him on the wrong side of the Prairie Stone Parkway. He initiated a stop and
met with the driver, a 47-year-old male resident of Hoffman Estates. The driver barely rolled down his
window, refused to identify himself and requested to speak with a supervisor. While Sergeant Jones was
speaking with the driver, he was ordered out of the vehicle several times and refused to cooperate. The
driver’s actions were consistent with an intoxicated driver. The driver was removed from the vehicle and
arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. The driver was transported to the police department
where he refused all tests. He was cited and released for Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of
Alcohol/3 plus offenses, two counts of Obstructing of Justice, and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis.
On 24 August, Officer R. Miraglia initiated a traffic stop for a vehicle traveling 79 mph in a posted 45 mph
zone. He stopped the vehicle at Heritage Drive and Valley Lane and met with the driver, a 24-year-old
male resident of Hoffman Estates. The driver showed signs of intoxication, submitted to Field Sobriety
Testing and failed. He was arrested and transported to the police department. He submitted to a breath
test which registered .184. He was cited and released for Driving Under the influence of Alcohol, BAC over
.08, and Speeding.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2024
On August 6, the Hoffman Estates Police hosted the annual
National Night Out. Despite the rain, there were many Hoffman
Estates residents in attendance. There were multiple vendors, the
Church of the Cross provided food, HEPD specialty units came
out, and there was even a DJ. During the event, there were station
tours every 30 minutes. Residents at the event talked about how
much they enjoyed it and thanked the police department for
putting on this event.
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INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION REPORT
Detective Garcia was assigned to investigate a to come to HEPD the following day to speak with
reported Aggravated Domestic Battery which was the states attorney’s office. During the statement
called in by the 36-year-old female Hoffman Estates she stated that she and the offender were at a
resident who was battered by her homeless 26-year- friend’s house drinking when the friend fell asleep
old boyfriend. Hoffman Estates Police patrol units on the couch in the living room. The victim and
located the suspect hiding in a building on the 900 offender went to the bathroom to have sex. After
block of Grand Canyon Parkway. The victim was sex while lying on the ground of the bathroom, the
transported to SAMC for medical care due to her offender suddenly became angry and began to
injuries which included bruises and a laceration to strike her. She attempted to leave the bathroom,
her lip which the victim stated was caused by a but the offender would not let her. She eventually
pocketknife. After further investigation felony review was able to get free. The States Attorney’s Office
was contacted and one count of Aggravated Battery approved Felony Aggravated Domestic Battery,
Great Bodily Harm was approved for the suspect. and this case was Cleared by Felony Arrest.
The suspect was transported for a psychological
evaluation at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Detective Parks was assigned to follow up on a
Hospital and was later processed upon his release. Forgery/Obtaining a Controlled Substance by
Fraud. A doctor realized that several prescriptions
This case was Cleared by Felony Arrest.
had been written under his name without his
Detective Fesemyer investigated a Violation of knowledge or consent. One of the location
Order of Protection that occurred at the 100 the prescription was filled at was the
block of Westview Street. Detective Fesemyer Walgreens on Roselle Road. Detective Parks
interviewed the 27-year-old Hoffman Estates obtained video surveillance of the offender’s
resident who advised that her 28-year-old ex- vehicle with a temporary plate that
boyfriend from Glendale Heights, is currently registered to a 28-year-old Chicago resident.
sending harassing messages via Facebook. The The suspect’s last arrest was for obtaining a
victim had an order of protection against the suspect controlled substance by fraud, and a booking
while the messages were being received. Detective photo of the offender from a previous arrest
Fesemyer wrote a Grand Jury subpoena to Facebook matched that of the individual seen on
for subscriber information. This investigation surveillance video. This investigation continues.
continues.
Detective Ramos was called in for a Death
Detective Garcia was assigned to a case of Stolen Investigation which occurred on the 1300 block of
Motor Vehicle when after performing numerous Rebecca Drive. The incident started as an
burglaries to unlocked motor vehicles, suspects ambulance assist for a sick 32-year-old female.
discovered two unlocked vehicles with their keys The subject passed away while being transported
inside and stole them from residential areas in north to the hospital by Hoffman Estates Fire
Hoffman Estates. Both were later recovered Department. It was reported that the subject has
unoccupied in Chicago and processed for evidence. an extensive history of drug use and was
These cases were Cleared by Recovery. attempting to quit. During the investigation,
Detective Ramos discovered drug paraphernalia
Detective Parks was assigned to follow up on an near the last known location of where the subject
Aggravated Domestic Incident during which the was resting, indicating a possible drug overdose.
victim advised that her boyfriend had beaten her This investigation continues pending further
and caused a laceration to her lip. She was reports from the Medical Examiner’s Office.
transported to the hospital where she received six
stiches on her lip. The offender was located by patrol
officers, attempting to hide in a sauna. The offender
was transported to HEPD, and the victim was asked
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JUVENILE INVESTIGATIONS SECTION REPORT
Detective Fesemyer investigated an Online offenders. One juvenile offender was arrested and
Enticement and Possession of Child Pornography charged with two counts of Arson. The second
investigation that occurred as part of the Internet involved juvenile offender was issued a Disorderly
Crimes Against Children Task Force. Detective Conduct citation due to having limited involvement.
Fesemyer obtained a Cybertip advising that an This investigation continues pending a third arrest
unknown suspect was attempting to obtain nude on the involved adult offender.
images from a 13-year-old victim. Detective
Fesemyer completed two Grand Jury subpoenas and
Detective Ramos was assigned a Battery case
learned that the offender was a minor that lived in
which occurred near the Bode Road and Western
Weyerhaeuser, Wisconsin. Detective Fesemyer
Street area in Hoffman Estates in which a 12-year-
contacted the mother of the suspect and explained
old male juvenile was physically battered by three
the investigation to her. Detective Fesemyer worked
unknown juvenile offenders. The incident was not
with the family to treat this incident as a learning
captured on camera and the juvenile is not able to
experience, without criminal charges being filed.
positively identify any of the suspects. Detective
This case is Exceptionally Cleared. Ramos is working with the Schaumburg School
Resource Officer assigned to the victim’s school to
Detective Fesemyer wrote one Grand Jury subpoena obtain possible leads. This investigation continues.
and four search warrants as part of the Internet
Crimes Against Children Task Force investigations.
During the month of August, Detective Ramos
Detective Fesemyer initiated 35 cases, where 20
conducted five lockdown drills at various schools in
were administratively closed due to lack of evidence
Hoffman Estates.
and 4 were unfounded.
Detective Ramos investigated two related arson
cases which occurred on the 4300 block of Haman
Ave. Detective Ramos obtained video footage of the
incident and was able to track down all the involved
Other Activities/Events:
Peer Meeting
National Night Out
Freezy Fridays
Aging Expo
Social Worker Foundation Conference
Charitable foundation
Supreme Court Decision Webinar
APSS Critical Incident Committee
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TACTICAL UNIT REPORT
On 01 August, Tactical Officers Bartolone and Meyer On 15 August, the Tactical Unit assisted patrol
and Sergeant Giacone were patrolling the area of with locating and processing a subject that
2500 Hassell Road and made contact with two threatened to fight officers from a call earlier in
subjects smoking cannabis in plain view while in the week. He was taken into custody without
control of a vehicle. After a search of the vehicle a incident and processed accordingly.
loaded firearm was found in the front passenger
compartment. The driver was arrested and charged On 15 August, the Tactical Unit followed up on a
with Unlawful Use of Weapon and Driving Under the case involving a subject that fought the police and
Influence of Drugs. attempted to destroy evidence to avoid jail. After
receiving a subpoena for medical records, the
On 06 August, the Tactical Unit attended HEPD subject was charged accordingly.
National Night Out and made valuable contacts with
residents and members of the Village. On 16 August, the Tactical Unit assisted Hanover
Park PD with the final Suburban Jurisdictional
On 07 August, the Tactical Unit executed a search Response Force unit activity of the year.
warrant on a suspect's phone in reference to a
shooting that occurred in town. On 21 August, the Tactical Unit was assigned a
case involving juveniles from local area
On 08 August, Tactical Officers Bartolone and schools that threatened someone with a
Meyer and Sergeant Giacone assisted patrol in firearm after a physical altercation. After
locating a motorcycle driving recklessly into further investigative work the subject was
oncoming traffic and fleeing from police located and taken into custody.
almost daily. The Tactical Unit located the subject at
work and placed him into custody for Aggravated On 22 August, Tactical Officer Bartolone
Fleeing and Eluding. His motorcycle was also seized recovered a FOID card.
as it was used in the commission of the crime.
On 24 August, the Tactical Unit, in coordination
On 08 August, Tactical Officer Bartolone recovered 3 with the Village, assisted with the recycling event.
FOID cards. More than 100 pounds of prescription pills,
needles, and various narcotics were properly
On 09 August, the Tactical Unit assisted Bartlet PD disposed of.
at their fest with the Suburban Multijurisdictional
Response Force unit. On 29 August, Tactical Officer Meyer conducted
an annual registration for a violent offender in
On 13 August, Sergeant Giacone and Tactical Officer town.
Meyer instructed in-service training on handcuffing,
defensive tactics, emergency medical treatment, On 30 August, Tactical Officer Bartolone assisted
and Taser use. the Detectives with a neighborhood canvass for a
new police hire in Montgomery IL.
On 14 August, the Tactical Unit assisted
Streamwood PD Tactical Unit with surveillance and On 31 August, Tactical Officer Jennings assisted
conducting traffic stops on a known residence with the locating and apprehension of a subject
selling narcotics. that fled from a Schaumburg accident.
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P o l i c e D e p a r tm e n t P age 6
S P E C I A L / S TA F F S E R V I C E S D I V I S I O N R E P O R T
A number of projects and programs were August 13, August 20 – All sworn members of
completed and continued in the Special Services & the Hoffman Estates Police Department attended
Staff Services Division during August 2024. Some in-service training regarding Defensive Tactics
of these included: and Taser Certification.
Sergeant Donohue continued with the recruiting NEW HIRE
process of entry level Police Officers as well as
lateral Police Officers. The Department welcomed
Probationary Police Officer
Sergeant Donohue made several Facebook posts Zachary Woodbury. He will
regarding events in the Village of Hoffman Estates attend the Cook County
that Police would be attending as well as special Sheriff’s Police Academy
events throughout the Village of Hoffman Estates. starting August 26th.
TRAINING
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P o l i c e D e p a r tm e n t P age 7
COMMUNITY RELATIONS REPORT
August 2 – Chief Cawley, Deputy Chief Bending, social workers Nataly Correa and Alexandra
Berkman, and other on-duty officers attended “Freezy Friday” at South Ridge Park in North
Hoffman. Freeze pops were handed out to kids and their parents while they enjoyed the nice weather
and played in the splash pad. Oakley even made a special appearance!
August 9 – Chief Cawley, Deputy Chief Bending, Officer Ortiz, social worker Alexandra Berkman,
and various on-duty officers attended “Freezy Friday” at Seascape Aquatic Park. Freeze pops were
handed out to kids and their parents while they enjoyed the nice weather and played in the pools.
Many groups of summer campers came in. Of course, Oakley was the greatest hit!
August 23 – Sergeant Donohue, Officer Ortiz, Officer Teipel, and Cadets/Advisors attended various
classes at Conant High School to recruit for the First Responder Teen Academy, Public Safety
Cadets, and Emergency Management. They spoke to different forensic and law classes but also
attended other classes that the teachers welcomed us into. We had multiple applications for the cadet
program and inquiries about volunteer hours afterward.
August 24 – Chief Cawley, Deputy Chief Bending,
Officer Ortiz, and many other HEPD personnel
attended the Special Olympics Truck Convoy at the
Now Arena. We had the opportunity to raise money
for the athletes of the Special Olympics. There was a
huge turnout and even had a showdown between two
companies for the Lead Truck auction. We estimate
raising approximately $80,000 for Special Olympics.
It was by far the most we’ve raised compared to years
past! It was such a rewarding experience to be a part
of.
August 26 – HEPD had the honor of volunteers visiting from the Raksha Bandhan HSS to celebrate
Universal Oneness Day – a Hindu Raksha Bandhan Festival. This simply translates to “Protection
connection” between siblings. However, this organization began expanding the festival's tradition to
include first responders and community leaders as a sign of appreciation and gratitude.
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P o l i c e D e p a r tm e n t P age 8
CADET POST 806
August 14, 21 and 28 – The Cadets had their first meetings of the school year. They
viewed a PowerPoint presentation on how to conduct traffic stops. They learned the proper
way to conduct a traffic stop from the beginning until the very end. Videos were shown
that tied in to the topics discussed and there was an open conversation about the reasons
officers conduct stops the way that they do in order to keep themselves and the public safe.
At the end of each meeting, the cadets took a short quiz to test their knowledge and how much they learned
from the lesson. Afterward, they were taught how to handcuff and were explained the safety behind it. They
then had the opportunity to practice with each other and the advisors. They called out their traffic stops to
dispatch and spelled the driver’s names to dispatch. They also learned other terms they may hear from a
dispatcher and what exactly it means.
New cadets and volunteers had the opportunity to watch senior cadets do a traffic stop first before trying one
themselves. They had the opportunity to ask questions and solidify their skills. The plan is to keep building
off of these basic traffic stops to make them harder as the weeks pass.
TRAFFIC SECTION REPORT
Sergeant Wondolkowski reviewed 183 red light camera violations for a total time of 2.7 hours.
The Traffic Section reviewed 18 hit and run traffic crash reports.
Sergeant Wondolkowski processed 26 oversize/overweight permits through the Oxcart permit system. Year-
to-date Sergeant Wondolkowski has processed 182 permit requests.
August 27 - Officer Witt had an MCAT / STAR Team callout for a fatal crash investigation in Mount
Prospect.
August 15 – August 18 - Officer Witt attended The International Chiefs of Police Impaired Driving
Conference in Washington DC.
The department speed trailer was placed on Winston and Norman Drive as well as Fairmont Road between
Golf and Higgins Roads. Locations were determined based on traffic complaints received by the department.
Traffic Enforcement
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P o l i c e D e p a r tm e n t P age 9
OAKLEY’S REPORT
On August 1st, Oakley joined his Canines 4 Comfort friends at a “Hero’s in the Park”
event hosted by the Highland Park Park District. Children who attend park district
program had the opportunity to visit with Public Works employees, Firefighters, and
Police Officers…of course, the police comfort dogs stole the show.
On August 6th, the Hoffman Estates Police
Department hosted the annual National Night Out
celebration at the police station. Even in the rain,
Oakley had the opportunity to meet with residents
and explain the role he plays for the police department. He even got to meet
Gus T. Bull, the Windy City Bulls mascot.
On August 14th, Oakley joined Pickles and Caine (Oakbrook Terrace PD) and Belle (Canines 4 Comfort) for
a office visit at INX in West Chicago. The business employees had the opportunity
to destress with the dogs.
The Hoffman Estates Children’s Advocacy Center hosted their 35th birthday
celebration. The CAC requested that Oakley make an appearance so, he decided to
invite a few friends. Hope (Streamwood PD), Chance (Elgin PD) and Walter (100
Club of Illinois) all came out to celebrate. They received a lot of pets and met
some new friends.
On August 24th, The Hoffman Estates Police
Department and the NOW Arena hosted the
annual Special Olympics Truck Convoy. Oakley
join in on the effort to help raise money and
awareness for athletes with physical and mental
disabilities. Thanks to Oakley’s help, the event
raised over $80,000 for Special Olympics Illinois,
including $20,000 for the Lead Truck auction
which was won by Flood Brothers Disposal.
On August 29th, Oakley visited Elgin High School with Chance and Charm (Elgin PD), Bandit (Oakbrook
PD), Maverick (Bartlett PD), Dooley (Sycamore PD), Hope (Streamwood PD) and Oakley (McHenry PD) to
comfort student after the loss of a classmate. The dogs put a smile on all the students faces during the
difficult grieving process.
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P o l i c e D e p a r tm e n t P age 1 0
LETTERS OF APPRECIATION
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P o l i c e D e p a r tm e n t P age 1 1
LETTERS OF APPRECIATION
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P o l i c e D e p a r tm e n t P age 1 2
LETTERS OF APPRECIATION
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VILLAGE OF HOFFMAN ESTATES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN
SERVICES
MONTHLY REPORT
To: Eric Palm, Village Manager August 2024
Prevention & Wellness
Research shows that the work duties and stressors related to being a police officer are specifically
unique to the field and often misunderstood. Being a police officer changes the way officers think,
respond, and manage stress which can significantly impact officers’ overall wellbeing. Police officers
are often unaware to the changes happening within them until they present physically and socially but
even then, police officers and families may not understand why changes are occurring. The Village of
Hoffman Estates Health & Human Services Department extern Jasmoniqua Cleveland offered a 15
minute private stress screening for officers which provided a chance to briefly discuss the impact of
policing on the officer’s overall wellbeing, and resources and tools to manage the stressors of the job.
Stress screenings were held at the Police Department from 3pm-9pm on August 2nd. Thirteen officers
participated in the screenings.
The 2023-2024 Psychology Training Program interns and externs completed their training with the
Village of Hoffman Estates Health and Human Services on August 13th and August 16th, 2024.
Throughout their year in HHS, students provided direct clinical therapy services, psychological testing
services, community workshops and presentations, and developed and attended community events and
resource fairs. Their contributions to serving the community have been appreciated.
Health and Human Services director Dr. Monica Saavedra and community
health nurse Gina McCauley attended the Wine Wednesday event on 21,
2024. At the event, Health and Human Services was presented with a check
for $1,000 from the Schaumburg-Hoffman Lions Club for the Village’s Self-
Help Fund. The self-help fund assists residents of Hoffman Estates who are
experiencing hardship and whose circumstances may fall outside of additional emergency assistance
programming. Residents must meet criteria and demonstrate hardship to participate in the program.
On August 3, 2024, the Youth Commission hosted an educational
reptile show for the community in partnership with Cold Blooded
Parties. Seventy-six (76) people attended the event.
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HHS hosted a WITS Workout class for older adults at Village Hall on August 15, 2024. Eight (8) peo-
ple attended the class. The WITS Workout program provides participants with a variety of games and
tasks that help enhance memory, learn new skills, and have social engagement. The WITS Workout
program will be available monthly to residents of Hoffman Estates and will resume it’s second site for
classes at Haverford in the Fall.
Health and Human Services provides quality preventative health services to the community. In Au-
gust, nursing staff provided 134 infant and children’s vaccinations and 3 adult vaccinations. Through
these vaccinations, a total of 235 child and 7 adult antigens were administered. One hundred eleven
(111) preventative screenings were completed which include blood pressure (28), and pulse screenings
(17), Blood Sugar (15), Hemoglobin (12), CardioCheck (6), TB (12), A1C (4) tests, and Tanita (5).
Nursing staff provided Bone Density clinics for the community. Twelve (12) bone density screenings
were completed. Nursing staff provided 45 hours of consultation during the month of August. Vision
and Hearing Screenings were conducted to screen pre-school age children. These screenings assist
with identifying difficulties in vision and hearing and utilize developmentally-appropriate techniques
to screen children and identify any necessary referral or follow-up. During August, 167 vision and
hearing screenings were completed.
Treatment and Crisis Response
Health and Human Services provides in-person therapy services and telehealth psychotherapy services
for the community and Village employees. During the month of August, clinical psychology staff
served 107 clients and provided 156 hours of individual counseling, 2 hours of family counseling, 3
clinical intakes, and 12 hours of crisis counseling. With the conclusion of the training year, clients
completed termination sessions during the first week of August and were placed on a transfer list to
begin services with new therapists beginning in September. Therapy services address a variety of
mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, suicidal ideation, and family con-
flict.
During the month of August, Health and Human Services and Police Social Workers, conducted crisis
outreach and intervention. Crisis intervention services include making calls to the Department of Chil-
dren and Family Services (DCFS), safety planning and hospitalization for clients experiencing suicidal
ideation, providing assistance and resources to residents facing mental health emergencies homeless-
ness, domestic violence, and the need for substance abuse referrals. During the month of August, Po-
lice Social Workers, completed 240.5 hours of crisis calls in the community.
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Emergency Assistance
HHS continues to be a volunteer service extension site for the Salvation Army program. Through this
program, HHS provides Salvation Army Emergency Assistance services to Hoffman Estates’ residents
in need. This fund provides limited financial support to families who show a need due to an unex-
pected emergency (i.e. insufficient funds for rent or past due utility bill). Staff meets with each client
for approximately 30 minutes to assess the need for additional services and/or referrals. During the
month of August, 5 residents were assisted through the Salvation Army program.
HHS is a designated site for individuals to apply for the Nicor Gas Sharing program. The program
provides payment assistance with gas bills for those who qualify and meet income requirements. Dur-
ing the month of August, 2 residents were assisted.
The Health and Human Services Lending Closet loans wheelchairs, crutches, canes, walkers, and knee
scooters to residents for a small fee. During August, 2 items were loaned to Village residents.
Sharps Recycling Program
Health and Human Services offers sharps recycling on the first Wednesday of each month. During the
month of August, Health and Human Services collected sharps on the first of the month and at the
Community Recycling Event held at Village hall on August 24, 2024. During the month of August,
258 pounds of sharps were collected.
Charlie’s Check-In
In August, Charlie sat in on 27 therapy
sessions, participated in Charlie visits
around Village Hall, did various meet
and greets with clients in the HHS lobby,
and continued working on training.
Charlie was also excited to participate in
Village Hall Selfie Day and can be seen
here enjoying his selfie with his friends in
HHS.
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Additional Activities
• Dr. Audra Marks attended the First Friday event at Seascape Aquatic Center on August 2, 2024.
• Dr. Monica Saavedra attended the monthly meeting for the Senior Commission on August 6, 2024.
• Dr. Audra Marks and Dr. Monica Saavedra attended GIS training on August 9, 2024.
• HHS staff attended the end of year celebration for psychology externs and interns on August 13,
2024.
• Dr. Monica Saavedra attended the monthly Youth Commission Meeting on August 15, 2024.
• Dr. Monica Saavedra attended budget meetings on August, 19th, 20th, and 21st at Village Hall.
• Dr. Audra Marks attended the monthly Commission for People with Disabilities meeting on August
19, 2024.
• Dr. Monica Saavedra presented and Dr. Audra Marks attended the HHS budget review presentation
on August 20, 2024.
• Dr. Monica Saavedra assisted at the Senior Commission Luncheon on August 21, 2024.
• Dr. Monica Saavedra attended the management team planning retreat on August 23, 2024.
Monica Saavedra, Psy.D. Audra Marks, Psy.D.
Director, Health & Human Services Assistant Director, Health & Human Services
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August, 2024
Health Services Provided
August, 2024 Year to Date Last Year to Date 2023 Total
Total People Served: 342 2398 2318 3694
Children's Clinic People Served:
Children's Clinic Total: 59 259 425 655
Shots Given:
Children's Clinic (Includes Flu): 134 586 1035 1582
Total Antigens: 235 1038 1802 2764
Vision/Hearing Testing:
Vision/Hearing Total: 167 1232 1238 1790
Adult Immunizations:
Adult Flu: 0 11 0 255
Hep A/Menactra: 0 1 0 0
Hep B: 2 15 19 20
Tdap: 1 11 23 28
Twinrix: 0 1 1 2
317 Program: 0 0 0 0
Other: 0 2 0 0
Total Combined Shots: 3 41 43 305
Total Antigens: 7 44 90 364
Adult Wellness Testing:
Tanita Scale: 5 30 61 86
Blood Pressure: 28 313 219 314
Pulse: 17 126 90 147
Blood Sugar: 15 55 48 100
CardioChek (Lipid Profile): 6 28 20 93
Hgb/AC: 4 23 26 41
TB Testing: 12 49 32 32
Hemoglobin: 12 62 53 126
Bone Density: 12 145 0 0
Other: 0 0 0 0
Total: 111 831 549 939
Health Consultation Time: 45 hrs 284 hrs 291 hrs 426 hrs
Human Services Provided
August, 2024 Year to Date Last Year to Date 2023 Total
Total People Served: 107 1113 910 2145
Counseling Sessions:
Individual Counseling: 156 2325 2425 3320
Intake: 3 59 74 110
Couples Counseling: 0 0 58 58
Family Counseling: 2 90.5 108 130
Group Counseling: 0 25.5 5.5 5.5
Therapy Dog Sessions: 27 74 0 0
Total Sessions: 188 2574 2670.5 3624.5
Crisis Intervention: 252.5 hrs 1476 hrs 1045 hrs 1484 hrs
Psychological Testing:
Number of Testing 2023 Total
Hours of Testing Year to Date Test Last Year to Date
Clients August, Number of
August, 2024 Batteries Test Batteries
2024 Batteries
Total: 0 0 3 5 5
Outreach
Times Held in August, 2024 Times Held in Last Y-T-D 2023 Total
Y-T-D Participants
August, 2024 Participants 2024 Participants Participants
Community Outreach
Blood Drive: 0 0 7 1 17 33
Wits Workout: 1 8 124 10 0 0
Therapy Dog Programing: 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other: 0 0 0 0 0 0
Special Events/Fairs:
Total: 1 76 272 8 638 1210
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Employee Programs:
Total: 1 13 597 18 184 302
Assistance Programs:
August, 2024
Year to Date Last Year to Date 2023 Total
Participants
Nicor: 2 9 17 25
Salvation Army: 5 22 30 35
Lending Closet: 2 39 54 71
Total: 9 70 101 131
Health Clinic Revenues
August, 2024 Year to Date Last Year to Date 2023 Total Comments
Children's Clinic: $ 1,325.00 $ 3,820.00 $ 4,715.00 $ 7,286.00
Cancellation Fee: $ 25.00$ 200.00 $ - $ -
Other Clinic/Fairs: $ - $ - $ - $ -
Hgb/A1C: $ 60.00$ 375.00 $ 336.00 $ 574.00
TB tests: $ 60.00$ 480.00 $ 185.00 $ 200.00
CardioChek (Lipid Profile): $ 110.00$ 553.00 $ 611.00 $ 739.00
Bone Density: $ 75.00$ 140.00 $ - $ -
Adult Shots: $ 100.00$ 520.00 $ 190.00 $ 300.00
Employee Shots: $ - $ - $ - $ -
Blood Sugar: $ - $ - $ - $ -
Hemoglobin: $ 9.00$ 21.00 $ 21.00 $ 24.00
Medicaid: $ - $ - $ - $ -
Flu/Medicare: $ - $ 70.00 $ - $ 150.00
Children's Flu Clinic: $ - $ - $ - $ -
Vision & Hearing: $ 45.00$ 130.00 $ 205.00 $ 340.00
V&H Grant Reimbursement: $ 1,254.00 $ - $ -
Lending Closet: $ 95.00 $ 775.00 $ 770.00 $ 950.00
Total: $ 1,904.00 $ 8,338.00 $ 7,033.00 $ 10,563.00
Human Services Revenue
August, 2024 Year to Date Last Year to Date 2023 Total Comments
Counseling: $ 1,121.50 $ 22,295.00 $ 27,251.00 $ 36,086.00
Testing: $ - $ - $ - $ -
Presentations: $ - $ - $ - $ -
Total Revenue: $ 1,121.50 $ 22,295.00 $ 27,251.00 $ 36,086.00
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August 2024
VILLAGE OF HOFFMAN ESTATES
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
The Village of Hoffman Estates Emergency Management status report for August 2024:
EMC:
This month was focused on budget preparation and a presentation to village management. I also
have been working with HRM to finalize some updates on our village emergency plans to
include adaptations for communications and lockdown procedures. These should be finalized
over the next month and be redistributed to village employees for additional training.
Another large project for this month was the Emergency Management Preparedness Grant
(EMPG) application for the 2024-2025 cycle. This process includes setting up a projected
budget, objectives, goals, and narratives for IEMA and FEMA to review. Once accepted, the
village will receive approximately 50% of the Emergency Management operating budget through
this grant. Expenses include the EOC internet, the JEMS annual costs and additional expenses
for training.
This year’s annual Severe Weather Drill was scheduled for August 13th at Village Hall. All
employees working at Village Hall participated in this drill by finding their closest shelter
location within the building. This also allowed us to test the intercom system.
Event preparations and planning started this month for the Platzkonzert German Festival that
included the development of the Event Action Plan and resource requests to Cook County
Emergency Management and Regional Security.
The Continuity of Operations/ Continuity of Government Plan (COOP/COG) is in the revision
process this month and should be finalized by the first week of October. This process includes
having each department director review vendors, contacts, and priorities within their respective
departments. Once finalized, I will compile all of the revisions, and this document will be reviewed
by JEMS and IEMA. The COOP/COG is a document used to establish a framework of how our
village operates in the event of a large-scale emergency where certain aspects or departments may
be offline, unavailable, or disrupted. The goal of this document is to maintain our government
operations during those disruptions with minimal impact by preplanning.
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August 2024
EMA Team:
The EMA team participated in this year’s National Night
Out at the Police Department. The team passed out
information on severe weather, winter weather
preparedness and power outage information to the public.
Our giveaways included tornado tattoos and severe
weather stickers.
This month, the EMA team begins working at both High
Schools for their home football games for traffic
assistance. The EMA team has provided assistance over
the years due to an increased attendance and poor traffic
flow into their parking lots.
Outlook:
Outdoor Warning Siren to replace HE11, which is located at Rohressen Rd, ¼ mile south of Shoe
Factory Rd will be upgraded in September, according to Fulton Sirens.
In September, our village will be participating in a JEMS Emergency Operations Center Full-Scale
Exercise with multiple other villages to simulate working together within a mutual aid structure.
This unique exercise will allow our village and our neighbors to have a uniformed approach in
how we work an Emergency Operations Center when dealing with a large-scale emergency. This
exercise is scheduled for mid-September.
Sarah Marcucci
Emergency Management Coordinator
Village of Hoffman Estates
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To: Eric Palm, Village Manager
FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT
August 2024
This month’s activities resulted in the Fire Department responding to 591 calls for service, 442
incidents were for emergency medical service, 141 incidents were suppression-related, and 8 were
mutual aid to other fire departments.
The following is an overview of activities and emergency responses for the month of August.
__________________
Alan Wax, Fire Chief
Department Activities and Highlights:
Personnel from our
Hazardous Materials
Specialty Team took
part in a MABAS
(Mutual Aid Box Alarm
System) Drill with
nearby communities
during the month of
August.
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Emergency Incidents of Interest:
8/2/24 – #24-3899 – Barrington Rd – Medical Incident
Companies responded to the above location for the report of a cardiac arrest. Upon arrival,
companies assessed one patient. Personnel contacted SAMC and resuscitation efforts ceased in the
field. The scene was turned over to HEPD.
8/6/24 – #24-3985 – Huntington Blvd – Medical Incident
Companies responded to the above location for the report of a cardiac arrest. Upon arrival,
companies assessed one patient. Personnel contacted SAMC and resuscitation efforts ceased in the
field. The scene was turned over to HEPD.
8/5/24 – #24-3950 – Haman Ave – Dumpster Fire
Companies responded to the above location for the report of a dumpster fire behind a school. Upon
arrival, Engine 23 found a fully involved fire in a large dumpster on the side of the building. The fire
had not spread to the structure. Engine 23 used the deck gun and a hose line to extinguish the fire.
A thermal imaging camera was used to determine all heat sources were extinguished. The scene was
turned over to HEPD.
8/11/24 – #24-4080 – Olmstead Dr – Medical Incident
Companies responded to the above location for the report of a cardiac arrest. Upon arrival,
companies assessed one patient. Personnel contacted SAMC and resuscitation efforts ceased in the
field. The scene was turned over to HEPD.
8/13/24 – #24-4125 – Devonshire Ln – Medical Incident
Companies responded to the above location for the report of a cardiac arrest. Upon arrival,
companies assessed one patient. Personnel contacted SAMC and resuscitation efforts ceased in the
field. The scene was turned over to HEPD.
8/20/24 – #24-4254 – Apache Ln – Medical Incident
Companies responded to the above location for the report of a cardiac arrest. Upon arrival,
companies assessed one patient. Personnel contacted SAMC and resuscitation efforts ceased in the
field. The scene was turned over to HEPD.
8/20/24 – #24-4255 – Audubon St – Medical Incident
Companies responded to the above location for the report of a cardiac arrest. Upon arrival,
companies assessed one patient. Personnel contacted SAMC and resuscitation efforts ceased in the
field. The scene was turned over to HEPD.
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Mutual & Auto Aid Incidents of Interest:
8/26/24 – #24-4374 – Grey Fox Ct, Streamwood – Structure Fire
Tower 22 responded mutual aid to the above location for the report of a structure fire. Upon arrival,
Tower 22 was assigned to ventilation and overhaul. The assignment was completed, and the crew
proceeded to rehab. Tower 22 was released by Command.
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
• Fire Chief Wax participated in the following events during the month:
• Leadership Seminar
• Regional Fire Service Preparation Meetings for the DNC
• National Night Out
• Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Division 1 Fire Chiefs’ Meeting
• Several Meetings and Calls related to new Fire Station #21 design and construction
• MABAS Division 2 meeting (hosted by HEFD)
• Swearing-In of new Police Officer
• Budget meetings
• Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association of Illinois Executive Board meeting
• Torch Run Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Illinois
• 9/11 Ceremony Committee planning meeting
• Summer Sounds on the Green concert
• Board of Fire & Police Commissioners Interviews of Firefighter Candidates
• Community Emergency Services and Supports Act (CESSA) “Hyperlocal” meeting
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION continued
• Deputy Chief of Administration Raymond participated in the following events during the
month:
• Attended Leadership Seminar
• Attended FF Watson's 5th anniversary
• Attended Bid meeting for Station 21
• Attended MABAS 2 Chiefs Meeting
• Attended Preplan GIS Bureau Rollout
• Attended HEPD new hire swearing-in
• Attended the Officer meetings
• Attended the 2025 Operating Budget Meeting
• Attended New Cardiac Monitor presentations
• Work the NOW Arena as 606
• Attended Staff Meeting at Station 24
• Attended Division 1 Deputy Chiefs’ meeting
• Attended the D/C’s intro to GEMT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
• Deputy Chief of Operations Clarke participated in the following events during the month:
• Attended Division 1 Deputy Chiefs’ meeting
• Attended the National Fire Academy for the Executive Fire Officer Program
• Attended the Bid Meeting for Station 21
• Attended the Tornado Drill at the Village Hall
• Attended the MABAS 2 Chief’s Meeting at Station 24
• Attended the MABAS 1 OPGS Meeting
• Attended the 2025 Budget Meeting with Finance
• Worked on the 2025 Promotional Exam for Lieutenants and Captains
• Worked on our New Hire Process
• Attended a Third Quarter Staff Meeting
• Attended a GEMT Meeting
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TRAINING DIVISION
• Battalion Chief Zito participated in the following events during the month:
• Developed training for the month of September
• Attended MABAS Div 1 Training Officer’s meeting
• Held Shift Training Coordinator’s meeting
• Filled two openings on STC committee
• Attended MABAS Div 1 Safety Officer’s meeting
• Held HE Occ Health & Safety Committee meeting
• Attended Viscuso Leadership Seminar at Harper College
• Attended HEPD new officer swearing in
• Attended Dr. Denis O’Nieal Teamwork and Leadership Seminar
• Coordinated and attended Officer’s Meetings
• Attended Pipeline Emergencies Class MABAS
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Classes
8/12 – Public CPR Class (4 Adults) (FF Campbell)
Pub Ed Activities
8/1 – Summer Sounds on the Green (1st Shift Station 24)
8/6 – National Night Out (FF Kelm & 3rd Shift Station 21)
8/8 – Summer Sounds on the Green (2nd Shift Station 24)
8/8 – Smoke Detector Inspection (2nd Shift Station 23)
8/10 – Early Autism Services Open House (1st Shift Station 22)
8/10 – Block Party: Carriana Court (1st Shift Station 23)
8/14 – Brookdale Senior Living Open House (2nd Shift Station 22)
8/15 – Children’s Advocacy Center 25th Birthday (3rd Shift Station 21)
8/15 – Summer Sounds on the Green (3rd Shift Station 24)
8/17 – Hoffman Estates Chamber Car Show (2nd Shift Station 22)
8/18 – Beth Tikvah Annual Picnic (3rd Shift Station 21)
8/20 – Salem Apartments M.O.R.E. Event (2nd Shift Station 21)
8/24 – Special Olympics Torch Run (Lt Lichtenberg, Capt Campbell & 3rd Shift Station 24)
8/24 – Block Party: Evergreen Lane (3rd Shift Station 21)
8/28 – Smoke Detector Inspection (1st Shift Station 24)
~August – Installed 0 smoke detectors
~August – Educated 85 adults and 400 children in fire safety
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Total Emergency Responses
Year to Date
5000
4500
4000
3500
3000
2500
2000 4383 4463
1500
1000
500
0
2023 2024
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Ambulance 22 In Service Hours - August
0
744
In Service Hours Out of Service Hours
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Ambulance 22 In Service Hours - YTD
179.5
5676.5
Out of Service Hours In Service Hours
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Buildings Requiring Remaining to be
Sprinklers August YTD Total Installed
Installed 0 0 18
Wireless Total Installed to
Transceivers August YTD Total Date
Installed 1 6 501
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TRAINING DIVISION
Outside Training:
• Company Fire Officer (Schuenke & Lichtenberg)
In-house Training:
• SOG’s and SOP reading – THG 003 Elevated Parking Buildings
• SOG’s and SOP reading – SG 003-Fire Department Respirator Guidelines
• NWCH SOP’s – Chest Pain ACS
• Pierce Engine FAE Skills
• Driver’s Training Cone Course
• Monthly Paramedic ConEd
• Quarterly Intubations
• Officer’s Meeting
• Staff Meeting
• VEIS Videos
Company Training Instructed by the Captains and Lieutenants:
• 55-15 Airbags
• 55-8 Forcible Entry
• 55-14 Hydra-force
• 55-12 Cold Water Survival Suit 56-5A
• 56-1C Engine Company Evolution #1C - 2 1/2 Pre connect Attack Line with Hydrant
Supply (3 person company)
• 56-4B Engine Company Evolution #4B Supply FD Connection (2-3 person Company,
Sprinklered or Standpipe Building)
• 56-2A Standard Lead-out (3 Person Company, Single family/Townhouse Scenario)
• 56-3A Engine Company Evolution #3A Master Stream (4-5 person Company,
Warehouse Building Scenario)
Total training hours for the month of July for all members were 4,216.
Total Hours
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter YTD
10,198 11,652 8,185 30,035
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