State Use Committee Meeting Minutes - December 3, 2025
Springfield Meeting Location
CMS – Jefferson Terrace
300 W Jefferson St
Chicago Meeting Location
CMS
555 W Monroe, 13N-Green
Call to Order
Chairman Wilson opened the meeting at 1:02 pm
Roll Call
Committee members present at Springfield:
Ron Wilson, Chairman
Christine Dickey
Tamara Diefendorf
Melissa Norman
Committee members present at Chicago:
Casey Burke, DHS Designee
Others present:
Katrina Laurik, CMS/BOSS
Approval of the September 3, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Chairman Wilson confirmed the members had reviewed the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes and there were no proposed changes. Member Christine Dickey called for a motion to approve the Minutes. Member Tamara Diefendorf second motion. Chairman Wilson approved minutes.
Review and Vote on Proposed Contracts
Chairman Wilson asked the Committee if all had a chance to review the proposed contracts and request letters to be voted on today. Committee responded they had reviewed and had no questions. State Use Coordinator Katrina Laurik read contracts aloud and vote was recorded on each members’ vote sheets. Member Tamara Diefendorf abstain from votes when required.
Open Floor for Discussion
Chairman Wilson opened the floor to the public for any questions or comments. Hearing no response for items of discussion Chairman Wilson moved on to the next item on the agenda.
Future Meeting Dates
Chairman Wilson reviewed the upcoming quarterly meeting date:
- March 4, 2026 at 1pm
- June 3, 2026 at 1pm
- September 9, 2026 at 1pm
- December 9, 2026 at 1pm
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Chairman Wilson called for a motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn was made by Member Christine Dickey. Member Melissa Norman second the motion to adjourn.
Chairman Wilson announced the motion to adjourn was approved and adjourned the meeting at 1:18 P.M.