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State Use Committee Meeting Minutes -March 4, 2026

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 1:05 pm

Roll Call

Committee members present at Springfield:
Ron Wilson, Chairman
Tamara Diefendorf
Melissa Norman
Christine Dickey

Committee members present at Chicago:
Casey Burke, DHS Designee
George Indelli
Derrick Franklin

Others present:
Katrina Laurik, CMS/BOSS
Elizabeth Hynek, CMS/Legal

Approval of the December 3, 2025 Meeting Minutes

Chairman Wilson confirmed the members had reviewed the December 3, 2025 meeting minutes and there were no proposed changes. Member Christine Dickey called for a motion to approve the Minutes. Member Melissa Norman second motion. Chairman Wilson approved minutes.

Review and Vote on Proposed Contracts

Vote Sheet

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 votes were recorded on each members’ vote sheets. Member Tamara Diefendorf Abstain from voting regarding Bridgeway as required.

Open Floor for Discussion

Chairman Wilson opened the floor to the public for any questions or comments. Hearing no items for discussion Chairman Wilson moved on to the next item on the agenda.

Future Meeting Dates

Chairman Wilson reviewed the upcoming quarterly meeting dates:

  • 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 Melissa Norman. Member George Indelli second the motion to adjourn.

Chairman Wilson announced the motion to adjourn was approved and adjourned the meeting at 1:18 P.M.