Sangamon Sun

Sangamon County Finance Committee met June 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:

Members Present: Clyde Bunch, Annette Fulgenzi, Linda Fulgenzi, Craig Hall, Lisa Hills, David Mendenhall, George Preckwinkle, Rose Ruzic, Cathy Scaife, Todd Smith, Greg Stumpf, Lori Williams

Members Absent: John O’Neill

Others Present: Wes Barr, Brian Davis, Kate Downing, Tim Eggleston, Andy Goleman, Don Gray, Brad Hammond, Shirley Johnson, Brian McFadden, Brad Miller, Paul Palazzolo, Wayne Rovey, Charlie Stratton, Mike Torchia, Terry Viar, Denise E. McCrady (Secretary)

Chairman George Preckwinkle called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

Preckwinkle requested a motion to approve the minutes of the May 16, 2017 joint meeting of the Finance Committee and the Public Health, Solid Waste & Zoning Committee and the minutes of the May 23, 2017 Finance Committee meeting. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Smith and seconded by Mendenhall. Motion carried (12-0).

Wes Barr, Sheriff, addressed the Committee requesting approval to hire Terri Motley as an Assistant Director Support Services at an annual salary of $39,851 effective June 14, 2017. This is a newly created position, non-union, and partially funded by the elimination of another departmental position. Barr also requested approval to hire a replacement Records Clerk at an annual salary of $25,986 effective June 1, 2017. A motion to approve both requests was made by Smith and seconded by Bunch. Motion carried (12-0).

Don Gray, County Clerk, addressed the Committee requesting approval to hire a Temporary Part-time Summer Help at a salary of $10/hour. A motion to approve the request was made by Stumpf and seconded by Bunch. Motion carried (12- 0).

Paul Palazzolo, Circuit Clerk, addressed the Committee requesting approval to hire a Seasonal at a salary of $10/ hour effective June 14, 2017. A motion to approve the request was made by Hills and seconded by Ruzic. Motion carried (12- 0).

Mike Torchia, Court Services, addressed the Committee requesting approval to hire a replacement Probation Officer at an annual salary of $37,506 effective August 14, 2017. A motion to approve the request was made by A. Fulgenzi and seconded by Hall. Motion carried (12-0). Torchia requested approval to hire a replacement Treatment Specialist at an annual salary of $41,190 effective July 17, 2017. A motion to approve the request was made by Scaife and seconded by L. Fulgenzi. Motion carried (12-0).

Brian Davis, Highways, addressed the Committee requesting approval to hire a replacement Highway Maintenance Crew Chief. This position is a union position, with an annual salary of a Pay Grade 8, and will be filled internally. A motion to approve the request was made by Mendenhall and seconded by Hills. Motion carried (12-0).

Wayne Rovey, Information Systems, addressed the Committee requesting approval to hire a Summer IT Help Desk at a salary of $11/hour effective June 14, 2017. A motion to approve the request was made by Smith and seconded by L. Fulgenzi. Motion carried (12-0).

Kate Downing, SMART, addressed the Committee requesting approval of a Resolution authorizing application for the Public Transportation Capital Assistance Grant under the Illinois Department of Transportation. A motion to approve the request and forward to the County Board was made by Stumpf and seconded by Ruzic. Motion carried (12-0).

Shirley Johnson, CAC, addressed the Committee requesting approval of two travel requests for Pat Jacobs to attend the CASA Director’s Day meeting and the Illinois CASA Conference and for Carly Mason to attend the Illinois CASA Conference. The meeting and conference was held in East Peoria, IL. A motion to approve the request was made by A. Fulgenzi and seconded by Ruzic. Motion carried (12-0).

Preckwinkle requested a motion to table the Veterans agenda item. A motion to table was made by Smith and seconded by Hills. Motion carried (12-0).

Brian McFadden, County Administrator, requested that the Intergovernmental Agreement with Rochester remain tabled. McFadden reported that a quarterly budget review will be given at the next meeting. At this time, expenses are under budget, with the personnel line item 3% under budget.

There was no old business or public comment.

Preckwinkle requested a motion to approve the requisitions. A motion to approve the requisitions was made Scaife and seconded by L. Fulgenzi. Motion carried (12-0).

A motion to adjourn was made by Hall and seconded by Bunch. Motion carried (12-0). Meeting adjourned.

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