Sangamon Sun

Sangamon County Finance Committee met August 8.

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, Greg Stumpf, Lori Williams

Members Absent: John O’Neill, Todd Smith

Others Present: Wes Barr, Tom Cavanagh, Mike Cowles, Brian Davis, Kate Downing, David Durall, Tim Eggleston, Andy Goleman, Brad Hammond, Suzann Maxheimer, Brian McFadden, John Milhiser, Brad Miller, Paul Palazzolo, Robert Scherschligt, Bernard Schoenburg, Vera Small, James Stone, Charlie Stratton, Mike Torchia, Andy Van Meter, 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 July 25, 2017 meeting of the Finance Committee. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Bunch and seconded by A. Fulgenzi. Motion carried (11-0).

Suzann Maxheimer, Court Administration, addressed the Committee requesting approval to hire a Data Coder Part-time who will work up to 19hours per week at an annual salary of up to $17,907.50 effective September 1, 2017. This position is grant funded. A motion to approve the request was made by L. Fulgenzi and seconded by Hills. Motion carried (11-0).

John Milhiser, State’s Attorney, addressed the Committee requesting approval of a merit salary adjustment for Andrew Affrunti, ASA, with an increase in annual salary from $58,000 to $65,000 effective July 10, approval of a merit salary adjustment for Mark Kaylan Beard, ASA, with an increase in annual salary from $40,700 to $45,000 effective August 21, approval to hire Jennifer Mathew as a replacement ASA-Felony Division at an annual salary of $55,000 effective August 21, and approval to hire a replacement ASA-Felony Division at an annual salary of $40,000 effective August 21. A motion to approve all four requests was made by Bunch and seconded by Williams. A motion to amend the previous motion to include “subject to approval of the Employee Services Committee” was made by Stumpf and seconded by Bunch. Motions carried (11-0).

Tim Eggleston, Comptroller, addressed the Committee requesting approval to hire a replacement Merit Deputy at an annual salary of $47,362 effective August 14, approval to hire two replacement Correctional Officers at an annual salary of $34,891 each with both hires being effective August 28, and approval to hire a replacement Records Clerk at an annual salary of $26,986 effective August 31, 2017. A motion to approve all requests was made by Ruzic and seconded by L. Fulgenzi. Motion carried (11-0).

Eggleston requested approval to hire a replacement Cook at an annual salary of $31,514 with a waiver of the 30 day hiring lag and effective date of the hire being August 9, 2017. The Sheriff’s Office employees four Cooks and a Supervisor who all work shifts that cover 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Eggleston informed the Committee that average hire lag for this year is 125 days. A motion to approve the request was made by Hall and seconded by Stumpf. Motion carried (11- 0).

Wes Barr, Sheriff, addressed the Committee requesting approval to of a promotion/salary adjustment for Nancy Finley from Deputy to Deputy Sergeant with an increase in annual salary from $69,002 to $77,282 and a salary adjustment for Kathleen Miller, Administrative Assistant with an increase in annual salary from $42,856 to $51,151, with both requests being effective August 9. A motion to approve both requests was made by Hills and seconded by Bunch. Motion carried (11-0).

Paul Palazzolo, Circuit Clerk, addressed the Committee requesting approval to hire a replacement Passport Clerk at an annual salary of $29,000 effective August 29, approval to hire a replacement Civil Support Clerk at an annual salary of $26,691.22 effective September 12, and a replacement Part Time Court Clerk at a rate of $11.14 an hour effective August 27. A motion to approve all three requests was made by Hall and seconded by L. Fulgenzi. Motion carried (11-0).

Andy Goleman, Auditor, addressed the Committee requesting approval to accept a proposal submitted by RSM to examine the revenue and expense scheduled for the SMART program for FY-2016 and FY-2017 at a total cost of $2,000. The examination is required by IDOT and is outside the scope of the County’s annual audit and must be performed on the grant year. A motion to approve the request was made by Ruzic and seconded by Mendenhall. Motion carried (11-0).

Robert Scherschligt, Public Defender, addressed the Committee requesting approval of a salary adjustment for J.W. Pierceall, Assistant Public Defender (Part-Time) with an increase in annual salary from $27,405 to $30,000 effective July 26. A motion to approve the request was made by Bunch and seconded by Scaife. Motion carried (11-0).

Mike Torchia, Court Services, addressed the Committee requesting approval to hire a replacement Probation Officer at an annual salary of $37,506 effective September 25. A motion to approve the request was made by Williams and seconded by Mendenhall. Motion carried (11-0).

Kate Downing, SMART, addressed the Committee requesting approval of a Resolution to begin providing public transportation in both Menard County and Sangamon County. A motion to approve the request was made by Hall and seconded by Williams. Motion carried (11-0).

Downing requested approval of a Resolution to amend the current building lease with 1800 East LLC that will increase space needed to house additional vehicle storage space and office space. A motion to approve the request was made by Scaife and seconded by Hills. Motion carried (11-0).

Downing requested approval of a Resolution for the rural and urban SMART budget for FY-2018 in the amount of $1,560,938. A motion to approve the budget was made Ruzic and seconded by Bunch. Motion carried (11-0).

Brian Davis, Highways, addressed the Committee requesting approval to hire three replacement Operators at an annual salary within the range for a Pay Grade 7 ($34,306-$48,027). All hires will be in-house promotions and with the appropriate wait period being met. A motion to approve the request was made by Williams and seconded by Ruzic. Motion carried (11-0).

James Stone, Public Health, and Andy Van Meter, County Board Chairman, addressed the Committee regarding the Resolution that is included on the County Board agenda regarding the amendment and adoption of the ordinance to provide for an Appeals Board effective December 1. The panel will consist of three members that will include James Stone or the SCDPH Assistant Director, George Preckwinkle and a representative of the food industry. The term of the Appeals Board is an annual term with no compensation.

Linda Fulgenzi, on behalf of Anne Schneider, requested that the Approval to Hire for LLWA be removed from the table and withdrawn. A motion to remove the item from the table was made by Bunch and seconded by Stumpf. Motion carried (11-0). A motion to withdraw the item from the agenda was made by L. Fulgenzi and seconded by Hills. Motion carried (11-0).

Charlie Stratton, on behalf of Brian McFadden, addressed the Committee requesting approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the SSCRP and the Village of Chatham where the SSCRP will serve as the Plat Officer for the Village. A motion to approve the request was made by Hills and seconded by Hall. Motion carried (11-0).

It was requested that the Intergovernmental Agreement with Rochester remain tabled.

There was no old business or public comment.

Preckwinkle requested a motion to approve the requisitions. A motion to approve the requisitions was made Bunch and seconded by Williams. Motion carried (11-0).

A motion to adjourn was made by Hall and seconded by Ruzic. Motion carried (11-0). Meeting adjourned.

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