Peoria Standard

Sangamon County Finance Committee met May 9.

Here is the minutes as provided by the Committee:

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

Members Absent:   John O’Neill, Cathy Scaife, Greg Stumpf

Others Present:  Tom Cavanagh, David Durall, Don Gray, Brad Hammond, Josh Langfelder, Brian McFadden, John Milhiser, Brad Miller, Paul Palazzolo, Charlie Stratton, Mike Torchia, Terry Viar, Mary Carter (Secretary)

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

Preckwinkle requested a motion to approve the minutes of the April 25, 2017 Finance Committee meeting.  A motion to approve the minutes was made by Bunch and seconded by Smith.  Motion carried (10-0).

John Milhiser, State’s Attorney, addressed the Committee requesting approval of Merit/Salary Adjustments for Andrew Affrunti, Assistant State’s Attorney-Felony Division with an increase in annual salary from $54,871 to $58,000, Edward Brandt, Assistant State’s Attorney-Chief Juvenile Division with an increase in annual salary from $50,000 to $54,000, Derek Dion, Assistant State’s Attorney-Felony Division with an increase in annual salary from $46,589 to $55,000, Cullen Manning, Assistant State’s Attorney-Felony Division with an increase in annual salary from $43,000 to $45,000, Jennifer Mathew, Assistant State’s Attorney-Felony Division with an increase in annual salary from $43,000 to $45,000, Steve McClure, Assistant State’s Attorney-Felony Division with an increase in annual salary from $46,589 to $48,000, John Morse, Assistant State’s Attorney-Felony Division with an increase in annual salary from $46,589 to $48,00, Amy Oakes, Assistant State’s Attorney-Felony Division with an increase in annual salary from $54,572 to $60,000, Rachel Ritzer, Assistant State’s Attorney-Felony Division with an increase in annual salary from $46,589 to $55,000, and Mary Beth Rodgers, Assistant State’s Attorney-Felony Division with an increase in annual salary from $45,787 to $55,000 effective May 15, 2017.  These ASAs are not unionized and are not part of the pay plan.  The increases will also make salaries competitive with comparable counties.  The starting salary will remain at $40,000.  A motion to remove the items from the table was made by Bunch and seconded by Mendenhall.  Motion carried (10-0).

Milhiser requested approval to hire two Supreme Court 711 Summer Interns at a cost of at a salary of $3,000 each a a Temporary Clerical at a rate of $10 an hour effective May 15, 2017.  A motion to consolidate all items was made by Bunch and seconded by Williams.  Motion carried (10-0).  A motion to approve all requests was made by Hill and seconded by A. Fulgenzi.  Motion carried (10-0).

Charlie Stratton, Human Resources, on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office, addressed the Committee requesting approval to hire a replacement Correctional Officer at an annual salary of $34,891 effective June 5, 2017.  A motion to approve the request was made by Williams and seconded by Hall. Motion carried (10-0).

A motion to table to agenda item for the Coroner’s Office was made by Smith and seconded by Hills.  Motion carried (100).

Paul Palazzolo, Circuit Clerk, addressed the Committee requesting approval to hire a replacement Civil Family Front Counter Clerk at an annual salary of $26,691.22 effective June 24, 2017 and to hire three Seasonal employees at a rate of $10 an hour effective on or after May 15, 2017.  A motion to approve all requests was made by Bunch and seconded by L. Fulgenzi.  Motion carried (10-0).

Josh Langfelder, Recorder, addressed the Committee requesting approval to hire three part-time Seasonal employees at a rate of $10 effective May 23, 2017.  A motion to approve the requests contingent upon approval from the Building & Grounds Committee was made by Smith and seconded by Bunch.  Motion carried (9-1) with Hall voting No.

Mike Torchia, Court Services, addressed the Committee requesting approval to apply for the Adult Redeploy Illinois Grant from the Adult Redeploy Illinois/Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority with anticipated grant revenue of $222,477.  Funding from this grant will support the Sangamon County Problem Solving Courts (Drug Court, Recovery Court, and Veterans Court).  Funding will also fund the Coordinator’s position, a Probation Officer position, and to provide treatment services for participants.  No matching funds are required.  A motion to approve the request was made by Smith and seconded by Williams.  Motion carried (10-0).

Torchia requested approval to apply for the Juvenile Justice Council Grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services/Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission with anticipated grant revenue of $35,000.  Funding from this grant will support the operations and the implementation of the Sangamon County Juvenile Justice Council.  A motion to approve the request was made by Williams and seconded by L. Fulgenzi.  Motion carried (10-0).

Torchia requested approval to hire two replacement Treatment Specialists at an annual salary of $41,190 effective on or after June 5, 2017.  A motion to approve the requests was made by A. Fulgenzi and seconded by Ruzic.  Motion carried (10-0).

Don Gray, County Clerk, addressed the Committee requesting approval to hire Makai Gant as Temporary Summer Help at a rate of $10 an hour effective June 1, 2017.  A motion to approve the request was made by Smith and seconded by Mendenhall.  Motion carried (10-0).

Brian McFadden, County Administrator, requested that Intergovernmental Agreement with Rochester be tabled.  A motion to approve the request was made by Williams and seconded by Mendenhall.  Motion carried (10-0).

McFadden presented the Committee a Resolution amending the Springfield/Sangamon County Enterprise Zone and establishing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for extension of the Springfield/Sangamon County to certain property for a particular purpose.   Two main points of this MOU with the Committee were the agreement to agree that a final MOU will outline future details and there is a two year window for construction to begin or the Enterprise Zone could cease.  McFadden reviewed the relevant language and highlighted Sections 4, 10, and 21.  Discussion was held on the zoning of this property.  A motion to approve the request was made Williams and seconded by Mendenhall.  Motion carried (10-0).

There was no old business or public comment.  Tom Cavanagh reported the tax bills have been disbursed, with 650 tax bills being emailed in a pilot program.  A joint Finance Committee and Public Health Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 16 at 5:00 at the Public Health building.  

Preckwinkle requested a motion to approve the requisitions.  A motion to approve the requisitions was made by Bunch and seconded by A. Fulgenzi.  Motion carried (10-0).

A motion to adjourn was made by Hall and seconded by L. Fulgenzi.  Motion carried (10-0).  Meeting adjourned.