MINUTES
SANGAMON COUNTY BOARD
MARCH 9, 2010
The Sangamon County Board met in Reconvened Adjourned September Session on March 9, 2010 in the County Board Chambers. Chairman VanMeter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Hall gave the Invocation and Mr. O’Neill led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Chairman VanMeter asked the Clerk to call the roll. There were 27 Present – 2 Absent. Mrs. Long and Mr. Moore were excused.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mr. Mendenhall presented a Proclamation to Rich Coon, Sherman Fire Chief, and Dick Rentschler, retired Rochester Fire Chief for their invaluable service to Sangamon County in gathering information for the United States Navy’s Communication Asset Survey and Mapping Study. Their work has enabled a viable communication system to allow for a quick response in a disaster and/or emergency situation in Sangamon County. Mr. Coon and Mr. Rentschler accepted the Proclamation, expressed their appreciation, and thanked the Board.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Mrs. Musgrave, seconded by Mrs. Turner, for approval of the Minutes of February 9, 2010 and February 18, 2010. A voice vote was unanimous.
MOTION CARRIED
MINUTES ADOPTED
CORRESPONDENCE
A motion was made by Mrs. Turner, seconded by Mrs. Musgrave, to place correspondence on file with the County Clerk. A voice vote was unanimous. There was no correspondence to file.
RESOLUTION 1
- Resolution approving an engineering agreement for a bridge replacement on New Salem Church Road in Curran Township.
A motion was made by Mr. Montalbano, seconded by Mr. Hall, to place Resolution 1 on the floor. Chairman VanMeter asked for a roll call vote on the adoption of Resolution 1. Upon the roll call vote, there were 26 Yeas – 0 Nays.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTIONS 2 – 3
- Resolution approving an engineering agreement for a bridge replacement on Buckhart Road (County Highway 4).
A motion was made by Mr. Mendenhall, seconded by Mr. Montalbano, to place Resolution 2 on the floor. A motion was made by Mr. Goleman, seconded by Mr. Smith, to consolidate Resolutions 2 – 3. Chairman VanMeter asked the Clerk to read Resolution 3.
- Resolution approving the low bids for two (2) batwing mower decks.
A voice vote was unanimous on the consolidation. A motion was made by
Mr. Goleman, seconded by Mr. Smith, that the roll call vote for Resolution 1 stand as the roll call vote for Resolutions 2 – 3, as consolidated. A voice vote was unanimous.
MOTIONS CARRIED
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 4
- 2010-5 – David Mendenhall, in the 1000 block of Mecla Road, Buffalo – Granting a Variance. County Board Member – David Mendenahall, District #3.
A motion was made by Mrs. Musgrave, seconded by Mr. Snell, to place Resolution 4 on the floor. A motion was made by Mrs. Musgrave to waive the reading of the professional staff’s report. There were no objections. A voice vote carried for the adoption of Resolution 4. Mr. Mendenhall voted Present.
MOTIONS CARRIED
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 5
- 2010-6 – Emma Marcella Davis, in the 2400 block of East Elm Street, Springfield – Granting a Rezoning. County Board Member – Doris Turner, District #19.
A motion was made by Mrs. Turner, seconded by Mr. Bunch, to place Resolution 5 on the floor. A motion was made by Mrs. Turner, seconded by Mr. Bunch and Mrs. Musgrave, to Table Resolution 5. A voice vote was unanimous.
MOTIONS CARRIED
RESOLUTION TABLED
RESOLUTION 6
- 2010-7 – Jim & Tammy Etherton, 11660 Buckhart Rd., Mechanicsburg – Granting a Rezoning and Variances. County Board Member – David Mendenhall, District #3.
A motion was made by Mr. Mendenhall, seconded by Mr. Moss, to place Resolution 6 on the floor. A motion was made by Mrs. Musgrave to waive the reading of the professional staff’s report. There were no objections. A voice vote was unanimous for the adoption of Resolution 6.
MOTIONS CARRIED
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 7
- 2010-8 – Gary Smith, 1210 East Cottonwood Street, Springfield – Denying a Rezoning. County Board Member – Clyde Bunch, District #21.
A motion was made by Mr. Bunch, seconded by Mr. Stephens, to place Resolution 7 on the floor. Chairman VanMeter asked the professional staff to give the procedural history of the case.
Norm Sims stated that the petitioner is requesting a rezoning from “R-2” single and two family residence district to “B-3” general business district to allow the construction of a pole barn to house contractor’s equipment, supplies and an office. The professional staff recommends denial of the requested spot “B-3” zoning as it is too intense at this location. Although numerous properties have been rezoned to “B-3” in the area, those properties were along the 11th Street Corridor, which has seen a commercial trend. The trend of development in the immediate area of the subject property has remained stable residential. Staff does not recommend a use variance at this location for a contractor’s office. There does not appear to be any special circumstances limiting the use of the property. The proposed use could negatively alter the general character of the area and begin a precedent in this residential neighborhood. Molly Berns stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals concurs with the staff report and recommends denial.
Ron Rhodes, residing at 2153 Yale Ave in Springfield, addressed the Board. He stated that they need a place to put their ladders and park their machinery, and a place for the secretary to come to work. Sometimes there are 18 to 20 guys who work for Mr. Smith. They just like this area. They want to know what they are allowed to do, and they do not want to make any of the neighbors mad. Most of the guys do not have a driver’s license, so there will not be a bunch of cars there.
Mr. Bunch stated that he would be glad to meet with the neighborhood association there to see what they want, but he knows they do not want a pole barn there. He stated that he would talk with some of the neighbors to see what they want and will get back with the petitioners.
A voice vote was unanimous for the adoption of Resolution 7. Resolution 7 written to “deny a rezoning” was adopted.
MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 8
- 2010-9 – Steven Bomke, 615 Country Lake Road, Springfield – Granting a Conditional Permitted Use. County Board Member – Harry Fraase, District #1.
A motion was made by Mr. Fraase, seconded by Mr. Stephens, to place Resolution 8 on the floor. A motion was made by Mrs. Musgrave to waive the reading of the professional staff’s report. There were no objections. A voice vote was unanimous for the adoption of Resolution 8.
MOTIONS CARRIED
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
RESOLUTIONS 9 – 12
- Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to surplus three vehicles.
A motion was made by Mr. Preckwinkle, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to place Resolution 9 on the floor. A motion was made by Mr. Bunch, seconded by Mr. Stephens, to consolidate Resolutions 9 – 12. Chairman VanMeter asked the Clerk to read Resolutions 10 – 12.
- Resolution approving the execution of a contract between Hanson Professional Services, Inc. and the Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission.
- Resolution approving an ordinance to add territory to the Lincoln-Logan County Enterprise Zone.
- Resolution approving an ordinance to remove territory from the Lincoln-Logan County-Dewitt County-Sangamon County Enterprise Zone.
A voice vote was unanimous for the consolidation of Resolutions 9 – 12. A motion was made by Mr. Goleman, seconded by Mrs. Musgrave, to amend Resolution 11. The amendment is necessary because the Village of Emden was included in the original version of the Resolution as approved by the Finance Committee, but they have indicated they are not yet ready to move forward with becoming part of the enterprise zone. The amended version and red line version will show every place Emden was listed is crossed out. A map of the enterprise zone is also included.
A voice vote was unanimous on the amendment of Resolution 11. A motion was made by Mr. Goleman, seconded by Mrs. Musgrave and Mrs. Turner, that the roll call vote for Resolution 1 stand as the roll call vote for Resolutions 9 – 12, as amended and consolidated. A voice vote carried. Mr. Hall voted no.
MOTIONS CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
WAIVER OF TEN-DAY FILING PERIOD
A motion was made by Mrs. Musgrave, seconded by Mrs. Turner, to waive the ten-day filing period. A voice vote was unanimous.
MOTION CARRIED
TEN-DAY FILING PERIOD WAIVED
RESOLUTIONS 13 – 15
- Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to surplus one vehicle.
A motion was made by Mr. Preckwinkle, seconded by Mr. Goleman, to place Resolution 13 on the floor. A motion was made by Mr. Bunch, seconded by Mrs. Fulgenzi, to consolidate Resolutions 13 – 15. Chairman VanMeter asked the Clerk to read Resolutions 14 and 15.
- Resolution amending the original professional services agreement for construction administration services in connection with the Sangamon County Public Health Facility.
- Resolution amending the original professional services agreement for on-site representation services in connection with the Sangamon County Public Health Facility.
A voice vote was unanimous on the consolidation. A motion was made by Mr. Goleman, seconded by Mr. Hall, that the roll call vote for Resolution 1stand as the roll call vote for Resolutions 13 – 15, as consolidated. A voice vote was unanimous.
MOTIONS CARRIED
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
- Resolutions
There were no new resolutions.
- Appointments
Appointment of Robert Wesley to the Sangamon County Board of Health for a term expiring February 2013.
Appointment of Deborah Grant to the Sangamon County Board of Health for a term expiring February 2013.
Appointment of Dr. Jane Albers to the Sangamon County Board of Health for a term expiring February 2013.
Appointment of Eric Long to the Community Services Block Grant Committee for a term expiring February 2013.
Appointment of Lavon Wilson to the Community Services Block Grant Committee for a term expiring February 2013.
Appointment of Dave MacDonna, III to the Community Services Block Grant Committee for a term expiring February 2013.
Chairman VanMeter announced a special appointment to deal with the consolidation of the County’s auto repair facilities. The committee will include Mr. Goleman, Mr. Mendenhall, Mr. Preckwinkle, Mr. Tjelmeland, Mr. Davsko, and Mr. Schweska. Mr. Goleman will serve as Chairman of the committee. The committee will only meet periodically to discuss this issue of consolidation, and will try to move it forward.
A motion was made by Mrs. Musgrave, seconded by Mrs. Turner, for approval of the appointments. A voice vote was unanimous.
MOTION CARRIED
APPOINTMENTS ADOPTED
- Ratification of the Highway Department’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Mr. Sullivan stated that he is pleased to announce the County has once again
negotiated an agreement with one of its bargaining units that will provide the same wages as non-union employees and all the bargaining units that took the wage concession offer.
They worked with the union cooperatively and quietly to reach an agreement. Essentially, the contract has not changed, but has been extended for three years.
A motion was made by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mr. Bunch, to ratify the Highway Department’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Mr. Bunch commended Brian McFadden and the Highway Department for working hard on this.
Chairman VanMeter asked Mr. Sullivan how many contracts are currently unresolved with respect to the current budget situation. Mr. Sullivan stated that the only one unresolved is for Corrections. Chairman VanMeter asked what the status is of their conversations with Corrections. Mr. Sullivan explained they are currently in negotiations with them, and so far it looks pretty good.
Mr. Goleman commended the Committee because they have done an outstanding job throughout this process. Chairman VanMeter concurred and also gave a vote of thanks to all the organized and non-organized employees. They will get through this, but will probably have another couple tough years in front of them.
A motion was made by Mr. Goleman, seconded by Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Musgrave, that the roll call vote for Resolution 1 stand as the roll call vote for the ratification of the contract. A voice vote was unanimous.
MOTIONS CARRIED
CONTRACT RATIFIED
COMMITTEE REPORT ON CLAIMS
A motion was made by Mrs. Turner, seconded by Mrs. Musgrave, to place the Committee Report on Claims on file with the County Clerk. A voice vote was unanimous.
MOTION CARRIED
REPORT FILED
RECESS
A motion was made by Mrs. Musgrave, seconded by Mrs. Turner, to recess the meeting to April 6, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was changed from the regularly scheduled meeting date so it did not conflict with the Annual Town Board Meeting. A voice vote was unanimous.
MOTION CARRIED
MEETING RECESSED |
