The Sangamon County Board met in special session on February 18, 2010 in the County Board Chambers.  Chairman Van Meter called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.Mr. Montalbano gave the Invocation and Mr. O’Neill led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

Chairman Van Meter asked the County Clerk to call the roll.  There were 26 Present – 3 Absent.  Mr. Fraase, Mrs. Fulgenzi and Mr. Snell were all excused.

RESOLUTION 1

1. Resolution providing for (I) the authorization of (A) an Installment PurchaseContract relating to the purchase of property located at 2833 South Grand Avenue East in Springfield and other projects of the County; and (B) theissuance of not to exceed $12,970,000 of Debt Certificates, Series 2010, of the County evidencing the rights to payment under the Installment Purchase Contract, and concerning related matters and (II) the repeal of and amendments to prior Resolutions related to the issuance of such Debt Certificates.

            A motion was made by Mr. Goleman, seconded by Mrs. Long, to place Resolution 1 on the floor.  Mr. Goleman stated that tonight they are moving forward in the process of the new Public Health building.  They have made promises and have kept them with the purchase price of that facility.  There are a number of repairs that need to be done, which is no different than any other place.  Over a matter of time they will save a significant amount of money, and they are confident they are managing the taxpayer’s dollars as prudently as they possibly can and are making improvements that need to be made. 

            Mr. Moore asked how they are affording this building and debt service with no tax increase when there are possible layoffs.  Brian McFadden, County Administrator, explained that by getting everyone with Public Health under one roof they will see a savings with the rent currently paid to the three lease holders.  They will be able to save about $420,000, which is more than what the debt service will be.

            Mr. Hall asked about the salvage of equipment that is being exchanged out.  Mrs. Long stated that they will be looking into maximizing the value of the salvage because  they do need to save every penny.

            Mr. Bunch thanked the Chairman for the purchase of this building and for keeping his word.  

Mr. Sullivan pointed out that they are not just getting a building for $6.4 million, but they are getting a completely renovated building for this price.

Upon a roll call vote, there were 26 Yeas – 0 Nays for the adoption of Resolution 1.

MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2

2. Resolution authorizing amendments to certain service contracts relating to public health services of the County, as necessary in connection with the issuance of the Debt Certificates, Series 2010 of the County.

            A motion was made by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Stumpf, to place Resolution 2 on the floor.  Brian McFadden, County Administrator, explained that this authorizes the County to go back in and insert a provision into several clauses they have for medical providers.  This is a tax requirement associated with the issuance of the bonds.   The Public Health Department has already started the process.  There are four open ended contracts in play, and they just need to insert the provision, which will probably be for five years.

Upon a roll call vote, there were 25 Yeas – 0 Nays for the adoption of Resolution 2.

MOTION CARRIED
RESOLUTION ADOPTED

RECESS

            A motion was made by Mrs. Turner, seconded by Mrs. Long, to recess the meeting to the regularly scheduled meeting of March 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.  A voice vote was unanimous.

MOTION CARRIED
MEETING RECESSED