The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday April 24 at 9 am. Chr. Fanning asked the County Clerk’s office to conduct the roll call. Deputy Mellor asked for roll call as follows. Chairman Fanning present, Commissioner Zeller present and Commissioner Meier present. Deputy Mellor informed the Chairman that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.
Chr. Fanning said that the first item on the agenda is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Fanning said that the next item for approval are the board minutes from April 10, 2017. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Public Comment-none
Chr. Fanning said that the bills for $105,161.93 need approval for payment. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Fanning said that the verifiable payroll for distribution on April 28 is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the date stated. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Fanning said that the next two items are related. Chr. Fanning said the there are two requests from Hamilton’s Catering for one day liquor licenses. The first request is for April 29 Chr. Fanning said. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the one-day liquor license for Hamilton’s catering as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Fanning said that second request from Hamilton’s catering is for May 13, 2017. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the request as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Fanning said that the next order of business is the approval of the Animal Shelter plans. Chr. Fanning said that the new site would be 2368 square feet. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the plans for the new Animal Shelter as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Chr. Fanning said she would like the board to authorize the bidding process for the new animal shelter.
There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bidding process as discussed. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.
Reports of Departments-Mr. Coultas said that he had discussed with the County Clerk about giving the oath of office to the road commissioners and clerks on May 15.
Chr. Fanning said the on May 6 the countywide disposal would take place.
Real estate taxes have been mailed. The first installment will be due on June 5 and the second installment would be due on September 5.
Commissioner Meier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting stands adjourned.