August 29, 2016 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office on Monday August 29, 2016 at 9 am. Present were Commissioner Ginny Fanning and Commissioner Bradley A. Zeller. Chairman Bill Meier joined the meeting via conference call. The meeting is being conducted by Vice Chairman Fanning.

Vice Chr. Fanning asked Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Vice Chr. Fanning present, Commissioner Zeller present and Chr. Meier present via conference call. The Vice Chr. was informed that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

Vice Chr. Fanning said that the first order of business is the approval of the agenda. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Fanning said that the next item on the agenda is the board minutes from the August 22 board meeting. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Meier seconded the motion. Al voted “AYE”.

Public comment-none

Vice Chr. Fanning said that the payroll in the amount of $247,709.31 is the next item needing approval. This payroll will be distributed on August 30 Vice Chr. Fanning said. Chr. Meier made a motion to approve the payroll as stated. Commissioner Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr Fanning said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the FY 2017 budget. Vice Chr. Fanning said that the board would like to thank the elected officials and department heads for conservatively spending this past year and budgeting for next year. There was discussion. Commissioner Zeller made a motion to approve the FY 2017 budget as presented. Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt said she wanted to remind everyone that the second installment of real estate taxes is due next Tuesday September 6, 2016.

Commissioner Zeller made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved. The meeting stands adjourned.