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November 19, 2018 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday November 19, 2018 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to take roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Zeller – present and Commissioner Fanning – present. Commissioner Meier is absent from the meeting due to illness. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

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

Chr. Zeller said that the board minutes from the November 13 meeting is the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that bills for $251,579.25 are the next items needing approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the State’s Attorney Appellate Prosecutor’s office resolution and the State’s Attorney is present and would explain this for them. State’s Attorney Noll said that this is an annual resolution for $12,000.00 yearly. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a discussion only for the enterprise zone application is the next item on the agenda and Mr. Douglas is present and would explain this. Mr. Douglas said that the current enterprise zone would expire at the end of 2019. There was discussion.

Reports of Departments-Chr. Zeller said that the Courthouse will be closed Thursday and Friday is observance of Thanksgiving.

Public Comment-none

Chairman Remark’s –none

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

November 13, 2018 Meeting Minutes

*Note is being held on Tuesday due to Monday being a holiday*

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday November 13, 2018 at 9 am. Vice Chr. Meier asked Clk. Waggener to conduct roll call. Clk Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Vice Chr. Meier present and Commissioner Fanning present. Chr. Zeller is absent due to a meeting in Chicago. Clk. Waggener informed the Vice Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

Vice Chr. Meier said the first item needing approval is the agenda. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Meier said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the minutes from the October 22 board meeting. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Meier said that bills for $29,744.89 need approval from the board for payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Meier said that the verifiable payroll for signing on the 14 and distribution on the 15 of December, respectfully, is the next order of business. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Meier said that a resolution for delinquent tax payments is the next item on the agenda and that Treasurer Geirnaeirt will explain this. Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that this is a routine process when delinquent taxes were paid. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Meier said that an approval of an ordinance with Cass Communications addressing payment of a video service fee is next on the agenda. Vice Chr. Meier said that Cass Communications is running high-speed fiber North West of Jacksonville and this ordinance is very similar to what the county currently has with Mediacom. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the ordinance with Cass Communications as discussed. Vice. Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that the annual tax sale was held last Thursday and that 195 parcels sold which is down from last year.

Public Comment-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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

October 22, 2018 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday October 22, 2018. In the absence of Chr. Zeller, Vice Chr. Meier will be conducting the meeting. Vice Chr. Meier asked Clk. Waggener to ask for the roll call, Clk. Wagener asked for roll call as follows, Vice Chr. Meier answered present and Commissioner Fanning answered present. Clk. Waggener informed Vice Chr. Meier that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

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

Vice Chr. Meier said that the minutes from the October 9 board meeting is the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the October 9 board meeting minutes as written. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Meier said that bills in the amount of $62,266.37 are the next items on the agenda for approval and payment. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Vice Chr. Meier said that a request for a one-day liquor license from Hamilton’s Catering is the next item for approval and the date for this request in October 27, 2018. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the request as presented from Hamilton’s Catering. Vice Chr. Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Clk. Waggener said that her office is still early, grace period and vote by mail voting.
Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that delinquent tax names went into the paper and Saturday and that her office will accept payment in her office until 4:30 pm November 7. The tax sale is November 8 at 2:00 pm Treasurer Geirnaeirt said.
Commissioner Fanning stated that the Courthouse would be closed November 6, except for the Clerk’s office that will handle only election questions, and November 12 for Veterans Day.

Public Comment-none

Chairman’s Remarks-none

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

October 9, 2018 Meeting Minutes

*PLEASE note that the meeting will be held in the Law Library due to public participation*

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday October 9, 2018 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clerk Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Zeller answered present, Commissioner Meier answered present and Commissioner Fanning answered present. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

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

Chr. Zeller said that the approval of the board minutes from the October 1 meeting are the next item needing approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that payment of bills for $83,332.96 needs approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning 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. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for signing on October 12 and distribution on October 15 needs approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the board had a request from Hamilton’s Catering for a one-day liquor license on October 20, 2018. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the request from Hamilton’s Catering. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the adoption of FY 2108 budget transfers. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the FY 2018 budget transfers as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt said this is the last week to pay delinquent real estate taxes before names are published in the paper. There was discussion. The Treasurer said that the tax sale would be held on November 8.

Public Comment-It would be nice to get the GIS maps updated, signatures have increased to slow this project down. Discussion about residents not knowing that neighbors have signed up for a possible wind turbine. Concerns about distance from foundations.

Chairman Remarks-The board will not do anything without following the proper Illinois State Statute. The board has to hold public hearings, etc. before any of this will or can take place. Because the board will not publicly address remarks does not mean they are not listening. The board does not take lightly comments that are made once again on social media. This board puts politics aside and operates as a collective board for the people of Morgan County, not for individual viewpoint or interests.

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

October 1, 2018 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday October 1, 2018. Chr. Zeller asked that Clk Waggener conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Zeller present, Commissioner Meier present and Commissioner Fanning present. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting could continue.

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

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the approval of the minutes from the September 24, 2018 board meeting. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a reappointment of Steve Carls to the Willow Creek Drainage District needs approval from the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the reappointment of Steve Carls as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for the proposed predictable fee schedule under 55 ILCS 5/3-5018.1 is the next item for approval and the County Clerk will explain this. Clk. Waggener said that this is a mandated statute that has to be in place before January 1. Clk. Waggener said that she had a cost study done in her office by Bellwether, LLC as required. There was discussion. Clk. Waggener said that the new fees in her office would be implemented December 3, 2018. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for setting the maximum fee schedule per the cost study by Bellwether, LLC in the County Clerk’s office is the next item on the agenda. Clk. Waggener said that per the outcome of the cost study the Clerk’s office would be implementing the new fees December 3, 2018. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution for the maximum fee allotted in the County Clerk’s office per the cost study conducted. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Clk. Waggener said that early voting is taking place in her office.
Commissioner Fanning said that the flu clinic would take place October 4 from 1-6 pm and October 5 from 9 am – 2 pm. Commissioner Fanning said that Buster’s will be providing a Morgan County Cleanup day on October 6, 8 am – noon.

Public Comment-There will be a meeting held at the VFW open to the public to discuss the proposed Wind Farms in Morgan County. Meeting will be held October 2 at 6 pm.

Chr. Zeller said he that the board had received the FOIA request from Mr. Woodyard on information concerning the TB Clinic. Chr. Zeller said that in 2013, a referendum was put on the ballot to merge the TB Clinic with the Health Department and it failed. There was discussion.

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

September 24, 2018 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday September 24 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Zeller present, Commissioner Meier present and Commissioner Fanning present. Clk. Waggener informed the Chr. that a quorum is present and the meeting may continue.

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

Chr. Zeller said that the next order of business is the approval of the board meeting minutes from September 10. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes from September 10 as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE” and the motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said bills for $83,556.36 need approval from the board for payment. There was some discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bills for payment in the stated amount.
Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE” and the motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for signing on September 27 and distribution on September 28 is the next item for approval on the agenda. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated dates. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE” and the motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for delinquent tax payments is the next item on the agenda. Treasurer Geirnaeirt was present and explained this. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE” and the motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for MCS Community Services Strategic Plan 2018-2023 and MCS Community Services Emergency Succession Plan is the next on the agenda. Mr. Douglass from MCS is present and explained the resolution for the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the resolution for MCS Community Services Strategic Plan and Succession Plan as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE” and the motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that her office sent out delinquent tax notices. There was some discussion.
County Clk. Waggener said that Vote by Mail has begun in her office and Early Voting will begin Thursday in her office only for the November Election.

Public Comment-none

Chairman’s Remarks-Chr. Zeller said that he would like to correct a statement in the paper in reference to the ordinance concerning the wind farms. There is currently an ordinance in place and the proposed ideas for any changes has nothing to do with what is taking place in the board meetings. Chr. Zeller said that proposed changes/planning stages have been going on for some time.

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