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The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday March 12 at 9 am. Chairman 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. Ck. Waggener informed the Chairman 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 board meeting minutes from the March 12 meeting is the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-none

Chr. Zeller said that bills for $117,932.43 are the next items for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the payment of bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll needs approval. Chr. Zeller said that payroll would be signed on the 14th and distributed on the 15th. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a reappointment of John R. Hermes to the Alexander Fire Protection is the next item needing approval from the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the reappointment of John R. Hermes as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-County Clk. Waggener said that her office would be open from nine until noon on Saturday for early voting and grace period voting only.

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.

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday March 5, 2018 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked Clk. Waggener to conduct the roll call. Clk. Waggener asked for roll call as follows, Chr. Zeller present and Commissioner Meier present. Commissioner Fanning is in absentia.

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. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item of approval are the minutes from the February 26 board meeting. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes from February 26 as written. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that Hamilton’s have requested the approval of a one-day liquor license for March 10, 2018. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the request from Hamilton’s for the one-day liquor license. 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 county local agency material proposal. There was discussion with Matt Coultas explaining this. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the proposal as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that an approval of the road districts local public agency material proposal is next on the agenda. There was discussion with Matt Coultas explaining this proposal. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the proposal as explained by Mr. Coultas. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a resolution for the LPA participation on the Literberry-Prentice Road project is next on the agenda. Again, there was discussion with Matt Coultas explaining this. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-County Clerk Waggener said that her office is open this Saturday from 9-noon for grace period registration and early voting.

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

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday February 26, 2018 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked County Clk. Waggener to take 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 can 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 board meeting minutes from February 13 are the next item on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-none

Chr. Zeller said that bills for $56,716.49 need the board’s approval for payment. 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 distribution on February 28 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the stated date for payroll distribution. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the approval of the joint dispatch agreement between West Central Joint Emergency Telephone System Board, Morgan County, City of Jacksonville, Village of South Jacksonville and Passavant Hospital has been updated. Phil McCarty is present and there was discussion on the updates. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the joint dispatch agreement as discussed.
Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the acceptance of the FY 2016-2017 is next on the agenda and the Adam Withee is present and would explain this audit. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to accept the audit as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-County Clk. Waggener said that her office is early voting and grace period voting.
Treasurer Geirnaeirt said that her office would soon be mailing mobile home tax bills.
Chr. Zeller said that board of review has been completed.

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

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Tuesday February 13 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 is in absentia. Clk. Waggener informed Chr. Zeller 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. 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 minutes from the January 22 board meeting. Commissioner Meier 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 for $89,457.60 need approval for payment. Commissioner Meier 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 verifiable payroll for distribution on February 15 needs approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that approval for local public agency agreement for federal participation for section 05-00093-FP Literberry Prentice Road is the next item on the agenda and Matt Coultas would explain. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the agreement as explained. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that approval of preliminary construction engineering services agreement for motor fuel tax funds for section 05-00093-01 FP Literberry Prentice Road is the next item on the agenda and again Matt Coultas would explain. The was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the preliminary engineering agreement as discussed. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item for approval is a local public agency agreement for Federal Participation (BLR 05310) for section 16-00106-00-SG County Wide Sign Upgrade. Matt Coultas explained. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the local public agency agreement as explained by Matt Coultas. Chr. Zeller seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-County Clk. Waggener reported that early voting would begin in her office today.

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

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday January 22, 2018 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 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 order of business is the approval of the January 8 board meeting minutes. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. Al voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-none

Chr. Zeller said bills for $107,687.63 need approval for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to pay the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for distribution on January 30 is the next item for approval. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that approval of a sexual harassment ordinance is the next item on the agenda. States Attorney Noll is present and would explain Chr. Zeller said. States Attorney Noll said that the current county handbook did address this but the State of Illinois mandated that specific language be in this policy. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the ordinance as presented and discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that an appointment of Rick Whalen (representing Village of Franklin) to the West Central Joint Emergency Telephone System Board (2018-2021) is the next item for approval. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment as discussed. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that an appointment of Tim Mann (representing Village of South Jacksonville) to the West Central Joint Emergency Telephone System Board (2016-2019) is the next item on the agenda. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the appointment as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-none

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.

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday January 8, 2018 at 9 am. Chr. Zeller asked the County Clerk 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 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 order of business is the approval of the board minutes from December 26. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Public Comment-none

Chr. Zeller said the bills for $55,587.82 need approval for payment. 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 distribution on January 12 (January 15 is a holiday) needs approval from the board. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the board had been presented with a resolution from Mayor Ezard for the approval of Doug Sills representing the City of Jacksonville to the West Central Joint Emergency Telephone Systems Board from 2018-2021. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Commissioner Fanning reminded everyone that the Courthouse would be closed Monday January 15 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King’s Day.

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