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March 24, 2014 Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday March 24, 2014. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Dick Rawlings and Commissioner Bill Meier.

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

Chr. Zeller said that the approval of the minuets from the March 10 board meeting is the next item needing approval. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item on the agenda is the Treasurers report and the Treasurer is present and will explain this for us Chr. Zeller said. Ms. Hornbeek said that the only thing she had to point out is the new savings account that she opened at Jacksonville Savings Bank. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the Treasurers report as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the bills in the amount of $66,277.38 are the next agenda item needing approval. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the 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 disbursement on March 28 is the next for approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is a cancellation of Certificate of Purchase. This type of cancellation has been granted in the past Chr. Zeller said and this has a little different wording as it involves a mobile home. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the certificate as discussed. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the board had a resolution to rescind the Enterprise Zone expansion for Villas of Holy Brook. There was discussion. Chr. Zeller said that the Villas of Holy Brook felt with all the new facilities being built that their facility was not needed at this time. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-none

Communications-Commissioner Rawlings said that when their office receives complaints or concerns that they need to have a contact name and number so that the board my address the issue. Otherwise they have no one to discuss the situation with.

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

March 10, 2014 Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioners office on Monday March 10, 2014 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Dick Rawlings and Commissioner Bill Meier.

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

The next item needing approval Chr. Zeller said is the approval of the minutes from the February 24, 2014 board meeting. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the February 24 minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that bills in the amount of $69,838.27 need approval for payment. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the verifiable payroll for the March 15 payroll payable on March 14 is the next item needing approval from the board. Commissioner Rawlings 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 an appointment for Road District 8 Clerk is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that Jane Bergschneider who is the current clerk is retiring and the board has a letter of recommendation for Pamela Reed to fill that vacancy. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the appointment per the letter of recommendation. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the intergovernmental agreement between the City of Jacksonville and Morgan County for the extension of the enterprise zone is the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said that Mr. Dennison is present and would explain this. Mr. Dennison said that the maps provided to the board show the planned expansion area. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier said that this is a standard document and made a motion to approve this agreement as stated. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-County Clerk Waggener said that her office will be open on Saturday March 15 from 9 am until noon for the sole purpose of grace period and early voting. Ms. Waggener said that her office will be closed on March 18 except for matters pertaining to the election.

Communications-none

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

February 24, 2014 Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday February 24, 2014 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Dick Rawlings and Commissioner Bill Meier.

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 Rawlings 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 February 10 board meeting minutes. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item is the acceptance of the January Treasurers report Chr. Zeller said. Ms. Hornbeek, Morgan County Treasurer said that she did not have anything to point out. Commissioner Meier made a motion to accept the Treasurer report as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the bills in the amount of $51,273.74 are the next items on the agenda for approval. Commissioner Rawlings 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.

Verifiable payroll for the 28th of February is the next item on the agenda Chr. Zeller said. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the date stated. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is a reconveyance of property located on HWY 267 south of Jacksonville. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve this resolution for the above mentioned property. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that an approval to expand the enterprise zone for the Villas of Holy Brook is the next item on the agenda and Mr. Dennison is present. Mr. Dennison said that he had a map and explained where the expansion would be; unfortunately he does not have all the paperwork in hand at this time. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to table this request until the next regular board meeting. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments—none

Communications—none

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

February 10, 2014 Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office at 9 am on Monday February 10, 2014. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Dick Rawlings and Commissioner Bill Meier.

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

Chr. Zeller said that the minutes from the February 3 board meeting are the next item needing approval. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the bills are in the amount of 36,465.66 and need approval to be paid. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the bills for payment in the stated amount. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Verifiable payroll for February 14, 2014 is the next item needing approval Chr. Zeller said. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the verifiable payroll for the stated date. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the MFT maintenance bids for the highway department are the next items on the agenda for approval and Mr. Coutlas would explain this for them. Mr. Coultas said that this is an annual bid process and he would recommend the low bids as received. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the low bids on the recommendation of Mr. Coultas. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next items for approval are the MFT bids for the road districts and again Mr. Coultas will explain. Mr. Coultas said that this is also an annual bid process for materials for the road districts. There was some discussion. Mr. Coultas said that he would recommend the low bids. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the low bids on the recommendation of Mr. Coultas. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the presentation and acceptance of the FY 2013 audit is the next item on the agenda and that Mr. Eyth was present and would explain this for them. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to accept the FY 2013 audit. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-County Clerk Waggener said that absentee voting for the March 18 primary has begun in her office.

Communications-Commissioner Rawlings said that the Courthouse would be closed Wednesday February 12 and Monday February 17.

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

February 3, 2014 Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office at 9 am on Monday February 3, 2014. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Dick Rawlings and Commissioner Bill Meier.

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

Chr. Zeller said that the board minutes from the January 27, 2014 meeting is the next item on the agenda. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

The next item on the agenda is the acceptance of the Treasurers December report Chr. Zeller said. Chr. Zeller said that the Treasurer is not present but this is a routine report. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to accept the Treasurers report as presented. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is a resolution to reconvey real estate property and the Treasurer is present and will explain this. Ms. Hornbeek said that this property had been sold for delinquent taxes and the taxes have know been paid in full and the property is being reconveyed back to the property owner. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the resolution as stated. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda for approval is a liquor license for the chili cook off that is an annual event. Chr. Zeller said that Don’s Place in Jacksonville is the liquor license holder for this event. Chr. Zeller said that the proceeds from this year’s event would be given to Hobby Horse and the event will be held on Sunday February 16, 2014. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the request for the liquor license as stated. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-County Clerk Waggener said that February 6 is the first day for an application by mail or in person for an absentee ballot.

Communications-Chr. Zeller said that the Commissioners have received the resignation of Bob Fitzsimmons after 30 years of service. Chr. Zeller said that his retirement date is March 28.

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

January 27, 2014 Meeting Minutes

The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s office on Monday January 27, 2014 at 9 am. Present were Chairman Bradley A. Zeller, Commissioner Dick Rawlings and Commissioner Bill Meier.

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

The next item for approval Chr. Zeller said is the minutes from the January 13, 2014 board meeting. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the bills in the amount of $70,131.77 are the next item needing approval. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the bills in the stated amount. Commissioner Rawlings seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

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

Chr. Zeller said that appointments to the Franklin Cemetery Association are the next item on the agenda. Chr. Zeller said the Joe Wood and Dustin Mahan are being asked to serve a 5 year term on this association. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the appointments as read. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

An appointment to the Jacksonville Airport Authority Board is the next item for approval Chr. Zeller said. This is for a 5 year term and is a re-appointment of Timothy Heady Chr. Zeller said. There was discussion. Commissioner Rawlings made a motion to approve the appointment as stated. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-none

Communications-none

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