February 9, 2015 Meeting Minutes

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

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.

The next item on the agenda is the minutes from the January 26 board meeting. Commissioner Fanning 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 in the amount of $39,185.64 need approval for payment.  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 verifiable payroll for distribution on February 13 is next on the agenda 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 an appointment of Ron Megginson to the Murrayville-Woodson Water Commissioner is the next item for approval. There was discussion. Chr. Zeller said that this is a reappointment as Mr. Megginson currently sits on the board and this will be a 3 year term. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the appointment as stated. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Appointment of Paul Scheerer to the Jacksonville Airport Authority Board is the next item on the agenda Chr. Zeller said. Chr. Zeller said that Mr. Houston was retiring from the board and on behalf of the County Board thanked Mr. Houston for his service. There was discussion. Commissioner Fanning made a motion to approve the appointment as stated. Commissioner Meier seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that a reappointment of Bryce McCormick to the E911 Board is the next item needing approval. Chr. Zeller said that this is a 3 year term. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the reappointment of Bryce McCormick to the E911 Board. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that an approval of the energy aggregation agreement is on the agenda for approval. Chr. Zeller said that this agreement allows the county consultant to go out and bid on energy for the county. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to approve the agreement. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Chr. Zeller said that the awarding of the RFQ bids for the Morgan County Jail roof was the next item needing approval. Commissioner Meier said that this company meets all the qualifications and is currently working on the exterior of the Courthouse. There was discussion. Chr. Zeller asked for roll call. Clerk Waggener called Chr. Zeller who abstained due to a conflict of interest which is his son works for a division of the engineering company that will be working on this project. Commissioner Meier “YEA”, Commissioner Fanning “YEA”. The motion passes.

Chr. Zeller said that the next item on the agenda is the acceptance of the FY 2013-2014 audit. Mr. Withee with accounting firm Zumbahlen, Eyth, Surratt, Foote and Flynn explained the audit for the board. There was discussion. Commissioner Meier made a motion to accept the FY 2013-2014 audit as presented. Commissioner Fanning seconded the motion. All voted “AYE”. The motion is approved.

Reports of Departments-Gayla Hornbeek Morgan County Treasurer announce her resignation at the end of February. There was discussion. Chr. Zeller said that on behalf of the County Board he would like to thank her for her years of service.

Communications-Chr. Zeller said that the Courthouse will be closed on February 12 and February 16.

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